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gsh341 · 11-01-2006, 09:40 PM

I can see where somone might like to have a lanyard on their pistol. If you work from aircraft or boats in particular. However, I would never use one.

Pesty0311 · 11-02-2006, 05:52 AM

For military and police operations, search and rescue, trotting in the woods etc a leash makes complete sense. Now that all the mall ninjas and secret squirels have gotten their opinions out. Can anyone answer the question?

Gem-Tech makes the cats ass of leashes btw and its NSN'd.

gsh341, leashes are standard issue. You cannot imagine what a Court Martial is like if you loose your sidearm. Your a SGT? I would strongly advise you to use it and make your troops do as well.

DocXD45ACP · 11-03-2006, 07:24 PM

I will definatly concure with the statements concerning the ned for one for military and LEo purposes. I use one on my issued SIG 228. I actualy don't know of anyone in my unit that doesn't use one. When we are knee deep in grenade pins and something fouls your holster it is always good to have it attached to your body(by the way don't attach your leash to your holster I have seen bad things happen when doing that)

I will say though that there is absolutly(my 2 cents) no use for one when CCW. The whole purpose is Concealed carry. If you have a leash/lanyard hanging down from under your shirt then it draws attention there. You might not be able to see your weapon but it will draw unwanted attention to where you have it concealed. Just make sure you purchase a holster you are confertable with and ensure it is tightened(if adjustable)up enough to prevent it from coming out during daily routine activites.

The funny thing is I use on everytime I take my SIG 228 out but I have never even thought about one for my CCW XD. mkes me think It was never needed and never will be.

Just my 2 cents worth

WARHEAD'Z · 11-03-2006, 07:54 PM

Blackhawk Down makes a good one.

http://www.copquest.com/26-3000.htm

Pesty0311 · 11-04-2006, 07:44 AM

I agree for a CCW they should be avoided.

If a XD Smith/armorer would pipe in here this would be great. We just need to know if it is possible to drill a small hole and then use a small grommet in the hole so the leash does not get fraid, another option would be to have a pin installed either way If this is a service one of the XD guru's would preform I will send off a couple to have it done.

aequitasmurphy · 11-04-2006, 08:45 AM

Arnold needed one in True Lies

Rscout6945 · 08-15-2007, 10:34 PM

My thinking for a lanyard would be some kind of a plug that would fit into the empty space behind the mag and be secured with a roll pin or maybe JB weld

**agalindo** · 08-15-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by O.C. 4 U

All the fashionable mall ninja's have them

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chupacabrachus · 08-15-2007, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsh341

..... If you work from aircraft or boats in particular.....

That's the most practical use I can think of for a pistol lanyard. Riding a horse/ATV/Motorcycle would also be a good time to have one I think.

rogerxd45 · 08-16-2007, 12:04 AM

fill the back strap hole with jb weld then drill it after it hardens then put in an eye screw and there you go that way you dont have to drill into the frome and the lanyard wouldnt get in the way of your grip

11-01-2006, 09:40 PM	#11
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,127	I can see where somone might like to have a lanyard on their pistol. If you work from aircraft or boats in particular. However, I would never use one. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

11-03-2006, 07:24 PM	#13
DocXD45ACP XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SD,CA Posts: 10	leash!!! I will definatly concure with the statements concerning the ned for one for military and LEo purposes. I use one on my issued SIG 228. I actualy don't know of anyone in my unit that doesn't use one. When we are knee deep in grenade pins and something fouls your holster it is always good to have it attached to your body(by the way don't attach your leash to your holster I have seen bad things happen when doing that) I will say though that there is absolutly(my 2 cents) no use for one when CCW. The whole purpose is Concealed carry. If you have a leash/lanyard hanging down from under your shirt then it draws attention there. You might not be able to see your weapon but it will draw unwanted attention to where you have it concealed. Just make sure you purchase a holster you are confertable with and ensure it is tightened(if adjustable)up enough to prevent it from coming out during daily routine activites. The funny thing is I use on everytime I take my SIG 228 out but I have never even thought about one for my CCW XD. mkes me think It was never needed and never will be. Just my 2 cents worth __________________ Doc XD45ACP Good people sleep peacably in their beds at night only because rough men stand at the ready to do violence on their behalf. George Orwell

11-04-2006, 08:45 AM	#16
aequitasmurphy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 421	Arnold needed one in True Lies __________________ Gun bans disarm victims, putting them at the mercy of murderers or terrorists who think nothing of breaking the gun laws XD 45 Service XD 9 SC bitone Bushy AR-15 AK-47 Mossberg Persueder

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11-02-2006, 05:52 AM	#12
Pesty0311 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39	For military and police operations, search and rescue, trotting in the woods etc a leash makes complete sense. Now that all the mall ninjas and secret squirels have gotten their opinions out. Can anyone answer the question? Gem-Tech makes the cats ass of leashes btw and its NSN'd. gsh341, leashes are standard issue. You cannot imagine what a Court Martial is like if you loose your sidearm. Your a SGT? I would strongly advise you to use it and make your troops do as well.

11-03-2006, 07:54 PM	#14
WARHEAD'Z XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 591	Blackhawk Down makes a good one. http://www.copquest.com/26-3000.htm

11-04-2006, 07:44 AM	#15
Pesty0311 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39	I agree for a CCW they should be avoided. If a XD Smith/armorer would pipe in here this would be great. We just need to know if it is possible to drill a small hole and then use a small grommet in the hole so the leash does not get fraid, another option would be to have a pin installed either way If this is a service one of the XD guru's would preform I will send off a couple to have it done.

08-15-2007, 10:34 PM	#17
Rscout6945 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sioux City, IA Posts: 10	My thinking for a lanyard would be some kind of a plug that would fit into the empty space behind the mag and be secured with a roll pin or maybe JB weld

08-16-2007, 12:04 AM	#20
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	fill the back strap hole with jb weld then drill it after it hardens then put in an eye screw and there you go that way you dont have to drill into the frome and the lanyard wouldnt get in the way of your grip