QD Vs Snap Hooks For Slings

[Abraham]

I now have my LE 6920 Magpul 2013 configuration.

I'm thinking of installing a Magpul rail on the side of the handguard and then installing a picatinny style attachment base / QD swivel to it, obviously on the front end and maybe installing an HD style hook on the other end.

Anything wrong with that approach? I would prefer QD on both ends, but it'll mean more money and hassle as I already have an attachment point set up to accept a hook style in place and hooks are inexpensive too boot. I thought I'd try it like that and if it doesn't work out, I can always change it.

I understand the VTAC sling can supposedly be adjusted more tightly to the body than the VCAS and that extra adjustment may come in handy. And yes, I appreciate slings are a matter of personal preference, but having a greater adjustment option seems a good thing.

Thoughts - and Thanks.

[Beiruty]

I now have my LE 6920 Magpul 2013 configuration.

I'm thinking of installing a Magpul rail on the side of the handguard and then installing a picatinny style attachment base / QD swivel to it, obviously on the front end and maybe installing an HD style hook on the other end.

Anything wrong with that approach? I would prefer QD on both ends, but it'll mean more money and hassle as I already have an attachment point set up to accept a hook style in place and hooks are inexpensive too boot. I thought I'd try it like that and if it doesn't work out, I can always change it.

I understand the VTAC sling can supposedly be adjusted more tightly to the body than the VCAS and that extra adjustment may come in handy. And yes, I appreciate slings are a matter of personal preference, but having a greater adjustment option seems a good thing.

Thoughts - and Thanks.

I just installed the VTAC single point on the my SIG M400 I used the short loop around the rear stock "neck". I wanted to get the QD for the single point but I thought that is money for little hook that I can save for ammo.

[Abraham]

Thanks for the response Beiruty.

I just re-read my post and realized I posted HD hooks when I meant to post HK style hooks.

I also wonder if I install QD swivels in the rear (eventually) if I only need one QD female point for the sling or two?

Do you know?

Also, are all Picatinny rails 1.25 in?

Thanks,

Abe stumbling through the morass of AR stuff...

[Beiruty]

Thanks for the response Beiruty.

I just re-read my post and realized I posted HD hooks when I meant to post HK style hooks.

I also wonder if I install QD swivels in the rear (eventually) if I only need one QD female point for the sling or two?

Do you know?

Also, are all Picatinny rails 1.25 in?

Thanks,

Abe stumbling through the morass of AR stuff...

The sling can be either 2 point sling like on my SIG 556 or single point like on the my SIG M400. So, it depends if you are going with 1 point or 2 point sling.
My SIG M400has 1QD point on each side (you need to have the QD swivel), I did not use it.
My SIG 556 has 2 fixed loops where I used a HK style hook for a point sling.

[Abraham]

Beiruty,

Thanks again.

[gigag04]

The QD and HK style hooks will serve you equally well IMO. I have found the QD buttons run a bit quieter.

[Abraham]

gigag04,

Thanks for the info.