Sling mounting question?

[t_byrd]

I ended up making a rear stock attachment similar to the one posted by hikeeba. I didn't add the side release buckle to it, but instead opted for a clip style on both ends of the sling. I have it set up to run like the Gear Sector GS-2P quick adjust sling.

I currently have my sling measured out and assembled using safety pins. Next step is to sew it all together. Unfortunately I do not have a sewing machine so it will all need to be done by hand. Hopefully I can sew it tight enough to hold the AR when need be.

I will post up a couple of pictures once it is all together and let you all know how it went. So far the sling has cost me $10.65. Well below the MS2 or anything else out there. I'm no tacticool fool, just want something that does the job.

[t_byrd]

Finished the sling. Because I was using the tubular nylon webbing I couldn't run it through any sewing machine available to me. So, I had to hand sew it, with a broken collar bone.. Not as bad as one might think actually. I ended up getting one of those heavy duty leather hand sewing kits, ( the kind used to sew horse harnesses and seats in a pick up truck, real heavy duty..)

Ended up working out real nice. The material is very strong and will certainly hold to anything I will put it through. I opted to make the sling in the same fashion as some of the other two point quick adjust slings. I have it adjust for the gun-up position but can quickly tighten it for carrying tight to the body and vise-verse again to slacken it. Functions fairly well for what I ended up paying for it.

All in all, it cost me a total of $15, including the hand sewer. Certainly worth every penny, and I certainly can't see paying the $30-$60+ for other name brand slings. If anyone else is interested, I can give a run down of the parts I used and how I mocked it up pre sewing.


I will post pics up either tomorrow or monday once I can get better lighting.

[DirectDrive]

Here's mine...
FSB sling swivel and CTR w/QD
I also have the sexy Noveske End Plate that has a QD socket but I like the CTR position better.

[t_byrd]

Originally Posted by DirectDrive

Here's mine...
FSB sling swivel and CTR w/QD
I also have the sexy Noveske End Plate that has a QD socket but I like the CTR position better.

Looks nice! I opted not to get a mount for my stock and instead to build one. Looks essentially the same as what you have there. I currently have all plastic hardware on it now. I may build another one later on with more durable metal clips and buckles. We will see how it holds up once my shoulder heals and allows for more range trips with it.