M4 stock sling points

[harlenm]

Thinking of getting a sling and buying quick disconnect mounts, one for the rail in front, and the other to go to the slot in the stock.

Anyway, my question is after I do this, I will have the stock swing loops not being used.

Can I remove them, or are they permanently attached?

Thanks.

[MrMurphy]

For the front, get a Side Sling Thing from GG&G I beleive, which mounts in the same place as a regular front, just sideways. Otherwise you take up rail space.

The rear on a standard collapsible will unscrew.

See the post in GNG "MrMurphy's M4 and gear at work" and you'll see what I'm talking about on the front, that's the setup I use.

[harlenm]

So, should I get a sling thing for the back, or just loop it through the slot in the stock?

It would be much cheaper if I'm only buying a sling thing for the front.

http://thewilderness.com/catalog/images/SlingThings.jpg

[ColoradoGlocker]

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