Landyards on handheld lights?

[acaixguard]

Just wondering if anyone actually has a lanyard attached to their handheld light. I sometimes give thought to this, which would allow me to free up one hand if necessary (opening doors, reloads, etc).
On the other hand (no pun intended), I also wonder if there's little practical use for one. First, the loop could be caught on objects during daily routines. Also, I actually asked Ken Hackathorn about his in a class and he said though he leaves one on his light, realistically in a stress situation, it's going to be hard to get his wrist in the landyard in a timely manner.
Any thoughts?

[Ryno12]

I have one on mine but it has a break away release on it. I haven't decided yet if that is a good thing or not in the event of an altercation. Overall, I feel it's a good idea.

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[ra2bach]

I've taken a few low light courses, both in and out of shoot houses. all my handhelds have lanyards...

[kdcgrohl]

I had never used a lanyard on a handheld until about 4 weeks ago on a late night kayak trip on the river. I used the lanyard!

[signal4l]

I use them. They are a big help when I reload or clear malfunctions. I can let go of the light and not lose it. If for some reason I need the light quickly I dont use the lanyard.

[acaixguard]

Thanks for the input. Any good sources for durable lanyards that don't cost much? The one that came with my Surefire is way too long to be practical.

[signal4l]

Thanks for the input. Any good sources for durable lanyards that don't cost much? The one that came with my Surefire is way too long to be practical.

http://www.amazon.com/Lanyard-SureFi.../dp/B0010H9MO2

[acaixguard]

http://www.amazon.com/Lanyard-SureFi.../dp/B0010H9MO2

Isn't that too long as well? That looks similar to what my LX2 came with.
I find it cumbersome to have to find ways to bunch it up, or double loop it.

[markm]

Can't you just fashion one out of paracord? I mean.... seems you could make exactly what you want.

[wlptpd3]

acaixguard,

Just determine what length you require and then cut the Surefire lanyard to length, After cutting melt the ends of the paracord with a lighter. Voila, your done and at no expense. I do this to all my personal hand held lights YMMV but it works for me.