Vicker's Universal sling loop?

[1911pro]

I have a stock LMT patrol and was looking for some way to get a side sling mount. The girl at Vickers said to use the UWL-6.25 universal wire loop in the front. Anyone know how this thing works? Thanks.

[Jay Cunningham]

http://www.blueforcegear.com/product.cfm?type=cat&cat_id=5&prod_id=81

[1911pro]

Thanks. After seeing it I do not Know if I like it all that much.

[Stickman]

The shorter variant slips over stock M4 handguards and locks up tightly. Its all a matter of what you are looking to do. The Blue Force Gear piece works well in its designed role. I carry a few of them with me when I teach classes so I can rig up shooters with quality 2 point slings when needed.


http://stickman.rainierarms.com/galleries/WeaponEvolution.com/IMG_5741%201028%20Stick.jpg

[rob_s]

What do you do to get that attached stick, pop the handguards off, slid the thing on, then reinsert the handguards underneath?

[Stickman]

Rob,

Nope, it went over the FSB with the handguards attached. Its a tight fit, but not a big deal. I didn't even need to break out the harsh language.

[1911pro]

Thanks. That looks alot better than on the website.

[DBTN]

You can always use a M4 front side sling swivel. It would coust you around $25.00.

[stormblue]

Is Rock River Arms the only one that makes a "side" sling loop that
attaches to the barrel? I've looked and that's all I've found.

[Redhat]

Brownells sells Colt side sling swivels and other AR accessories.

[1911pro]

I ended up with a side sling swivel front, Daniel Defense rear QD swivel attachment and Vickers padded sling. G&R even installed it while I waited. Now I just need to save for an Aimpoint T1 or H1. Those trips to G&R tactical are sure getting more expensive.:D

[Stickman]

I ended up with a side sling swivel front, Daniel Defense rear QD swivel attachment and Vickers padded sling. G&R even installed it while I waited. Now I just need to save for an Aimpoint T1 or H1. Those trips to G&R tactical are sure getting more expensive.:D



There are very few places that are going to be as well stocked or as knowledgeable. Its got to be nice to have a resource that close by.

[Hellfire]

I've got a UWL coming from G&R, but it's the longer version
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=UWL&reference=/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi%3Fsearch%3Daction%26keywords%3Duwl%26searchstart%3D0%26template%3DPDGCommTemplates/FullNav/SearchResult.html
While I like the look of the shorter version, I'd like to know if anyone has used the longer version run through the FSB and how it worked for you. Thanks.