Attaching IDF sling

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Posted: 8/19/2005 6:16:22 PM EDT

Anyone have some close-up pictures of the paracord attachment points on the M4gery ? Please don't refer me to the posts at the EE, the pictures are not very good (No Offense Intended, Rusty). Ray

Posted: 8/20/2005 4:57:27 AM EDT

[#1]

None taken Ray

Use two separate (individual) loops at each end and then clip the sling to both loops and tuck the knots under your swivel cover.

Here is a little better pic that shows them (on a different sling). The knots are under the wrap so you don't see them. When I get to the office next week I'll see about posting a detail of how we tie them...

Posted: 8/20/2005 4:24:26 PM EDT

[#2]

Thank's Rusty, I appreciate your help. They call some of us "Jarheads" for good reason!! Ray

Posted: 8/24/2005 11:39:39 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Thank's Rusty, I appreciate your help. They call some of us "Jarheads" for good reason!! Ray

Jarheads are okay in our book Ray

I put some pics and simple instructions up since we get asked this pretty frequently - Its on our Industry Forum

Hope it helps...

Posted: 8/24/2005 12:03:28 PM EDT

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Thank's a Million, Rusty! I'll check it out. Semper Fi, Ray

Posted: 8/24/2005 12:43:14 PM EDT

[#5]

I don't care for that style of attachment on the FSB. I don't like anything coming near my Sight picture.

This way holds the sling swivel up and keeps it quiet. Some people say you could melt the para cord, but I've shot classes with this bean and had no problems.

Posted: 8/24/2005 12:46:59 PM EDT

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Posted: 8/24/2005 12:52:22 PM EDT

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~~Any problem roasting your cord like that Mark?~~

Nevermind just saw your new post...

Posted: 8/26/2005 12:45:00 PM EDT

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Quoted:
I don't care for that style of attachment on the FSB. I don't like anything coming near my Sight picture.

Mark has a good point - the green rifle in the pic below has the para loops to the std sling swivel. If your rear loop is on top the rifle won't roll and it will carry fine like this.... If your loops on the FSB are too short , the cover on the IDF sling could get in your way when you least expect it...

Posted: 8/26/2005 5:17:28 PM EDT

[#9]

Here's mine on a Colt M16A2 clone. I have about a 1" loop between the sling cover sleeve and the barrel.

If I mounted it wrong, please describe the proper procedure.

Thanks

Note the DSG Arms case.

ETA: Nevermind, I saw your instructions in the Industry board. Thanks.
Fixed broken pic link

Posted: 8/31/2005 5:33:16 AM EDT

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Tag

Posted: 8/31/2005 5:43:27 AM EDT

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Quoted:

you should really puit a light on that rifle

Posted: 8/31/2005 9:33:05 PM EDT

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Completely different than anyone else on here:

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/3646/theboys9iv.jpg

Posted: 9/2/2005 10:48:13 AM EDT

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Heres how I set mine up. Works great.

Posted: 9/2/2005 3:30:22 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Completely different than anyone else on here:

I've run mine that way a few times, and so have a few other LEO I know. I've stopped and gone back to it being further out for a few reasons, but I do know of some SF guys in 1st Group who like theirs a similar way.

You can also do it that way on the front, but run the rear closer to the charging handle as well, which is more comfortable for most people.

Posted: 9/2/2005 10:36:40 PM EDT

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Main reason why I keep the HK loop on the M93B stock. I consider that my "imminent threat" position. For long range carry I have it attatch to a front slight mount and hook the IDF sling onto the HK hook. The way it is now, it hangs just like a single point sling with the comfort of a 2 point sling.

The latter position being moved forward makes it oh so comfortable to carry across the front when doing a road march. I find that having the rear sling point moved to the HK hook it allow me to tuck the pistol grip into my pistol belt and the stock still able to clear any pouches I have. But the real plus is having the sling moved forward does not obstruct my access to my sidearm since I like to carry ot on the right hip.

Posted: 9/19/2005 2:35:29 AM EDT

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tag

Posted: 9/19/2005 4:07:07 AM EDT

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Our U.S. made 2-points are in stock now too. They have a firing extension like the IDF, but we had them built with HK hooks and stretch covers. It makes the paracord optional... and they are still less than $20.

Posted: 9/19/2005 6:29:37 AM EDT

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Just got two IDF slings in from DSG Arms, three days from ordering to in my hands...they rock...the slings AND DSG Arms

Posted: 9/19/2005 5:20:49 PM EDT

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TAG

Posted: 9/24/2005 12:31:58 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Our U.S. made 2-points are in stock now too. They have a firing extension like the IDF, but we had them built with HK hooks and stretch covers. It makes the paracord optional... and they are still less than $20.

Yep. These are what I'll be getting once the AR is complete.

GL

Posted: 9/29/2005 5:55:32 AM EDT

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tag for later

Posted: 10/7/2005 8:46:19 PM EDT

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Tag

Posted: 10/8/2005 10:22:25 AM EDT

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Posted: 10/8/2005 3:04:57 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Our U.S. made 2-points are in stock now too. They have a firing extension like the IDF, but we had them built with HK hooks and stretch covers. It makes the paracord optional... and they are still less than $20.

I just bought on of these slings, how do you attach them to the rifle. I was going to use paracord, but I must be missing something.

Dr.
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Posted: 10/9/2005 7:03:10 AM EDT

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Posted: 10/9/2005 12:06:17 PM EDT

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Quoted:
Quoted:
Our U.S. made 2-points are in stock now too. They have a firing extension like the IDF, but we had them built with HK hooks and stretch covers. It makes the paracord optional... and they are still less than $20.

I just bought on of these slings, how do you attach them to the rifle. I was going to use paracord, but I must be missing something.

Dr.

The DSG Industry forum link was posted on the upper part of this thread, it shows in detail how to install the paracord.

I'm reposting their link here:

F.A.Q. - How to Attach your IDF or DSG 2-point Sling with Paracord - Pics thread link

I chose this method of installing my paracord on my M16A2 clone rifle.

Posted: 10/9/2005 2:49:41 PM EDT

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photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=2597&iGalleryUnq=924&iImageUnq=42120

Many high speed units such as Megaforce use this attachment method. I think they usually use red 'biners though....

Posted: 10/9/2005 5:35:23 PM EDT

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Quoted:
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photos.ar15.com/WS_Content/ImageGallery/Attachments/DownloadAttach.asp?sAccountUnq=2597&iGalleryUnq=924&iImageUnq=42120

Many high speed units such as Megaforce use this attachment method. I think they usually use red 'biners though....

I thought the red 'biners were Power Rangers SPD only - I'm not that hip to the HSLD crowd though

Here's the new 2-point on an A2 and an AK