End plate and front sling hook up

[Gray05]

I am noticing how ridiculous prices are for end plates with ambi sling hook up rings.

Same thing for rail mounted sling hook up rings.

I ordered a 2-1 sling with mash hooks so I'm not looking for hardware to run a sling through. Just a small eye to hook to.

Anybody have some they want let go for a price?

Although I'm willing to accept donations too! ;)

[unforgiven]

I used MagPul's type then found this,got 3:  http://www.botach.com/products/kz-universal-rear-sling-adapter.html  They have different types and free ship.

[shibiwan]

There's a Magpul ASAP knock-off that's going for around $10. Not sure why that won't work.

 

....I did pick up the Troy PGRSA in FDE a week or so ago just for the QD ability.

 

 

Cheapass sub $20 options from the resident cheapass (i.e. yours truly)

http://www.amazon.com/Mounted-Release-Ade-Advanced-Optics%C2%AE/dp/B00BGDTCMC/ref=sr_1_5?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254333&sr=1-5&keywords=sling+mount

 

http://www.amazon.com/Global-Military-Gear-Aluminum-Picatinny/dp/B004MC5NPY/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254370&sr=1-8&keywords=sling+mount

 

http://www.amazon.com/Sports-Carbine-Stock-Sling-Adapter/dp/B00872I3NE/ref=sr_1_12?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254479&sr=1-12&keywords=sling+plate

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rousch-Tactical-Quick-Detach-Plate/dp/B00HSELBNQ/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254538&sr=1-11&keywords=sling+plate

 

...and of course the magpul knockoff

http://www.amazon.com/Ambidextrous-Sling-Attachment-Point-Plate/dp/B00FVM756Y/ref=sr_1_48?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254569&sr=1-48&keywords=sling+plate

Edited March 19, 2014 by shibiwan

[Robocop1051]

I spent WAY too much on a Troy QD sling adapter.

[FaRKle!]

For a cheap forearm loop you can rig up something with paracord ala BFG UWL.

[Gray05]

I used MagPul's type then found this,got 3: http://www.botach.com/products/kz-universal-rear-sling-adapter.html They have different types and free ship.

Thanks for this link. They have what I need at good prices and as you mentioned free shipping.

That specific end plate you linked, do you like that wide loop? Seems like a lot of room for movement. I think I'm going to go with the two small loops.

[Gray05]

I spent WAY too much on a Troy QD sling adapter.

I've looked around here in the forums at what y'all say you're using and I was blown away at the prices for what y'all are using for sling hardware. I guess I'm too cheap or too poor. Maybe both.

[Gray05]

@shibiwan- YES! http://www.amazon.com/Global-Military-Gear-Aluminum-Picatinny/dp/B004MC5NPY/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254370&sr=1-8&keywords=sling+mount

That is what I've really wanted but they're usually $40 or so. Great find.

[shibiwan]

@shibiwan- YES! http://www.amazon.com/Global-Military-Gear-Aluminum-Picatinny/dp/B004MC5NPY/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1395254370&sr=1-8&keywords=sling+mount

That is what I've really wanted but they're usually $40 or so. Great find.

 

YES FAI DORRA!!!

 

Take note - make sure your sling hook can fit through that small hole. I know my Magpul MS3 wont. 

 

 

I've looked around here in the forums at what y'all say you're using and I was blown away at the prices for what y'all are using for sling hardware. I guess I'm too cheap or too poor. Maybe both.

 

I learned my lesson the hard way when I started out (e.g. the Magpul RSA and ASAP I had bought). These days, the only "expensive" parts I buy are those that are critical components/parts that I really want/or too lazy to make. Everything else I go cheap, like my $30 compensators.

Edited March 19, 2014 by shibiwan

[Gray05]

Yea, I see what some folks are spending on safety selector. I can't imagine. I was willing to spend real money on critical components. Even optics.

But I go cheap on everything else. I'm not taking this thing to Afghanistan and I plan on avoiding firefights. So the accessories don't have to be anything fancy.

[EasyEJL]

I use this. pretty sweet really, and they sometimes have it available in FDE

http://www.blackwidowarms.com/shop/cart.cfm?cmd=view.item&tcat=1&scat=22&productid=30635

[shibiwan]

Heck... as long as I can beat someone to a pulp with the rifle and then shoot it reliably immediately after that, I'm a happy camper.

Edited March 19, 2014 by shibiwan

[unforgiven]

Thanks for this link. They have what I need at good prices and as you mentioned free shipping.

That specific end plate you linked, do you like that wide loop? Seems like a lot of room for movement. I think I'm going to go with the two small loops.

It works good with the MagPul MS3 clip.Lets you transition left or right hand no binding.For the money GTG.All my collapseable stocks have them except for the one that has the MagPul ASAP.

[98Z5V]

Yea, I see what some folks are spending on safety selector. I can't imagine. I was willing to spend real money on critical components.

IMHO, the safety selector is a very critical component.  The money for a BADASS is definitely well worth every penny.  <thumbsup>

[Rsquared]

+1 <thumbsup>

[shibiwan]

Being the idiot I am, I just came to the realization that the $40 I spent on the Troy PGRSA is now a writeoff since it can't be used with the Magpul UBR.... or can it?

 

Guess if it don't work, I'll just move that to the beater.

[Gray05]

IMHO, the safety selector is a very critical component.  The money for a BADASS is definitely well worth every penny.  <thumbsup>

So, what about an upgraded safety selector is critical? Obviously you want it to work every time. Are there reliability issues with stock selectors?