Lanyard loop on handguns?

[ChefJeff1]

I recently got lanyard loops for my m19 and sp101 from Hogue. They sent me 2 for about $6.00. they simply replace the existing hogue grip screw. I plan to use it while hiking the steep, deep, and nasty. I just used paracord long enough to allow full range of motion. I'll tuck the extra in my pocket or pants.

Plus, they're a great way to keep my gun on my keychain.

 

[THE DRILL INSTRUCTOR]

^^^ Heh.

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Actually, there is a technique for using the lanyard as a shooting aid.

Think of it as a variant of the Weaver grip -- the weak hand grasps the lanyard and pulls back against the chest, while the strong hand pushes forward.

 

[WNC Seabee]

I recently got lanyard loops for my m19 and sp101 from Hogue. They sent me 2 for about $6.00. they simply replace the existing hogue grip screw. I plan to use it while hiking the steep, deep, and nasty. I just used paracord long enough to allow full range of motion. I'll tuck the extra in my pocket or pants.

Plus, they're a great way to keep my gun on my keychain.

Where did you order these? I just looked through the Hogue online store and couldn't find them.

I know there's an after market lanyard loop/screw for the Hogue Monogrip, but they're $50 each! For $6, I'd add them to to my SP101 and GP100.

 

[ChefJeff1]

WNC, just call them. You should measure your current hogue grip screw and order the one that is closest. I saw a loop screw for like $50 somewhere too and laughed. I think it was bowen or something.

 

[leadcounsel]

Well, I've spent plenty of time on deployments to Iraq. I've carried my M9 in a leather belt holster and fastened a lanyard to the M9 for retention/loss purposes. Losing a firearm would be very very bad. You'd certainly have to pay for it and it would also likely be a serious career speedbump and very embarrasing.

My lanyard is a length of 550 cord long enough to allow me to draw and shoot with arms fully extend. I tied a small $1 "S" clip on one end of the lanyard, and fixed that clip to the M9. I tied a larger carabiner to the other end and hook that through my belt. Taking it on and off daily takes only a few seconds and there's no interference with any tasks. I used to tuck the excess into my back pocket to allow for easy draw. But my NCO showed me how to tie a "chain knot" in my 550 cord so it stays out of the way and is braided quite nicely and one tug pulls the knot out to full length.

 

[SleazyRider]

I'm interested in that braided knot, LeadCouncel, as the prospect of using a lanyard is enticing to me. Is it similar to a furling knot used in sailing? Can you point me to any resources to learn more about it?

Thanks!

 

[Vern Humphrey]

First understand the difference between a loop (where the rope crosses itself) and a bight (where it doesn't.) Make a loop and poke a bight through it. Poke another bight through that bight, and so on.

 

[M91/30]

I seem to have lost my paracord lanyard somewhere.... Hmm odd that i would lose something designed to keep me from losing my handgun. Anyways, Does anyone have a tutorial on how to make one? The site previously posted seems to be down, im getting a 403. Any help would be appreciated. I really like the one i had.

 

[AZ_Rebel]

lanyard loops

You are aware that the primary funtion of the lanyard loop on the 1911 pistol is to remove the cap from a beer bottle?
Tsk tsk you young- uns have missed so much.

 

[ArkieVol]

lanyards...

Smith and Wesson has used lanyard rings as far back as 1871 on their Model 3 .44 Russian.

.38 S&W British Service Revolver ca, 1943.

 

[AK103K]

Does anyone have a tutorial on how to make one?

I just make a loop on one end that goes over my head and under my strong arm that is fixed with a knot that doesnt "slide", and then leave a tail long enough that when secured to the gun, allows me to get full extension with my arms when the gun is presented. I just stuff the excess in my pants behind the gun when holstered.

 

[Baba Louie]

Does anyone have a tutorial on how to make one?

http://www.lighthound.com/Paracord-Lanyard-Weaving_ep_38-1.html

OR

http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/paracord-lanyard.html

My favorite

http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/

 

[Derry 1946]

Retention: think Cavalry. Originals and period reproductions are available. For example: http://www.ima-usa.com/british-revolver-lanyard-khaki-green-ww2.html

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Do you know how to tie a hangman's knot? A good lanyard knot is a variation on that -- but first you tie half a square knot (which prevents the loop from closing up.)

 

[steelbird]

I think the Brits had these on Webleys. The only other example I can think of is "Il Tuco."

 

[Rembrandt]

....I was under the impression (mistaken, apparently) that the belt lanyard also served as a "sling" of sorts to steady the pistol when raised to firing position and adjusted for taut. Was this ever a purpose?

You are not mistaken, this has been used by handgun hunters for years. First saw an article on it about 20 years ago. Object is to use a sling attached to the lanyard loop then place it around your neck....when the pistol is extended in a two hand grip the sling tightens around the back of the neck and becomes a third point or support for the gun. It really works very well.

The second advantage is on longer barreled hunting pistols where the unit is set up just like a rifle sling....one attachment point in the front and one in the rear. Sling the unit over your head and eliminates the need for a holster.

 

[Derry 1946]

Yes, I do think Brits had them on Webleys. Also the Colt and S&W 1917s had them. What Price Glory sells excellent reproductions (of various periods and types), as well as NOS. For example: http://www.whatpriceglory.com/shopexd.asp?id=4282&bc=no