Uzi sling swivel option

[Vulcan762]

Not sure if this has been discussed but I found myself a substitute Uzi sling swivel. I took an existing push button sling swivel and cut off the male insert, removed the button and spring, then filed, sanded down the base till I was happy with how it looked. The steel loop is heavier than the Uzi original but I may be able to live with it. The button swivel had a recess where the button depressed into it giving me room to flatten a rivet. I’m not ready to install the swivel yet as I still need to park and paint all the parts. But it looks like it will work. And I had the parts on hand.

 

[Jones]

Slick idea. I can live with the oversized link and was even thinking of something along those lines but with a ring for any slings / wrist straps with a snap end.

 

[kanewtervalve]

Nice and clean, think you did great work.

 

[travinh]

Vulcan762,

Thank you for your idea regarding the use of QD swivel to make an Uzi sling swivel.

 

[JackFlak]

travinh that is nice also! Would you mind sharing the info on parts you used, sizes etcetera? Thanks​

 

[Villafuego]

An option I've used in the past is to harvest the swivel from a used/beat up QD wood stock buttplate ...... it's the exact same as the one mounted on the receiver

 

[JackFlak]

Thanks guys, these are all very great ideas. I'm getting to work on it. Sad that so many parts are hard to find or unavailable

 

[Paul Kersey]

Thanks guys, these are all very great ideas. I'm getting to work on it. Sad that so many parts are hard to find or unavailable

And when you do find the parts they are scattered across many vendors that the shipping/handling charges add up quickly. I just completed my McKay build and keep slapping myself not starting it years ago when parts were everywhere and not expensive.

 

[UZI's of THE WILD GEESE]

An option I've used in the past is to harvest the swivel from a used/beat up QD wood stock buttplate ...... it's the exact same as the one mounted on the receiver

Hello, I took your advice and got the part in your photo. But you did not mention that the part is permanently attached. It does not simply screw off. So please let me know how you were able to remove and use it? I had to join the forum just to reply and ask.

 

[Villafuego]

Hello, I took your advice and got the part in your photo. But you did not mention that the part is permanently attached. It does not simply screw off. So please let me know how you were able to remove and use it? I had to join the forum just to reply and ask.

You have to center drill and punch out the rivet ...... then use the proper front rivet for re-installation on the receiver

 

[UZI's of THE WILD GEESE]

You have to center drill and punch out the rivet ...... then use the proper front rivet for re-installation on the receiver

Well that process will destroy the rivet. Where on earth can you order the proper rivet?

 

[NorincoKid]

Well that process will destroy the rivet. Where on earth can you order the proper rivet?

PIKE ARMS® UZI SLING SWIVEL PIN - NEW MANUFACTURE - Tactical Innovations

UZI SLING SWIVEL PIN - NEW MANUFACTURE New USA manufacture UZI SLING SWIVEL PIN for semi and full auto receivers. Perfect for new builds as well as repairs for existing receivers. CNC machined from billet steel, shipped in the white. Rivet pin only

www.tacticalinc.com

Literally the first result on a google search of "uzi sling swivel rivet"


I used an AK rivet on mine, just faced the head and carefully used the standard jig.

 

[UZI's of THE WILD GEESE]

PIKE ARMS® UZI SLING SWIVEL PIN - NEW MANUFACTURE - Tactical Innovations

UZI SLING SWIVEL PIN - NEW MANUFACTURE New USA manufacture UZI SLING SWIVEL PIN for semi and full auto receivers. Perfect for new builds as well as repairs for existing receivers. CNC machined from billet steel, shipped in the white. Rivet pin only

www.tacticalinc.com

Literally the first result on a google search of "uzi sling swivel rivet"


I used an AK rivet on mine, just faced the head and carefully used the standard jig.

I was hitting google and that never came up. Don't assume I never tried. I found another site selling the rivet and the swivel but the ordering phone number is no longer in service. I emailed but it seems the seller takes orders via fax and since I am not a business I won't be. able to send a fax. Then I am not a gun smith and I have never installed a rivet and no idea how. Is heat involved? So many questions. I also found a QR version on gun borker but the mount sticks out and look goofy. I guess it was too much to ask that an 1,800 dollar uzi comes with a swing mount.

 

[Villafuego]

It's not hard to do at all as long as you have proper backing/support, and aren't afraid to swing a hammer at your gun.
I like to put a small chamfer in the swivel so the head of the pin/rivet has some room to expand.
No heat required ..... but it helps sometimes

The OP's solution would be a good route to take if you don't want to deal with doming/setting pins/rivets

 

[UZI's of THE WILD GEESE]

It's not hard to do at all as long as you have proper backing/support, and aren't afraid to swing a hammer at your gun.
I like to put a small chamfer in the swivel so the head of the pin/rivet has some room to expand.
No heat required ..... but it helps sometimes

The OP's solution would be a good route to take if you don't want to deal with doming/setting pins/rivets

Has anyone done a video? I don't know what side of the pin I am supposed to be hitting?

 

[slimshady]

The pre formed head is inside the receiver, the swivel slides over the shaft, and you form a head in the swivel by backing up the rivet inside and hitting the shaft. Or using an aircraft rivet squeezer.

There are two types of rivets, one has a large head with a section shaped so the swivel can only turn 90 degrees, the other one allows full rotation.

 

[UZI's of THE WILD GEESE]

The pre formed head is inside the receiver, the swivel slides over the shaft, and you form a head in the swivel by backing up the rivet inside and hitting the shaft. Or using an aircraft rivet squeezer.

There are two types of rivets, one has a large head with a section shaped so the swivel can only turn 90 degrees, the other one allows full rotation.

So you are just hitting the shaft part till it mushrooms out enough to keep the swivel in place?

 

[slimshady]

Yes, you are wanting it to expand and lock the rivet shaft to the hole in the swivel and form a flat head on top of it. The swivel turns the rivet in the receiver hole, it doesn't spin on the rivet shaft.

 

[UZI's of THE WILD GEESE]

Yes, you are wanting it to expand and lock the rivet shaft to the hole in the swivel and form a flat head on top of it. The swivel turns the rivet in the receiver hole, it doesn't spin on the rivet shaft.

Needed tools? Is a vice a good thing to have? One with a metal platform to hammer on? Guessing it will be tricky to rig something up to keep it stable and also elevated so you don't accidentally hit and concave the receiver.

 

[slimshady]

You will need a heavy piece of steel to back up the rivet from inside. Something the size of the bolt or a bit thinner so you can support it without putting pressure on the opposite side of the receiver. Then a dime or similar to go between the steel and rivet. Hammer alone should do it, or a proper sized flat punch. Best to have another set of hands to hold pieces in place. And a solid mounting for the steel bucking bar.