Kydex Handcuff Pouch for Concealment

[El Cid]

I'm looking for a new handcuff pouch for concealed/street clothes use. After close to 9 years my Galco leather belt cuff pouch has decided that the snap holding it to my belt is not going to continue working. I've been lucky so far and had the cuffs (with pouch) land next to me on the ground as I exit the car, or the floor of the office.

Most of my gear is now kydex, and I figured this was a good excuse to get a kydex cuff pouch. Here's the thing... I want one that is a minimalist design. Ideally a tunnel loop so it doesn't take up a lot of belt space. But not such a large loop or attachment (Tek Lok for example) that it will stick out and be difficult to conceal. I typically wear untucked button down shirts or polos at work.

The companies I've contacted don't have the time to come up with a new design. Does anyone know of a maker who has such a thing? I can't be the only guy working plain clothes who carries cuffs (though some days at work it seems that way). I'd prefer not having straps or snaps to retain them. I really have no preference regarding chain up/down or single strand forward/rear.

This is the best photo I've found that represents what I'm trying to find.
http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=5&f=23&t=116994

Thanks!

[orionz06]

Safariland?

http://www.policestore.com/duty-gear-apparel/pouches-cases/handcuff-cases/open-top-hinged-cuff-case-plain-sku797000205-41525-78114.aspx?cm_mmc=cse-_-Itwine-_-shopzilla-_-090%20Open-Top%20Handcuff%20Case&gdftrk=gdfV21820_a_7c323_a_7c847_a_7c797000205_d_7 97000204_d_20119

http://www.code3tactical.com/safariland-090-open-top-handcuff-pouch.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAiAxsymBRCegqiLzI7Q1S8SJADOg QrzWpU3KjSMifZjS_ac9LxhEMH12X6Qa6y3OQgb7uIwixoC0cf w_wcB

[El Cid]

Safariland?

http://www.policestore.com/duty-gear-apparel/pouches-cases/handcuff-cases/open-top-hinged-cuff-case-plain-sku797000205-41525-78114.aspx?cm_mmc=cse-_-Itwine-_-shopzilla-_-090%20Open-Top%20Handcuff%20Case&gdftrk=gdfV21820_a_7c323_a_7c847_a_7c797000205_d_7 97000204_d_20119

http://www.code3tactical.com/safariland-090-open-top-handcuff-pouch.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAiAxsymBRCegqiLzI7Q1S8SJADOg QrzWpU3KjSMifZjS_ac9LxhEMH12X6Qa6y3OQgb7uIwixoC0cf w_wcB

Thank you but those aren't kydex and they are designed for a duty belt. I'm using a 1.5" Liger belt most days.

[karmapolice]

Blue force gear is releasing a ten speed belt mounted handcuff pouch soon.

[El Cid]

Blue force gear is releasing a ten speed belt mounted handcuff pouch soon.

Interesting! I wonder how far below the belt they hang. Do you know if they will use belt loops or MOLLE?

edit: Found a photo. Looks like a nice piece of kit and I'll probably give one a try. But it in that pic it's hanging pretty far below the belt line.

http://soldiersystems.net/blog1/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Belt-Pouch-handcuffs-m4-inuse-1.jpg

[JTQ]

Raven Concealment Systems http://raven-concealment-systems.mybigcommerce.com/custom-modular-handcuff-carrier/

[Up1911Fan]

Was gonna post the RCS link but JTQ beat me too it. The new low profile BFG stuff look's interesting as well.

[orionz06]

Thank you but those aren't kydex and they are designed for a duty belt. I'm using a 1.5" Liger belt most days.

The 090 model is their Safarilaminate and works pretty well, as I have seen, for plain clothes guys on a regular Wilderness belt. The only reason I suggested it was because I believe it'll be the most effective and quickest solution from a reputable brand while fitting quite a few different cuffs.

[secondstoryguy]

I run the Raven Kydex carrier. It 's been working well for me.

[karmapolice]

Interesting! I wonder how far below the belt they hang. Do you know if they will use belt loops or MOLLE?

edit: Found a photo. Looks like a nice piece of kit and I'll probably give one a try. But it in that pic it's hanging pretty far below the belt line.



