ASP model 100 Identifier Pink Police Handcuffs

This is the old polymer overmold ASP model 100 identifier handcuffs in pink.

They consist of a thin but strong steel skeleton with pink ordnance-grade strong polymer molded over them. They have the yellow single pawl mechanism.

Like all ASP handcuffs they have nice quality of life and safety features such as a flat wrist contact point for application, smooth operation, double locking via the window or the keyway, a single turn disengages the double lock and the single lock and all the surfaces are smooth to reduce the chance of injury.

This is an older model, which came out in the early 2000s and was eventually discontinued when they came out with their Ultra Cuffs, which were made of aluminium to address some issues.

What issues did the model 100 have? Well, because of their bendiness the bow could over-shoot the cuff body and not engage with the pawl, giving a false sense of having applied them to the wrist. Also of an officer fell over onto the cuffs during a struggle with a suspect, the double strand could crimp together and render the cuffs inoperable. The Ultra Cuffs addressed these issues by making the body from solid aluminium.

Being pink in this case, they are fitting for use during breast cancer awareness month (October) and coloured models like this also for officer personalisation, as well as correctional use to denote risk levels and health conditions of inmates etc.

These are really nice and sought after by people for less than law enforcement uses... because of how colourful they are. Since the whole body of the cuff is covered in the polymer, you get a nice brightly coloured handcuff that has less coldness to it, which is in particular more attractive for uses in the bedroom I would imagine!

All in all, they are great NIJ rated legitimate law enforcement handcuffs of the past. Very comfortable and secure when applied properly. All ASP handcuffs can be easily picked and shimmed, which means it's important for LEO use, that suspects are properly searched to deny them access to keys and picking tools.

Enjoy!

ASP model 300 Folding Rigid Handcuffs

These are the old polymer ovemold ASP Model 300 folding rigid handcuffs.

These are pretty decent, though they are not as solid as a TCH or HIATT folding rigid. They are fit for purpose, though a strong person when cuffed in a certain way may be able to snap them. I saw a video of this being done years ago, but I do not know if they had been modified or were genuinely as-purchased. If these are used in a stack position, they should be very secure.

These are the standard "yellow" pawl configuration, which means there is only a single pawl, like most American handcuffs.

I have wanted a pair of these for ages, but never found them at a good enough price. I planned on not buying any handcuffs this month because money is tight, but I could not pass up buying these and the red training ones while they were available. I am happy to have them in my collection.

Enjoy!

ASP model 100 Red Training Handcuffs with Slip Pawls (factory gimmicked)

However I found it odd that they would leave the double lock functionality intact...!?! Whenever I, myself, gimmick a handcuff, I always do my best to deactivate the double lock to ensure only the single lock functions. When people training to apply handcuffs, they have to learn to use the double lock and when they do during training, the wearer cannot pull the cuffs off. So... not sure why they wouldn't just simulate the double lock feature but just not have it actually double lock. But that's just me.

What I have done since recording, is take some JB Weld Steel Stik epoxy putty to make tiny "door stops" for the hidden section of the double lock. So once I re-insert the lock-sets, the double lock won't engage because the space it needs to move outwards into, has some shaped hard epoxy putty I can slip in or remove if I want to make the double lock work again. So now there is zero chance of them double locking. This is good if you want to put the training locks in a normal set of ASP for single lock picking or as a costume prop, because if anyone puts them on, nobody can troll the wearer by double locking them to get them "stuck". If you would like me to make a video demonstrating this double lock deactivation "door stop" let me know.

These are in pretty good condition, no obvious cracking in the polymer. They are basically a yellow security cuff but with the only difference that the pawl's teeth are angled on both sides to allow the bow to pull open rather than only push closed.

Enjoy!

ASP 625 Ultra PLUS Cuff Hinged Pink Handcuffs w/ Keyless Double Lock & METAL mechanism!

These are ASP Ultra Cuff hinged Identifier pink police handcuffs. Model 625. But these are the new revised updated version. Based on feedback of the double locking button popping out if people abuse the cuffs, they have changed the locksets to include the double lock button permanently as part of the lockset!

These are a keyless double locking handcuff from ASP. The nice thing is you just need to press the button to double lock them. This makes it slightly safer for police to use because if they do not need to adjust the tightness, they can double lock them without having to bring the key near the suspect. Of course they still have the usual ability to double lock the handcuffs by using the key in the keyway.

