Temporary Lanyard loop

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Frank V

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I have an old refinished S&W that is becoming a favorite.
I plan to be taking this six-gun into rough areas & fishing. I'd like to put a temporary non marring lanyard loop on it so if I drop it or it falls out of it's holster fishing I won't loose it in the river/lake or stream.
I'm wondering if I got an attachment from the Hoage stocks do you think it'd work, be relativily easy to remove & above all not marr my gun further?
Anyone care to give their ideas I'd like to hear them.
Thanks.
 
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I have a round butt with hogue square butt grips. Perfect spot behind the frame to add a simple loop.

If yours is a round butt get some sq. grips.
 
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The grip is held on by a threaded fastener with a standard size and pitch. It's just begging for replacement with something longer that you can attach a lanyard to. Wouldn't be surprised it someone already made such a thing.
 
Lanyard loop and lanyard are a great idea !
After watching a good knife disappear into the the water while fishing, I started using that hole most come with to attach some kind of safety line.
If a gun or knife goes overboard it's nice to be able to get it back.
Gary
 
If you take your grip off and look down inside there is a recess on the extended section below the RB frame you can drill a hole push a piece of Paracord through and tie a knot. Pull the knot down in all the way and reinstall the grip. There is enough room for the knot in the recess. Fifty dollars for a screw is a lot. Theo
 
Thanks for the ideas everyone. Some great ideas.


theoneff
That is a great idea, it'll be quick inexpensive, & should be really secure especially if I drill the holes just a bit tight.
I really want this gun secure when I'm in a place it could be lost especially in & near the water.
 
Frank, I failed to mention in my previous thread, since the grip is held on with a standard screw, you can go to any good hardware store and buy a longer one. In fact, there should be a large selection of various threaded fasteners that would fit, including stainless ones. I'd try making one of those longer fasteners work before I drilled a hole in my gun.
 
I would get an old set of Pachmayr's drill a hole in the bottom. Take some para cord loop it around the bottom of the butt let both ends come out of the grip. Tie it into a loop and attach a lanyard.
 
You could run a length of para cord or accessory climbing cord up and around the bottom of the grip frame and back down if you cut 3 or 4 mm deep groves in the inside bottom of the grip panels.
Might also be able to install some sheet metal (Al or Brass?) between one of the the grip panels and the grip frame. This would need a small hole for the grip screw to pass through and another below the bottom of the grip to install a key ring, etc.

Best,
Rick
 
There are several good ideas here. I am kind of thinking I'll drill/file a small groove in the bottom of each grip panel to loop a length of paracord through & around the bottom of the frame. that should give a sturdy non permanent loop for a lanyard.
Thanks for all the ideas everyone.
 
An update!

Reading & rereading the posts/suggestions, I used my Dremmel tool to cut grooves in my stocks allowing the clearance of nylon cord around the butt of the gun, through the stocks, & out to the bottom of the stocks.
I tied an overhand knot forming a loop for the lanyard, then just behind the grip locator pin I tied a square knot in the nylon cord. I will double knot it then put some Krazy Glue on the knot to seal it so it won't come loose. Another option would be to twist a light wire into a loop run it around the grip frame at the butt & twist it with pliers just behind the stock locater pin so it won't interfer with the mainspring.
My description is probably more confusing than actually doing it, but it will work well with either the nylon cord or the thin wire. The thin wire might actually be more secure & stronger?
The stocks are after market stocks that I've reworked to suit me so I didn't ruin any expensive S&W stocks, the gun has deep rust pitting & has been reblued, so the value is only in utility but I like it. The bbl has been changed, cylinder retimed & the timing & lockup are superb, it is accurate, shoots to the sights, & is powerful, it's a great using gun that I intend to take into the back country.
I want to thank everyone for their input & tips, I did use some of them & they gave me a good idea of what I wanted & how to do it. I'm not picture litterate so I just have to try & describe the system.
Anyone want to comment further I'd welcome comments. Again thank everyone for their help, I now have a way to secure a valued six-gun while fishing.
Frank
 
You could run the line through the frame and put a knot at the other end.
This would minimize the chance of the knot interfering with the spring.
A figure of eight knot is the strongest knot.
If you want the knot inside the grip frame, whip the ends of the line to the line just ahead of the knot. I use a needle and thread to start and finish the whipping.
A Fishermen's knot works well for this purpose. See Google for illustrations.

Best,
Rick
 
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