Quick release sling swivel advice

[Davesniper]

Lads, I seen this on you tube other night looking a bipods
I was impressed how he connected his sling to his stud it is toward end of video does any one know what thease are called cheers..

Dave.
https://youtu.be/AB6bjE0WWs8

[jthyttin]

That kind used to be more popular. With regular use and a bit of oil the'yre fine, low profile and aesthetically pleasing.

You might find the current style easier to use in dark etc. Just look for Uncle Mike's sling swivels to get idea. Instead of moving pin, the pin is fixed to one side and the other side twists away to expose the pin. Exposed pin is easier to orient to stud, the "screw in/out protector" makes sure the swivel doesn't accidentally open and it also gives you a bit more to grab when operating. There's also models w/o "screw in/out protector" that are simpler but not as robust in use.

Nice thing about both of these is that you can operate them with single hand (takes a bit practice) not like the flish cup swivels that are touted as QD and require two hands (in some cases they can also be operated with single hand but not always and it's usually an accident waiting to happen i.e. losing rifle control)

[Davesniper]

Ok cheers!

[PeteL]

Dave,
I don't know what those QD swivels are called but, I think they are supplied with SAKO rifles - at least that's where some of mine came from, I believe. These push pin swivels are, in my opinion, the best and safest and will not become detached accidentally. I have them on all my straps. IIRC they were quite expensive but well worth it.
In the past I have had two instances of accidental detachment with the Uncle Mikes style swivels, as described above, so consigned them all to the bin. Fortunately, no harm was done on each occasion and safety was not compromised.
Peter

[jthyttin]

At least Recknagel/ERATAC seem to offer similar design. Products 20000-1025 (Euro) and 20000-3025 (US). Both are for 6mm stud width and the pin diameter is not mentioned. Some German seller lists pin diameter at 3mm for Euro version. The part that attaches to stud is one piece with part that attaches to sling in Recknagel design (I don't know correct terms) while others have swivel between them also.

Pete, that's worrying! What make were your swivels? Was it evident what caused the failure, end plate bending under stress?

[jthyttin]

Sako does sell the swivels, I don't have reseller catalog so don't know part number. Available in blued and stainless, and maybe they're only sold as kits containing 2 swivels and 2-3 studs (mix of wood screw and machine screw). Price should be approx. £30-40 for blued kit and £40-50 for stainless kit. I'm sure Sako reseller can quote actual price and availability.

[Davesniper]

Thank's for the heads up will look into it..them uncle Mike's must roll on my jacket and undo the bar stays in the stud but not good is it.
Dave.

[blueeyes]

Had the same problem ended up putting locktight on them ,but then they are not quick release lol