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gerhard1

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Does anyone else here use lanyards on their handguns?

Here is my S&W 681
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Here is a close-up of the grip frame.
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Here is my 610.
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My 986 is similar to the 610. I have also put them on other revolvers.

I used the Hogue lanyard screw in each case. For the 681, I had a now-retired gunsmith in Kansas mill and tap the frame and for the others, I used a Hogue attachment clip with Pachmayr Compac grips and simply made a cutout for the attachment. For these, there was no need to alter the gun. I prefer Compacs to the Hogue.

Lanyards make sense in many cases. If you are hunting or boating, their use can prevent the loss of a valuable handgun, thus they are eminently practical.

Any other users of lanyards here?
 

StitchJones

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A close friend of mine uses lanyards on his. We coon and hog hunt off mules. I've really been considering it myself.

You have some nice examples yourself, op.
 

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A buddy of mine that served in the military told me there’s nothing worse than watching your sidearm skid down the tarmac. Lanyards definitely have a place.

Also, a lanyard loop on a 1911 works as a great bottle opener.
 

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My!!!!! I thought you were older than some of us, but I had no idea that you ere from the days of flintlocks. Tell me: are the depictions of George Washington accurate? :scratch:

Okay, I'll behave.
Yep, in fact I helped him carve his teeth. Told him George, jus don't smile when you is bein painted.
 

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