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December 28th, 2020, 12:55 PM #1
Does anyone use a lanyard?
I had a few pistols out the other day and my youngest asked what the loop was for and why some of my guns have them and others don't.
I knew what it was for but I have never used one, so now I'm curious if this is something I should consider training with.
An obvious pro would be not losing your sidearm, I would venture that a major con would be it getting in the way.
Just looking for some pros & cons from you guys that do use them...right, wrong or indifferent.
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December 28th, 2020, 01:10 PM #2
Re: Does anyone use a lanyard?
Been shooting guns for a long time, and have never seen one used. I believe they're a throwback to cavalry days.
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December 28th, 2020, 01:39 PM #3
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After a few searches it seems like now days it's purely a tactical use.
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December 28th, 2020, 07:53 PM #4
Re: Does anyone use a lanyard?
Some Navy squadrons still had WWII Victory models as late as the early 80's that were rather crudely cut down to approx. 2 1/4 - 2-1/2 in barrels (Yes , they cut the ejector rod dent away!) to fit in the 'holster' pocket of survival vests. They were secured with a length of para-cord to a loop in the pocket and the lanyard loop. I also saw later 2in. Mod.10s that had the para-cod tied to the trigger guard!
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December 28th, 2020, 08:05 PM #5
Re: Does anyone use a lanyard?
If I'm near water probably...if I'm in water over my waist or on a boat/canoe/kayak, always. this was etched in our brain while in small inflatables, weapons always tethered to you some how. packs and gear especially radios always tied to the boat, no exceptions
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December 28th, 2020, 08:38 PM #6
Re: Does anyone use a lanyard?
A few times for watch , our 1911A1's were issued with lanyards hooked to the pistol , and the other end secured to the pistol belt.
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The modern 'phone cord' lanyards are pretty cool.
lanyard mdern.jpgLast edited by abner13; December 28th, 2020 at 08:56 PM.
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December 28th, 2020, 08:58 PM #7
Re: Does anyone use a lanyard?
I have some tokarev magazines with a lanyard loop... which I have not, nor will probably ever use.
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Re: Does anyone use a lanyard?
Used to use a lanyard on my 1911A1 when on night patrols during FTXs. Dropping your pistol and having to look for it in the dark is embarrassing.
I currently have a lanyard rig I made to fit on my J frame S&W 327. I fits in the groove, and around the pin, at the butt of the revolver. I use it when I'm kayaking. Lanyard around my neck; revolver secured in a well buttoned shirt pocket.
Well concealed and looks just like a piece of survival gear in your pocket.
I carry my boat knife in my pants pocket on a lanyard with a mini carabiner on each end for quick access as well. Mrs. SG has her's on a lanyard attached to her PFD.
Any loose equipment in my boat cockpit is also paracorded in place.
I try to keep that to a minimum though.
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