Interested in good handcuffs. Suggestions?

peacefuljeffrey · June 18th, 2007, 06:41 AM

What are some good brands, models, prices and sources for handcuffs?

Pics encouraged. Online sources preferable, as I'm not likely to find many stores in this area that carry them, and the last two police supply stores I knew of are no longer there.

Thanks!

ron8903 · June 18th, 2007, 08:03 AM

The only two that I use, Peerless and S&W.

I have not had anyone break out of them yet.

wmhawth · June 18th, 2007, 08:12 AM

When I was a working man it was Peerless.

HotGuns · June 18th, 2007, 08:15 AM

Same as Ron.

They cost around 30 bucks.

S&W have a the doublelock feature on the face of them. If you put the cuffs on upside down with that facing the ground it can be a trick to unlock them on an unwilling suspect.

On the Peerless the doublelock is on the side so it dosent matter which way is up...but its small and hard to see at night. If the suspect is acting the fool, it too can be difficult to hit that liitle 1/8" diameter hole with the key.

In any case, they are pretty much the standard.

If anyone every breaks out of them you'd better have some help...

LenS · June 18th, 2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by peacefuljeffrey

What are some good brands, models, prices and sources for handcuffs?

Pics encouraged. Online sources preferable, as I'm not likely to find many stores in this area that carry them, and the last two police supply stores I knew of are no longer there.

Thanks!

Depending on the purpose

http://www.amazon.com/Reno-Fuzzy-Han.../dp/B000HKI4E2 for fuzzy cuffs and a citation book!

[Sorry, the devil made me do it!]

For LE work, I use S&W (old ones I was issued, with lock on the edge). I also have a set of the newer S&W (look cheesy to me vs. older ones) and Peerless hinged.

Glock 'em down · June 18th, 2007, 12:21 PM

I use Peerless AND Smith's, with the Peerless seeing more "action" than the Smith's. I don't know why...I guess it has something to do with the cuff pouch I use. I keep my Peerless cuffs in a Safariland model 090 cuff case. It is an open top pouch that is form fitted. The Peerless cuffs fit inside perfectly while the Smith & Wesson's seem to "hang up" and "Bind" a little because of their different construction.

When/if I buy a new pair, I'm goiing with the ASP cuffs!

www.asp-net.com

Pete · June 18th, 2007, 12:22 PM

Unless you are paid to use them you have no good reason carrying cuffs, the liability for false imprisonment is high, you are not a cop.

At what point while you are putting the cuffs on do you intend to be covering the perp with your weapon? If he is compliant enough to allow you to do that unarmed then you don't need them.

Thumper · June 18th, 2007, 03:17 PM

I'll throw another vote for Peerless, they're what the PD I was with used!

I did see a picture of some ASP light weight cuffs receintly and they looked like something I might carry now... anyone know anything about these?

MR D · June 18th, 2007, 03:42 PM

I used peerless for years (where did I leave those anyway?)

Dad prefers S&W...

QKShooter · June 18th, 2007, 04:05 PM

Ditto: Peerless & S&W.

June 18th, 2007, 06:41 AM	#1
peacefuljeffrey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: south Florida Posts: 3,169	Interested in good handcuffs. Suggestions? What are some good brands, models, prices and sources for handcuffs? Pics encouraged. Online sources preferable, as I'm not likely to find many stores in this area that carry them, and the last two police supply stores I knew of are no longer there. Thanks!

June 18th, 2007, 08:03 AM	#2
ron8903 Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,827	The only two that I use, Peerless and S&W. I have not had anyone break out of them yet. __________________ "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." - Sir Winston Churchill

June 18th, 2007, 08:12 AM	#3
wmhawth Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,150	When I was a working man it was Peerless. __________________ William

June 18th, 2007, 08:15 AM	#4
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,154	Same as Ron. They cost around 30 bucks. S&W have a the doublelock feature on the face of them. If you put the cuffs on upside down with that facing the ground it can be a trick to unlock them on an unwilling suspect. On the Peerless the doublelock is on the side so it dosent matter which way is up...but its small and hard to see at night. If the suspect is acting the fool, it too can be difficult to hit that liitle 1/8" diameter hole with the key. In any case, they are pretty much the standard. If anyone every breaks out of them you'd better have some help... __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.' Dr. G. Brock Chisolm

June 18th, 2007, 03:17 PM	#8
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,683	I'll throw another vote for Peerless, they're what the PD I was with used! I did see a picture of some ASP light weight cuffs receintly and they looked like something I might carry now... anyone know anything about these? __________________ ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!

June 18th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#6
Glock 'em down Ex Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Central Oklahoma Posts: 687	I use Peerless AND Smith's, with the Peerless seeing more "action" than the Smith's. I don't know why...I guess it has something to do with the cuff pouch I use. I keep my Peerless cuffs in a Safariland model 090 cuff case. It is an open top pouch that is form fitted. The Peerless cuffs fit inside perfectly while the Smith & Wesson's seem to "hang up" and "Bind" a little because of their different construction. When/if I buy a new pair, I'm goiing with the ASP cuffs! www.asp-net.com

June 18th, 2007, 12:22 PM	#7
Pete Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,572	Unless you are paid to use them you have no good reason carrying cuffs, the liability for false imprisonment is high, you are not a cop. At what point while you are putting the cuffs on do you intend to be covering the perp with your weapon? If he is compliant enough to allow you to do that unarmed then you don't need them.

June 18th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#9
MR D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 737	I used peerless for years (where did I leave those anyway?) Dad prefers S&W...

June 18th, 2007, 04:05 PM	#10
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,958	Ditto: Peerless & S&W. __________________

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