Lanyard loop on a S&W Model 64

[bernie]

I picked up a Virginia Department of Corrections trade in Model 64 in the not too distant past, and I have really enjoyed it. It came with a terrible electro pencil identifier on the side plate and a set of big, ugly Pachmayr grips that really help me to shoot it well. I would like to use it as a farm gun, but would really prefer it to have a lanyard loop. Putting the loop on it does not concern me much, but I like the oversize grips. Are there any that would allow me to also utilize a lanyard loop? Also, does anyone make a stainless loop?

 

[Sistema1927]

Would you need to "deface" the serial number in order to install it?

 

[LoneGoose]

Well, try to find a screweye with the same thread as the screw that goes into the bottom of your grip. Might have to have one made.

 

[sgt127]

http://parts.bowenclassicarms.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7

There ya go. The one for Houge grips looks to me the easiest solution. They are great grips. And, no machining, threading etc.

Or,

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Threaded-Rev...sson-Adapter-/300832477021?_mwBanner=1&_rdt=1

 

[fireman 9731]

I never knew that I needed a lanyard loop on my Hogue gripped K-Frames, but thanks to sgt127, now I do! What a great idea, its just a little pricey!

 

[Speedo66]

Niche item, but yeah, a little pricey.

 

[FL-NC]

I would just get a good holster from El Paso with thumb break retention.

 

[JONWILL]

It sounds pretty beat up

You could just make a channel on the bottom backside of the grips and run a rope/cord over the cutout in the grip frame

The other easy way would be to drill a hole through the grips through the cutout in the grip frame and just run a rope/cord through

Depends on the condition of the grips. The prison guns I have seen are pretty beat up

 

[Waveski]

The way the EBay loop item protrudes from the frame bottom looks ungainly. Non-starter , if it were my call. The other option is pricey , yes , but appropriate in appearance.

Nothing to lose by drilling a hole in a set of Goodyears ; I'd try that first.