Pistol Lanyward - Help or hindrance?
 

Just asking for opinions from users.

I'm thinking of getting one of these, but I'm always afraid it will catch on things when crawling/running/rolling around in the bush. Do you only use them when you don't think you'll be crawling through anything? Am I worried over nothing?

I would suggest getting the lanyard just look at happened to Crispins GGB at Rigaud. If anything you won't loose you GBB. Plus I've never had it snag on anything, I completly forget that it's there.

I used one way back when I started airsoft. Felt I'd lose my pistol.

Love the thing tho, nothing like getting up from prone position and running, then ya feel your siderarm hit your leg. :lol:

The lanyard I was using, never had any problems with it catching on anything. It kept coiled up and out of the way.

The few times that I do carry a holster, I didn't have a problem with wearing one also. It might feel uncomfortable when you draw the pistol because of the pull of the lanyard but I think you would get used to it after. It also gives me a sense of added security when I holster my pistol without using the retaining lock on the 6004.

I can let you try my Gemtech lanyard at the next game and you can decide for yourself if it's worth while using one. You know, only the KOOL guys have them. You do want to look good don't you? :-D

I really only use a lanyard to hold my ghillie pants up or to tow my drag bag behind me when crawling. Lol

Figured I'd post this, found it a while back, a super duper cheap lanyard to make if anyone wants to try one out.

http://www.therangerdigest.com/Tips_...___tricks.html

From my experience, Stalker needs a lanyard for his MP5(?) as he tends to misplace it. :razz: :razz: :razz:

Sorry for cluttering up your thread Spleen

This is true, damn Rawdon dust! Luckily I just got a second MP5, so misplacing one will still leave me a backup. I think I annoyed too many people having to rely on my Glock against their AEGs. :oops: Good point though, was funny!

I've thought about a lanyard for my G19, may try it someday. Better if Vondnik gets a lanyard, that way he won't lose his Hi Capa anymore.

I have yet to snag my Gemtech on any brush or branches and like Bruce I think the only time it does feel "awkward" is when you pull out the pistol as you feel the coils pulling back on the gun.

Thanks alot for the quick replies guys. Sounds like they've never actually made a problem for any of you. I'll just wait a bit to see if anyone else has ever had a problem, and then pick one up fast.

Jakster, Crispin's lost 1911 is exactly what made me think of this. Though he probably wouldn't have lost it with a more secure holster like the Safariland. Still, better safe than sorry...

I also run a Gemtech TRL and have never had any problems with it.

I have a Gemtech lanyard on my Glock sitting in my 6004. Realistically, I don't think I could lose a pistol out of a Safariland 6004 holster if I tried, but it's reasuring to know that if it did somehow come loose it wouldn't be far behind me.

In fact, any holster with active retention pretty much removes the need for the lanyard, if it's the right holster for the hammer you have in it. But again, as stated above, $25 could save you $250 so why not?

I have the more economic BHI one wich works fine aswell.


Now that you can't loose your sidearm anymore

you have to throw on a "Stalker foreskin" on your pistol grip to prevent the loss of mags...

Stalker can explain what it is...lol

:lol:

DAMN MY EYES!!! I unwittingly commented on Stalkers foreskin!!!!!!! OHHH the shame.

Actually it's a great idea, to save your mags. Go ahead Stalker, tell them about your foreskin.

I'm gonna guess a cut of inner tube left low enough to keep the mag snug? Just make sure to wash under there every day.

Ya, inner tube is what to use. I think the size I bought is 14 x 1 7/8". Except you don't use a little bit, you cover as much of the grip as possible and leave enough extra at the bottom to fold over the front of your mag. When you want the mag out or plan to change mags often (like in CQB), you just fold it out of the way. Feels great on the gun, works like a charm. Works best on Glocks, but only GBB I tried it on besides those is a Hi Capa, and that was a challenge. Just make sure to turn it inside out before putting it on, that way you get the smooth powdered side on the outside, helps the tube stick to the grip. I also have inner tube on both of my MP5 grips.

just wounering how one would attach a Lanyard to a glock 18c as there is no loop to ty to under the grip

There is a little hollow spot on the rear of the pistol grip. I drilled a small hole at the bottom and attached it there.

Or you can get the lanyard insert, which drops into the open void behind the mag..

i just did i google search and found this is it what your talking about


Grip Frame Insert
Fills in the cavity in the heel of the grip body utilizing the lanyard hole to secure it to the frame.

http://www.abcoutdoors.com/home.php?...oduct&id=36656

Maybe a it would be a cool product to put a lightly sprung lanyard spool inside a Safariland holster!

I'm thinking of a spool with 50lb spectra line with a light retract force kind of like an ID badge kind of retention spool. It could be integrated inside a holster so you don't have any external loose coil when the gun is holstered!

Just to resurrect the dead....

If one has a Serpa holster, does that negate the need for a pistol lanyard? The locking system that those have seems to hold the pistol VERY well, so is the lanyard of any use with that system?

Just my view of things, no holster is perfect in all situations. And since the government won't issue me another gun if I lose mine, I would use lanyards in all situations, if anything just for that peace of mind that the odds of losing a pistol are statistically improbable.

Regardless of the specs of your holster. Murphy's Law. Better safe than sorry. That's just my personal opinion. I just got mine. I'd rather run around with the knowledge that if my holster malfunctions, my gun won't be left way back in the weeds. I have a Safariland 6004 for my M9 and 1911.

I've been considering getting a lanyard ever since my USP fell out of my holster into the sand at Splatter's. Granted, it was because my holster broke, but it was still a hell of a cleanup. That being said, They seem to run for about 30 bucks or so, and I'm a cheap bastard who likes to pick things up locally.

Would this work alright?

If it's equivalent to going with a CYMA/JG, etc as opposed to a TM/CA,etc (As one person who I forgot the name of put it...like taking a big greasy shit and not wiping your ass) then I'll probably buck up and spend the extra 20...but I thought I'd ask first.

Well....if you're worried about your gun hitting the ground or going into sand if you drop it, a lanyard isn't going to help. It's still going down to the ground. It'll just help you to not lose it.

Fair enough...it was a cost vs. fail comparison, and if it'll work to not lose it, that's great. Though I was thinking...what if you anchored it under your armpit somehow? I'm 6'3" so that gives me about 5 feet from armpit to ground at full extension...that strikes me as somewhat impractical though. And yes, I know it won't help much with the falling out...that's why I just modified my holster. bloody shoulder holster.....never shopping at AAA surplus again......but I'm happy with what I pulled off :D somehow I think there's another section of the boards for talking about that. *searches*

Spend your money on a decent holster. If you're short on cash, it's more expensive to replace your GBB, isn't it? Seriously people, "universal" holsters AREN'T. Lanyards are ok, and a good fallback option, but make sure you have a decent holster or leave your gbb at home.

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