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These are probably the best cuffs I have ever used. Lightweight, easy to handle and idiot proof since the locks are on both sides. Perfect for a rookie with little cuffing experience!

i love these cuffs and use them all the time, but just this week i had them on a very combative subject and he actually bent the hinges.he was an unusually strong subject and im not sure if he was on drugs but he bent the hinges pretty good while he was wearing them!!over all though i love these cuffs...he was trying hard to break them and couldnt, only bent them so i cant complain about that too much

The smootest ratcheting action, lightweight and easy to use. The best

These cuffs have a serious flaw in the double tines. Placing the double tines into the seatbelt clip with a few pounds of twisting force can often pop the hinge pin. There is some wrist pain in doing this, but if a person is all doped up it can be done.

Not a big fan of part plastic part metal handcuffs. Plastic=flexcuffs, metal=standard issued good ol' fashion cuffs. Heard horry stories of people breaking these cuffs with ease. Also, not thats its that big a deal, but you have to buy a separte cuff holder.

the asp handcuffs are really good cuffs but find that the hinged cuffs can be hard to put them on someone that does not want them on

LIKE THE ASP CUFFS,STRONG AND GOOD GRIP.

I just switched to these cuffs not to long ago and love them. I especially love the key holes on both sides. A little pricy and you have to get the cases that fit them, but, other than that, I won't switch back.

A combination of reviews: They are idiot-proof, a must have. I have had these cuffs for more than a year now and they are the ones I go to first. They are lightweight and relatively strong, smooth action once you break them in and with angle bars for easy cuffing and key holes on both sides for switching cuffs they are great. The colored lock indicator is a nice touch - though can be difficult to see in low light conditions. The only problem is if you carry them hanging - the arms have a tendency to feed through all the way and not be ready in the "Loaded Position". I heard they have new Aluminum cuffs out there that are 20% lighter; however I would stay with theses. A great addition to any officer/deputy/trooper/correcional officer who uses cuffs on a daily basis. I would also like to see more teeth on the arms so they could be used for juveniles and females.

Idiot proof huh those would come in handy

Plastic? Come on guys.

Pretty good set. The locks can get a little clunky and you have to make sure you dont lock a cuff after opening. I think they are working to improve the design thru feedback so let them know of any concerns.

Initially were nice. However, have heard horror stories and they do not seem as practical as they were hyped up to be. Will stick with good ole Smith and Wessons.

I HAVENT GOT MINE IN YET BUT I HAVE USED SOME BEFORE AND I LIKED THEM.

I have used these on combative subjects, and they held up well. Only issue occurred when the hinge bent while a subject kept twisting his wrists attempting to get out of them. Also I need to carry a Streamlight cuff key to use these at night since the cuffs are black and it's hard to find the key holes if I am not in a well lit area.

I don't like having the keyholes on both sides. I saw an instructor get out of these.

Will not EVER use these. I've seen them defeated several times by offenders. They can twist and flex while on the offenders wrists and in doing this, they break or pop open. To me, they are a liability and a risk that i'm not going to take. ASP makes alot of other good products, but missed the mark on these.

It may look flimsy but it hard to brake these

I love the ASP chain cuffs. I have never used these particular hinged cuffs, but I am not a fan at all of hinged cuffs. They are too difficult to get on while fighting with someone who doesnt want them on.

The best thing about these cuffs would be the key hole is on both sides and easy to access

the plus side is that they are light weight and easy to manage. but on the minus side they are half plastic which can break easly over time.

very cool

I do own these, but will only use if my smiths are alresdy in use. They lock up on you at the worse times. besides that they're plastic.

I personally don't care for hinged cuffs, but I own two pairs of ASP cuffs with the chains. I like them because they are lightweight and the keyhole is on both sides. I have then in balck and pink!

As I begin to get older I have noticed that I want things lighter I have started to exchange all the heavy-duty gear for the lighter gear. I have been using the asp handcuffs with the chains for almost a year now and I love them. The only fact is you really can’t use them on females or young teens without buying another piece to shrink the cuff. But as for any other person they are great and I wouldn’t be without them.

I like them, and they give you a little more protection as it keeps the bad guy secure.

Awesome cuffs. They are easy to put on with the flat surface in the front they have a much smoother action than traditional cuffs and the key holes on both sides make it easy for the ofc but it can make it easy for the sus to get out if they have a key.

I dont really care for the plastic on the cuffs, i dont think they are as secure. But the light weight makes them a good spare pair to carry.

BEING A CERTIFIED ASP HANDCUFF INSTRUCTOR THESE HANDCUFFS ARE VERY LIGHT AND VERY GOOD FOR SPEED CUFFING. THE ANGLE OF THE TEETH MAKE SLIDING THE RATCHET INTO THE CHEEK PLATE AREA A BREEZE.

