Affixing a front QD sling swivel on SR 556 ?

[Allan R]

First, as a new member, gotta say I;m floored by the wealth of information, freely shared here.
Between my handgun and AR questions, I'm spending lots of time here.
The expression " like trying to get a drink from a fire hydrant seems apt!
Todays question seems embarrassingly simple.
My new Ruger has a rear sling, non- swivel, non QD mount
No front mount at all.
I got a sling attachment but have no idea how to mount it. It requires attaching nuts within the handguard.
I can't figure out how to remove the HG to do this.
There;s no delta nut(?) to retract and remove rails and all the yootoobs show removing the upper and detaching the barrell.
There;s got to be an easier way?
Thanks in advance, and sorry if this has been answered before, I've tried searching for hours.

 

[Blaster229]

Is it a M-LOK rail? You need a M-LOK QD mount attachment.

Ouch. Looks like it's KeyMod.

Post a picture.

 

[308Scout]

If it has the factory quad rail, a picatinny mount attachment is what you need.

RSA® QD - Rail Sling Attachment QD

Provides a forward attachment point

magpul.com

Slings & Swivels-Sturm Ruger & Co

 

[Defense Initiative]

First, as a new member, gotta say I;m floored by the wealth of information, freely shared here.
Between my handgun and AR questions, I'm spending lots of time here.
The expression " like trying to get a drink from a fire hydrant seems apt!
Todays question seems embarrassingly simple.
My new Ruger has a rear sling, non- swivel, non QD mount
No front mount at all.
I got a sling attachment but have no idea how to mount it. It requires attaching nuts within the handguard.
I can't figure out how to remove the HG to do this.
There;s no delta nut(?) to retract and remove rails and all the yootoobs show removing the upper and detaching the barrell.
There;s got to be an easier way?
Thanks in advance, and sorry if this has been answered before, I've tried searching for hours.

I have no idea what configuration your rifle is in, so a picture is needed. How do you plan on using the sling?

 

[Allan R]

Is it a M-LOK rail? You need a M-LOK QD mount attachment.

Ouch. Looks like it's KeyMod.

Post a picture.

 

[Blaster229]

You need a M-LOK QD mount. Any brand will do. Magpul is fine. 20 bucks.

 

[Blaster229]

How do you plan on using the sling?

Maybe let's have the guy get a sling attached first before we have him doing transition drills.

 

[Mule]

If it's M-Lok, you shouldn't need to remove anything.

You just orient the "wings" on the anchors so that they'll drop in through the slots. Then, when you turn the screws, those wings should rotate into place.

This link should give you all of the info you need, between drawings and instructional videos

Magpul M-LOK: Versatile Attachment Options

Explore the versatility of Magpul's M-LOK system. Securely attach accessories to your firearm for enhanced customization and performance. Discover now!

magpul.com

One more piece that comes into play (and maybe what Defense Initiative had been alluding to), is that the way you're planning to use the sling may affect where you choose to mount the adaptor.

It's not uncommon to say "I'm going to put the adapter here." Then, you find out that position may not allow you to do certain things, or places the sling in the way of something, or may not be as comfortable as things would be if the adapter was in a different slot.

So, be prepared to move and reinstall, as needed. (The good news is that it's super easy to do so)

Also, if you decide to put something on the top rail, instead of the side, Gear Sector/ American Defense Manufacturing makes a quality product, and their offset sling mount is nice

Rail Mount Offset QD Swivel Mod 3

The Patented Pending Gear Sector™ Rail Mount Offset QD Swivel provides a forward mounting location for those who wish to utilize our two or three point sling with our auxiliary adapter. We designed the mount to fit perfectly flush with the Tango Down® rail panels to provide an uninterrupted rail...

www.admmfg.com

 

[Allan R]

I was gifte a cheapo Trinity force which says it's M_LOK QD but can't figure out how to access the "inside" of the foregrip to position the nut and hold it while tightening without removing the entire thing.
BTW thanks, Blaster

 

[Allan R]

Opps just saw Mule's post while typing.
I'll give this a look

 

[308Scout]

OP -That looks like the free-floated AR556. The SR556 is an older discontinued model from Ruger. Given that, an M-Lok attachment is your poison as noted above. Installation is simple.

 

[Blaster229]

I was gifte a cheapo Trinity force which says it's M_LOK QD but can't figure out how to access the "inside" of the foregrip to position the nut and hold it while tightening without removing the entire thing.
BTW thanks, Blaster

You don't access it. You place it over the cut out and the back supports twist perpendicular and stop because they hit a "thingy" lol, and you continue to tighten them until tight.

 

[Defense Initiative]

Maybe let's have the guy get a sling attached first before we have him doing transition drills.

The sling setup will often dictate how the rifle is to be used.

 

[Blaster229]

The sling setup will often dictate how the rifle is to be used.

Last thing on someone's mind who hasn't even shot their brand new rifle yet. He's not ready for 1 man CQB.

How about ask if he is left or right handed. That would be more relevant to a new shooter on where the sling should be placed.

 

[Defense Initiative]

Last thing on someone's mind who hasn't even shot their brand new rifle yet. He's not ready for 1 man CQB.

How about ask if he is left or right handed. That would be more relevant to a new shooter on where the sling should be placed.

If you don't care about the cost and are willing to change it until you get it right, then yes.

 

[Blaster229]

If you don't care about the cost and are willing to change it until you get it right, then yes.

The dude is asking how to attach a sling qd mount. Not how to convert and use it from 2 point to 1 point.

 

[King Chicken]

The dude is asking how to attach a sling qd mount. Not how to convert and use it from 2 point to 1 point.

Is this for urban warfare or jungle? What's the altitude?



Have you or anyone here had QD slings detach? I've heard some horror stories. Cracked optics. Not saying it's common.

 

[4g64loser]

Is this for urban warfare or jungle? What's the altitude?



Have you or anyone here had QD slings detach? I've heard some horror stories. Cracked optics. Not saying it's common.

Yes. Happened to me and ive seen it happen to others more than a couple times. I only use steel sockets now. I also regularly inspect for wear and replace suspect parts. They are super convenient but are a potential failure point as well as being noisy. For hunting or other applications where noise discipline is a concern, wind and tie shock cord through all the metal pieces like the sling loop and the adjacent rail apertures. Or use a sling that mounts to the weapon with no moving metal parts.

That said, I have broken HK hooks (not aftermarket ones, either) too. If it moves, it can break.

 

[Allan R]

In response to the follow up discussion. This will be my SHTF set up/ home defense set up. It seems a 2 point fits my needs at the moment. I can modify later if it makes sense.
I have a 1911 and Sig 239, both of which I love( among a few others).
Battle belts weren't "a thing" when I last played with guns,but seems ideal for keeping a handgun close.
I'll fix the sling this weekend then start the belt search.
Thanks for all the good insight,

 

[babalou]

she's purty