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detachable swivels for M1a

Started by Grego, June 26, 2009, 12:58:12 AM

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Grego

June 26, 2009, 12:58:12 AM
Is there any way to do this? My M1 has fixed sling mounts. Were I to use this at an Appleseed, I'd have to take my sling off between each phase or stage. I found the detachable swivels to be very helpful on my 10/22. Has anyone mounted something similar on their M1? How so? Thanks.

eaglescouter

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June 26, 2009, 01:01:29 AM
Rear spring clip on the M1 sling.
Move it to the front sling loop.
Hook it on your fixed swivel (which is somehow an oxymoron)

Alternatively buy a spring clip from a surplus vendor online.
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gjwilliamsjr

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June 26, 2009, 10:20:45 PM

eaglescouter

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June 26, 2009, 10:55:01 PM
Old Guy:  Do it long enough and you get really good at it.

Rifleman:  Sacramento:  Four Ought Nine
Full Distance:  Red Bluff:  What year was that?
Pistoleer:  Hat Creek:  Three Twenty One

Make yourselves good scouts and good rifle shots in order to protect the women and children of your country if it should ever become necessary.
--Lord Baden-Powell
Scouting for Boys (1908)

Fred

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June 26, 2009, 11:34:05 PM
Quote from: Grego on June 26, 2009, 12:58:12 AM
Is there any way to do this? My M1 has fixed sling mounts. Were I to use this at an Appleseed, I'd have to take my sling off between each phase or stage. I found the detachable swivels to be very helpful on my 10/22. Has anyone mounted something similar on their M1? How so? Thanks.

    Actually, I'd reccomend you put your sling on and off each time - it's the only way you'll learn how to do it swiftly and confidently. And correctly.

    And when you do it enough, you'll find it's no effort at all to do it. You may decide you don't even need to do the "detachable sling" bit... (Personally, I don't, FWIW.)
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Grego

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June 27, 2009, 09:49:16 PM
 I swear I tried to use the search engine before I asked.
I'm taking Fred's advise. Thanks Fred.  O0

Pappy

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June 27, 2009, 10:29:54 PM
Hello Group; For what its worth, the M14/M1A forearm swivels installed on the Ruger LTR`s make a great utility modification that are idiot proof that will still be on the rifle after the event is over. Strong and Cheap 3.00 ea. look like reparked, installed with heavy sheet metal screws to stay put. The rear one may need a bit of forming with a ball peen to round it a bit before installing on stock I think they look good and they work great... Pappy
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Old Dog

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June 28, 2009, 10:23:52 PM
I like my M14 front sling swivel on the 10/22.  The only way it'll ever come loose is if the stock splits in two.



I have a quick detachable sling swivel on the front of one of my M1A GI synthetic stocks.  I don't have a picture of it though.  I removed the GI sling swivel (that's the one on my 10/22 stock) and installed one of the AR 15 bipod mounts through the fore end of the stock where the original sling swivel was.  It takes some drilling, grinding and epoxying followed by more grinding to insure its sturdy and has clearance for the gas cylinder.
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Buckshot

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June 29, 2009, 01:36:12 AM
Quote from: J.Papineau on June 27, 2009, 10:29:54 PM
Hello Group; For what its worth, the M14/M1A forearm swivels installed on the Ruger LTR`s make a great utility modification that are idiot proof that will still be on the rifle after the event is over. Strong and Cheap 3.00 ea. look like reparked, installed with heavy sheet metal screws to stay put. The rear one may need a bit of forming with a ball peen to round it a bit before installing on stock I think they look good and they work great... Pappy

Pappy,

Got a source?

Thanks,

Buckshot

Beowolf_357

#10
July 02, 2009, 10:31:00 AM
Grego, I get these from Brownells, parkerized sling swivel 1 1/4 quick detach
923-000-029 I pay about 8 or 10 $$ Brownells supports Appleseed, did you see the sling or the free gun oil at the Buckingham shoot? I use the M14 slings that have the clip on the rear. Think they have them here in the Appleseed store. If not I get them from M&A parts, Good people. http://www.mapartsinc.com/ Hope to see you and your young friend at another Appleseed.
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