Any Police Dept's using Malkoff drop ins as standard issue?
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rockz4532
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malkoff is a small manufacturer that probably wont hold up to police demands.
flip
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None in my area that I know of. I think that keeping a department supplied with 123 batteries would get expensive and I don't think that the average cop wants to keep up with spare batteries or wants to keep changing batteries in his flashlight.
Bullzeyebill
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Several of our CPF'ers, who are LEO's use them.
Bill
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I know which is why I asked the question. I certainly think that a Surefire with a Malkoff is durable enough for Police duty. I bet Gene could supply enough for a small-medium (<200) department. As for the batteries I'm sure a rechargeable option could be sorted out. I wonder what kind of discount you get for buying 100 drop ins
richardcpf
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They only use equipment that has been tested hundreds of times to see how reliable they are.
I'm 100% positive that a Malkoff drop in would be more reliable then the stock incandescent bulb seeing as how they can handlge being dropped without busting.
That said I do not think Malkoff has the production capacity to fill orders for an entire department.
That said I do not think Malkoff has the production capacity to fill orders for an entire department.
rockz4532
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The only thing I can see as a drawback is that some Dept. (including my own) aren't that easy to but something that is a modification. The more conservative types might be more willing to buy something they can order and use. Break, order 1 piece and use.
Using a Malkoff piece would definitely have it's perps. The biggest one being how great they are.
The only thing I can see as a drawback is that some Dept. (including my own) aren't that easy to but something that is a modification. The more conservative types might be more willing to buy something they can order and use. Break, order 1 piece and use.
Using a Malkoff piece would definitely have it's perps. The biggest one being how great they are.
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Sgt. LED
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I've tried but so far it just won't quit.
Gene43
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I have sold them to a few departments in volume. It seems that inquiries in this regard are slowly growing.
Sgt. LED
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:twothumbs GO GENE!
pete55555
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My Surefire C2 that I carry on duty has a Malkoff M60 in it. It's been through a lot of abuse and the Malkoff unit has held up well. Anyone who doesn't think the M60 is heavy duty has never used one. As far as being issued, none of the local departments issue lights around here. Officers are free to purchase whatever they please. I also carry a 140CGT Clicky and a 120T Twisty as backups. And I usually have my Jet-II Pro IBS close by also.
Fantastic. You have an excellent product. Hope you continue to prosper and grow.
Agreed 100%
Gene43
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Thanks Guys. I appreciate your kind words and support!
neoseikan
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Great. Gene. It's a quite good start.
