lanyard ring?

[greystonedog]

was the lanyard ring a factory installed option on the first model Blackhawk 44 mag ?

 

[trapperon]

it was not factory installed on ANY Blackhawk--ever!

Ron

 

[Jeepnik]

But they are a brilliant idea. I put one on both of my Ruger SA's. And on any other handgun I can. Almost lost one and won't do that again.

 

[jbntx]

But they are a brilliant idea. I put one on both of my Ruger SA's. And on any other handgun I can. Almost lost one and won't do that again.

Were you riding a horse at the time?

 

[Hondo44]

I agree with trapperon, there were never any lanyards installed by Ruger. Not even any one off prototypes to my knowledge. I remedied that on this old model alloy mainframe Lightweight. Not on its original grip frame, but a spare that I had. Top left with S&W oval lanyard ring:

 

[CLAYPOOL]

What material is that white looking grip on the bottom left one? Thanks..

 

[Killer Bee]

these are the only Rugers I've seen with lanyard rings..
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=67935

I followed this auction recently;
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=472050608

Smith and Wesson proper term is 'butt swivel'..
they're available out there if you wanted to convert one..
well, I was watching this one but seems it sold recently.. I'm sure there are others..
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=463505225

 

[stevemb]

Often thought lanyards a good idea for riding horses or ATV's, and fishing. With that said, none of my handguns are so equiped.

 

[Jeepnik]

But they are a brilliant idea. I put one on both of my Ruger SA's. And on any other handgun I can. Almost lost one and won't do that again.

Were you riding a horse at the time?

No, I sat for a bit to have something to eat. Got up and left. Discovered it missing a bit later, backtracked and found it.

 

[gak]

A few years back had Bowen ring installed on my Montado locally, love it - now my fishing rig in bear and snake country. (Btw, installation on lock midframes not for faint..., close clearances in there, but doable). Ebony grips courtesy of Private Shultz. Having trouble with my image, will try to fix later. I've posted it here before but it's been awhile.

 

[stevemb]

For those of you that already have them, what is the material used for the lanyard ? I imagine leather was first. Maybe parachute cord would make a good lanyard ? Maybe one of the new braided fishing lines in >30lb test ?

 

[Jeepnik]

For those of you that already have them, what is the material used for the lanyard ? I imagine leather was first. Maybe parachute cord would make a good lanyard ? Maybe one of the new braided fishing lines in >30lb test ?

I use paracord. I have one that was done up nicely of two colors of dyed leather. Too nice to use. I'll have to take pictures of it on my Blackhawk.

 

[princeout]

Steve,
Here's a lanyard loop I made out of paracord. A little hard to see in this picture since it is camouflaged pretty well with the rock. I'd like to learn some better knots to try some more. There was someone on here or on Singleactions selling dog collars that there daughter or wife made that had some really nice looking knots I'd like to learn.

Tim

 

[varminter22]

This might be a rather dumb question, but I've never used nor seen in use lanyarded handguns.

Where do most people attach the lanyard? To your belt? Wouldn't the lanyard have to be >2' long in order to draw, extend to arms length, and fire?

Anyone have photos of a lanyarded handgun in actual use?

 

[CraigC]

Here's the Bowen lanyard.

 

[varminter22]

How long is that lanyard? To what do you attach it?

Can you draw, extend to arms length, and fire the revolver (as if there were no lanyard)?

May be a "duh" kind of question. I've just never seen one is actual use.

 

[Jeepnik]

Length and manner of attachment depend on the use. The military used to attach them by wearing them around the neck, or over the shoulder through an epaulette. Some were worn across the body. Generally speaking, the military in the glory days of say the British Empire, generally carried the handgun as badge of office. Fast draws were not usually expected.

Since I use mine mostly for retention, and they lanyards are designed for fairly easy release most are fairly short. But, I have a couple that are worn across the body. These are easily long enough to maneuver the weapon to a firing position.

By the way, I just started using a cross body camera strap from Joby. As you pull the camera up the strap automatically extends. I'm planning on buy another and seeing how it would work as a lanyard.

 

[princeout]

Varminteer,
I generally hook it to a belt loop near the holster. Length is whatever it takes to get from your beltloop to arms extended - couple of feet plus.
Tim

 

[Hondo44]

What material is that white looking grip on the bottom left one? Thanks..

Those are Ruger factory simulated ivory. They are too milky white for my taste. I prefer the Altamont Grips simulated ivory with a more creamy color of ivory. I get them on ebay with Ruger medallions installed.
http://www.altamontco.com/experimental/products/pistol/ruger/#Ruger_newvaquero.php

 

[DPris]

Bowen installed a ring as part of my GP44, but I removed it.
I dislike having a cord around my neck that can get caught on brush or other items & don't sleep with one around my neck as he does in bear country.

I don't knock it, I just don't want it.
Only gun I have a ring on is a Heritage Series S&W Model 1917.
That stays just because it looks stylish.
Denis

 

[Jeepnik]

Bowen installed a ring as part of my GP44, but I removed it.
I dislike having a cord around my neck that can get caught on brush or other items & don't sleep with one around my neck as he does in bear country.

I don't knock it, I just don't want it.
Only gun I have a ring on is a Heritage Series S&W Model 1917.
That stays just because it looks stylish.
Denis

Interestingly, it was my Brazilian contract 1917 that motivated me to start using lanyards. Different strokes for different folks. You youngsters can google that last bit.