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BigSwede
02-27-16, 22:47
Would it be better to use a clamp on style sling mount instead of the regular replacement end plate held on by the buffer tube castle nut if you have a factory staked castle nut? I have no issue removing the castle nut but would it be more wise to preserve the factory staking for long term durability? I have read where some say staking of the castle nut isn't really needed and vice versa.
26 Inf
02-27-16, 23:06
You could easily re-stake the castle nut after you put on the new end plate. It does not require moving much metal to accomplish what you want. Use a center punch or a smallish flat blade screwdriver (good quality).
titsonritz
02-28-16, 01:17
Most of those clamp on type sling mounts will end up rotating on you eventually. Unless it is a duty weapon that you are prohibited to alter I'd replace the end plate and re-stake it. I suggest the IWC and MI versions for their solid one piece construction and limited rotation QD socket.
BigSwede
02-28-16, 11:54
You could easily re-stake the castle nut after you put on the new end plate. It does not require moving much metal to accomplish what you want. Use a center punch or a smallish flat blade screwdriver (good quality).True i just hate to destroy the fine work colt did on the staking. Looks like a machine did it.


Most of those clamp on type sling mounts will end up rotating on you eventually. Unless it is a duty weapon that you are prohibited to alter I'd replace the end plate and re-stake it. I suggest the IWC and MI versions for their solid one piece construction and limited rotation QD socket.Well the clamp-on ones i was looking at had provision for rotation but nothing for the sling mount moving backwards on the receiver tube which is why i was hesitant to purchase one. My local dealer has the IWC and Magpul plates in stock at a good price. I didn't see any QD socket mounts from MI that wasn't a clamp-on style at their site.
titsonritz
03-12-16, 22:01
I didn't see any QD socket mounts from MI that wasn't a clamp-on style at their site.

http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=2479
BigSwede
03-12-16, 22:05
http://www.midwestindustriesinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=2479Thanks i just couldnt find it on their site. I have already bought the IWC end plate just havent installed it yet.
drtywk
03-13-16, 01:52
For duty guns, or guns I don't want to alter, you can't beat the PR-4 from Tango Down: https://tangodown.com/shop/tangodown-pr-4-sling-mount/. Pat Rogers is a big fan of them as well.