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<blockquote data-quote="henschman" data-source="post: 2679895" data-attributes="member: 4235"><p>Looks like SMS already got you mostly squared away!</p><p></p><p>A few more details... make sure you get 1 1/4" sling swivels, instead of the much more common 1" swivels. The GI slings require the wider loops. You will probably have to order them online, because most local stores only carry 1". You have to get some sling studs too, since the Carbines don't come with them... might as well get the 1 1/4" swivel and stud combo pack that Midway sells. You will want the machine screw stud with backing nut rather than the slow pitch wood screw ones, at least for the front stud... the plastic stocks are pretty thin, and there isn't much "meat" to thread a stud into. This is most important for the front stud, since it will have the most force imparted on it from slinging up. Install the studs about an inch from either end of the stock. Drill the hole with a bit that is the diameter of the center shaft of the screw, so the threads will bite into the plastic. Start threading the stud in by tapping it with a hammer to get the threads started, and screw it in using a nail, Allen wrench, etc. through the stud. For the front, tighten down the backing nut, mark the screw where it protrudes from the nut, then remove it and cut the excess off with a hack saw. Reinstall, tighten it all down, and you're good. For the rear, lots of people just use a wood screw stud and screw it in. You might put a glob of epoxy or JB weld in the hole before you install it for extra strength.</p><p></p><p>As far as the sling goes, get a legit GI one, not a reproduction. The one they sell on the Appleseed store for $14.50 is great. Cotton, nylon, it doesn't really matter. Everyone has his preference, but they all work. Old surplus slings off ebay or from the gun show work too... just be sure it's the M1 issue web sling, the one with he hook on the rear and the cam buckle for adjusting.</p><p></p><p>I hope to see you on the Appleseed trail soon!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="henschman, post: 2679895, member: 4235"] Looks like SMS already got you mostly squared away! A few more details... make sure you get 1 1/4" sling swivels, instead of the much more common 1" swivels. The GI slings require the wider loops. You will probably have to order them online, because most local stores only carry 1". You have to get some sling studs too, since the Carbines don't come with them... might as well get the 1 1/4" swivel and stud combo pack that Midway sells. You will want the machine screw stud with backing nut rather than the slow pitch wood screw ones, at least for the front stud... the plastic stocks are pretty thin, and there isn't much "meat" to thread a stud into. This is most important for the front stud, since it will have the most force imparted on it from slinging up. Install the studs about an inch from either end of the stock. Drill the hole with a bit that is the diameter of the center shaft of the screw, so the threads will bite into the plastic. Start threading the stud in by tapping it with a hammer to get the threads started, and screw it in using a nail, Allen wrench, etc. through the stud. For the front, tighten down the backing nut, mark the screw where it protrudes from the nut, then remove it and cut the excess off with a hack saw. Reinstall, tighten it all down, and you're good. For the rear, lots of people just use a wood screw stud and screw it in. You might put a glob of epoxy or JB weld in the hole before you install it for extra strength. As far as the sling goes, get a legit GI one, not a reproduction. The one they sell on the Appleseed store for $14.50 is great. Cotton, nylon, it doesn't really matter. Everyone has his preference, but they all work. Old surplus slings off ebay or from the gun show work too... just be sure it's the M1 issue web sling, the one with he hook on the rear and the cam buckle for adjusting. I hope to see you on the Appleseed trail soon! [/QUOTE]
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