These will be belt specific, the nice thing is the low profile of them to me, and if you don't want to run cuffs you can take them out but still have a pouch mounted if you need to run them later and don't have to thread or clip on a holder as this will sit flat. I know on the M4 pouch they are going to have a hide and low ride option, maybe they will do the same with this.

[Lon]

I'm looking for a new handcuff pouch for concealed/street clothes use. After close to 9 years my Galco leather belt cuff pouch has decided that the snap holding it to my belt is not going to continue working. I've been lucky so far and had the cuffs (with pouch) land next to me on the ground as I exit the car, or the floor of the office.

Most of my gear is now kydex, and I figured this was a good excuse to get a kydex cuff pouch. Here's the thing... I want one that is a minimalist design. Ideally a tunnel loop so it doesn't take up a lot of belt space. But not such a large loop or attachment (Tek Lok for example) that it will stick out and be difficult to conceal. I typically wear untucked button down shirts or polos at work.

The companies I've contacted don't have the time to come up with a new design. Does anyone know of a maker who has such a thing? I can't be the only guy working plain clothes who carries cuffs (though some days at work it seems that way). I'd prefer not having straps or snaps to retain them. I really have no preference regarding chain up/down or single strand forward/rear.

This is the best photo I've found that represents what I'm trying to find.
http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=5&f=23&t=116994

Thanks!

I still use that handcuff case. Been 9 or 10 years since I made it. And no, I don't make Kydex stuff anymore. No time.

[167]

Aspis Tactical Solutions is another option. I have used one for about a year and been pleased. Even though it has a snap on it, I found that it holds the cuffs tight enough that you probably wouldn't have to use it.

http://www.aspisfirearms.com/shop.html#!/Handcuff-Carrier/p/38842313/category=0

[KPD]

I have tried a couple different kydex handcuff cases. They were all locally made. None of them held up well at all and were fussy about the positioning of the handcuffs in the case.

I have a Milt Sparks handcuff case that my sister got me around 17 years ago. 4 years ago I had to get the snaps replaced at a local shoe shop. I carry it every day on duty and it still works great and is plenty low profile enough for my plain clothes job.

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[El Cid]

I still use that handcuff case. Been 9 or 10 years since I made it. And no, I don't make Kydex stuff anymore. No time.
That's yours? Well done! I wish more companies would offer something with a tunnel loop like that.

As for the RCS, I have a few of their holsters and love their kit. But like most designs I've found they are wider than I want. The Aspis looks a little better in that it appears to ride fairly high. I'll just keep searching for now and snag a BFG when it comes out to test.

Thanks everyone.

[El Cid]

Well BFG finally released it. Looks like it hangs well below the belt line. Not sure it will be what I'm after, but I'll probably try one eventually.

https://www.blueforcegear.com/cuff-belt-pouch

[ST911]

Well BFG finally released it. Looks like it hangs well below the belt line. Not sure it will be what I'm after, but I'll probably try one eventually.

https://www.blueforcegear.com/cuff-belt-pouch

It is low, but a low ride would put it below a handgun grip, mag or light pouches if worn to the sides.

[HCL3]

Blackpoint Tactical makes a kydex carrier. It's not on their website but I'm sure if you contact them they will send pictures.

[El Cid]

I decided to give a cuff pouch from Alex and Ryan Designs a try. It has a small side to side footprint and even with the clip it hides well under a polo. There is no rattling and they are securely held but quick and easy to remove/replace. I have only worn it a couple times as I just got it, but so far am happy with it. I'll update this thread in several months to see how it holds up.

http://www.alexandryandesign.com/product/kydex-custom-handcuff-carrier-builder/

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http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/El_CidAF_ResQ/Mobile%20Uploads/FullSizeRender_zpsed55033b.jpg

http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/El_CidAF_ResQ/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_7217_zps46b4d11d.jpg

[Gray222]

that looks pretty good, let us know how it works out.

[Gadfly]

http://www.donhume.com/images/c306.jpg

Don Hume leather "bikini" cuff case has served me well for a decade... Low profile.