Description
Getting a sling to sit right on a railed forearm or upper can be a fussy job, and the GG&G QD Side Sling Attachment for Dovetails takes the guesswork out of it. It clamps directly to a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail, so you can slide it forward, back, side or top and lock in the exact carry position that works for your setup. It ships complete with one GG&G Enhanced Heavy Duty Rectangular QD sling swivel, and it plays nice with any heavy duty or standard push-button swivel you might already have on hand.
What Sets the GG&G Dovetail Sling Attachment Apart
The part folks tend to appreciate most is the limited swivel rotation built into the socket. That little bit of restricted motion keeps your sling from wrapping up and twisting on itself when you're transitioning between shooting positions. Mount it on the side rail and it holds the rifle snug against your body instead of letting it cant outward and flop around, which matters a lot on longer days or when you're moving.
Built to Take a Beating
GG&G machines this one from tough 6061-T6 billet aluminum, then finishes it in Type III hard coat anodizing in matte black to Mil-Spec. The steel hardware is manganese phosphated in the same non-reflective black, and every edge is smoothed and rounded so nothing bites your hand or snags a strap. The whole unit weighs just 1.35 ounces with the swivel installed, so it disappears on the gun without adding bulk up front.
Where the GG&G QD Side Sling Attachment Fits
This is a fully ambidextrous mount, equally at home on an AR-15, M4-pattern build, or any platform running a standard Picatinny rail forearm or upper. If you run a two-point or a single-point and want a durable forward attachment point you can move around, this is a clean, no-nonsense way to get there. Owners routinely mention how solid it feels once torqued down, describing it as though it were welded to the rail.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: GG&G, Inc.
- Manufacturer Part Number: GGG-1620
- UPC: 813157004902
- Product Type: Sling Mount
- Rail Compatibility: MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail
- Material: 6061-T6 billet aluminum
- Finish: Type III hard coat anodized matte black, Mil-Spec
- Steel Hardware Finish: Manganese phosphate matte black, Mil-Spec
- Included Swivel: GG&G Enhanced Heavy Duty Rectangular QD swivel
- Swivel Compatibility: Accepts all heavy duty or standard push-button sling swivels
- Weight: 1.35 oz with included QD swivel
- Handedness: Fully ambidextrous
- Color: Black
What’s Included
- GG&G QD Side Sling Attachment for Dovetails mount
- One GG&G Enhanced Heavy Duty Rectangular QD sling swivel
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the GG&G QD Side Sling Attachment fit a standard Picatinny rail?
Yes. It's designed to clamp onto MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rails, which covers most modern AR-style forearms and upper receivers. GG&G's own guidance confirms it fits 1913 Picatinny rails, so if your handguard runs standard rail slots you're good to go.
Does this sling attachment come with a QD swivel or do I need to buy one separately?
It ships complete with one GG&G Enhanced Heavy Duty Rectangular QD sling swivel, so you can mount it and start slinging right out of the package. If you'd rather run a different swivel, the socket accepts any heavy duty or standard push-button QD swivel.
Can I mount it on the side or the top of the rail?
Both. The dovetail design lets you set the swivel on the side rail or the top rail, so you can dial in whichever carry angle keeps the rifle riding comfortably against your body. That flexibility is one of the main reasons people pick this mount over a fixed option.
What keeps the sling from twisting up on the GG&G attachment?
The QD swivel socket has a limited rotation feature built in. It allows enough movement for a natural carry while stopping the sling from wrapping around itself during position changes, which keeps things from getting tangled when you need to move fast.





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