Sling attachment on handguard

[lexcruiser 12]

Wondering if any of you guys have used the handguard as an attachment point for a 2 point sling on a pump shotgun?

 

I installed the Magpul M-Lok handguard on my 590A1 and wanted to use one of the slots for a QD sling attachment point. I'm just not sure whether that will affect cycling the action with the sling attached (if there's slack or no slack, etc.)

 

Thoughts?

[MartyZ 692]

I have the magpul on my 590 SP also and there is some play, I would think that putting a sling on the forend of anny shotgun would cause some binding issues if it was taught.  I also think that the binding that it would cause can result in some sort of permanent damage over time.

[Vlad G 345]

I wouldn't. I would mount it to a barrel/tube clamp.

[MartyZ 692]

your best bey is something like this:

 

http://www.gggaz.com/mossberg-590-looped-sling-attachments.html

[djg0770 481]

I would not want a strap attached to the action for the reasons you mention - that it might restrict cycling the firearm.

[lexcruiser 12]

Thanks for the feedback guys. 

This is my current setup.  You can see there's not too much room for a clamp with the light attachment there in-line with the barrel...

 

Plus, this is a 6 shot tube so it doesn't extend out flush with the barrel.  

I guess another option is to install a sling adapter onto the side rail piece above the light..  

 

 

[MartyZ 692]

The GG&G sling attachment should work since it goes under the barrel nut.  As far as light attachment I use the magpul cantilever mount.

 

[lexcruiser 12]

Thanks Marty.  Nice boom stick!

[DeerSlayer 241]

Have the loop from the barrel that slides over the magazine drilled and taped on the bottom. I have a few Mossberg's that came that way factory. Attach your sling there out of the way. You don't want the weight of the gun pulling on your pump handle, when it's slung. Won't interfere with your light or your action, and is a safe point to hold the weight of the gun.

 

Like this

[vladtepes 1,060]

why would you not mount the light on the hand guard.. where your hand stays the whole time.. 

[lexcruiser 12]

why would you not mount the light on the hand guard.. where your hand stays the whole time.. 

 

Fair point.  Mounting the light on the hand guard wasn't an option for me until I installed this Magpul version, which was just recently. 

I've owned this Mossy for prob ~10yrs now and have practiced / trained with the light in its current location.  

 

Its what I'm used to now and prefer.. but agree, if this was a brand new setup, the light would probably be mounted to the hand guard.

[vladtepes 1,060]

Fair point.  Mounting the light on the hand guard wasn't an option for me until I installed this Magpul version, which was just recently. 

I've owned this Mossy for prob ~10yrs now and have practiced / trained with the light in its current location.  

 

Its what I'm used to now and prefer.. but agree, if this was a brand new setup, the light would probably be mounted to the hand guard.

 

 

with all due respect.. and while the current position is likely fine.. I would reconsider.. get that thing on the forearm and you can manipulate the light at any time while maintaining your natural grip on the weapon... additionally it will keep the front rail (potential sling point) and light away from one another..