Sling mount

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A sling mount, sling point, strap point, bandolier point, or lanyard point, is a component found on many blasters. As its name suggests, it is a point on the blaster at which a bandolier, sling, or strap can be attached to the blaster for easy carrying.

Details

A sling mount is a molded loop found on blasters. It allows accessories such as slings, bandoliers, and straps to be attached. Most blasters come with at least two loops so a two-point sling can be used. Common locations for mounts are on the bottom of the grip, above the muzzle, on the stock, or integrated somehow into the barrel.

Other uses

The Phantom Corps blasters come with team flags meant to be clipped on to the blaster's sling mounts for identification. They can also be used to attach decorative items like charms or keychains to personalize the blaster.

Some blasters such as the Strongarm have strap mounts on their priming handles. There is the added bonus of being able to prime the blaster by pulling on the strap if the user is skilled enough. However, on some blasters such as the Alpha Trooper CS-18, users may find it cumbersome to have the strap attached to the priming handle, as it will rattle as the blaster is primed.

The priming loops on some direct-prime-action blasters such as the Nite Finder EX-3 can also be used as strap mounts. Once again, there is the added bonus of being able to prime the blaster by pulling on the strap.

Modification

Adding aftermarket sling mounts to blasters is a common modification to increase their versatility. For example, there are real-steel/airsoft sling mounts that can be attached securely to blasters via a Picatinny rail. Another aftermarket part is a 3D-printed sling point that can be attached to a blaster's detachable shoulder stock attachment point; this allows the user to use a single-point sling, and use a "push/pull" method to stabilize their blaster using the tension of the sling, similar to a stock.

Trivia

• Trigger guards can also be used as rudimentary sling mounts, but this is ill-advised, as the sling loop might press the trigger and cause the blaster to fire accidentally. Additionally, most trigger guards are too thick to accept a sling hook.