The ASP Duratec Black Chrome Baton is the same as the Black chrome baton but instead of a foam vinyl grip it has the Santoprene grip.
Like the Black Chrome the Duratec is made of heat treated 4140 high carbon steel (the more carbon in steel, the harder it is). The handle is coated with Zinc and hardcoat anodized Black Chrome finish making the Federal Baton highly corrosion resistant.
Black Chrome is the state of the art black finish for steel surfaces. It is not not a paint, it is a a true black plating. As a result, it is extremely hard and will not scratch. Black Chrome will not rust as do other surface treatments. It is exceptionally durable and does not flake or peel. Black Chrome offers deep, rich, black corrosion protection.
SANTOPRENE GRIP
ASP D/F Series grips are injection molded directly onto the handles of ASP Batons. DuraTec® (aluminum) and Federal® (steel) handles are completely encased. The unitized appearance and 70 Durometer textured Krayton provides a cushioned grip that is easily retained in the hand. The batons have the same feel as the finest custom knife and handgun grips.
Molded Grips are permanently bonded to the handles of ASP Police Batons. They provide a firm grip that is extremely durable. The grips are attractive and easily maintained.
• Clean, smooth appearance
• Improved grip durability
• Rubberized gun grip feel
• Soft, textured surface
• Internal positioning rings lock the grip onto the handle and prevent shifting
• Patent 5,645,276
• Patent 5,919,093
4140 Steel
The Steel used in the ASP Duratec Black Chrome Baton is 4140 seamless steel tubing and is not commercially available in the United States. Because of this, ASP must have a special chemistry or “heat” of steel poured in Germany and then pierced into rounds. This raw stock is then drawn by an American company into tubing that is made to ASP specifications. ASP is the sole source of 4140 steel tubing for expandable batons. ASP 4140 is 25% stronger than more commonly available 4130 tubing.
•The 21" is the most popular size in the ASP Baton
•The 26" is the choice of most Law Enforcement Agencies
Technical Information
16" Baton weighs .94 lbs and is 6" when closed
21" Baton weighs 1.2 lbs (Airweight/Duratec is .74 lbs) and is 7.75" when closed
26" Baton weighs 1.46 lbs (Airweight/Duratec is .85 lbs)and is 9.5" when closed
31" Baton weights 1.6 lbs (Airweight/Duratec is 1.1 lbs)and is 11" when closed
