The 'What have you just bought' Thread

[TheFull9]

Sling point on the gun too narrow?

 

[Unrustle_Thine_Jimmies]

Use a Keyring. Clip it onto the sling mount and then the sling onto the ring.

 

[Sam_G]

Just ordered 2 40mm shells to go with my new M203.

Can't wait!!

 

[Cheeky vimto]

Sling point on the gun too narrow?

Yea and it's too short, it'd choke me if I tried to wear it!

 

[Cheeky vimto]

Use a Keyring. Clip it onto the sling mount and then the sling onto the ring.

Good idea, I'll try it tomorrow, still not sure if it'll work but worth a shot!

 

[Unrustle_Thine_Jimmies]

I think I may have misunderstood the problem though,I thought the Mount simply does not work on it,but in your reply to CK's point I think you meant it's too small and will strangle you putting it on.

Still worth a try though.

 

[CaptainSwoop]

If you use a Vest or Plate Carrier attach it to that.

 

[Cheeky vimto]

If you use a Vest or Plate Carrier attach it to that.

I use a vest, how would I connect it?

 

[Cheeky vimto]

I think I may have misunderstood the problem though,I thought the Mount simply does not work on it,but in your reply to CK's point I think you meant it's too small and will strangle you putting it on.

Still worth a try though.

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It's both really. The clip is a bit big and the sling is too wide and not long enough. Not impressed

 

[Nutster]

What sling did you buy?

 

[Cheeky vimto]

What sling did you buy?

Bought this one off ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261283268254?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Monty]

Bought this one off ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261283268254?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I've got the same one, just put a ring through the sling mount then it should work fine.

A little odd how they call it an "mp5" sling yet it doesn't fit an Mp5 sling mount. :wacko:

 

[Cheeky vimto]

I've got the same one, just put a ring through the sling mount then it should work fine.

A little odd how they call it an "mp5" sling yet it doesn't fit an Mp5 sling mount. :wacko:

I'll try that tomorrow, at work tonight

Yea it's too wide to fit through the sling mount on the stock. I find it really tight, is it supposed to be like that?

 

[Cheeky vimto]

Tried a keyring, wore it for a minute and didn't like the way it was messing up the Metal. I've gone with cable ties and seems to do the job.

Still, not really the way I wanted to wear the sling but I've paid for it so it'll do.

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[TheFull9]

I generally go with a loop of paracord when it comes to fitting slings to overly-narrow sling mounts on guns. Problem is that so many designs of airsoft guns are based on very, very old iterations of the real firearms and the slings used back in those days were much simpler affairs that just threaded a 1-2" canvas/webbing strap directly through the mounts on the weapon á la the famous L85 3-point.

The advantage with paracord vs a keyring, or any other metal or plastic solution, is that you'll get zero rattle or scratching from the interface device. Also greater flexibility, greater options for customisation (i.e. unlimited, it's just string after all) and IMO it just 'fits' better aesthetically.

 

[Ian_Gere]

So far 6mm carabiners have worked for me to connect slings to various G36's, various AK iterations, and my SVD front mount. The locking ones probably aren't necessary but the extra security feels reassuring to me :wacko: They're also damn handy for hanging gloves off webbing Linky A short 1" webbing strap with an eye loop as well as a buckle would probably be most aesthetically pleasing - i'm not at home right now, but in a few days i'll check what bits i have on my kit sewing shelf. I may be able to make you one out of stuff i already have, so it'd be cheap to you.

 

[Cheeky vimto]

You're too kind!

 

[Ian_Gere]

You're too kind!

yeah, maybe i should be a capitalist about it :lol:

 

[Unrustle_Thine_Jimmies]

Not airsoft related,but A Sony CyberShot lense for my mum's old camera arrived today and I've fixed it along with my brother. Now it's mine. muhahahaha

Now to post the testing pics of my VSR to r/airsoft 'cos I'm a sad sh*t like that.

 

[almurry]

I just got a G&G Combat Machine AEG with Blowback GR4 G26 Standard in black