Belt hook questions

[Erzulis boat]

I am considering putting a belt hook on my next pistol project. (A highwayman dispatcher).

The 2 current available hooks that I have found appear to be mounted with one sidelock screw. Even if they are inletted, do they work loose eventually?
Is there a balance issue in relation to location and length that will affect retention?
Are there any tricks to making them actually work?

 

[LRB]

As long as the base is inletted, one screw will work well. As far as balance, that is something you will have to work out. I have two pistols with hooks and both are secured with the main lock bolt. I have had no problem with balance.

 

[WRussell]

Does the base have a prong that goes down into the wood to resist torgueing around the screw?

 

[Erzulis boat]

I will probably do just that. I could machine a blind circular pocket on the backside of the hook, then insert and solder a stud.
Thanks for the info.

 

[merdean]

I have used belt hooks on a couple of pistols. One iron and one brass. Both had bases with oval studs cast into them. Just inlet the stud and it will not torque out. I used the lock screw and they ballanced well. They came from Dixie Gun Works. Good luck.