VFC 416 CQB front sling mount... where?

gogojuice · January 11th, 2015, 20:13

Hey gang.

I'm planing on getting a sling for the upcoming season and I took a look at my VFC 416.

I can see the sling attachments on the butt, but where are they on the front?

I would like to use quick detach points if available, but I think that will require some different attachments on the butt.

Also...Did you guys get a manual with yours. I looked in the box and there wasn't one in mine.

Thanks

lurkingknight · January 11th, 2015, 20:19

most will get something like the magpul asap sling mount that sits on the back of the receivers held on by the buffer tube. This is for a 1 point. If you want a 2 point you will need to get a rail mount loop.

Danke · January 11th, 2015, 20:40

There's a loop for a HK mash hook on the gas block. Otherwise you need to bolt something onto the RAS.

gogojuice · January 11th, 2015, 20:59

Hmm.. as suspected I have to attach something to the rail

Should I get one for the buffer tube, or just use the one on the end of the butt? (what is the difference except angle)

I am thinking about the magpul ms3 and just getting a clip for the rail.
The ms4 just has the qd attachments, but then I would need to get 2 more attachments, one for the butt and one for the rail.

Does that sound about right?
Or, am I missing something?

P.S what is the hole for at the front of the rail for?

Thanks

ShadowTwoSix · January 12th, 2015, 01:56

Here's a close-up of the sling mounts on either side of the gas block:

(Image from fireteamtokyo.com)

If I'm not mistaken the hole in the front bottom of the rail is an attachment point for the grenade launcher?

(Image from Internet Firearms Database)

I never liked the front end position of the gas block sling points. I was using a DD style QD sling point at the rear of the rail and a Magpul ASAP rear plate seemed to work well with a 2 point sling and/or a single point depending on. To each their own though. I'm sure others here have better solutions as well!

GoSkyLine · January 19th, 2015, 13:48

There are lots of different sling mounts can be used, see the page below for reference.
QD type is also available for both front and rear.
http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Sling...ounts-s/63.htm

If you want two points, and you like Magpul, RSA can be used for front point, and ASAP can be used for rear point. (Seals use this setup in Zero Dark Thirty)

If you want single point, CQD Sling Mount is also a good one.

If you don't want spend extra money on sling mount, just use what HK416 has, the wholes on both side of gas block, and different options on butt stock.

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January 11th, 2015, 20:13	#1
gogojuice Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Innsifil	VFC 416 CQB front sling mount... where? Hey gang. I'm planing on getting a sling for the upcoming season and I took a look at my VFC 416. I can see the sling attachments on the butt, but where are they on the front? I would like to use quick detach points if available, but I think that will require some different attachments on the butt. Also...Did you guys get a manual with yours. I looked in the box and there wasn't one in mine. Thanks

January 11th, 2015, 20:19	#2
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	most will get something like the magpul asap sling mount that sits on the back of the receivers held on by the buffer tube. This is for a 1 point. If you want a 2 point you will need to get a rail mount loop. __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

January 11th, 2015, 20:40	#3
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	There's a loop for a HK mash hook on the gas block. Otherwise you need to bolt something onto the RAS. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

January 11th, 2015, 20:59	#4
gogojuice Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Innsifil	Hmm.. as suspected I have to attach something to the rail Should I get one for the buffer tube, or just use the one on the end of the butt? (what is the difference except angle) I am thinking about the magpul ms3 and just getting a clip for the rail. The ms4 just has the qd attachments, but then I would need to get 2 more attachments, one for the butt and one for the rail. Does that sound about right? Or, am I missing something? P.S what is the hole for at the front of the rail for? Thanks Last edited by gogojuice; January 11th, 2015 at 21:27..

January 12th, 2015, 01:56	#5
ShadowTwoSix Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Langley, British Columbia	Here's a close-up of the sling mounts on either side of the gas block: (Image from fireteamtokyo.com) If I'm not mistaken the hole in the front bottom of the rail is an attachment point for the grenade launcher? (Image from Internet Firearms Database) I never liked the front end position of the gas block sling points. I was using a DD style QD sling point at the rear of the rail and a Magpul ASAP rear plate seemed to work well with a 2 point sling and/or a single point depending on. To each their own though. I'm sure others here have better solutions as well! __________________ ShadowTwoSix's Airsoft Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AirsoftAllThingsTactical/ Last edited by ShadowTwoSix; January 12th, 2015 at 01:58.. Reason: Credits for pictures added

January 19th, 2015, 13:48	#6
GoSkyLine Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007	There are lots of different sling mounts can be used, see the page below for reference. QD type is also available for both front and rear. http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Sling...ounts-s/63.htm If you want two points, and you like Magpul, RSA can be used for front point, and ASAP can be used for rear point. (Seals use this setup in Zero Dark Thirty) If you want single point, CQD Sling Mount is also a good one. If you don't want spend extra money on sling mount, just use what HK416 has, the wholes on both side of gas block, and different options on butt stock.

VFC 416 CQB front sling mount... where?

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