Sling and Sling Mount options

[Gopher Slayer]

Then maybe you like this design? I have these on 2 other AR's.

Nothing to remove and if you have the piece that stays on the rail, why not just use one like this that has no parts to remove?

I would have to remove the mount when I want to completely ditch the sling. I would also lose the ability to go from single to two-point, or even use that style of sling.

I like taking my sling off when I'm shooting gophers from the truck or 4-wheeler. I also like being able to use the same sling on multiple rifles.

QD just works best for me and the shooting I do.

 

[Locked-N-Loaded]

I am totally confused here...

The mount you showed you liked leaves a portion of the mount on the rail at all times. You just undo the QD portion and remove that and leave the base affixed to the rail.

SO, this one, like that one, is affixed to the rail at all times. BUT it is 1 step better as there are no moving parts to remove. You just unclip the sling and your done. No extra dangling piece.

So no, you do not in any way have to remove the mount to ditch the sling. Nor do you loose the ability to go from single to double sling.

I have a sling, my rifles have a mount at the buffer tube. I click my sling into that and now.. I am 1 point sling. OR, I can click into this mount up at the rail and I am now 2 point. Not lost anything, not removing any part of the mount.

I think this is more coming down to the type of sling setup you have and not so much about these 2 mounts as I can do what I just said with my sling and loose nothing and take nothing off and can go 1 or 2 point. I think you have the QD swivel(s) attached hanging from your slings whereas I use HK snap hooks on my slings.

 

[BP_Z28]

I really need to get me a sling mount/sling! One thing I slacking with.

Just need to order me a mount. Plan on using black hawk sling from walmart.

 

[Locked-N-Loaded]

Check out the Condor line of slings. Very, very well made. Very affordable. Many configurations. A fraction of the price of same more "higher end" names for not any better quality parts and craftsmanship as far as I can tell.

 

[sound wave]

Would anybody want some push button sling swivel sockets for the picatinny rail and the collapsable stock?

if anything, i would be interested in one of those buffer tube type push button swivel sockets.

i have a little project in mind with trying to slightly modify what is currently on the market.

 

[Boxerglocker]

You may want to check this thread out.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...int-adapter-its-about-time.html#post136300588

 

[10mmauto]

It's funny the way single point slings have gotten a bad name. To each his own. I have a single point on all my AR's. I wear it with my left arm through the sling (I'm a rightie.)

Allows me to hang the weapon on my left side/access to the handgun/quick recovery back to the rifle. I've never hit myself in the nether area nor have I whacked my knees (common complaints of the single sling detractors.). Granted, I wouldn't want to take a long hike with the rifle in that position, but I'm don't fancy a long hike with any tactical sling if you're not using one hand to take up some of the weight.

I was using a Blackhawk nylon strap on the 15-22, but I've gone to an aluminum mount with ambi rings that slips over the tube. I can't think of the manufacturer at the moment, but if I get a chance tomorrow I'll post the name and a pic.

 

[Gopher Slayer]

I am totally confused here...

The mount you showed you liked leaves a portion of the mount on the rail at all times. You just undo the QD portion and remove that and leave the base affixed to the rail.

SO, this one, like that one, is affixed to the rail at all times. BUT it is 1 step better as there are no moving parts to remove. You just unclip the sling and your done. No extra dangling piece.

So no, you do not in any way have to remove the mount to ditch the sling. Nor do you loose the ability to go from single to double sling.

I have a sling, my rifles have a mount at the buffer tube. I click my sling into that and now.. I am 1 point sling. OR, I can click into this mount up at the rail and I am now 2 point. Not lost anything, not removing any part of the mount.

I think this is more coming down to the type of sling setup you have and not so much about these 2 mounts as I can do what I just said with my sling and loose nothing and take nothing off and can go 1 or 2 point. I think you have the QD swivel(s) attached hanging from your slings whereas I use HK snap hooks on my slings.

The last part nailed it.

I thought you were using that sling mount to weave a nylon strap through. The HK hook makes sense now. It wouldn't work with my current setup though.

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

I grabbed a Magpul MS3 and RSA so I'd have the option of single or double point. Both of these pieces seem very nice to me.

I really couldn't stand the mount point on the OE buttstock, kept getting in the way. I wound up replacing the buttstock w/ an ACS to get a little more length and more comfortable cheek weld so now I have no stock sling mount point.

I wound up picking up a Blackhawk Ambi Sling Adapter on a lark at Bass Pro today w/o really looking too closely at it and discovered after installing it that there's no way to hook the MS3 to it. Anyone have any ideas on how to adapt it or know for sure of another clamp style buffer tube adapter that will work? I'm thinking from the pics the MI MCTAR-13 or MCTAR-30 would work, but the MS3 hook is sort of large.

 

[sound wave]

crud. i went to my LGS and picked up parts for my sling mount project. i was working on it this afternoon when my dremel cutting wheel grabbed onto the part and flung it off my condo balcony.

i gotta start all over again. i am not having a good month

 

[10mmauto]

Single mount sling mount

Here's a link to the sling mount I bought. $25 on Amazon. It is aluminum, and you have to file it just a tad to slide it all the way up. You also have to drill a small hole in the bottom rib for the set screw to pass through, but it locks the mount on perfectly. Also, there is enough clearance for the fingers over the mount when you pull the charging handle back.

