Pistol lanyards

[sixgundunn]

Does anyone know why few handguns meant for the civilian market don't have lanyard loops, either the free rotating key chain like ring or, my preference, a U shaped extension on the grip or a hole in the grip. I think the lanyard seems perfectly logical and useful for firearm retention, both in a tactical role against an adversary trying to disarm you and from dropping, and possibly losing the handgun in a trip and fall scenario. Also, does anyone know a source for lanyards? Thanks

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

The Gemtech Lanyard is excellent. I have no use for lanyards unless I'm working over water or MFF. They severely restrict your ability to fight the gun.

 

[JCcypress]

Just seems like there is a lot more potential for it to get in the way or hung up on something, than for it to actually serve a useful purpose.

If I'm disarmed, I don't think I want to be attached to the guy with the gun.

I've dropped a gun- I bent over and picked it up. Yes, on a boat, I could see that being a problem

By "MFF" are you referring to the slang definition: "Male and two Females"? ... Because, I really can't imagine it being an acronym for anything cooler than that.

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Military Free Fall but apparently we frequent the same websites.

 

[sixgundunn]

Thanks for the advice. I'm prone to dropping things and I hate dinging and scratching the finish on some of my collectible handguns.

 

[FishingFool]

I haven't seen lanyards ever since level 3 retention holsters like the safari land ALS system came out.

 

[dwr461]

Come get a white one and wear it around your neck. You can act like you're in the british army.

Dave