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Post by maxcactus on Jan 31, 2012 1:38:34 GMT -5
The many custom revolvers you gentlemen regularly share with us never ceases to amaze me. With very few rare exceptions, the vast majority are tasteful and practical. One option that I rarely see, however, are lanyard loops attached to the butt of sixguns. Could I get an idea how many of you have at least one sixgun with a lanyard loop and how practical it really is in field use? I'm very much an "FFF" kind of guy - Form Follows Function. While I love the look of a lanyard loop (yes, I've been reading Bowen again!) I wonder about it's practicality. They SEEM like a good idea, but from the time I've spent on this forum, I don't recall seeing too many on your sixguns and don't know if I've ever seen a field picture of a sixgun in use attached to it's owner via said loop.
Your thought would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Max.
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Post by dlhredfoxx on Jan 31, 2012 8:52:42 GMT -5
If I made my living carrying in a place where I was not near the top of the food chain (e.g.: an Alaskan guide or African PH) and keeping hold of my side arm in a life and death situation were important, I'd have one on my side arm and have it slung round my neck or something.
I love the look of those lanyard rings, something just says "I'm a serious working tool" about them. I would like to have one put on my PPP (45c Old Vaquero, 4.75bbl) and would likely use it as intended, but man the smiths want a lot of coin to add one to the grip frame.
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Post by serialsolver on Jan 31, 2012 9:02:31 GMT -5
I have used a lanyard in the past and like them. I have heard if you have ever lost a handgun in the field then you like lanyards. My ex-duty gun has one. When all geared up for swat I had the glock attached to me. When wearing a bunch of gear it's easy to get items hung up on things and pulled off of you with out knowing. I had a smith and wesson 1917 with a metal lanyard ring and did not like it. My smith and wesson 329pd has a simple pin a the bottom of the grip that is much better. The lanyard rings I now use is para cord. It doesn't get in the way and is much quieter. I just use a small para cord loop on the gun then a larger para cord loop for the lanyard.
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Post by jayhawker on Jan 31, 2012 9:16:17 GMT -5
Have a self installed Bowen LL on my Ruger .454 Alaskan. I like it.
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Post by brionic on Jan 31, 2012 13:49:50 GMT -5
I have 'em on one revolver and two semiautos. I like them. They do nothing offensive and add a means of retention when working/playing in dicey conditions.
Serialsolver, be aware that paracord on paracord can and will cut through one another. Probably not a problem in your situation, but funny things happen at the strangest times.
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Post by jiminyt on Jan 31, 2012 15:08:47 GMT -5
I have used one professionally, i.e. in the military. Out of several pistols I currently possess I have one that is so equipped. I think that if you are carrying where your gun could mean your life, especially if you have to move in the dark and over hill and dale, you should fit one. A couple of notes, the ring can rattle when carried with no lanyard attached. Also with no lanyard attached, during prolonged carry I think the ring could mar the finish on the bottom of wood grips. Haven't tested the second one. An alternative that avoids the above issues is to mount the stud with no ring. Bob bear did something similar. Scroll a little more than half way down the page to see examples. www.sixguns.com/BookOfThe44/bot44c20.htm |
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Post by sugarriver on Jan 31, 2012 17:04:56 GMT -5
I think they're a no-brainer if you plan to use the gun around water.
Pete
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Post by subsonic on Jan 31, 2012 19:00:31 GMT -5
I'll buck the trend. I see a lanyard as a way for a twig, hand, hoof, doorknob, saddle horn, etc to snag and rip your firearm out of it's holster and possibly injure you in the process. I tend to think a good flap or strap on the holster makes more sense, but then again, I don't generally drop stuff.
A lanyard loop or sling swivel on the bottom of the grip makes it tough to rest on a sandbag.
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Post by cubrock on Jan 31, 2012 20:04:37 GMT -5
I'll buck the trend. I see a lanyard as a way for a twig, hand, hoof, doorknob, saddle horn, etc to snag and rip your firearm out of it's holster and possibly injure you in the process. I tend to think a good flap or strap on the holster makes more sense, but then again, I don't generally drop stuff. A lanyard loop or sling swivel on the bottom of the grip makes it tough to rest on a sandbag. Lanyards aren't intended to keep a gun in the holster from getting away as much as keep a gun in the hand from getting away, especially during a critical moment. A flap or snap on the holster doesn't do anything to help a dropped gun.  |
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Post by subsonic on Jan 31, 2012 21:12:56 GMT -5
Yes, but it's going to be hanging off of the gun and maybe attached to you while it's in the holster.
If you like lanyards, by all means use them. I'll pass.
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Post by robl on Jan 31, 2012 21:26:25 GMT -5
We had to use them in the MPs most guys watched the older Nam vets that detached their lanyards after guard mount and clipped them to thir web belts. Now, while running rivers I am a huge fan of tying my gun to my belt with a lanyard. I tuck the lanyard into my belt so as not to have it snagging on brush, like Subsonic mentioned. The new retractable coil type lanyards look interesting. Cubrock is correct, of course, lanyards were intended to help keep one's sidearm attached AFTER the gun was drawn,. Say while mounted a horse back and engaged in chopping up Dervishes at Ordermun and what not.
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Post by cubrock on Jan 31, 2012 22:11:24 GMT -5
Let's also remember that various militaries, who started the whole lanyard thing, usually used flap holsters with the lanyarded guns. |
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Post by boxhead on Feb 1, 2012 7:00:00 GMT -5
I don't like them, have no need for them and have had one removed and welded up by Alan Harton on my BFR 475 that came with a JH modified grip frame so equipped. I will likely do the same with my SS 500 L Nimrod as well. The extent of my packing is stomping around in the Rocky Mountains where I have never had a problem with a properly holstered gun.
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Post by CraigC on Feb 1, 2012 9:02:46 GMT -5
I like them and will probably have them installed on all my future custom guns. Lanyard rings are not an issue in bench shooting as your butt shouldn't be resting on anything anyway.  |
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Post by cubrock on Feb 1, 2012 9:04:20 GMT -5
Lanyard rings are not an issue in bench shooting as your butt shouldn't be resting on anything anyway. Except a chair.... ;D Nice looking gun. |
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