US Tactical Supply has just started stocking the EG18X Military Smoke Grenade. The EG18X is available in multiple colors, including black, white, blue, and red, and is designed to produce smoke for 50-60 seconds after a 2 second fuse delay.
ustacticalsupply.com/eg18xmilitarysmokegrenade
So these use a different fuse system than the ALS ones that are now restricted purchase?
Yes that is correct. Enola Gaye smoke grenades use a friction igniter and all their products are ATF exempt.
This is a wire pull “cold” smoke grenade by Enola Gaye. A lot of paintball/airsofters use them.
Hmm, 40grams. Not too heavy. What are people’s thoughts about adding one of these to a backcountry setup for rescue signaling?
Back in the 90s, I recall there being orange smoke signals in some consumer grade emergency kits at outfitter stores, so I don’t see why you couldn’t keep one of these for a similar purpose.
I guess I’m asking someone to shoot holes in the idea. I could see having the ability to generate a large fluorescent orange cloud on demand being useful for signalling rescue aircraft, but I’d be lying if I said I was some kind of backcountry/SAR expert.
About the only concern I have is the physical volume of the canister. It’s not heavy, but it takes up some space.
The Enola Gaye smokes work great for training and emergency signaling.
I have been using them for a few years, in this capacity.
The EG18 and EG18X smokes fit perfectly into any M18 sized pouches.
However, I double bag the EG18s (with a small sandwich bag) to keep them dry while inside of the M18 pouch.
I like Enola Gaye smoke grenades; they work quite well. If you shop around, you can find them at great prices. An added benefit is that you don’t get stuck paying 35 bones for a hazmat permit.
We were using these a couple of weeks back for an article. They work great. The new black smoke looks like something is burning.
Anyone know if these fit in a normal smoke pouch?
See above to Mark’s comment… they fit any M18 sized pouch… that would mean, yes they will fit smoke pouches