The Hiatt Handcuffs brand name has been discontinued and BAE Systems is renaming them Safariland. They have discontinued everything except the standard and oversized chain and hinged handcuffs. The new Safariland handcuff line will include the renamed Hiatt models 2010 standard nickel chain, 2015 standard black chain, 2010s in 7 colors (including blue red, green, pink, purple, yellow, and orange), 2003 oversized nickel chain, 2005 oversized black chain, 2050 standard nickel hinged, 2075 standard black hinged, 2054 oversized nickel hinged, and 2055 oversized black hinged.
Discontinued items include all 2103 and 2105 Speedcuffs, UL1 and UL5 Ultimate Handcuffs, 3103 and 3105 lightweight chain handcuffs, 3154 and 3155 lightweight hinged handcuffs, HSS9 high security handcuffs, and all chainwork.
I think the first shipments of the new Safariland handcuffs will be released by April, 2009.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse.com: Zak Model 15SW Handcuff Key Extension Tool with Swivel
Smith & Wesson Model 100 Weathershield Colored Handcuffs. Bodies of the cuffs are coated with durable colored coating for easy identification and high visibility. Used on S&W’s rifle barrels, the Weathershield coating is designed for extreme durability and rust resistance. All colors are in stock: yellow, pink, blue, red, desert, and green.
Availalble at Handcuff Warehouse: S&W Colored Handcuffs
I just got back from the SHOT Show in Orlando.
ASP is supposed to release their rigid handcuffs by early February. They have been anticipated for several years. I had heard that it took a lot of work to perfect the locking center hinge. I examined some and think they did a good job. They are also coming out with red training handcuffs. They will be available in chain, hinged, and rigid. They do not have dials like the Zak training handcuffs. They can just be pulled open. There is enough tension from contact with the pawl to hold the bow in place. Their new logo keys are still in the works and won’t be available for a few more months.
Hiatt-Thompson has redesigned their blue box to accomodate ASP chain handcuffs. The new blue box is a little wider. They have developed a 5 tooth pawl and will incorporate the new design into their entire product line. They are also developing a new high security handcuff.
Smith & Wesson’s long anticipated lever lock handcuffs are supposed to ship in the next few weeks. I played with some and think it is a great design. It is a little different from the first prototype I saw 3 years ago. You pull the lever away from center of the cuff and the lever springs back into place after activating the double lock pin It takes a good amount of force to activate and the lever is low profile, so I think accidental activation of the double lock is unlikely. The lever locks will be available in nickel and Melonite. We currently have their new colored Weather Shield handcuffs in pink and yellow. The additional colors will be red, blue, green and desert. The S&W literature says this about the coating: “An advanced, tough as nails, corrosion protection system. The system, when applied to the critical metal parts makes the restraint nearly impervious to rust.”
Peerless has recently released their new line of colored handcuffs. The cuffs look great and they will be offering all of their products in colors. We currently have all colors in stock except yellow which is supposed to be released in February.
Zak Tool is moving toward more use of polymer keys as they are lighter and less expensive to manufacture than steel. Only the body is polymer, the actual key part is always stainless steel. We are aso working with them on a couple new products.
I asked around about Gotcha Handcuffs by Taper International. I already knew they were dead in the water, but it was confirmed that they haven’t made any handcuffs in over a year and there are no current plans to resume production. They are a good design…maybe they will be able to sell the company.
The new Safariland handcuffs were on display. Formerly Hiatt, the name and packaging are the only changes I can see. They were in clear packaging with hang tags. Monadnock disposable restraints, NIK Flex Cufs, Tranzport Hoods, Spit Nets, and Cuff Aides are all going to be renamed Safariland. I didn’t get a clear picture of when the new Safariland handcuffs will be available…probably by summer.
Peerless Model 703 leg irons are now in stock in blue, red, orange, and now pink. We are still waiting for our first shipment of yellow. Peerless Model 703 Color Plated Leg Irons. Leg irons and chain are entirely plated with the electrolytic polyurethane process for a durable, rust resistant finish. Color plating helps prevent equipment loss and can be used to differentiate threat levels.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Pink Peerless leg irons
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Handcuff Training by Hiatt-Thompson
Monadnock Compact Double Cuffs. The Compact Double Cuff has all the benefits of the larger Double Cuff, in a more compact size. This can provide an officer with a responsive “back-up” restraint for traditional metal handcuffs. Available in white, black, or red trainer.
Available at Handcuff Warehouse: Monadnock Compact Double Cuffs