These are an Identifier model, meaning they have a coloured band on them which can be used by police and prisons either just for a personal preference or as part of a code system to prisons know which prisoners are the most dangerous, or have certain health issues etc.

These are especially good... The reason I really like the new cheaper Sentry line, is that the internal mechanism parts that the key touches are all metal. Metal on metal will last longer than metal smacking into plastic, especially if you use non-ASP keys that are not as smooth! Well these new Ultra Plus handcuffs have the same type of all-metal contact points which MAJORLY impresses me! This should really improve the life of the locksets before they ever need to be replaced. If anyone knows if the original Ultra Plus with the separate plunger removal hole has metal contact points in the mechanism, I would love it if you could let me know!

My pair has a minor defect. These are the new revision of the Ultra Cuff, but the colour identifier band section is from old stock from back when there was a hole needed to remove the double lock button separately from the mechanism. You can see the hole in the pink area, but there is no actual hole in the body of the cuff. They were just using up old stock of the coloured parts.

One thing to note is, that all Ultra Plus cuffs require you to reverse your brain, if you are used to normal older ASP cuffs. The way you used to turn the key to undo the double lock and open the cuff is the other side now. Should not take too much getting used to for occupational users of this handcuff, but it is worth noting. Also double lock the cuffs before trying to remove the locksets, if you have this new revision of the ultra plus.

All in all a very comfortable and safer handcuff to use, with less chance of injuring people. I am really happy to have one in my collection now!

ASP S100 Sentry Chain Police Handcuffs In All Stainless Steel ~ ASP Features at Lower Cost

These are the ASP Sentry model S100 chain-linked handcuffs. These are the first in a lower cost or budget line of restraints that provide some nice ASP safety and quality of life features, at a lower price point. VERY worth the purchase for LEO officers and security etc. They weigh 348 grams, which is more heavy than the 288 grams statistical average weight of handcuffs of this style in my collection. But they are robust and have features that are worth it, in my opinion...

With ASP you get smooth edges, double locking via the slot window and via the keyholes, keyholes on both sides and these Sentry handcuffs also have these features.

You get very smooth action which is almost guaranteed every time to engage the bow when applying the handcuffs, even when not much force is applied, making manual tightening easier.

They have a single pawl, like the yellow double lock window models of their higher end and previous models. Another plus about modern ASP handcuffs (I think the more expensive Ultracuffs have this too) is these chain cuffs are more resistant to chain-binding attacks. Chain binding attacks are where someone in handcuffs can literally snap the handcuffs and escape by binding the chain on its self and applying force with their arms and snap them. These Sentry (and as I said, I think the others too) have a special system which reduces (or maybe prevents) this from happening... Something to consider.

There is a downside to Sentry models, which is almost a non-issue due to their construction! With Sentry models, you cannot replace the locking mechanisms or "lock-sets" as they call them. However... These Sentry are all steel, like any other police / regulation pair of handcuffs, whereas every other ASP metal handcuff, including the high end Ultracuffs have plastic internal parts which can break. So it makes total sense for the ultracuffs to have the facility for owners to buy and replace their lock-sets at will, to reduce costs and prolong the life of their handcuffs. Since these are all steel, there is no plastic to wear out or get damaged any faster than any other totally metal handcuff like Smith & Wesson or Peerless.

So, why bother with Sentry if you have a profession where you already have handcuffs? Lower chance of injuring someone, easier size adjustment since you can re-double-lock the cuffs via the keyway instead of having to remove the key and re-locate the DL slot window and these cuffs engage quicker and easier than almost any other brand. The only brands I know that can rival the smoothness on these are Alfa-Proj (which have the flat keys) and Kel-Met.

These are very worthy to be purchased by any and all LEO police or security personnel who want a really good quality handcuff, with additional safety and convenience features at a more affordable price.

These will fit in more cases than the more expensive Ultracuffs from ASP since they are a tad thinner.

Designed by ASP in America, these are manufactured in Taiwan, but by a company who does a FANTASTIC job of manufacturing handcuffs, clearly. These are not cheap rubbish, these are the real deal.

Enjoy!

ASP S200 Sentry Hinged Police (all steel) Handcuffs Latest Model! More robust & more affordable.

