Thanks - that DD mount looks like the ticket. I had considered a FSB mount to attach the sling to - I have even seen folks using the ramp, but I want to keep it free. DOes anyone think a rail on the hand guard would be solid enough?
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I will post a pic of my new middy config that I ran in class (maybe tomorrow) and it will be very clear where/how my sling is setup.
No idea, but I wouldn't do it, personally.
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Would a Rail bolted to the handguard work?
Yes. I have my sling attached to a sling swivel that is mounted directly behind my vertical foregrip which is all mounted to a rail screwed into the handguard.
Thanks - got a pic? If not, no biggie - I can visualize. If it's solid enough for abuse, I like this idea as well. I'm no anal-retentive and I'm not afraid of rails, (I have a Troy MCS for God's sake), but I want this to be as clean and uncluttered as possible. I like the look and feel of the classic M4 hand guards, but want the utility of a side sling mount. I may try adding a short rail for a sling stud - going to have to ponder this one. Still have time.
I run mine close to the receiver front and back. I chose well and didn't have to reconfigure my carbine at all this past weekend at the Vickers class. Larry had use using weak shoulder for an entire day.
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GotM4's arrangement is literally exactly the same as mine.