Lanyard Ring on Redhawk?

[Bountyhunter]

Anyone install one of these on a Redhawk? I kind of like the look, but I'm not 100% sold. Anyone have any tips, pics, etc?

 

[stantheman86]

Do you mean drilling the butt of he grip frame, or using the Bowen ones that screw into a set of Hogues to replace the screw?

I thought about getting one for my 4" GP100 that has a set of Hogue Tamers, just to add some "tactical bling" for lack of a better word.....I need to make sure they fit Tamers though. I would also use this gun as a "woods carry" gun since I hike on my wooded property a lot, and would actually use the lanyard.

 

[Bountyhunter]

I mean drilling the frame.

 

[lfpiii]

There is another very cheap way. If you have a set of Hogue grips you can order the lanyard screw from Hogue for less than $4.99 It is cheaper than drilling your frame and spending $40.00 for the Bowen.

 

[Bountyhunter]

I don't use the Hogues though. They are too big for my hand. I think it would look good with the stock grips.

 

[Hugh]

Anyone install one of these on a Redhawk? I kind of like the look, but I'm not 100% sold. Anyone have any tips, pics, etc?

Here's an image of one Bowen did. I kinda like the whole job, except I would rather it remain a .45 Colt sixshooter..

 

[Bountyhunter]

That looks great!

 

[stantheman86]

Is that a fixed sight Redhawk!

If I had the cash I would have something like that done to a stainless 7.5" .44 Mag RH.

 

[Hugh]

Is that a fixed sight Redhawk!

If I had the cash I would have something like that done to a stainless 7.5" .44 Mag RH.

Yes. Here's what Bowen did:

Patterned after the U. S. martial revolvers of World War I , this Redhawk sports a S&W M&P style fixed-sight top strap and a round, unribbed barrel with a dovetail windage-adjustable front sight. A lanyard ring is fitted in keeping with the service nature of the gun.

The fluted 5-shot cylinder is chambered for the .50 Action Express cartridge, a rimless round retained, appropriately enough, in classic moon clips as were the .45 ACP cartridges used in the S&W and Colt revolvers.

Hand finishing and Roy Fishpaw checkered French walnut grips add a touch of commercial refinement.

I'm kinda-sorta keeping my eyes open for a blue 5-1/2" .45 Colt Redhawk. When I find one I just may ask Bowen how much it would cost to do that for me, but leave it a .45 Colt sixshooter. They sight their work for 25 yards at no extra cost. If the client wants a different range it will cost extra. I'm happy with 25 yards.

 

[stantheman86]

The more I look at that pic, the more it seems the gun "needs" to be blue to have that Classic look.

I would go with a 5.5" blue .44 Magnum and have it sighted for 25 yards with Specials, and just use it as a .44 Special range gun.

Something like that is too pretty to carry.

I'm sure I would cringe at the price tag to have work like that done :shock:

 

[gramps]

There is another very cheap way. If you have a set of Hogue grips you can order the lanyard screw from Hogue for less than $4.99 It is cheaper than drilling your frame and spending $40.00 for the Bowen.

I like it, so I checked out my 4 inch Redhawk with hogue bantam grips. It looks different. The grips don't cover the metal, there is no hole to screw into and the serial number is there. Rats.
gramps

 

[tek4260]

If you change to the Hogues they come with the stirup that the lanyard ring screws into.

 

[Rumrunner]

Is there a part number for thr Hogue lanyard screw? I cant find it at Midway or on Hogue's web site.

 

[lfpiii]

Call Hogue at 800 GET-GRIP (800 438-4747) or (805) 239-1440 ask for

part number 00128 Lanyard 1/2" (length) ring screw satin nickle

part number 00129 Lanyard 1" (length) ring screw satin nickle

I recommend that you order a couple of each as Hogue only makes a batch or two a year. These are not standard catalog items.

 

[Rumrunner]

Thanks!

 

[johnhb2]

Who sells that nice looking lanyard and clasp in the above pic. thanks

 

[Hugh]

Who sells that nice looking lanyard and clasp in the above pic. thanks

Bowen Classic Arms. Here's a page from their site:

http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/Parts_Lanyard.htm

 

[johnhb2]

Thanks, that is perfect. John

 

[CraigC]

A Bowen lanyard ring is a very useful and tasteful addition to any sixgun! I'll probably have one installed on all my future customs.

 

[woodsy]

Call Hogue at 800 GET-GRIP (800 438-4747) or (805) 239-1440 ask for

part number 00128 Lanyard 1/2" (length) ring screw satin nickle

part number 00129 Lanyard 1" (length) ring screw satin nickle

I recommend that you order a couple of each as Hogue only makes a batch or two a year. These are not standard catalog items.

And, again you people come through!
Thanks to the info above, I ordered some lanyard screws today, from Hogue. I guess they still make them.
Thanks again,
Woodsy

 

[MOUNTAIN WILLIAM]

Here's another source.
http://www.simstactical.com/pistol-lanyard-ring.html

 

[Rclark]

A Bowen lanyard ring is a very useful

... for what? Just curious. I've 'obviously' never needed/used one.

 

[woodsy]

Rclark:
A lanyard ring can be used as an attachment point for a lanyard. The other end/loop of the lanyard can be attached to a belt, etc., or a loop passed around one's neck. If dropped, then the object (firearm in this case) can be easily retrieved. As an example, some (like me) wish to carry while boating and want to prevent permanent loss into deep water. Or prevent loss off a steep hiking trail drop-off.
One warning to heed: either use a lanyard (cord) which has a breaking strength less than one's weight (or thereabouts) or always carry a knife at the ready. We wouldn't want to be dragged under by a fouled lanyard, in which case the gun is worth less than a life.

 

[woodsy]

Rclark:
A lanyard ring can be used as an attachment point for a lanyard. The other end/loop of the lanyard can be attached to a belt, etc., or a loop passed around one's neck. If dropped, then the object (firearm in this case) can be easily retrieved. As an example, some (like me) wish to carry while boating and want to prevent permanent loss into deep water. Or prevent loss off a steep hiking trail drop-off.
One warning to heed: either use a lanyard (cord) which has a breaking strength less than one's weight (or thereabouts) or always carry a knife at the ready. We wouldn't want to be dragged under by a fouled lanyard, in which case the gun is worth less than a life.

 

[Rumrunner]

I just ordered 2 each from Hogue. The nice lady there said they had lots of them in stock. ($2.50 each and $2.75 shipping for all 4)

 

[Hondo44]

I like it, so I checked out my 4 inch Redhawk with hogue bantam grips. It looks different. The grips don't cover the metal, there is no hole to screw into and the serial number is there. Rats.
gramps

gramps,
All is not lost. You don't have to have Hogue grips to use the Hogue Screw Ring.

Order the Hogue grip stirrup too. With extended wood or rubber grips, you can mount the screw ring similar to this but with a round hole in the bottom of the grips:

 

[Rumrunner]

Hondo44,
Never thought of that, it is a good idea. Most of mine have Hogue's, so I am OK, but I will remember this for future though.

 

[4521dln]

Thanks for the suggestion of the lanyard rings. In Missouri as of this year you can use both , a rifle and pistol (at the same time) for hunting deer. I have bought both a Redhawk and Super RedHawk in 44mag for this fall deer season. I also installed lanyard rings on both per suggestions of this post. Need help know selecting the lanyard intself! I have no idea what to look for, type of material, length, best manufacture etc.

 

[Rumrunner]

Midway has a few options, from about 10 to 18 bucks.

 

[GrizzlyClay]

I hope they still make them I just got a TOKLAT and a S&W V-Comp 44 mag.I will call Monday