I think I have the world's first YT video overview of these Hinged model! I have searched and found no videos on the hinged version at this point. These are the hinged Sentry S200 handcuffs from ASP. They are designed by ASP in the USA and are built in Taiwan to exacting US standards. It is a high quality handcuff, not unlike Chicago brand handcuffs which are also police-grade and made in Taiwan. Not all Taiwan handcuffs are great, but ASP and Chicago most certainly are VERY good quality indeed. These weigh 393 grams, which is a tad above the statistical average of 347 grams weight for other hinged handcuffs in my collection. However the features you get are worth the extra weight in my opinion...

These are made from all steel construction and are a more cost-effective cheaper way for police and security etc to get some of ASP's really nice features, instead of having to fork out for the more expensive models. They are basically the same as the yellow double-lock window handcuffs. They have only 1 pawl, like Smith & Wesson or Peerless do.

These have the smooth surfaces to reduce injuries, double locking via both the slot window and also the keyway. This keyway double lock access makes it quick and easy to adjust handcuffs that are too tight and quickly double lock them again once adjusted. They also are exceptionally smooth in operation, meaning that even if minimal force is applied, the chances are almost guaranteed that the bow will engage, making it easy for you to then tighten by hand. They are really nice, as you would expect from any ASP handcuff. As usual they have keyways on both sides of the handcuffs, so you can always easily get at keyholes.

They are slightly thinner than the Ultracuff, more expensive models, which means you have a better chance of fitting them into a regular pouch or holder than you would with the chunkier ultracuffs.

I really, REALLY like these. Nice weight to them and they feel great quality. I can speak from experience of having ultracuffs to compare to and I can honestly say that if I were in an occupation where handcuffs were a required tool, I would at minimum want a pair of these on hand because of the minimised chances or injuring someone and the other conveniences.

One downside to this more budget range of ASP handcuffs, is that you cannot replace the lock-sets. These are like any typical Smith & Wesson or Peerless handcuffs etc, where you cannot disassemble them. The more expensive Ultracuffs and UltraPlus Cuffs can be disassembled to replace the locking mechanisms if they get worn out. This is important with ultracuffs, as they use plastic parts inside the mechanism. These Sentry are all steel, so it makes sense that you wouldn't even need to replace locks on these anyway!

An excellent, high quality budget ASP handcuff that has a lot to offer.

Enjoy!

ASP Rigid Ultra Cuff 600 TRAINING Red pawl handcuffs

Just got back from a dog walk, please excuse my Darth Vader sound! This is the training version of the ASP model 600 rigid handcuffs. They are made from forged aluminum or aluminium as known in the UK, with steel bows. The red pawls and red body indicators signify that this is a training model. If that is not sufficient, it has in 5 places stamped on it TRAINING ONLY in case anyone does not know the meaning of the red colouration.

This handcuff is designed for easy training, to speed things up, since when single locked, the wearer can pull them off without the operator having to use a key on each bracelet. This can speed up training. Also for people interested in picking handcuffs, it offers a safety feature so that the wearer can get out of them in case their picking attempts fail.

This technology is commonly referred to in the magic/escapology community as "Gimmicking". The concept of gimmicking is that there is an alternative mechanism to get out of the handcuffs without having to properly use a key. Usually a quick mechanism. This particular type of gimmicking is referred to as "bridge jumpers" because it was used by magicians etc to escape handcuffs in an instant when jumping from a bridge or building into a body of water, where every tiny moment matters. Some types of gimmicking are more elaborate and able to withstand audience inspection etc. This style is very basic and makes a loud zipping sound when you escape them, so they are not best suited for magic tricks, though they work great as a safety feature during training or lockpicking experiments.

Long ago there were some red-pawl ASP handcuffs made which were NOT "escapable" training models. So if buying second hand, ask the seller and test them yourself to be sure they are what you expect.

They are very nice. The body of the handcuffs is absolutely identical to any other of their similar handcuffs. The only difference is the fact that red is ONLY used for training models and they also have TRAINING ONLY stamped on them. If you were to remove the red locksets and replace with a standard "real" lockset of yellow, green or blue, you would have an entirely secure and fully functional handcuff. The magic of this capability is entirely in the pawls / locksets which have the red double locking window.

Anyway, hopefully this has enlightened you as to the purpose and capabilities of the red "training only" models of ASP handcuffs.

