Fitting a sling to an auto

[Cushat]

Probably a daft question - but how do I fit a sling to my auto. I appreciate I need to screw a swivel into the stock but can I get some sort of swivel adapter that goes behind or replaces the fore end cap? The only swivels I've seen have had a jubilee clip style band that goes around the barrel which looks poor.

 

Thanks in advance.

Edited February 14, 2008 by Cushat

[alexm]

Probably a daft question - but how do I fit a sling to my auto. I appreciate I need to screw a swivel into the stock )any guidance as to how far from the butt?), but can I get some sort of swivel adapter that goes behind or replaces the fore end cap? The only swivels I've seen have had a jubilee clip style band that goes around the barrel which looks poor.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The Beretta factory solution for the front mount (on the 391 at least) is a plate that goes under the fore end cap with a slot cut in it for the sling to pass through, like this:

 

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/16312-15263-1868.html

 

Others replace the end cap like this:

 

http://www.gunaccessories.com/UncleMikes/Swivel_Shotgun.asp

Edited February 11, 2008 by alexm

[steyrman]

you can buy the forend cap with the sling adaptor on from any gunshop

[clayman]

Beartooth USA make a sling that has "loops" so you dont need to screw in swivels.

 

 

Jerry

[Cushat]

Cheers for the replies. I was struggling to find a gunshop who could supply a forend cap but mosy835 came up with the goods in his shed. Fingers crossed it's winging it's way to me now.

 

[clayman]

Same high quality sling is available with fittings for swivels, too

PM if interested.

 

Clayman