Lanyards

[NousDefionsDoc]

What are you guy's thoughts on pistol lanyards?

[Air.177]

I haven't really played with them enough to say either way.

I like the idea of a pistol lanyard for some applications, but not on every gun all the time.

If I were going to be spending a lot of time on boats/near the water or on horseback, I would probably look into them pretty extensively. For GP handgun use/carry, I don't really see the need for one, but it can be good to have options.


My .02

[longrange1947]

Along with dummy cords, they hang on toomuch stuff in the jungle or wooded area. They also get caugth coming out of vehicles.

Hey NDD no mention of my radio OK? :o

[NousDefionsDoc]

Why longrange, what radio? :D

[stanley_white]

I had Gene @ HSGI build me a drop holster with a "lanyard pouch" on it. The lanyard stays out of the way until I draw and present the pistol to a target.

It works perfectly and doesn't hang up on anything.

[NousDefionsDoc]

I had Gene @ HSGI build me a drop holster with a "lanyard pouch" on it. The lanyard stays out of the way until I draw and present the pistol to a target.

It works perfectly and doesn't hang up on anything.


Inadmissable heresay :munchin

[stanley_white]

Inadmissable heresay :munchin

You're just jealous! :boohoo

[NousDefionsDoc]

Of what? I haven't seen any evidence that such a platform even exists. :munchin

[Smokin Joe]

Inadmissable heresay :munchin


Do you see what the Attorney's have done to you? :lifter

[stanley_white]

Of what? I haven't seen any evidence that such a platform even exists. :munchin

I'll find a digital camera and get some pics and get back to you. :D

[NousDefionsDoc]

That's all I was asking for. :D

[Air.177]

I'll find a digital camera and get some pics and get back to you. :D

Better be careful and make sure that you follow up on that promise, else the People's Medic will hound you until you do.

I know, I've been there.

[stanley_white]

Better be careful and make sure that you follow up on that promise, else the People's Medic will hound you until you do.

I know, I've been there.

Roger that. Let the scrounging of the digital camera begin!

Worse case scenario I'll have the pictures ready for viewing by 30 September as I won't have access to a digital camera until next week.

[geronimo]

For working in helos they are the shit. I have seen weapons go bye bye out the door more than once. Just make sure you have a break-away feature on any lanyard that is not stowed.

[24601]

I've been kinda thinking about getting one, since hubby has me doing transition drills with the AR now. That would, of course, require me to get my pistol back from him. I had it back long enough to clean it, and he "borrowed" it back. I'll be very happy when his gets here in a week or two.

Anybody have any recommendations? I have a HK USP .45 Compact, and a standard holster. I'm looking at getting a Kydex one soon, maybe for Christmas, if not sooner.

[GackMan]

in and out of aircraft or boats... them dudes who work around water seem to like them.


But as the po-po I think they are a bad idea in a knock down drag out. The 'retention' lanyard becomes a strap that someone can use to yank the pistol out of your holster without ever getting a hand on it.

[stanley_white]

Here are some pics of my gear including the HSGI Drop Holster with the Lanyard Pouch.

http://community.webshots.com/album/192531986GbKXKe

UPDATE: This link worked five minutes ago but it isn't now. I'll work on it and get back to y'all. Sorry.

UPDATE: Now the link works!

[NousDefionsDoc]

Cool! Thanks.

[SERPENT5XX]

Gentlemen,

As far as pistol retaining lanyards I would have to say I am not really convinced I need one. I have seen some high tech looking lanyard systems and I understand about not loosing your pistol and the fact that it is designed to break away at weights that should keep you from hanging by your pistol or having somebody swing you around by it. My biggest problem with retention lanyards is if my pistol does come out of my 6004 Safariland holster I would now be dragging a hot gun behind me on the end of the lanyard that might shoot me or worse yet a fellow ODA member.

My .02

SERPENT5XX

[G]

Used a lanyard for heliborne ops in the S.A. Police after seeing a guy lose his pistol out the door. In fact, after that, I tied everything to me when doing heli-ops!

Take Care...

G

[Team Sergeant]

I also watched a guy drop a pistol from a helicopter during a combat operation. All I'll say is that he should not have been f***ing with it in the first place.

I've never worn a lanyard and never will.

TS

[Airbornelawyer]

Lanyards, you say?

[geronimo]

I have returned more than one very expensive pistol to an embarrased owner. I have heard that they can lose their job if they lose a gun. I have never seen any of them use a lanyard though.