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🇺🇸 ASP 700 Ultra ankle cuffs aka leg irons (incorrect stamping) with nice carrying case

These are a nice pair of model 700 ASP ankle cuffs, better known as leg irons. They are the Ultra line which are made from FORGED aluminium or aluminum. Very strong and very sturdy.

This pair has incorrect stamping on which would normally be used on a pair of handcuffs. It says "Model 400". Which should actually read "Model 700". I wonder if this was an early run?

I love ASP handcuffs and these leg irons are a nice addition to my collection. If you are reading this, stay tuned because I have a different pair of leg irons being sent to me!

I love the carrying bag these come in. It's of very nice quality. When you interleave the leg irons as I have shown in the bag, they kind of stay together as a nice solid piece rather than floating around and scratching up against each other.

I do wish ASP would increase their QC Quality Control. This is not the first time I have heard of incorrect model numbers stamped on cuffs. My pair of these ankle cuffs has a little bit of an issue with the locking mechanisms, in that the centrally located keyways did not work to disengage the single lock using the key provided.  When the bows are not locked in the body of the cuff, the key would work but when they are closed, even by a single tooth, the key would not work. This is due to the presence of the bow in the mechanism pushing the pawl down a little bit. The central keyways have less travel room than the keyways that are on the edge of the cuff. So in my case, the key would stop at 45 degrees. I have filed my key to accommodate for the issue.

All in all though, I really do like these ankle cuffs. The central round ring in the chain is for use to be connected to the expensive ASP transport system, to connect them to the handcuffs. I do not have this and while I did create a DIY belly chain to demonstrate the transport rigid handcuffs, I'm not going to lengths to put anything together to connect these leg irons with the handcuffs as there's no real point for me.

They are comfortable.

By the way, in case you didn't know, ASP stands for "Armament Systems and Procedures"

Anyway, enjoy and I will see you next time 😀

(The little lioness guest appearing is our cocker spaniel, Amber. We've had her just over a year. She's about 6 and a half I think)

ASP Ultra Cuff Model 600 Rigid Transport Handcuffs & DIY Belly Chain Demo of Transport Feature!

These are the ASP Ultra Cuff Model 600 Rigid Transport handcuffs. These have the blue high security mechanism which uses a special key (normal keys can be modified to work with them).

These rigid handcuffs are very nice. The most comfortable of all rigid handcuffs I have tried. They have great features like rounded edges, keyhole activated access to the double lock activation and they can fit a larger size wrist compared to conventional handcuffs.

They have a rectangular hole in the middle which is for use with the official ASP Transport Kit, which consists of either a chain model or a nylon webbing belt version. These transport kits are not cheap, so I made a make-shift DIY belly chain which performs the same basic feature of securing the handcuffed hands close to the body. This helps stop a suspect or convict from strangling someone or attacking a guard or police officer etc. The official kits have options to connect them to leg irons also for added security, though it looks a bit weird with how that system works. (See official free ASP youtube videos on their transport kits to see them in action).

These handcuffs are really nice. You can put whatever security level of locks you want into them. Mine came with green European 3 pawl locking mechanisms, which I swapped around my mechanisms and put a blue set in these and moved the greens into a different pair. I love the blue because they are more secure and less common. The yellow are very basic and I am not a big fan of them. I don't know why they bother even making the basic yellow mechanism when they make the green one which is slightly better while still using standard keys.

My DIY belly chain / waist chain,  consists of a 4mm thick 316 stainless steel chain with long links, a 5mm thick Dee shackle and some JB Weld MarineWeld epoxy which I put on the threading and openings of the Dee Shackle to ensure it never unscrews ever again once installed onto the chain. Before I installed the Dee Shackle, I used a hacksaw and cut off the thumb-turn area, to make it more flat. Then I mixed and appliex the epoxy and screwed the bar in place using my pliers on the exposed sliver of the thumb-turn I left. Once fully cured in 24 hours, this epoxy is waterproof, acid proof, chemical proof. So I figured that would be more than adequate. I might keep this belly chain or one day I might sell it, so I wanted it to be a decent job.

