Well, I just switched over from the ASP 26" baton to the Monadnock auto lock baton with the Hindi Baton cap. I'm glad I made the switch. I had no problems with the ASP and it is a good baton. The auto lock baton is a bit heavier than the ASP and does take getting used to. Also, it is a bit longer when not extended and does take a bit more room on your belt. At least for me cause I'm skinny and don't have much more room. The power safety tip was designed to focus more energy to the tip. Also, on the ASP baton, the tip got beat up and scratched and all rough from having to beat the ASP baton on the ground to get it to retract. Officers were finding out that with the rough edge on the tip the ASP would get after all that banging on hard surfaces that it would cut skin when used as an impact weapon because of the rough surface on the tip. Once I got practice drawing with the autolock baton I have been able to get much faster on the draw and extension than on the ASP. Also, with the ASP I have had the "friction lock" come loose while using in defense. The autolock baton stays in place once locked.