I love my ASP hinged cuffs. I have the pink ones and they are not only light and easy to use, but the bright pink color makes a definite impression on the fellow wearing them.

I've heard bad stories about these handcuffs, but I'll just speak from my experience. I love the ASP hinged and chain cuffs. Don't judge it because it has plastic: there's metal underneath the plastic, and they seem very sturdy. I've never had any problems with them. There's plenty of color choices. I think it's great to have the keyhole on both sides, and I love the easy-to-see double-lock indicator. I ultimately go to hinged S&W cuffs before these, just because people are tricky in hiding handcuff keys and I've been able to get them unlocked quite easily with a key in my hand.

I have the non hinged version (last years x-mas gift). I can only carry them off duty. Our department won't allow the use of ASP cuff's for arrests on duty. Where I live we have 4 to 500 pound Samoan and Tongan men that could probably break these. Not a big fan of the plastic. Last guy I hooked up during an off-duty situation kept twisting and pulling trying to pull his hands out, resulting in superficial injuries that he demanded medical attention. I handed him off to local PD who were not happy. Now I just carry my issued peerless.

nice equipment work very well Lightweight and the color and shape are very impresive to the bad guys

GREAT, LIGHTWEIGHT ,BUT THEY DONT ALWAYS LINE UP BECAUSE OF THE PLASTIC..

Great product. Having the keyway on both sides is great but the only downfall in using these is you have to use their handcuff case from ASP. THEY will not fit a standard case because of the Size.

great product. the double lock comes in handy and the bigger teeth grip well. the lighter weight is nice since i carry two sets together and the various colors are a nice touch. i'm contemplating a pink pair for those really "tough" criminals.

These are probably the best cuffs I have used yet. Lightweight and easy to handle. like the fact that the locks are on both sides.

I absolutely love these cuffs. They are my primary pair and ride on the front of my belt for quick access on a daily basis. The keyhole on both sides is great.

I have 2 sets of chained ASP cuffs. I actually prefer these to the Peerless for their lighter weight and smoother actions, but I still don't have proper cuff cases for the ASP cuffs (Non-standard sized). I think the key holes on both sides are handy in some ways but can also be a serious safety & security too if a good proper pat search isn't conducted.

these next-gen handcuffs are a must have, i have two pairs that i use everyday. they are nice and light weight and easy to use.

Bigger, which is nice; don't fit standard holster which is not so nice. I like hinged cuff for speed-cuffing a la PPCT. Gotta practice with them cuz they're definitely different than S&Ws!

My team recieved a pair of these to test. We were told to break them if we can. Everyone tried but no one could do it. I like how light they are and how smooth they can be placed on. I give them a four as I hear its hard to find a pouch for them.

SEEN THEM USED THEM UNSURE IF THEY ARE ANY BETTER THEN THE OTHERS

Good Cuffs

I have a set of these and the chained. Both are really great. Real smooth action and easy to unlock with the dual key. They are also alittle bigger for those overwieght suspects.

good cuffs. I'll take hinged over chain any day.

The new models are ok, but the first models had a defect and were extremely easy to pick.

Love the light weight and very smooth action. Great pair of cuffs.

Probably a great product, JUST NOT IN PINK!!!!!! LOL

I carry two with me. I would say they are twice as light as a pair of smith and wessons. I have never had them fail. I also like the way you can unlock them on either side. Only bad side to them is that you have to buy a asp holder. They will not fit in a regular handcuff case.

key hole on both side

Have a pair of these and the Chained. Got the Chain when they first came out. I love them and the problem that ppl are finding with getting a pouch pick up the ASP pouch. I have had a power lifter friend weighing in over 300 lbs. and benching +500 lbs. and was unable to break the cuffs but did complain about hurting himself while trying to break them. I know this guy to be the toughest guy in my area so if he can't break them I don't think anyone in a normal state of mind will.

I have arrested enough people to believe that these handcuffs are pretty good. What I especially like is that the double lock feature and key openings are on both sides of the cuffs.

Good restraints...key holes on both sides. Light weight, easy to handle.

I have been using these cuffs for several months and have come to love them. They are a little more forgiving on larger suspects than my Gall's hinged set, however due to some questions of tensile strength of the cuffs I continue to carry my other hinged set and a set of chains (Peerless at that). If you get the ASP cuffs, hinged or chain, don't forget to buy the case, as they are oversized and do not fit in standard cuff cases.

i own these and have owned these for 4 years ,these are the best handcuffs i own very durable ive had to only use these cuffs a couple of time but i feel they are the best

Nice cuffs. I haven't found better yet.