One last thing to mention, I did have to do some small amount of grinding on the outer edges of the tall parts of the Dee Shackle and I had to use a dead-blow hammer outside to bend the shackle to allow it to slide in the transport hole on the cuffs and then to straighten it, I clamped it in a vice and used a pipe wrench to bend it back into being a nice even shape, while still fitting into the cuff's transport hole. It took a little bit of effort, but it was not hard to achieve.

The links to the exact Dee Shackle and chain that I used are below:

Chain: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164917122044
Dee Shackle: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3735316615...

Anyway, I hope you found this video useful or interesting, please like, subscribe, share and I will see you next time :D

Enjoy

ASP Model 200 Hinged Handcuffs with Yellow Polymer exterior. NIJ

These are the ASP model 200 hinged handcuffs. They are from their original line of handcuffs which had extremely strong "ordnance grade" polymer over-molded onto a steel skeleton. This reduced the weight while adding the required strength. These are NIJ rated.

The down sides of this design involve the flexibility of the body. They can withstand escape attempts, but they can get bent. The bow can get mis-aligned and scoot past the normal channel it has to travel and be on the outside of the handcuff, meaning officers think they might have secured the handcuff because it feels like it is snug around their wrists, while one of them may not have engaged and could be pulled open.

Also, during a scuffle, an officer could fall over onto their handcuffs and the double strand could pinch together, meaning the bow cannot move freely and cause problems when trying to handcuff someone. When this happens ASP recommends having a second pair of handcuffs on hand so you can use the solid bow of one to prise apart the double strand of the damaged handcuff. Not the best situation....

After these bendy problems, they came out with the newer Ultra cuffs, made with, as they state, forged aluminum. (Aluminium!) This means the structure is much more sturdy, as well as remaining light and strong. It takes MUCH more force to mis-align the bow and there's no way the double strand can pinch together (I think) on their newer designs.

I won these on eBay. The yellow polymer was a bit dirty, the hinge links were seized up, the key was rusted and there were rust spots on the bow. I spend probably half an hour with them in the kitchen, washing them in warm water, scrubbing with "The Pink Stuff" to clean them up, then using WD40 to remove the water, using PMA brake cleaner to remove the WD40, lubricating everything to allow free movement and I had to prise apart the double strand since the bows would not flow nicely and freely through the rotation. After I was done, they were a bit brighter colour and are all smooth in operation.They have since been polished with Peek metal polish and waxed with Renaissance wax.

Enjoy!

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ASP 575 Blue Line Hinged Ultra Handcuffs Ultra cuff chain (secure, restrictive, yet comfortable)

These are the newer model of ASP hinged handcuffs. The model 575 Blue Line model. This range is known as the Ultra Cuff or Ultra Handcuff because of the "Forged Aluminum" construction for strength.

This forged aluminium construction is a vast step up from the old polymer over-mold "plastic" bendy models of days gone by. They are relatively light weight (230 grams) however are more bulky in size, so normal pouches might not fit.

All ASP handcuffs are designed to protect the officer/police force by protecting the person wearing the handcuffs. No sharp edges, ability to safely undo to loosen and quickly double lock again via the key, easy access to the keyholes no matter how they were applied to he person, a flat contact area on the bow which increases surface area when applying the cuff, minimising a pressure point which would normally happen when the curved edge would normally hit the wrist. Just well designed handcuffs for security and comfort.

This pair has the high security locking mechanisms, as indicated by the blue double lock indicator. Yellow is basic, green is medium (europe grade), blue is maximum security (normal keys do not work) and red are training models which can be pulled open without having to use the key.

When I received these they originally had the basic Yellow security installed. I changed this and put a set of Blue in for added security, since a hinged handcuff is more restrictive and therefore more secure anyway, so I figure I would put one of my sets of high security mechanisms in it.

Very very comfortable handcuffs.

ASP handcuffs are NOT CHEAP, however I wonder if police forces around the world might save more in the long run by using them, in the sense of not having to pay compensation for handcuff injuries, especially in the UK where rigid handcuffs are standard. It's easier to injure someone with rigid cuffs with angular edges than it is with hinged ones with nice rounded edges and easy adjustability options.

ASP handcuffs (other than the blue mechanism) are easy to pick, however all models of mechanisms of ASP handcuffs can have the double lock disengaged easily with a small paper clip and then be shimmed with a thin bit of metal. I feel they could improve this somehow. However police/military/security should be checking someone anyway, so if they do their job, it should minimise anyone having keys or tools on them to try and escape.

