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TucsonXD40sc · 10-22-2009, 03:56 PM

Hey all you leos out there, tomorrow morning I'm buying my first set of cuffs to be used in academy. We can use ASP, S&W, and Peerless, chained or hinged. What are your preferences or opinions? Leaning towards chain and unsure on brand. I like the looks and features of ASP and the S&W M&P cuffs. Any thoughts? Thanks!

FLYBOY1 · 10-22-2009, 05:31 PM

My vote goes to Peerless, all they make are handcuffs. As far as hinged/chain... its personal prefference, try both see what you like. Each has different qualities.

Sirius1963 · 10-22-2009, 06:09 PM

I'm not a LEO, but my advice is "Don't get the ones with fur on them!"

FSRbikr98 · 10-22-2009, 06:29 PM

i generally get the Smith and Wessons, the Asp ones look too comfortable for my perps. I have no experience with the Peerless cuffs.

RAVXD · 10-22-2009, 07:42 PM

i personally prefer the Smith and Wesson Model 100 M&P LEVER LOCK handcuffs. No key is required to double lock them, just a small lever pulled up by your thumb is needed to double lock the cuffs.

ROCKINrafterM · 10-22-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYBOY1

My vote goes to Peerless, all they make are handcuffs. As far as hinged/chain... its personal prefference, try both see what you like. Each has different qualities.

I would also go with the Peerless. I like the chained, but ive been using the hinged for the last few months. A lot easier to apply, and a lot easier to apply on bigger guys. Either way, Peerless is quality stuff.

**mbpe912** · 10-22-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKINrafterM

I would also go with the Peerless. I like the chained, but ive been using the hinged for the last few months. A lot easier to apply, and a lot easier to apply on bigger guys. Either way, Peerless is quality stuff.

I would go with either S&W or Peerless!! STAY AWAY from the ASP they are crap. Officers have been hurt by them. When equipment gave me two set's of ASP I gave them back. I asked if they had any old smith's!
I think the chained are easier to get on a fat person. Although hinged is easier to "load".

Very important here. Keep every receipt you get for equipment,ammo, firearms ect they are all write off's for uncle sam.

MHayes · 10-22-2009, 08:10 PM

I carry S&W, one pair of chained and one pair of hinged. I primarily use the chained cuffs, but the hinged ones come out for the big guys. Also, if somebody looks like they are going to be unruly, I put 'em in the hinged. You can exert a tremendous amount of control with the hinged at that vulnerable moment when you only have the cuffs on one wrist. Some of it depends on the size of your hands as well. If your have smaller hands, the chained cuffs can be difficult to retain a proper grip on during cuffing.

drs1321 · 10-23-2009, 04:59 AM

I have two peerless. One Hinged (primary) and one chained. I love the hinged due to the control you have if you get one cuff on and the guy decides he doesn't want to be arrested any more. Anyways, Peerless is a quality.

TucsonXD40sc · 10-23-2009, 10:35 AM

Well I went to the big 20% off sale at GTs and got all my academy gear. For cuffs I went with Peerless and got one chained and one hinged. Now just wait till academy starts. And hope I win the Bushmaster in the raffle GTs had going.

10-22-2009, 03:56 PM	#1
TucsonXD40sc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 163	1st set of handcuffs, need opinions Hey all you leos out there, tomorrow morning I'm buying my first set of cuffs to be used in academy. We can use ASP, S&W, and Peerless, chained or hinged. What are your preferences or opinions? Leaning towards chain and unsure on brand. I like the looks and features of ASP and the S&W M&P cuffs. Any thoughts? Thanks! __________________ XD40sc Savage 110 .30-06 Winchester .22 bolt rifle
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10-22-2009, 05:31 PM	#2
FLYBOY1 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 55	My vote goes to Peerless, all they make are handcuffs. As far as hinged/chain... its personal prefference, try both see what you like. Each has different qualities.
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10-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
Sirius1963 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific NorthWET (Seattle) Posts: 1,590	I'm not a LEO, but my advice is "Don't get the ones with fur on them!" __________________ You don’t win anything in a gunfight, you just get to keep what you have. The loudest sound in the world is a “click” when you need a “bang.” The second loudest sound in the world is a “bang” when you were expecting a “click.”
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10-22-2009, 06:29 PM	#4
FSRbikr98 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	i generally get the Smith and Wessons, the Asp ones look too comfortable for my perps. I have no experience with the Peerless cuffs.
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10-22-2009, 07:42 PM	#5
RAVXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: usa Posts: 264	handcuffs i personally prefer the Smith and Wesson Model 100 M&P LEVER LOCK handcuffs. No key is required to double lock them, just a small lever pulled up by your thumb is needed to double lock the cuffs. __________________
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10-22-2009, 08:10 PM	#8
MHayes XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: MT Posts: 131	I carry S&W, one pair of chained and one pair of hinged. I primarily use the chained cuffs, but the hinged ones come out for the big guys. Also, if somebody looks like they are going to be unruly, I put 'em in the hinged. You can exert a tremendous amount of control with the hinged at that vulnerable moment when you only have the cuffs on one wrist. Some of it depends on the size of your hands as well. If your have smaller hands, the chained cuffs can be difficult to retain a proper grip on during cuffing. __________________ When on duty be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
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10-23-2009, 04:59 AM	#9
drs1321 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Posts: 512	I have two peerless. One Hinged (primary) and one chained. I love the hinged due to the control you have if you get one cuff on and the guy decides he doesn't want to be arrested any more. Anyways, Peerless is a quality.
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10-23-2009, 10:35 AM	#10
TucsonXD40sc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 163	Well I went to the big 20% off sale at GTs and got all my academy gear. For cuffs I went with Peerless and got one chained and one hinged. Now just wait till academy starts. And hope I win the Bushmaster in the raffle GTs had going. __________________ XD40sc Savage 110 .30-06 Winchester .22 bolt rifle
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