A comparison of Breaching Sledges– the 2nd generation version (left) shortened– but, otherwise retained– the thick, heavy adze of Council’s original. This limited its ability to get into gaps and gave up leverage when using it to pry inward swinging doors using the “lever” method. Fortunately, Blackhawk was paying attention and within a short time, introduced a substatially different 3rd revision. For the most part, this time, they got it right.