But he also stated that more significant was a practical consideration, a feeling that the police infrastructure might not be able to cope with the deluge of calls which could result.

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Maillechort is more practical in that it is far more resistant to corrosion, but it is also a much more demanding material to work with, as it scratches easily and stains even more so if mishandled during assembly.

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