M&P 15-22 Sling Fun

Arman4461 · #1 09-14-2019, 01:00 AM

Folks,
I just picked up a newer model 15-22 that has the Magpul furniture with M-Lok fittings. I looked up the M-Lok fittings on cheaper Than Dirt's pages (over 170 items). I see that I can possibly get a swivel attachment for the front handguard that (maybe) slots into a handguard hole. I am used to Picatinny Rails, so this stuff is all new fangled medicine to swallow. Showing my age I reckon. My larger concern is the rear swivel. Pics of early 15-22's showed the old standard sling swivel protruding out of the collapsible buttstock down by the toe of the stock. Mine has nothing but a round hole with a metal liner, and a small slot that I suppose I could thread a sling end through, although a quick-detachable fitting would be my preference. If that round hole is actually an M-Lok receptacle for a quick-detach sling swivel, that would be neat. If not, perhaps a fitting exists that would allow me to attach a sling swivel to the hole? If anyone knows the secret answer regarding this hole in the stock, please enlighten this oldster, so that I don't waste time and money ordering something that won't work. All I am looking to do, is to run a two-point sling for carrying this little .22 around during Steel challenge shoots, and when plinking at some squirrels

Thanks!
Arman

dtjacob · #2 09-14-2019, 07:36 AM

The round hole with a metal liner is indeed for a QD sling swivel...

Don

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Luger9x19 · #3 09-14-2019, 08:08 AM

This is what you want.

Get two of these: One for each end of the sling.
QD Sling Swivel

Get one of these for the front handguard.
M-LOK(R) QD Sling Mount

Then get the sling of your choice. Some slings may come with the QD swivels.

I like this sling from Magpul:
MS1(R) Sling

Arman4461 · #4 09-14-2019, 09:36 AM

Thank you most knowledgeable ones

Arman-now able to carry small carbine easily!

bamashooter · #5 09-14-2019, 11:54 AM

Myself included, I know many folks who have this and really like it. Quality and very cheap. Retro Tactical Quick Detach QD 1 or 2 Point Multi Mission 1.2" Rifle Sling Nylon | eBay

TheBum · #6 12-20-2019, 04:24 PM

My 15-22 has the fixed ring at the bottom of the butt stock and is solid except for one open slot. If I wanted to use a QD sling mount on the rear, what would be the best way to accomplish that. Would it be better to somehow attach a QD mount into that slot (maybe using an MLOK mount or an overpriced Impact Weapons MOUNT-N-SLOT), or use one of the ambidextrous mounts that clamps to the front of the stock extension tube?

I'll have to add an MLOK QD mount on the hand guard anyway.

Eric300 · #7 12-21-2019, 12:21 AM

Maybe this might help you a little;
I put an (aluminum) M-Lok sling/bipod mount on the front. I used an Dremmel tool and opened up the slot on the Magpul MOE MilSpec stock for the rear QD sling swivel. Everything works Muy Bueno!

TheBum · #8 12-21-2019, 12:41 AM

If I replace the stock, I’ll probably get one of the Magpul SL stocks that already have the QD socket. I may just do that.

Luger9x19 · #9 12-21-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBum

If I replace the stock, I’ll probably get one of the Magpul SL stocks that already have the QD socket. I may just do that.

I really like the Magpul MOE SL. I like it even better than the CTR. No wobble, built in QD and the angle of the butt pad is perfect.

TheBum · #10 01-20-2020, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luger9x19

I really like the Magpul MOE SL. I like it even better than the CTR. No wobble, built in QD and the angle of the butt pad is perfect.

I started out with the CTR and it had about as much wobble as the factory stock. So, I sent it back and got the MOE SL stock. It fits very snugly, almost too snugly; it takes some effort to move it when adjusting length. But, I like it and will stick with it. I may lube it with some silicone/PTFE spray.