I'm in the market for a secondary set of handcuffs. I currently carry Smith & Wesson model 100 nickel cuffs, and they are pretty good, but I need a pair of hinged aswell. I have narrowed my brands list down to 3 companies. Smith & Wesson, Peerless and Hiatt.
Can any police or security guards please tell me with your experience which of those 3 brands is good and which are bad and why? Also how would you rank them from 1-3 (1 being best, 3 being worst)
I have noticed S&W cuffs come standard with the slot-type double locking feature, and you can also get models with the pin-type double locking feature. Is one type of double locking better or safer than the other and why - advantages/disadvantages?
Lastly which models would you recommend from each brand and why (chained, hinged, or both) Note: I don't need the expensive high security models, just the basic but extremely safe ones. Any input is appreciated.
Thanks y'all.
2007-08-15
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