P7M8 (10,13) Wrist Strap?

Gary H · November 6, 2000, 03:47 AM

There is a small metal loop at the rear lower handgrip, which appears to be available for a wrist strap. Is this the intended function and if so, what function would such a strap serve? It seems that it would have as many disadvantages as advantages.

LawDog · November 6, 2000, 02:53 PM

The ring is a lanyard loop. All military sidearms that I've seen are outfitted with the loop, to allow officers to attach a dummy cord to their weapon. The lanyard straps I've seen, generally go from the shoulder to the pistol, and allow the pistol to be held at arms length -- probably close to 30-36 inches in length. Might check me on that, it's been a while.

I believe the habit came about during the days of the old Horse Cavalry, when losing a weapon meant you had to stop your charge, turn the horse around, and get off the horse to retrieve your weapon. This was considered to be a Bad Thing during combat.

I've heard that some snake-eating outfits bed down in the thickest, natiest, thorniest brush they can find. This tends to make employing a rifle somewhat problematic, so they clip small camera straps to the lanyard rings of their pistols, sort of wrist straps to keep the weapons close by when they nap.

LawDog

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November 6, 2000, 03:47 AM	#1
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	There is a small metal loop at the rear lower handgrip, which appears to be available for a wrist strap. Is this the intended function and if so, what function would such a strap serve? It seems that it would have as many disadvantages as advantages.

November 6, 2000, 02:53 PM	#2
LawDog Staff Emeritus Join Date: September 15, 1999 Location: Where am I going? Why am I in this handbasket? Posts: 4,194	The ring is a lanyard loop. All military sidearms that I've seen are outfitted with the loop, to allow officers to attach a dummy cord to their weapon. The lanyard straps I've seen, generally go from the shoulder to the pistol, and allow the pistol to be held at arms length -- probably close to 30-36 inches in length. Might check me on that, it's been a while. I believe the habit came about during the days of the old Horse Cavalry, when losing a weapon meant you had to stop your charge, turn the horse around, and get off the horse to retrieve your weapon. This was considered to be a Bad Thing during combat. I've heard that some snake-eating outfits bed down in the thickest, natiest, thorniest brush they can find. This tends to make employing a rifle somewhat problematic, so they clip small camera straps to the lanyard rings of their pistols, sort of wrist straps to keep the weapons close by when they nap. LawDog [This message has been edited by LawDog (edited November 06, 2000).]