Handcuffs

[B.D.Dubloon]

I think there was a recent run of Peerless that had some issues. Nothing to back this up besides the fact that I broke three sets in six weeks. They'd double lock themselves and I wouldn't be able to get them on the suspect without unlocking them. Pain in the rear. There were a few other guys that had the same issue with brand new Peerless.

Other than that though, I've always heard good things about them. My older set was always fine, it was only the brand new ones that we had trouble with.

Thanks for hatin' Just kidding. I hope these end up fine, but I am getting one more pair than I need. Plus I am getting 2 pairs of ASP cuffs (new in package) for 45 shipped, so whichever type I don't like I will sell. I hope one way or the other I will be happy.

[r08ert209cali]

+1 for peerless. S&W ok not great.

[fal_762x51]

I like the Peerless ones. Two cuff cases on the belt so I can reach with either hand. Some like the hinge cuffs, that's great for compliant ones. The link one comes in really handy for the ones that love to resist and be combative, in which you're just trying to find a wrist (the opposite cuff can be rotated). I find that the best one for me in an institutional setting is the Peerless linked cuffs.

[Doheny]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E9WC7K

I bought my wife those and she had to buy different cases to carry them in...the color part is a plastic overlay (not that you'll be carrying pink, but just in case you want another color.)

[gunrun45]

I switched from Hiatts to the new ASP's. Pretty nice and they are lighter weight also. Have you thought of using ASP flexible cuffs instead? One time use, lightweight, easy to use and if they get bloody it doesn't mater since you are throwing them away anyway. 2 pack cost me $20 I think about 3 years ago... I bought a few packs and use them on bloody 5150's

I carried Hiatts because you could back load them, they were extrememly durable and of extremely high quality. They use three sets of teeth in the ratchet mechanism to prevent shimming. They do cost a bit more though and weigh more.

[islandchanel]

peerless cuffs

I ldont like the peerless cuffs. The double lok is like a pin hole that you push down with a cuff key. The problem I have found is if while they are cuffed they can hit them against a wall or seat and the double lock comes off. Just a heads up for those who use them. I like cuffs that have a slide double lock feature.

[veeklog]

I have used S&W for 12 years, and they are my favorite pair of cuffs. I have used Peerless also, but the way we taught to cuff, I can access S&W keyhole better. I purchased a pair of Peerless a year ago, and the hinge got bent and would not lock anymore. So I went back to Smith's

[Trendkill]

I have a pair of S&W cuffs.....Im not a cop....but if Im lucky I get to use them every once in a while.

Theyre super solid cuffs.

[jmatt511]

I prefer Peerless chained or hinged for drug intoxicated suspects. I had a set of Peerless chained which a bad guy coming down from PCP broke (he also broke both wrists but didn't care).