Hope you enjoy this!

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ASP Ultra Cuff Model 650 Rigid Forged Aluminum Lightweight STRONG Handcuffs

These are the rigid ASP Ultra Cuff model 650 handcuffs.

These are what they call forged aluminum or aluminium, which means they no longer have polymer overmold models which used to bend out of shape and annoy police officers and possibly create risks since their cuffs were non-functional if they got bent. The kind of aluminium they are made from is 7075-T6, which is as strong as mild steel without the weight. These are VERY strong handcuffs. They are pretty lightweight also, a good chunk lighter than TCH model 840.

This model is the aluminium bow model, indicated by it being all black. ASP handcuffs are designed to minimise injury to the wearer. They have all smooth edges and corners. They accommodate a wider range of wrist sizes than regular American handcuffs, though TCH Superior size handcuffs open a bit larger and close a bit smaller. But ASP is doing a good job with this. One thing to note is that these handcuff bracelets are slightly further distance from each other than TCH model 840, meaning a tiny bit less comfortable in the front, more comfortable in the back when palms are out and would be more UNcomfortable in a rear stack because one arm is forced higher up and one lower down.

As usual, keyholes on both sides, double lock can be engaged via the window or the key it's self. Which brings me to my big issue with this model of handcuffs. The double locking pin on the back of their handcuff keys is not long enough to properly work in their own handcuffs!! When I try and double lock via the window, it makes the clack sound like it has double locked, but that clack sound is the double lock pin on the key slipping off the plastic window double locker and hitting the metal. So you think they are double locked but they are NOT which in my mind is a BIG design oversight. If you have other keys like Zak Tool which have taller double locking pins on them, then you are able to properly use the window method to double lock, else you will have to insert your key and turn the opposite direction to engage the double lock. I cannot believe they have overlooked this, it astronomically boggles my mind. EDIT: ASP got back to me, they are aware of the issue and are designing new keys. If it pans out, they said they will send me a replacement key(s). But since I am in the UK, we shall see if they will send it/them to me.

That said, all in all I love these handcuffs. SO smooth, lovely, strong and high security due to me buying the blue pawl version. I would highly recommend them to US law enforcement if they want better control over subjects and more restriction of movement. Most comfortable positions are a stack in the front (as shown on the video) or would be a rear palms-facing-out position (not shown)

I LOVE these cuffs, but it is a shame about their design not taking into consideration the short length of their keys double locking pins. Remember with the 2-pawl blue double lock versions, normal handcuff keys do NOT work in them... You have to modify your keys with a split to allow them to work.

Enjoy!

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ASP model 400 Steel Bow with Forged Aluminum Body handcuffs with Green 3 Pawl Euro Security [NIJ]

These are the newer ASP steel bow handcuffs, model 400. They have steel bows compared to the aluminum / aluminium bow that the model 450 has. This adds a bit more weight to the handcuff but I believe adds a slight bit of extra security since if someone were to try and saw them off, it would take longer to saw through steel than aluminium.

They have all the same usual high quality of any other ASP handcuff, though the older polymer overmould models were susceptible to deformation and failure from officers falling onto their cuffs. These new "forged aluminum" models are FAR more robust.

These have the green locks installed, marketed for European use. They have 3 pawl bars instead of 1 chunky one, which makes them slightly more secure.

ASP handcuffs are really good quality, though they could make them more secure. I know handcuffs are a temporary restraint, but All the range of ASP locksets for their handcuffs can allow someone to easily disengage the double lock and then easily shim them. Including the high security blue split 2-pawl model!

These are NIJ certified and while they do cost more money, they have rounded edges and a flat wrist contact point to make them more comfortable to endure being in and minimise chances of injuring people. I would say they are worth it if you value humane restraint. The fact they have keyholes on both sides makes them well suited for easy removal and adds more safety for lockpickers and other users who are experimenting with handcuffs and want to ensure they have access to keyholes no matter which way the handcuffs were put on. The fact that there are keyholes on both sides means if one side had a defect (I doubt it would happen) or someone jammed something in trying to escape, you could always use the other keyhole.

