BFG Vickers on an AK?

[rob_s]

I want to run this sling on an AK. I am assuming that the rear sling loop on my AK stock is big enough to pass the Vickers webbing through, but that I'll need some kind of hook for the front loop.

BFG offers the MASH HOOK ADAPTER or the SOC-C HOOK ADAPTER. Is there a preference among those here? Since Vickers had a hand in the sling, anyone know if he has one on and AK and if so how he attaches his?

[Akoni]

AK sling thread...

[Shihan]

What do you guys think of using the Blue Force wire adapter for attaching the sling to the front of the AK?

[Jay Cunningham]

What do you guys think of using the Blue Force wire adapter for attaching the sling to the front of the AK?

Like this?

[Shihan]

I was thinking of using it on the front attachment point instead of a clip. See any downfall to doing this?

[Jay Cunningham]

I was thinking of using it on the front attachment point instead of a clip. See any downfall to doing this?

Why would you attach it there?

Think about it - it "extends" the sling to that point... making the sling connect at the same point as previous...

[Shihan]

Why would you attach it there?

Think about it - it "extends" the sling to that point... making the sling connect at the same point as previous...

I would think that the plastic would melt onto the barrel how you have it mounted? I think im just going to use a QD mount on the side rail on my handguard.

[Jay Cunningham]

I would think that the plastic would melt onto the barrel how you have it mounted? I think im just going to use a QD mount on the side rail on my handguard.

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FWIW, I experimented with this configuration, but am not running it. It works, though.

[rob_s]

Wound up going with the hooks from DIY. This is how it worked out so far.



Two of the hooks I ordered were stupid-big (pays to read the description :goof and of no use for this application. Oh well, into the parts bin they go. Undecided on using the QD buckle the sling comes with. On the one hand I think having two QDs (since the clip is one already) is kind of redundant, but at the same time I like to be able to just hit the buckle to drop the gun; the clip won't be that easy.



I looped the sling directly through the rear. Would like to maybe figure out a way to change it for a pushbutton, but this way is more secure. Had to move the buckle forward as it was binding in the pocket too close to the swivel. We'll have to see how it runs like this.

[Shihan]

Robb is that a Lancaster?