Topic: Local source for quick connect/disconnect sling hooks?

[9Shooter]

I'm making a paracord sling for the AR and have reached the point where I want to finish off the ends.  I wanted to put some kind of quick release hooks on it, maybe similar to Magpul's MS2 below.  I've checked Cabela's and the Army/Navy store but it seems like kind of specialized parts.  Is there anyplace around here that I can find something like this or does it have to be ordered online?

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[fj40mojo]

While not local, they are available here http://milspecmonkey.com/store/products/category/8/tactical-gear.html?limit=20&start=20

I bought a couple from this site, one is in use on my EMDOM Universal Rig Strap and the other is in my box of spare parts.

[Joey]

Impact Guns had some QD sling hooks the last time I was in there?

I believe they were the HK style hooks?

[Scarecrow]

You're looking for a Snap Shackle, and you if you're trying to source them locally check boating stores.

[RGinIdaho]

Scarecrow is right. I've gotten them from sailing supply houses in the past. The other snap is typically found on higher end dog leashes.

[birddog1989]

I think the ARMY surplus store has some.  I think I bought some from there last time I was down there.

[Jeff]

Maybe Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics in Nampa? 

[dvc]

Kind of off topic, but Thank You Jeff for sharing the Outdoor Wilderness Fabric information.  Kopel's used to sell some of that type of stuff and I have wondered where to find it locally.   Thanks!

9Shooter, would you mind sharing a picture of your sling when you are done?  Just curious.

dvc,
ron

[9Shooter]

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions, I'll try a couple of places over the weekend.

@dvc: Yeah, I'll put up some pics.  I wish I had taken one or two at the beginning too but before I knew it, I was already at 3 feet.  Not going to unravel it now

[RGinIdaho]

9shooter,

I have a couple of brass snap shackles. They have round eyes on the standing end. You are welcome to one if it suits your needs.

[9Shooter]

Thanks for the offer RG.  I ended up driving around today to see if I could find anything.

Update and pics of the finished sling:

I went to a couple of places today to find the shackles I wanted.  Army/Navy and 7th Heaven didn't have them but they guy at 7th said Boise Rigging probably would.  They were closed so I hit Lowe's.  They had something that was close enough for me.  Total cost for the sling was under $10.

Since I didn't get pics when I first started, I took this one of the rear section as I began today.
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This is the front section before attaching the ring I added for the single point conversion.
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This is the entire front section with ring attached.
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Here it it connected as a two-point sling.
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This is the same thing in the single-point configuration.
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[Scarecrow]

Very Cool!

[dvc]

9Shooter,

Thanks for posting the pictures!  Nice job! 

dvc

[birddog1989]

You can get some here but they aren't cheep.

http://milspecmonkey.com/store/products/details/374/8/tactical-gear/snap-shackle-1

[fj40mojo]

You can get some here but they aren't cheep.

http://milspecmonkey.com/store/products/details/374/8/tactical-gear/snap-shackle-1

Beat ya too it.

While not local, they are available here http://milspecmonkey.com/store/products/category/8/tactical-gear.html?limit=20&start=20

I bought a couple from this site, one is in use on my EMDOM Universal Rig Strap and the other is in my box of spare parts.

[birddog1989]

Fine then !  Take this!

http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/5310-bronze-snap-shackle-800lb-mwl-1-4-3-8-min-max-line-dia.html

 

HA HAAA!  Have at thee!

[J Mack]

These guys sell some high end hardware http://www.paragear.com/templates/parachutes.asp?group=34 .

I was looking at the COBRA quick release for a sling project I'm working on.

Also note the "V" RING at the bottom of the page for belts.