ASP Baton

Mike Baugh · December 16, 1999, 06:44 PM

I am wanting to pick up an extra ASP baton . I have a 21" chrome in my work vehicle and wanted some input on the 16" length versus the 21" and preferences in the different finishes , black chrome , electroless nickel and the airweight version . Thanks , Mike...

Jeff OTMG · December 18, 1999, 07:34 PM

I like the short and medium lengths. The short will fit in a pants pocket when collapsed. I have never owned the airweight and did not like the feel of it. I like the blued versions since they are less visible.

George Hill · December 20, 1999, 02:20 AM

I like the longer versions. I carried a 26 incher for a good long time and found it to be most usefull and never really unweildy when collapsed and riding in its scabbard.
The newer 31 incher - I have only played with. You can hit a home run with it. This is a good thing.

fubsy · December 30, 1999, 09:33 PM

Of the two I own i like the 21" the best, Ive one now in all steel and one with a foam handle.....either is just as good,,,,,,fubsy.

One · December 30, 1999, 10:13 PM

I've owned a 21" lightweight, but one day when it was "employed" it bent under the force of striking an average male thigh. it has since been replaced with the 21" Fed grip steel. This is heavier, but a great deal sturdier. It is my understanding that the lightweight is to be issued to officers who mainly are assigned to office duty with light patrol duty. As for finish, I find the blackened to be as durable as stainless w/o the flash.

Mike

December 16, 1999, 06:44 PM	#1
Mike Baugh Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 405	I am wanting to pick up an extra ASP baton . I have a 21" chrome in my work vehicle and wanted some input on the 16" length versus the 21" and preferences in the different finishes , black chrome , electroless nickel and the airweight version . Thanks , Mike...

December 18, 1999, 07:34 PM	#2
Jeff OTMG Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: OKC, OK & Austin, Tx Posts: 3,707	I like the short and medium lengths. The short will fit in a pants pocket when collapsed. I have never owned the airweight and did not like the feel of it. I like the blued versions since they are less visible.

December 20, 1999, 02:20 AM	#3
George Hill Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: North Carolina Posts: 11,546	I like the longer versions. I carried a 26 incher for a good long time and found it to be most usefull and never really unweildy when collapsed and riding in its scabbard. The newer 31 incher - I have only played with. You can hit a home run with it. This is a good thing.

December 30, 1999, 09:33 PM	#4
fubsy Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 1999 Posts: 1,363	Of the two I own i like the 21" the best, Ive one now in all steel and one with a foam handle.....either is just as good,,,,,,fubsy.

December 30, 1999, 10:13 PM	#5
One Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Location: PA Posts: 196	I've owned a 21" lightweight, but one day when it was "employed" it bent under the force of striking an average male thigh. it has since been replaced with the 21" Fed grip steel. This is heavier, but a great deal sturdier. It is my understanding that the lightweight is to be issued to officers who mainly are assigned to office duty with light patrol duty. As for finish, I find the blackened to be as durable as stainless w/o the flash. Mike