Front sling swivel placement

[Sam]

What's the purpose of locating the front sling swivel/mount at the rear of the handguard i.e. in front of the mag well? Thanks.

[Akoni]

If you mount a light on the 9 o'clock rail, a forward placed sling point will interfere with the operation of the light.

[Sam]

If you mount a light on the 9 o'clock rail, a forward placed sling point will interfere with the operation of the light.

That made sense. Thanks. Any other benefit?

[militarymoron]

shorter overall sling length. doesn't interfere with the support hand since it's located behind it when you hold the weapon.

[mayonaise]

Chicks dig it.

Seriously, it really clears up your support hand area. That's biggest benefit I've noticed since moving my sling there.

[Snake RAH]

I'm in the minority. My support hand would be free to hold the handguards when shooting, but when loading/unloading, a sling mount at the area of the delta ring puts the sling right in my way.