Amazon.com: GG&G, Inc. Black Agency Rear Sling Adapter Ambi Looped AR Rifles GGG-1189: Sports & Outdoors

 

[Gopher Slayer]

Anyone have any ideas on how to adapt it or know for sure of another clamp style buffer tube adapter that will work? I'm thinking from the pics the MI MCTAR-13 or MCTAR-30 would work, but the MS3 hook is sort of large.

option 1 - small piece of paracord either around the tube or through the mount that currently won't work.


option 2 - A QD socket for the ACS. This location makes the rifle hang a little lower in single-point, but would be cheap and easy.
ACS™ and ACS-L™ ACCESSORIES - Sling Mount Kit - Type 3


option 3 - ( what I would do) Get a tube mounted sling adapter like the one you mentioned. Those ones do work with the 15-22. I prefer the Troy pro grade mount because it's rotation limited, and looks smooth on the 15-22. It required a little fitting, but was worth it IMO.

These angular swivels work the best for single-point
AR 15 and M16 Quick Detach Sling Swivel | AR-15 QD Sling Attachment

 

[Majorlk]

crud. i went to my LGS and picked up parts for my sling mount project. i was working on it this afternoon when my dremel cutting wheel grabbed onto the part and flung it off my condo balcony.

i gotta start all over again. i am not having a good month

I feel your pain, but that's why you put stuff in a vice before cutting or grinding on it.

 

[sound wave]

I feel your pain, but that's why you put stuff in a vice before cutting or grinding on it.

i live in a small condo and i don't have a place to store stuff that bulky. but yeah, i think next time i will use vise grip pliers or something at least.

lesson learned... maybe.

 

[Majorlk]

i live in a small condo and i don't have a place to store stuff that bulky. but yeah, i think next time i will use vise grip pliers or something at least.

lesson learned... maybe.

Swivel Vacuum Vise-1850 at The Home Depot

4 in. Drill Press Vise-226340 at The Home Depot

Both are great for portable use and take very little storage room - under the bed, if nowhere else.

 

[Sid Nitzerglobin]

option 1 - small piece of paracord either around the tube or through the mount that currently won't work.


option 2 - A QD socket for the ACS. This location makes the rifle hang a little lower in single-point, but would be cheap and easy.
ACS™ and ACS-L™ ACCESSORIES - Sling Mount Kit - Type 3


option 3 - ( what I would do) Get a tube mounted sling adapter like the one you mentioned. Those ones do work with the 15-22. I prefer the Troy pro grade mount because it's rotation limited, and looks smooth on the 15-22. It required a little fitting, but was worth it IMO.

These angular swivels work the best for single-point
AR 15 and M16 Quick Detach Sling Swivel | AR-15 QD Sling Attachment

After looking through the box this morning, my ACS actually came w/ the QD mount, it was just hiding under the catalog and sticker. LGS had a model of the Blackhawk clamping buffer tube collar that has holes large enough to accommodate the hooks on the MS3 (Model # 71SA05BK) and Uncle Mikes QD swivels for the stock mount.

I think I'm good to go now. Thanks!

 

[EdNewman]

View attachment 70746

1 pair uncle mikes push button sling swivils, I think about 12.00.
drill through just as MOE version, use a drill press,clamp down good
2 part heavy duty epoxy/glue stuff. Make sure you let it set, this
came out perfect, rock hard.

dun.

Done on mine. Crazy glue gel. Works awesome!

 

[sound wave]

After looking through the box this morning, my ACS actually came w/ the QD mount, it was just hiding under the catalog and sticker....
I think I'm good to go now. Thanks!

mine probably came with it too originally but i got my ACS second hand. the seller didn't give it to me.

i think i am going going to scratch my project and buy that ACS QD mount instead.

 

[Beachbumcook]

I purchased from my local gunshop a Midwest Industries 'Endplate Adaptor Loop" to fit on the buffer tube (single point attachment).

Just so I am clear, one has to remove the adjustable sliding stock to attach, but that is as simple as pulling down on the release handle to release the pin (don't push up like you do to slide the stock, pull down fully to release the pin and slide the stock free).

Now side the attachment point on and tighten with the included allen wrench. I chose model #MCTAR-13 and it looks and works great.

BTW, I also added a Magpul-RSA, front attachment point, to the front, in case I which to use a 2-point sling at some point. I attached it to the top rail and have it hanging down to the left (just behind the front fixed sight).

Below are photos of the front attachment and buffer tube attachment points on my 15-22.

I now can choose between, 1, 2 or 3 point sling set-ups depending on what I want (which I do not yet know, but I am now ready for any of them).

 

[Locked-N-Loaded]

I wrote this elsewhere about the RSA.. my .02 cents


Do some reviews of the RSA. I have one, don't care for it. The angel of it's bend can make the sling attachment jam against the rail and you cannot always mount it close to your front BUIS - which you might want to do - as it can bind against it. Love their stuff, but not this piece so much. it really limits you to only the MS slings to some degree, I no like that limitation. Plus, it just seems rather bulky for what it does. I have DD and FAB Defense front sling mounts I think are more over-all useful.

My slings are all HK clip based, pretty universal, and I find that clip style can really bind on the rail with this mount. Even worse if you want to have it near the front of the rail near a fold down type BUIS.