The block is probably installed at random. I have seen the writing facing either direction.
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The block is probably installed at random. I have seen the writing facing either direction.
Forward to muzzle is to use with M203 but it can go towards handguard. If mounted to fold back with M203 it can jam between 203 barrel and it when loading or ejecting case. Not a problem for most of us.
Yes, the only thing that matters regarding the side swivel sling mount, is that the sling loop MUST swing toward the muzzle. THAT'S IT.
blade 68 is correct if you are using the side sling swivel on an M4 with an M203 GL (folding to the front so it would not interfere with the barrel latch). The side sling swivel was originally designed for use on the M16A1 with an M203 GL as the regular bottom sling swivel was not accessible (and usually removed). The side sling swivel was mounted folding to the rear in that configuration. I was an armorer.
Am I correct in remembering that a backwards folding side swivel will open your 203?
I install it so that the sling loop lays flat towards the muzzle end. The handguard is somewhat in the way of it laying flat toward the handguard, especially when a sling is attached. I’ve seen it either way even on issued rifles.
I mounted mine so the sling swivel can lay flat against the handguard. My thinking was tha with the angled portion to the rear it would provide a leverage point against the pin holding the sling swivel itself into the mount.
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