quick question, what would be good to wrap lever rifle lever with besides leather?

[hminsky]

I know people often wrap the lever of a lever gun with a leather strip to prevent your knuckles from getting chafed by the lever when cocking, but is there some simple modern material like closed cell foam or some kind of tape which would be durable but soft and easy to get onto the loop?

 

[greencobra]

i've seen a paracord wrap...

 

[milktree]

If you're willing to sew, some thick neoprene would work well.

 

[Marty McFly]

Your tampon strings.

Or paracord

 

[mcshooter]

Used condoms from a strip club

 

[Picton]

Paracord would be even more cushion-y than leather, if you leave the core inside.

 

[hminsky]

oh paracord is a good idea, and I've got some lying around

 

[OnTheRoad]

The flayed skin of your enemies?

 

[Mountain]

Some thinner foam seal tape would probably work.

I get it regarding wanting to pad the lever. I have a big bore 94 AE and it's a little rough on the back of your fingers or hand when trying quickly load a round.

 

[RumRunner]

Used condoms from a strip club

Stop bragging about your fancy strip clubs where they use condoms!

 

[Rockrivr1]

If you do decide to go with something leather look at Andy’s Leather. He’s a NES guy that makes butt stock cuffs and lever wraps. I have several of them and they work and feel great.

 

[Arto]

how about the plastic dip for pliers handles?

Plasti Dip 14.5 oz. Black Plastic Dip 11603-6 - The Home Depot

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[240Geezer]

Your mom's panties

 

[Knob Creek]

Before you wrap it with leather wrap electrical tape around it. The leather in direct contact with the bluing is not good.

 

[inerlogic]

handle bar grip tape

 

[Sweeney]

Never thought of wrapping the levers on mine... guess I can take the hockey gloves out of the range bag.