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Sling Swivel Recommendation

Started by Rattlehead, September 24, 2019, 06:46:47 PM

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Rattlehead

September 24, 2019, 06:46:47 PM
Every sling I have with standard swivels (https://www.dsarms.com/images/product/medium/12039.jpg) has come with the swivel attached, and I have yet had no need to research or buy them separately. 

I have two slings on the way with no hardware and need to purchase two pairs of swivels- any recommendations?  Not looking for anything fancy, just simple reliability and if possible trying to avoid typical Amazon/Ebay Chinesium.  Anyone have a "go to" manufacturer?

Thanks in advance.

pblanc

#1
September 24, 2019, 06:59:53 PM
Ammogarand sells these and claims they are made in the USA:

https://www.ammogarand.com/amloslsw1wif.html

Blackhawk also says theirs are US manufactured.

Tennessee Beast

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September 24, 2019, 09:57:29 PM
Grovtec is my go-to brand for swivels (especially non-detachable ones).  They are Made in the USA.   I often use Outdoor Connection Talon swivels for a detachable front swivel (also made in the USA and guaranteed forever).
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Nashville Stage

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September 25, 2019, 01:55:08 AM Last Edit: September 25, 2019, 02:00:19 AM by Nashville Stage
For cheap & basic swivels, AmmoGarand.com has my favorites. They're all metal (including the locking knob), and made by GroveTec, just without the "GT" logo.
https://www.ammogarand.com/amloslsw1wif.html



For nicer swivels, the "Titan" models by The Outdoor Connection are the ones I like. They're very smooth, and the pin slides open easily (it's held closed by a ball detent). Perfect when you're constantly taking the sling on & off the stud. They also make them in silver color, which nicely matches stainless barrels.
https://boytharness.com/product/titan-qr-sling-swivels/

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#4
September 25, 2019, 01:32:11 PM
These are my all-time favorite sling swivels:

Talon Sling Swivels
https://www.amazon.com/Outdoor-Connection-Finish-Swivels-1-25-Inch/dp/B001Q8BCP2/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=talon%2Bsling%2Bswivels&qid=1569428810&sr=8-5&th=1&psc=1

Simple, durable, push-button design, with nothing to twist, so they are faster to attach and the spring is tough enough they won't fall off. You can probably find them a little cheaper than the link if you look around. They are very solid construction. I have yet to wear one out though I have seen a few with a light coat of rust after a sweaty, rainy day, so keep em oiled when you clean your rifle. I painted most of mine with red fingernail polish so I know which are mine when I loan them out.
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Theokestral

#5
September 26, 2019, 10:36:39 AM
Quote from: Tennessee Beast on September 24, 2019, 09:57:29 PM
Grovtec...

Quote from: Nashville Stage on September 25, 2019, 01:55:08 AM
GroveTec...

^Yes! These are what I use as well. Way better than Uncle Mikes swivels.

The Talons and Titans look interesting. I'll have to give them a try.

pblanc

#6
September 26, 2019, 03:44:26 PM
 I bought a pair of the Talon swivels.  They are currently residing in a plastic bag somewhere in the bottom of one of my range bags.

Yes, they appear to be durable and well-made.  But the very square cross section of the swivels I found to be rather hard on slings, especially 1907 leather slings, and the slings do not slide through the swivels as smoothly.

Now I usually use the spring steel J hooks that come on the butt end of USGI web slings to attach and detach my slings from the swivels.  But the J hooks do not clip on or come off of the Talon swivels as easily as they do with swivels that have a rounded cross section. 

As always, your mileage may vary.

Rattlehead

#7
September 26, 2019, 07:23:52 PM
Thanks for the info, all.  When the slings get here, I'll proceed with a purchase from ammogarand (I especially like the Appleseed shout-out on the website).  The Titans look good; the Grovtec style is a bit more of what I'm used to.   :)

The Wolfhound

#8
September 27, 2019, 08:58:23 AM
I like the Talon type swivel on the front end of the stock.  I buy one such pair and match it with a round bar type (such as Uncle Mike's) for the rear to get around the J-hook issue.  I only use webbing type slings. Two pair swivels for 2 rifles.

TrapperPete

#9
September 30, 2019, 04:11:18 PM
I like the groove tech like sold at the Appleseed store for the 10/22s and wood stocked guns

on my ARs I really like the Magpul para clip https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1016446110?pid=248672 I use a loop of para cord for the rear on the MOE stocks.

when I get a 10/22 and swap the swivel studs or add swivel studs to a wood stock , I put a drop of tight-bond wood glue in the hole and when it drys the studs don't keep turning on me.

KSFlatlander

#10
September 30, 2019, 10:42:07 PM
I really like the Talons. As to J hooks, I take them off the slings and use just the Talon swivels. Cuts the noise way down.
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