We’ve mentioned counterfeit individual equipment several times here on SSD. Each time we run across a new case, the counterfeiters become more bold and the knockoffs more insidious. We have seen holsters, boots, gun sights, and even medical equipment. This time it’s the V-lite from S&S Precision. A company has produced a very similar product, copying everything except the actual name and this is the best clue that you have an unauthorized copy. If your light says “E-lite” instead of “V-lite” you’ve got a counterfeit copy. Otherwise, it looks just like the real thing.
The counterfeit E-lite is on the left and the Real McCoy V-lite is on the right.
Do not purchase counterfeit equipment. Not only do these bogus products steal from the companies that developed them, but their use can also result in mission failure or worse yet, injury or even death. Always ensure that you purchase your equipment from an authorized seller. Generally, if the deal seems to good to be true, it is. Remember, buy quality, cry once.
www.sandsprecision.com/distributors
Tags: S&S Precision
I believe the company in question that is producing these is known as DOUCHEBAGS. While yes they are counterfeiting many other companies products, I don’t believe they are attempting to steal S&S Precisions customer base. This is an airsoft company and markets to the airsoft crowd. That being said, I understand the animosity towards airsoft and the hate that it receives from the military, LE, and really a lot of civilians because of stuff like this.
It is good to get information out there like this so an uninformed buyer doesn’t end up with a replica when they need the quality of the real thing.
Corbin,
Attempting to steal is exactly what they are doing.
~ Me
If DOUCHEBAGS is making this, this is geared towards the Airsoft Community. But, people will see these on eBay,and some unsuspecting buyer will think they are getting a great deal.
I am fully aware of who is ripping S&S as well as other companies off. The article was not written to send people to DOUCHEBAGS to give them even more business.
I’ll be locking this one.
And yes, this is being made by Element.
http://www.world-newelement.com/newweb/product_show.asp?id=421