Added a forward sling mount

August 18, 2024, 11:01 AM

Didn’t have much to do this morning and I really want to ability to have a forward sling mount. I know I can buy one, but it’s just not something I wish to do right now.

Looking in the safe I see an old stock with a sling mount. Off with the m-log hand guard, and a few minutes later I had a screw set from the inside. A little locktite blue in hopes it doesn’t wiggle loose.

It seems to function just as I hoped it would. Switch to the forward point and I can get a very sturdy hold on the rifle.

I also see in the photos, I need to move my flashlight back to the forward position, and lock the quick disconnect.

Pretty happy with it, for Free-99.

quote:
_{Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.}

August 18, 2024, 01:33 PM

m499

Is there anything to stop it from unscrewing itself? What am I missing?

August 18, 2024, 02:13 PM

Beancooker

To stop it from unscrewing itself, some blue loctite, lots of torque, hopes, and dreams.

At some point I’ll spend the $$$ for an M-Lok mount.

quote:
_{Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.}

August 18, 2024, 03:14 PM

flesheatingvirus

Like this one? It would work well with your hook attachment and be a bit lower profile.

https://magpul.com/m-lok-paraclip-sling-mount.html

I use this mount for the hooks and MLOK. It is the smallest of this type I’ve found.

It’s https://toughtacticaltools.com...r-paracod-loop-sling

Props on being crafty, BTW.

Why not just put a nut on it? I see that mount twisting soon, since it doesn’t slot into the MLOM slot.

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August 18, 2024, 03:50 PM

Beancooker

FEV, yes, the para clip is exactly what I need. It’s just not something that I can pick up at this time. (A ~~whole lot~~ metric fuck ton going on right now that I can’t discuss).

Thanks for recognizing my craftiness. That’s like the best compliment ever to me.

I haven’t put a nut on it, because I definitely have one. Amongst 50 lbs of other random unassorted nuts and bolts all under 3/8”. So not totally unassorted, but it’s two full toolboxes that’s about a cubic foot.

Thanks, I know what I’m doing this afternoon and into the evening. lol.

quote:
_{Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.}

August 18, 2024, 04:29 PM

flesheatingvirus

Check your email.

I'm digging the Mossberg lower, BTW. It weirds me out to see that logo on an AR, but in a good way.

August 18, 2024, 06:35 PM

Beancooker

quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
Check your email.

I'm digging the Mossberg lower, BTW. It weirds me out to see that logo on an AR, but in a good way.

Replied.

I’m pleasantly surprised by how well it shoots. First time out I was at 140 or 160 yards with irons sights and ringing a small steel plate. This was prior to a LaRue trigger. The stock trigger was shitty. It’s incredibly better with the LaRue trigger.
I’m excited to post up some pics when I make it out to the range, hopefully tomorrow if this dastardly storm goes away.

FEV, thank you.

quote:
_{Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.}

August 21, 2024, 06:45 PM

Beancooker

Due to an instant karma from FEV, I have a kick ass para-clip on my rifle. The DIY was okay, but it was a matter of time before it came loose. This one will not come loose.

Thanks FEV! This made my day!

quote:
_{Originally posted by sigmonkey:
I'd fly to Turks and Caicos with live ammo falling out of my pockets before getting within spitting distance of NJ with a firearm.}

August 22, 2024, 04:29 PM

flesheatingvirus

That looks great and very functional!