QD Swivels and Swivel Mounts - How sturdy are they?

AR/M4 AR General Discussion
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I’ve got a Noveske that needs a sling. The rails and stock already have QD mounts, so I’m considering using those. Are they sturdy enough for a heavy carbine (Noveske Recon w/ UBR stock and NF 2.5-10x)? It weighs in at about 10lbs.

My main fear is that I’ll trust it only to have it fail, as the QD swivels seem… small and fragile, for lack of a better word.

Also, if QD is perfectly fine, any good starting points for QD swivel-type slings?

Thanks.

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I had the same worry…but once i had mrps and ubrs and such with so many QD sockets, I figured I had to trust Magpul and LMT and get some QD swivels. Had the slings with QD swivels now for about yr…ZERO problems and i love them now and couldnt see not having em. They are sturdy and reliable as your safety is on your gun…given they are gearsectors or KAC’s etc.

Get the Gear Sectors or KAC’s…I personally own several of the KACs.
http://www.knightarmco.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=12

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If you can, try before you buy. I tried a DD qd on my OmegaX,and it would not lock.:confused: So I ended up getting an Voltar.

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I had a Daniel Defense rear tube-mount double-QD adapter that did the same thing on the right side - I’m right-handed and used the left-side for over a year before I realized it. Turns out the channel wasn’t deep/long enough for the QD connector to properly seat in it. DD had some issues with QC, but I think they’re past it (it was back during their bankruptcy stuff I want to say).

I sent it back and they returned it within a week and everything was cool on the new one (worked great).

Other than that, I’ve not had an issue with any of mine yet - I’ve gone to all QD adapters for slings on my ARs (except for one).

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I got lucky, and was able to try it in my local shop. glad I did.

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I was paranoid about QD sockets at first, but i tried dropping and jerking my rifle around with a QD socket equipped sling and they never busted loose.

I use a Daniel Defense Omega rail, Daniel Defense Omega Socket, and Magpul’s various stocks with QD slings without complain. They are stronger than they look

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FWIW, the Uncle Mike QD swivels i use on my LWRC are pretty sturdy. My concern would be less about the swivels popping off than the QD button getting stuck in the down position.

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I use a Daniel Defense QD swivel as the front attatchment point on my Omega rail. Its very sturdy.

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I had a sling swivel that I ordered from a respected dealer that would pop off with a firm tug. Dealer replaced it promptly and haven’t had any problems with the replacement.

Test it before you use it.

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What about this?

Magpul has released the QD sockets for their ACS stock. A standard QD socket would not work on the ACS stock, so a new one was made which increases the stand off distance.

I got this from another site,But it was from a while ago.Do I need a different QD socket for a ACS?

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A quality swivel will give at about 350 to 400 lbs of pull. If built right the socket is more sturdy than the swivel.

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buy quality, buy with confidence. DD QD sockets come with Uncle Mikes QD swivels. built like tanks.:smiley: