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    Quote Originally Posted by kest_01 View Post
    Not placing fault on anyone without knowing all the details, but on my QD mount ( from a reputable three letter company) I tested mine by placing my rifle on the ground standing on it and pulling up as hard as I could a bunch of times, figured if it could stand up to that, than it'll stand up to normal usage, YMMV
    Damn dude, the QD held up but how did rest of rifle do?? I always get kick out of people's spec process.. BTW you need to get the WOTG sling, Frank has similar "testing" methods.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robb Jensen View Post
    QD swivels should be push/pulled to test for complete installation. Sometimes they won't lock in all the way. Same as when reloading the rifle: push/pull so that the magazine doesn't hit the ground.
    This.

    For some reason the QD with my son's Colt rail has to be tapped a little to get it to seat in the socket. I'm thinking, if one does the above, it will wear itself in. Once it seats though, there's no getting it out without pushing the button, no matter how hard you pull.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lunchbox View Post
    Damn dude, the QD held up but how did rest of rifle do?? I always get kick out of people's spec process.. BTW you need to get the WOTG sling, Frank has similar "testing" methods.
    BCM rifle, VTAC sling everything held up just fine, couple scratches on the rifle from being on the ground but nothing some rattle can didn't cover up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Robb Jensen View Post
    QD swivels should be push/pulled to test for complete installation. Sometimes they won't lock in all the way. Same as when reloading the rifle: push/pull so that the magazine doesn't hit the ground.
    End thread.

    Really, if we can learn to do a push/pull on every mag change a pull on your sling QD after installing it can't be a deal breaker.

    PSA: Rotation limited QD slings need to be checked every time they are installed.

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    QD forever ruined

    I will admit that I have a few QD mounts on some of my ARs. I like the convenience of using them and have never had one fail, although I am sure it is just a matter of time until one gives way. Some of you may say that I am not pushing my guns hard enough...

    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    QD is gizmo revenue generating trash. I'd never use it.
    Not to hijack the thread, but that's how I feel about "tactical" charging handles.



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    "Traumatic experience?" (not addressed at any one guy) Really? It's not a dollhouse nor a collector's item. Good lord, guys. You ought to hear yourselves.
    Last edited by Littlelebowski; 07-07-13 at 08:13.

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    QD sockets in limited rotation sockets need to be turned, then pushed & pulled, because of limited rotation feature.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlelebowski View Post
    "Traumatic experience?" (not addressed at any one guy) Really? It's not a dollhouse nor a collector's item. Good lord, guys. You ought to hear yourselves.
    This!

    I had my *loaded* rifle drop and hit the deck muzzle first....right In front of LAV. It was connected by a "clasp" by a manufacturer with a name longer than 3 letters. I was more worried about LAV throat punching me for letting my rifle fall than I was about my pretty rifle.

    Oh, and I also learned a few other things:

    1) the attachment point failed due to user error (didn't check to make sure the clasp was completely locked in)

    2) the rifle was just fine

    3) never try to catch a loaded gun (luckily I didn't and just let it fall to the ground)

    4) if I had been fiddling around with my gun and caused it to fall, and then tried to catch it, I'm sure I would have swiftly received that throat punch!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Traveshamockery View Post
    He said he's getting the manufacturer's response first. That's in keeping with the rules of the forum, which are in place to prevent knee-jerking witch hunts.
    This is correct, and thank you for observing it.

    OP, please do update the thread when you have manufacturer response and further diagnostic info.
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    I've never had a QD socket fail me in multiple classes and training evolutions. Different brands of rails/sockets/stocks. Always BF slings.

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