I hadn't really considered the full guard, but I keep a full grip on the scales/handle anyway so outside of batoning (which I would keep away from the guard) this is a non-issue to me.

I do, however, see your point based on your style.

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I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.