Lanyard loop on Colt Officers, nuts?
by Hobie 
, Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Friday, December 23, 2011, 15:43 (4718 days ago)
I'm thinking of getting a Smith and Alexander MSH with lanyard loop for my Colt Officer's Lightweight. It won't add too much weight and I will be able to take it with me in the canoe without sweating over losing it. Nuts or not?
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Sincerely,
Hobie
Lanyard loop on Colt Officers, nuts?
I have arched housings with lanyards loops on all of my 1911s, including the commercial Colt GM that came with a flat housing and no lanyard loop. I would not have a pistol I took into far away places without a one. Does a good job as a bottle opening as well!
Lanyard loop on Colt Officers, nuts?
by Slow Hand , Indiana, Friday, December 23, 2011, 19:53 (4718 days ago) @ Charles
Lanyard loop on Colt Officers, nuts?
If I was going to carry it in a canoe, I'd put a leash on it in a heartbeat. It's just a mainspring housing. If you don't like it afterward - just put the original back on.
Geez that's a good idea !!
I only have one gun with a lanyard...a 2nd model handejector S&W in 455S&W. I didn't care for the lanyard all that much and have another set of grips that I use but have to remove the loop. I'm putting it back on and it will be my canoe/boat gun from here on out. Thanks for the idea!!
Rob Leahy motivated me with a story he told about a 629 MG
by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Saturday, December 24, 2011, 10:19 (4717 days ago) @ Bud
going into the sea in Alaska (IIRC). I like to canoe and this is going to be a must on my CHP gun in the boat. Oh, I knew it was a good idea from my military service but his story made it personal. 
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Sincerely,
Hobie
My MG went into the sea, with me attached, no lanyard, but
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, December 24, 2011, 12:21 (4717 days ago) @ Hobie
the holster worked. I have seen the Hogue grip screw replaced with a sling swivel stud a time or two. I am surprised Hogue doesn't;' offer that as an option. Maybe Kelye should add that to his line up?
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Of the Troops & For the Troops
My MG went into the sea, with me attached, no lanyard, but
by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Saturday, December 24, 2011, 13:48 (4717 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
I got an extra Uncle Mikes swivel stud or two for just that purpose. However, I will say that your story scared the hoo-doos out of me. I'd just been out in the canoe and had recently taken a dunking. I have one knife on the bottom of Lake George, New York and have no desire to make a primitive sacrifice to the water "gods". 
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Sincerely,
Hobie
(Ruger, S&W) / Hogue Lanyard Rings
Bowen sells lanyard rings specifically made for Rugers and S&Ws fitted with Hogue grips.
http://www.bowenclassicarms.com/parts_store/lanyard_rings_&_studs.html
They are kind of spendy, though (about $50).
The bright side? No gunsmithing needed. (lol)
Hope this helps.
Nuts or not it is ordered. Money went out in the mail today
by Hobie , Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 14:29 (4714 days ago) @ Hobie
so we'll see how it works out. I understand why they won't put one in an aluminum MSH but there should be a solution to that.
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Sincerely,
Hobie