🚨🔗 ASP Model 100 Chain Handcuffs 1 Pawl & Polymer exterior for strength and lightweight [NIJ]

These are the older ASP handcuffs, model 100. They have a stainless steel bow and the body of the cuffs has a steel skeleton with an ordnance grade polymer over-molded to ensure weight savings while providing the needed security and strength. These have 1 pawl, indicated by the yellow double lock window. This is the standard model of security mechanism used. It's ok, but I personally think in this day and age, all handcuffs should at least have 3 pawls for added security. It wouldn't need any new keys but would add a bit more protection from picking, essentially for free.

These, like all ASP cuffs I have seen, are more bulky than "standard" metal handcuffs. But they are a little bit lighter (they made an aluminum / aluminium bow version too, the model 150) and have good features like being able to adjust the cuffs tightness using the key and quickly double lock again instead of having to take the key out and activating it separately.

The downside of them being less dense than all-steel construction, is they can bend. If an officer falls over onto his cuffs during an altercation with a suspect, the double strand (the part I squeezed in the video) could get crimed closer together, preventing the handcuffs from being used properly until a second set of cuffs could be acquired to bend them apart again. This is what lead to the newer models with a fully forged aluminium body with no polymer in sight on the exterior.

These are still good cuffs. My pair are ex-police and have the serial and model numbers ground off (a nice job the seller did of it too). I had to disassemble them and give them a good cleaning to remove little rust spots and bits of dirt. Then I gave them a bit of lubricant and they were good as new... well you know what I mean :D

I know these are the steel bow, single pawl version and my model 450 are aluminium bow high security two pawl version, but if you would like a physical comparison video where I show them side by side and look at the differences, please comment and I will consider making a video on them both together.

Enjoy!

New! ASP Forged Aluminum Ultra Handcuffs Model 450 HIGH SECURITY KEY [NIJ]

New! ASP Forged Aluminum Ultra Handcuffs Model 450 HIGH SECURITY KEY [NIJ]

These are the newer ASP Ultra Cuff in Forged Aluminum (or Aluminium in the UK) with high security blue locking mechanism.

These handcuffs require a special key which has a split in it. However you can modify existing keys by using a hacksaw to put a thin split in the bit, if you are careful. This mechanism makes them very hard to pick open without having a key.

You only get 1 key with them....... Normal keys will NOT work in these handcuffs!

They are very light weight, about 205g but are very strong.

The locking mechanisms can be removed and replaced depending on the need (change of level of security or repair etc)

They are way more rugged than the older thinner more bendy polymer coated versions.

They are comfortable and offer an arresting officer/security the ability to quickly disengage the double lock, undo the cuffs to adjust them and quickly double lock again using the key in the keyway, instead of having to remove the key and activate the slot to double lock. Which is a nice addition.

I highly can recommend this pair of ASP cuffs. They are a very worthy new design and are NIJ certified.

Enjoy

USA Police - ASP Hinged Handcuffs Model 200 NIJ Certified So smooth operation!

These are the ASP model 200 hinged handcuffs. An NIJ certified handcuff for law enforcement. They have exceptionally smooth operation, not a hint of stuttering or harshness just perfect.

You can double lock the same way you would a smith and wesson pair, using the window, but also you can double lock using the key as I show you in the video. They are very sturdy cuffs although a little lighter than I first imagined they would be.  The locking mechanism can be removed and replaced (if you can acquire more... I cannot in the UK) or removed for easy cleaning and maintenance. These are designed to be shim resistant and I would guess they are somewhat pick resistant due to the design but I have not tested either.

Now comes the down side. The locking unit has plastic parts internally. The double lock window and indeed the entire double locking mechanism is plastic. To engage the double lock the key needs to interact with plastic, to disengage the double lock the key also needs to interact with plastic. About the only part I presume is metal is the pawl spring and the pawl it's self, meaning the key will touch metal to perform a normal single lock unlock. What does this mean? It means that over time (or no time as I will come to..) it is possible that the plastic areas can wear out at which point you will be left with either the inability to double lock the cuffs via using the key turn method, the cuffs will be permanently stuck in the double lock position due to the plastic being worn where the key needs to travel to unset the double lock, or a combination of both issues. However a prominent member of the open organisation of lockpickers has said he has never heard ASP cuffs having a weakpoint in the key area. So below is my freak small percentage case where you get something that is not working from the start:

Over all, the feel and function of these handcuffs are extremely nice, everything is smooth, no rough or sharp edges, just perfect.

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