Good extra pair cuffs, but sometimes if you have a combatant suspect, they can be difficult to fasten. I still carry mine daily!!

love these cuffs, love key holes on both side, and the smooth action. have both the chain cuffs and hinged. heard bad things about them being plastic, but never seen a failure or a subject who cold pick out of them any easier than a regular pair of cuffs. as for the plastic thing people used to say the same thing about polymer guns. now what are 95 percent of the police forces carrying, polymer guns.

This is a good product for dayshift. If you work 2nd's or 3rd's I wouldn't purchase. Reason is if you get in a scuffle with a perp and you drop your cuffs, good luck finding them....

Love them! I feel like I can get these on quicker than the reg. S&W. I have a black pair and a PINK pair and let me tell you it is awesome when I slap the PINK ones on a great big Thug and take them off of them when they are released to the jail and they see that they have been wearing pink cuffs...lol! It really pisses them off...and I really don't care...ha! ha! You have to have some fun right?

They work. Personally, I'm not comfortable with the keyhole on both sides, double lock release same direction thing.
Not all arrestees are as dumb as we would like to think. These "conveniences" make it that much easier for an individual with the knowledge and resources to defeat them.

Best set of cuffs I have owned in 23 years. Light weight yet very strong. I will always have at least one pair of these with me.

I was exposed to these 'cuffs during the ASP Tactical Handcuffing Instructor course. I have used them on duty several times since I got them. They are light weight which is always a good thing on an already heavy duty belt. The plastic covering seems to protect my hands while putting them on resisting subjects. The key holes on both sides are a major plus especially when changing 'cuffs when the subject is transferred to the Transport Van. The best feature is that you only have to turn the key towards the bow to unlock them even when they're double locked. The lock can also be upgraded to a higher security lock.

Good set of handcuffs (need I say anything more)

i have a pair of these and a pair with chain. i love em easy to use and no searching for the key or double lock.

Greatest handcuffs ever period! I wouldn't carry anything else. Their rugged, reliable, light at only 9 oz and easy to use. Not to mention they look cool as well. There is also a double cuff case for these at uscav.com

Best handcuffs ever.

These are my primary use handcuffs. Being hinged, they make speed cuffing a breeze. The action is extremely smooth and fast too. Plus I like how you exhibit greater control over who you have them on. Most of the Officers in my department don't use hinged handcuffs, so when the frequent flyers get to where these, they are literally stunned when they can't fidgit around in them!

Overall I am happy with my hinged ASP cuffs. I'm not sure I would have purchased them for myself (received as a gift) but they have served me well. There are some downsides to the cuff, such as the arm can easily miss the interior of the cuff if some degree of force is applied. Admittedly, this has only happened when I have "played" with them; nothing of this sort has occurred in the field. I like the fact that handcuff keyholes are located on both sides of the cuff. My reasoning is this: I carry a spare hidden handcuff key, in the event of officer hostage scenario. Knowing that I always have a keyhole facing that key is a huge help. On that topic, I know a number of Officers carry that hidden key, but how many have actually practiced using it and freeing oneself from the cuffs? Another point to remember is that if you can access the keyholes, the bad guys can too. Always thoroughly search your prisoners.

Carry 'em every day.

hubby has these big difference in weight really light and nice wink*

First of all, I hear a lot of "but they're plastic!" Technically true, but a more accurate description would be ordinance-grade polymer overmolded on a steel frame under 75 tons of pressure. These are NOT fragile restraints.

I have the aluminum version and they are hella light! The ratcheting action is buttery-smooth compared to my Smiths, which have always been stiff despite my best efforts to remedy. The only potential shortfall is having key access on both sides. Sure it's a convenience, but if you train consistently and preload properly, you should be applying with your locks up the majority of the time, particularly with hinged cuffs. One star deducted for this security compromise.

With regard to the holster issue, it's a problem. I carry two pair up front and am limited therefore to the Asp holster. That, however, is not Asp's fault. One can hope that more manufacturer's will jump on board...

Awesome set of Cuffs. The best I have ever used.

I think I would rather stick to the good old-all-metal cuffs.

great cuffs...I prefer these over all others.

excellent cuffs

great smooth... but the plastic gets cut up bad

Great set of cuffs!

Like the keyway and doule lock on both sides of cuffs, they are lightweight and durable

These are the best cuffs to carry ! They are easier to handle and use, especially when you are struggling with a perp or inmate . The double lock and key hole on both sides make it easier to take off when necessary.

Many officers are skeptical of these handcuffs due to the plastic parts, however the molded plastic frame on these handcuffs are actually reinforced with metal underneath. I have used metal handcuffs that are difficult to ratchet even when properly lubricated. With the ASP handcuffs the ratcheting is always quick and very smooth. I highly recommend these handcuffs!

They work great for "Routine" use but I much prefer "Cold Steel"

I like them. they are smooth. dual key ports and double locks. just don't like that you can't put them in a regular duty holster.