Titan sling swivels?

[Ontario Hunter]

Anyone have experience with these detachable sling swivels?

 

[Ontario Hunter]

They finally arrived today. Optics Planet "delayed shipment" (= backorder?) three months in a row so I ordered them from Boyt Harness and the swivels were shipped same day.

I am pleasantly surprised. These are a simple but effective and doubtless very durable design. The swivels appear to be cast from titanium (hence the name) and coated dull black. They detach very easily. Simply push on the end of rod to pop it loose from internal stainless steel spring lock, then pull the knurled knob on other end. Push the knob to lock the rod onto swivel stud. As you can see, the metal swivel cannot touch wood if sling is attached, even if the swivel stud is screwed down flush to the stock. Uncle Mike's QD swivels must have spacer between stud and stock or the articulated swivel will scratch the stock, even if sling is attached. I think it would be a good idea to relock the Titan locking pins when sling is detached. Brass pins might hook on something in my pack. Locking pins fit very snuggly in Uncle Mike's swivel studs. Because the locking pins are brass, they won't rust. If they don't rust, they shouldn't squeak (yet another problem with Uncle Mike's).

The sling is made by a Polish guy and sold on eBay. Seems to be top grade leather and hardware. A little wider than I'd like but will see how it works out. I rolled the leather keeper straps so rivet is topside and won't scratch the stock. Not as pretty but whatever.

Camera flash makes the sling leather look shiny. It's not. Slings can be ordered in black, chocolate, and burgundy. I don't trust dyes so went with natural.

 

[bohannon]

I have 2 pairs pairs of the titan sling swivels and can attest that they are excellent. Best "quick detach" traditional sling option in my opinion.

 

[CBH Australia]

eBay you say, back soon…

 

[bohannon]

The brand is "outdoor connection" and I've seen them in amazon, eBay, and here https://www.boytharness.com/product...LHP3OWwkOv5yrX-IiSkplbl8c3O7Z78WOlLp_vLmOe7gc

Kinda pricey for sling swivels, but they are quiet, low profile, and quick detach which makes them worth it in my opinion.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

can the pin come all way out, or is it captured. I thought about this brand before but was concerned with losing the pin.

 

[bohannon]

It's captured.

 

[HankBuck]

They finally arrived today. Optics Planet "delayed shipment" (= backorder?) three months in a row so I ordered them from Boyt Harness and the swivels were shipped same day.

I am pleasantly surprised. These are a simple but effective and doubtless very durable design. The swivels appear to be cast from titanium (hence the name) and coated dull black. They detach very easily. Simply push on the end of rod to pop it loose from internal stainless steel spring lock, then pull the knurled knob on other end. Push the knob to lock the rod onto swivel stud. As you can see, the metal swivel cannot touch wood if sling is attached, even if the swivel stud is screwed down flush to the stock. Uncle Mike's QD swivels must have spacer between stud and stock or the articulated swivel will scratch the stock, even if sling is attached. I think it would be a good idea to relock the Titan locking pins when sling is detached. Brass pins might hook on something in my pack. Locking pins fit very snuggly in Uncle Mike's swivel studs. Because the locking pins are brass, they won't rust. If they don't rust, they shouldn't squeak (yet another problem with Uncle Mike's).

The sling is made by a Polish guy and sold on eBay. Seems to be top grade leather and hardware. A little wider than I'd like but will see how it works out. I rolled the leather keeper straps so rivet is topside and won't scratch the stock. Not as pretty but whatever.
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Camera flash makes the sling leather look shiny. It's not. Slings can be ordered in black, chocolate, and burgundy. I don't trust dyes so went with natural.

@Ontario Hunter - those swivels look Great and exactly like you described - appear durable & functional, I would definitely try those in the future….I like the “brass” too.
The leather sling also looks nice, wide straps so as not to cut into you shoulder when carrying. However, I’m not a fan of “leather” slings - odd because I really like other things “traditional” and love the look of a leather sling. I prefer some of the Neoprene slings and found they “cling” to my shoulder better (don’t slip off) and also “flex” a bit while walking which makes the rifle more pleasant to carry, and they seem “lighter”….just my take on things

 

[KJE81]

I have similar ones but without the golden color of the pin, mine are these from Recknagel: https://www.huntera.eu/sv/gun-slings/6144-swivel-recknagel-20000-1025-2111600030019.html very nice to be able to easily remove the sling when needed.

 

[Daggaboy375]

Could someone give me the OD of the brass pin or the hole?

DB

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Could someone give me the OD of the brass pin or the hole?

DB

Pin diameter = 0.135" Perhaps the Recknagle pins above are European thickness? Not specified on their web page. Maybe drop them a line: uabhuntera@gmail.com

 

[Daggaboy375]

Thanks.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

@Ontario Hunter - those swivels look Great and exactly like you described - appear durable & functional, I would definitely try those in the future….I like the “brass” too.
The leather sling also looks nice, wide straps so as not to cut into you shoulder when carrying. However, I’m not a fan of “leather” slings - odd because I really like other things “traditional” and love the look of a leather sling. I prefer some of the Neoprene slings and found they “cling” to my shoulder better (don’t slip off) and also “flex” a bit while walking which makes the rifle more pleasant to carry, and they seem “lighter”….just my take on things

Neoprene slings soak up rain and snow like a sponge. I also didn't care for the "bounce." Decending rough rocky terrain I felt like my gun (or rather the gun I borrowed from my brother) was trying to jump off my shoulder. But at the end of the day it still filled the freezer.