TheMoneyPit
.357 mag
Noticed today my HK USP has a lanyard loop on the bottom of the frame. Is that a thing? Does anyone actually use that feature? I threw a search in google, it looks goofy
Lanyard Loops on Pistols
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JaguarJaguarGolf
6.5 Creedmoor
I use them. Mostly when snow shoeing or cross country skiing. In the Coast Guard I gave the deckhand my .45 and kept his M-16 at my feet. I had him use a lanyard/string to keep from loosing in over the side. Would have cost me a case of beer to the NYPD divers.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
They use them in Europe. The French police had them. I agree they look goofy but have their place. Likely no place in my life.
crunchberry
.40 S&W
That's for adding cute charms.
You see them a lot on antique guns. I've also heard sometimes soldiers who didn't like them would sometimes break them off.
You see them a lot on antique guns. I've also heard sometimes soldiers who didn't like them would sometimes break them off.
1075tech
.338 Win Mag
I still have my lanyard from my issued 1911. I've used it over the years. Mostly on my cordless drill when hanging out a second story window
That_FNG
.308 Win
It exists because there are people in the military who think it’s still 1917
Shit Glock even added one to their 19x trials pistols (and is still on the 19x that they are selling to us pleabs)
Xae289
.223 Rem
When I did the grip reduction on my Glock 35, I cut a hole for a lanyard. It was my woods carry handgun. I was paranoid about it falling out of the holster while on a rock scramble or doing some easy bouldering. I used it a few times, but never did again after getting a Hill People Gear chest pack designed for carrying a handgun in it.
JaguarJaguarGolf
6.5 Creedmoor
I drilled a small hole in my G29 when I actually used to run in the woods, many moons ago
None of my holsters, save my duty holster has any real retention on them; when working in the woods, I use one.
Felling trees, chopping wood, mowing and the like.
I used them in the Military as well.
Felling trees, chopping wood, mowing and the like.
I used them in the Military as well.
Yes, it prevented me from having a really bad time in the Army once. We were flying along the River valley near Fort Hunter-Liggett when I heard a banging on the left side of the helicopter. I started investigating and discovered my M10 revolver was hanging outside slapping the side of the helicopter. Seems as I was loading and unloading troops the holster retention strap snaps on my vest had been broken. The revolver slipped out during our maneuvering and made its way outside the helicopter ( we were flying doors open). The only thing that saved me from severe punishment was the lanyard.
TheMoneyPit
.357 mag
Interesting, thanks for sharing guys. It does seem like there are some good use cases for one.
Military.