My lanyard ring project

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My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:27:09 GMT

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By steeldragon

Nov 13, 2012#1

First, thanks to Dangerranger, for the set of donor grips.

A while back I asked if there was a way to install a lanyard ring on the butt of my Heritage Rough Rider. Unfortunately, I have zero metal-working tools or skills, and I really didn't want to mess with the structural integrity of the frame.

I decided to alter a set of grips, to fit "something" inside the grip, attached to the frame, to install a ring with.

I found this:

It's a hanger for a mirror without a frame.

It fits inside the grip, and hooks over the bottom of the grip frame, like so:

I carved a recess on the inside of each grip, so they can be tightened flush:

Then I installed the hanger, put the grips on the gun, and attached the split ring.

The recess on the inside of the grips keeps everything from moving, and the grip screw keeps enough tension on it as well.

I just realized the pictures are in reverse order.

Next, I plan to rubber coat the grips and the hanger, let everything dry, and reassemble my "all-weather" Rough Rider. I'm sure I have a sling lying around somewhere, to give it the woods walk/ squirrel hunt test.

I'll be back, and thanks again to Dangerranger, and Gunslinger Forum!

sj1

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whichfinger Administrator Posts: 481	My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:27:59 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whichfinger on Jan 30, 2020 23:27:59 GMT
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whichfinger Administrator Posts: 481	My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:28:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whichfinger on Jan 30, 2020 23:28:21 GMT By Ulmus Nov 14, 2012#2 That works well! WIth that set up I bet it could handle a good amount of wieght on the lanyard. Can't wait to see what it looks like with the coated grips. :goodjob:
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My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:28:43 GMT

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Post by whichfinger on Jan 30, 2020 23:28:43 GMT

By steeldragon

Nov 15, 2012#3
Thanks, Ulmus. I appreciate the compliments. The ring is intended to secure the gun in rough terrain, or possibly a boat. Also, I thought I could hook up a single point sling and use it to help steady my aim.
It's funny, but I conceived this project when I was reading comments on RimfireCentral.com. I just bought my Rough Rider, and was reading about them on RFC, and read a post from someone who said that the Heritage was a good enough gun, but they wouldn't be too upset if it fell off their four-wheeler or boat. I choose my guns very carefully. I don't have 300 bucks laying around to toss off the side of a boat or a four-wheeler, and to me, if it's a "good enough" gun, it's good enough to hold on to. So, there we are. All I need now is a squirrel or rabbit or two to recognize that fact!
We had a cold, drizzly spell here my last day off, so the rubber coating was delayed a bit. I hope to have some results to show off in the next few days. The rubber coating is an aerosol, automotive product, and needs to be warmer than my shed has been to work right. The problem is, if it's warm enough to paint, the squirrels might be out..........
Thanks again, and I'll update any progress I make, either with the project, or getting some meat in the freezer :thumbsup:
sj1

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whichfinger Administrator Posts: 481	My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:29:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by whichfinger on Jan 30, 2020 23:29:00 GMT By Ulmus Nov 21, 2012#4 Fantastic! Looking forward to it.
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My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:29:19 GMT

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By steeldragon

Update:
The rubber coating material I chose was crap. It still rubs off after a month, but won't peel off the wood. I believe It will take some work to remove it from the grips before I try something else.
So, I have the originals back on there, and I need to get shooting it. I'm getting tired of carrying guns with both hands around my squirrel woods!
The whole lanyard ring/sling idea is still simmering away....
I'll be back,
SD

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My lanyard ring project Jan 30, 2020 23:31:10 GMT

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By Ulmus

Dec 18, 2012#6

Hmm. Instead of a rubber spray,have you thought of using heat shrink tubing?

You'd have to cut it off if you needed to access the mainspring, but it should do the trick and the need to access the grip area of the revolver will be very slim.

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