I want to ditch the HK-style bipod in favor of a Harris-style unit.  The problem is that attaching just a sling swivel to a wide forearm isn't (IMO) the best proposition.

Sure, I could just drill out one of the heatshield rivet holes a bit and install a universal sling swivel and then attach the Harris bipod to that.  But I fear that won't be the most sturdy or steady setup.

I had a chance to test-fit one of Top Notch's PSG/MSG clone forearms with the accessory rail on the bottom but the forearm doesn't fit my gun well enough to be a sturdy enough mount IMO.

I do however like the idea of an accessory rail on the bottom of the forearm to which I could mount a bipod.  I don't however really want to spend $150 for the JLD aluminum "tactical" forearm and even more $$ for the picatinny rail to attach to the bottom of it.  For starters, I don't like the way it looks.

Any thoughts on how to attach a swivel-mount bipod or accessory rail to my wide forearm?

Thanks in advance,
Eric

Quoted: I want to ditch the HK-style bipod in favor of a Harris-style unit.  The problem is that attaching just a sling swivel to a wide forearm isn't (IMO) the best proposition. Sure, I could just drill out one of the heatshield rivet holes a bit and install a universal sling swivel and then attach the Harris bipod to that.  But I fear that won't be the most sturdy or steady setup. I had a chance to test-fit one of Top Notch's PSG/MSG clone forearms with the accessory rail on the bottom but the forearm doesn't fit my gun well enough to be a sturdy enough mount IMO. I do however like the idea of an accessory rail on the bottom of the forearm to which I could mount a bipod.  I don't however really want to spend $150 for the JLD aluminum "tactical" forearm and even more $$ for the picatinny rail to attach to the bottom of it.  For starters, I don't like the way it looks. Any thoughts on how to attach a swivel-mount bipod or accessory rail to my wide forearm? Thanks in advance, Eric

That it what I did.

Bought a spare forearm so I did not feel bad about wrecking the factory one.

Chris

I have a CETME do they make a quick attach/detach or concealable bipod for it.

Quoted: Quoted: I want to ditch the HK-style bipod in favor of a Harris-style unit.  The problem is that attaching just a sling swivel to a wide forearm isn't (IMO) the best proposition. Sure, I could just drill out one of the heatshield rivet holes a bit and install a universal sling swivel and then attach the Harris bipod to that.  But I fear that won't be the most sturdy or steady setup. I had a chance to test-fit one of Top Notch's PSG/MSG clone forearms with the accessory rail on the bottom but the forearm doesn't fit my gun well enough to be a sturdy enough mount IMO. I do however like the idea of an accessory rail on the bottom of the forearm to which I could mount a bipod.  I don't however really want to spend $150 for the JLD aluminum "tactical" forearm and even more $$ for the picatinny rail to attach to the bottom of it.  For starters, I don't like the way it looks. Any thoughts on how to attach a swivel-mount bipod or accessory rail to my wide forearm? Thanks in advance, Eric That it what I did. Bought a spare forearm so I did not feel bad about wrecking the factory one. Chris

Do you have any pics?  Sounds interesting.

Do you think it's a stable enough?

I'm not certain they stil make it, but Harris used to make an adapter for the bipod slot that would let it take a Harris where the factory bipod goes.

Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I want to ditch the HK-style bipod in favor of a Harris-style unit.  The problem is that attaching just a sling swivel to a wide forearm isn't (IMO) the best proposition. Sure, I could just drill out one of the heatshield rivet holes a bit and install a universal sling swivel and then attach the Harris bipod to that.  But I fear that won't be the most sturdy or steady setup. I had a chance to test-fit one of Top Notch's PSG/MSG clone forearms with the accessory rail on the bottom but the forearm doesn't fit my gun well enough to be a sturdy enough mount IMO. I do however like the idea of an accessory rail on the bottom of the forearm to which I could mount a bipod.  I don't however really want to spend $150 for the JLD aluminum "tactical" forearm and even more $$ for the picatinny rail to attach to the bottom of it.  For starters, I don't like the way it looks. Any thoughts on how to attach a swivel-mount bipod or accessory rail to my wide forearm? Thanks in advance, Eric That it what I did. Bought a spare forearm so I did not feel bad about wrecking the factory one. Chris Do you have any pics?  Sounds interesting. Do you think it's a stable enough?

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It is very stable, and can adjust unlike the HK bipod.

Chris