Baton Question

[PositiveInfluence]

For you LEO's and other Security Professionals out there...

Any tips on how to "Lube" up a baton? I have a Monadnock(Sp?) expandable baton and when I extend it completely it seems to get stuck in its expanded state. Even after some good hits on the ground to close it it STILL does not collapse! It seems that the baton gets stuck open and might benefit from some lube. But I do not know what to use or even if that is a GOOD idea. Any tips guys?

[tyrist]

First off do not "Lube" up the baton it's suppose to stay very firmly expanded for front strikes. You need to get trained on how to collapse it. You need to slam the tip into concrete or asphalt.

[PositiveInfluence]

First off do not "Lube" up the baton it's suppose to stay very firmly expanded for front strikes. You need to get trained on how to collapse it. You need to slam the tip into concrete or asphalt.

I do that, but when I do slam it down... it stays open. Sometimes it takes almost 5 strikes!

[556fmj]

Yeah. no oil on the expandable baton. supposed to stay dry.

[9mmepiphany]

I do that, but when I do slam it down... it stays open. Sometimes it takes almost 5 strikes!

you need to drive it straight down...any angle will cause it to not release

[eviioiive]

wack the bottom of your boot a few times while turning it...

[BigDogatPlay]

I'll ask the seeemingly foolish question... this isn't one of the 'Auto Lock' models where you have to push a button to release it?

Sorry, it's a tech support call center kind of day for me.

I used an ASP and it sometimes took a couple of solid strikes to get it collapsed. The more vertical the strike, the better.

[1911su16b870]

First off do not "Lube" up the baton it's suppose to stay very firmly expanded for front strikes. You need to get trained on how to collapse it. You need to slam the tip into concrete or asphalt.

+1 good advice and as BigDogatPlay said make sure there is not release button.

[556fmj]

you need to drive it straight down...any angle will cause it to not release

On the ASP you do but on the Peacekeeper RCB/Winchester baton you strike it an an angle to loosen and collapse.

[Unit74]

I use the twist lock ASP and it's great. Just a couple turns and she drops.

It doesn't loosen up after a few strikes either. If you have ever had that happen while engaged, you know how worthless the ASP becomes.

[PositiveInfluence]

HAHA! There is no button. I have been working on doing the vertical strike and it seems to work a lot better. I am a bigger guy so getting down to strike is what seems to hold me back.

[tyrist]

Hold the baton so it is facing downward and then do a "lunge" motion while driving the tip into concrete or asphalt.

[Doru]

Adding my $.02

The Monadnock shouldn't need lube, as issues with closing may have more to do with the ball bearings that form the lock.

An ASP or similar friction lock should never be lubed and only cleaned with things like rubbing alcohol or similar that will evaporate.

Finally, I'd dump the Monadnock and/or ASP in favor of a Peacekeeper RCB. It's much better than either. It is essentially straight baton that happens to collapse.

Drew

[Unit74]

Adding my $.02

The Monadnock shouldn't need lube, as issues with closing may have more to do with the ball bearings that form the lock.

An ASP or similar friction lock should never be lubed and only cleaned with things like rubbing alcohol or similar that will evaporate.

Finally, I'd dump the Monadnock and/or ASP in favor of a Peacekeeper RCB. It's much better than either. It is essentially straight baton that happens to collapse.

Drew

We have a few guys who rock it Ol Skool with hickory...I always chuckle when I see that.

[RedMongooSe]

tap it on the ground parallel before doing the vertical collapse. it will loosen up.