AR15 Converting a Single Pt. Sling to a Optional Dual Pt./Single Pt. Sling

[Fragger]

As they say nothing is really new.
I'm sure somewhere on the webz this has been done numerous times.
However I have never seen it.

I used a CAA single point sling for this conversion.
I acquired a pair of quick connects used on webbing that work together with the quick connects found on the CAA single point sling.
Also used heavy multi strand black thread which I think is called floss and a heavy needle.
Also a single sling swivel of the fast connect type that came from BlackHawk Ind.
A short piece of the same width black webbing used on the CAA Sling was found in a box of misc. webbing I had.

The pic below is of the CAA sling before alteration and the area circled in red is where I started.



The pic below shows the male end of the quick connect threaded thru with the misc. webbing I had on hand and the TAG end then sewed in place where the green circle is.


Next I took the female end of the clip and another short piece of webbing and a Fast Connect Sling Swivel. Threaded the webbing thru the clip and the sling swivel as shown and sewed the tag end where circled in green.


Below is a pic of the firearm with the CAA sling in single point mode and the female end of the clip already attached to the front for a quick hookup.
The area circled in Blue is where the quick connect will be disconnected and attached to the front sling mount


Once connected to the front mount you have this (pic below) with the remaining and original to the CAA sling Female end left to hang.


Now you can simply connect that remaining Female end to the Male end which was the first thing done in this conversion. Not needed but cleans up the whole act plus gets it out of the way.


The double point sling has a large adjustment to it that allows many different ways to carry as well as switching back to the original single point design.

Difficulty level is very low on this project as was the cost.
The worst part was keeping the heavy needle from entering my fat fingers.

A few added options to carry that make the weapon much more stable then the Single point by itself.
At least for me anyway.

[Onepoint]

New or not its pretty clever.

I have over time decided the single point sling is useless for me except in only keeping the rifle close when hands off proximity and usually in the way when trying to do something. I have went to the tried and true modified 2 point system when I use a sling at all.  All the slings I use now have quick detach clips front and back.

[Danjal]

Love the modeling pics too Frag. Good work on the write up too. Im using a 3 point for most things. 1 points IMO are only good for combat slings. The eagle 3 pointer I have needs a few QD buclkes IMO, but its a good sling.

[ranger1968]

 Hey Fragger, I knew I recognized you! Didn't you used to model socks? On the radio?

  That's a slick little set up, and a good way to adapt something to your purpose.

[Fragger]

Socks?
Model?
LOL no but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once.

Thanks guys

[bulldog136]

Socks?
Model?
LOL no but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once.

Thanks guys

You're going to run out of things to do on that little AR! Looks great, good idea.

[Fragger]

Thanks bulldog136.
I just had to re-sight it in after setting that cheapo red dot up on some riser blocks.

At least now I can actually see the BUIS thru the optic and should I choose they will co-witness.
That's been buggin me since the build.

Now I have this crutch tip that I want to put into the lathe and if it goes well slip it on the rear of the tube.

[Toad]

Hey Fragger, I fixed that pic for you.

[Fragger]

HA!