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 Post subject: Matrix M41A Sling attachment
PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:10 pm 
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Location: San Jose, CA, Earth
Service Number: A12/TQ2.0.62145E1
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The Matrix M41A doesn't have a sling loop, I like to know how everyone attach sling to it.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:14 pm 
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Location: HOUNSLOW, west london
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I took a key ring loop and attached it to the barrel grills and the other end to the holes in the stock

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:14 pm 
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I just hooked my sling into the same areas, the barrel grill and the holes in the stock. It works ok.


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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:11 pm 
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ob1al wrote:
I just hooked my sling into the same areas, the barrel grill and the holes in the stock. It works ok.

It adds unnecessary stress to the grill and stock, I am trying to find a better solution

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:22 pm 
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Screw in a small eyelet into the front triangle perhaps?

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:11 am 
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I am trying to find a way that sling loop is an add-on, no modification to the rifle itself.
I got some ideas, stay tuned.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:01 am 
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i have the G/P kit which i believe is alot heavier than the NEW versions and my method holds the weight just fine

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 Post subject: Re: Matrix M41A Sling attachment
PostPosted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:42 am 
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Okay here it is, two short straps with buckle, two small D-rings.
No modification to the rifle.
I know the front sling attachment point isn't screen accurate, I feel that having the sling attached so close to the muzzle could be a safety issue.
Also added a layer of packing foam with double sided tape to the stock as recoil pad, to increase friction and protect armor from scratching damage.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 3:42 am 

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Good idea! Better than mine. Nice!


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 Post subject: Re: Matrix M41A Sling attachment
PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 11:10 am 
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Looking good! I however went with what Nocternus said and it does the job nicely.

I would like to point out though, for those that may want to add a sling point to their Snow Wolf/ Matrix, not to attempt drilling or screwing anything into the front triangle as I believe the triangle itself houses the sensor for the counter.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:07 pm 
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Kampfer, can I ask where you go tthe two small straps, buckle, and d-ring? Did it come asa set or did you scrounge for parts and put it together yourself?


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:35 am 
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You can get the straps with buckle from surplus place, cut them down to the right length. add the D rings.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:16 am 
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Thanks! Great idea BTW.


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 Post subject: Re: Matrix M41A Sling attachment
PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 4:24 pm 
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DKMax wrote:
... I would like to point out though, for those that may want to add a sling point to their Snow Wolf/ Matrix, not to attempt drilling or screwing anything into the front triangle as I believe the triangle itself houses the sensor for the counter.


That's corrrect it does DK. It's quite an intricate assembly so I doubt it could be drilled out in any way without damaging it.

Nice solution Kampfer Lin. I'll probably do something like this myself. :like:

In terms of suitable straps these IDF sling adaptors will probably do the trick: http://www.zahal.org/products/sling-adaptar?path_parent=153457

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