Mapping the Spread of the Military's Surplus Gear

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Aye, that's the one I was initially issued with but the last few years the issued kit was the US style carbon baton:

My personal favourite (you usually got them by 'stealth' means) was the extendable version which was easily concealed:

Do the extendable versions have one side with a flat edge? The army MPs have one that has a flat edge one side which is handy for the back of the knee.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Oberon

Do the extendable versions have one side with a flat edge? The army MPs have one that has a flat edge one side which is handy for the back of the knee.

Yeah rgr that but dependant on which version you snaffled iirc.

[Oberon]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Yeah rgr that but dependant on which version you snaffled iirc.

Indeed, quite useful those telescopic ones, a lot lighter too.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by Oberon

Indeed, quite useful those telescopic ones, a lot lighter too.

Might be hard to believe but they were actually more effective at penetrating laminated car glass than the carbon batons.

[Aktungbby]

And the new happy medium (combo) 21' epoxy covered aluminum. Still prefer the all carbon sidehandle and carry the collapsible metal monadnock only for backup if dropping the primary in a scuffle. My lifetime permit is so old, the young turks jaws drop when doing a certificate inspection-30 years!