Zip ties for securing a sling?

[ABNAK]

I got one of those IDF "seatbelt" slings and was wondering if anyone utilized zip ties for securing a sling to the weapon? The only real area where it could be in question is looping it through the FSB.....would it get hot enough to melt a zip tie? I'm talking through the upper part of the FSB, not under the part where the gas tube comes into it.

Kind of like some guys use paracord, but I'm thinking about zip ties.

[Inkslinger]

Zip ties won’t last as long as 550 cord. They start to get brittle after a while. I’ve had them break right out of the pack.

[ViniVidivici]

I don't know why you'd use them over 550 cord though.

I use it on various guns, double loop, tied with a Fishermans Bend.

I wouldn't trust the zip ties, they tend to break or come loose when put under twisting or pulling force, which can happen with a sling, as you well know.

I don't ever loop any thing through the FSB, just because of the heat/melting potential.

[titsonritz]

550 cord is your friend.

[ABNAK]

I don't know why you'd use them over 550 cord though.

I use it on various guns, double loop, tied with a Fishermans Bend.

I wouldn't trust the zip ties, they tend to break or come loose when put under twisting or pulling force, which can happen with a sling, as you well know.

I don't ever loop any thing through the FSB, just because of the heat/melting potential.

Duly noted, as that was my main concern.

However, it is interesting to read the replies 100% in favor of paracord > zip ties. Again, duly noted fellas, thanks.

[Inkslinger]

Take a look at these little gizmos from 100 Concepts.

https://onehundredconcepts.com/produ...rdqdparacordqd

[SteyrAUG]

Why not just stitch feeder tabs to both ends and buckle them in like a standard sling? You could even use those "throw away" slings Colt sends with every rifle.

[ViniVidivici]

Take a look at these little gizmos from 100 Concepts.

https://onehundredconcepts.com/produ...rdqdparacordqd

That's a cool idea right there.

[JediGuy]

If you don’t want to tie a knot, these are good. The Micro option is nice to have available.
https://apedefense.com/shop/soft-goo...e-sling-loops/

Or Proctor is “the OG” in commercializing the formal 550 setup.
https://www.frankproctorshooting.com...r-sling-loops/

Or, BFG has options that are not 550 and retain pseudo-QD capability. U-Loop and UWL may both work for you. I buy most BFG items from their site on sales or clearance, because…I have saved a lot of money with their points. But they can be found a little cheaper at vendors.
https://www.blueforcegear.com/slings...-hardware.html

[joedirt199]

Wrap the paracord around the far post vs. The front post of the front sight. Further from the gas port and should have less heat durring extended shot strings.