Bushmaster sling question

[NavyDavy]

I got a bushmaster M4gery and I'd like to put a side sling on it.

Putting a side sling mount at the castle nut is no problem, but the front sling mount currently under the FSB seems to be rivited on.

What to do?

[beavo451]

If you want to remove the front sling swivel, take a punch and knock out the rivet from the concave side.

You can buy side sling swivel adapters that clamp around the barrel in the FSB area.

[NavyDavy]

Thanks, that's what I wanted to do but was nervous about doing that.

[jwise]

You don't need to remove the front sling swivel. You can add the side sling swivel, leaving the bottom one where it is.

Like this:

[NavyDavy]

Thanks Jwise, I may give that a look.

[NavyDavy]

Is the ProMag side sling swivel good quality?

Thanks.

[Surf]

ProMag is good to go. You can also drill out the rivet if you want. It will go very quick.

[11b101abn]

+1 on drilling. My dumb a** did it and it turned out fine.

Side sling swivels can be found at several manufacturers site.

[JEREMYG22]

What does installing the side swivel mount entail? Is it rather simple or does it require a special tool. I want to order one, but I'm unsure if I have the necessary mounting tools. Thanks

[SoCalSheriff]

All you need is a hammer and a small drift punch. Takes about 2 minutes.

[towncop]

You don't need to remove the front sling swivel. You can add the side sling swivel, leaving the bottom one where it is.

Like this:

Ok, just got a Pro Mag side sling swivel and at a good price. Am I just 100% NOT mechanically inclined?? Package says no tools required. How in the world do you open the thing up to attach it???

[jwise]

Knock out the pins, attach the swivel, and drift in the two pins with a small punch and a small hammer.

[towncop]

Kind of what I was thinking in the beginning. I was starting to think there was a secret special jedi trick. Thanks Jwise.