Description
Most QD sockets sit dead flat against your rail at 90 degrees, which puts the sling point right where your support hand and other gear want to be. Strike Industries took a different approach with the LINK Angled QD Mount. Instead of driving the socket straight down, this one cants off the rail at a 30 degree angle, tucking the attachment point out of the way and giving your sling a more natural line of pull.
The payoff shows up in real use. Sling the rifle across your back and the low profile shape slides past straps, plate carriers, and door frames instead of catching on them. Bring it up to a firing position and the angled socket keeps your support hand clear so you're not fighting the mount for grip space. There's built in anti-rotation too, so the sling swivel stays put and doesn't spin loose on you when you're moving.
What Makes the SI LINK Angled QD Mount Different
Everything hangs on the LINK mounting system, which is Strike Industries' answer to the old KeyMod versus M-LOK argument. One mount, one set of hardware, and it bolts onto either rail type without buying extra adapters. That's genuinely handy if you run a mix of guns, since the same part moves between setups. On M-LOK it eats up a single slot, and on KeyMod it needs three, so plan your rail real estate accordingly.
Build and Fit on the SI LINK Angled QD Mount
It's machined from aircraft grade aluminum and anodized in Flat Dark Earth, so it holds up to abuse without adding weight you'll notice. The whole piece tips the scale at about a third of an ounce and measures 35mm long, 16mm wide, and 14mm tall, which is about as low profile as a QD point gets. Installation is a push and pull motion along the rail rather than a fussy drop in, and Strike includes a packet of blue threadlocker to keep things honest. One tip from the field: don't crank the LINK screw past 20 in-lbs, and check it now and then as part of your regular maintenance.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Strike Industries
- Manufacturer Part Number: SI-LINK-AQD-FDE
- UPC: 708747548259
- Color: Flat Dark Earth
- Product Type: Angled QD Sling Mount
- Rail Compatibility: M-LOK and KeyMod (LINK System)
- Mount Angle: 30 degrees
- Material: Aircraft grade aluminum
- Finish: Anodized
- Length: 35 mm
- Width: 16 mm
- Height: 14 mm
- Weight: 0.3 oz
- M-LOK Slots Needed: 1
- KeyMod Slots Needed: 3
- Max Torque: 20 in-lbs
What’s Included
- 1x LINK Angled QD Mount (Flat Dark Earth)
- 1x LINK T-Nut and Allen screw
- 1x Blue thread locker packet
- 1x Warning card
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the LINK Angled QD Mount fit both M-LOK and KeyMod rails?
Yes, that's the whole point of Strike's LINK system. The same mount and hardware attach to either rail type with no extra adapters to buy. On M-LOK it takes up one slot, and on KeyMod it needs three.
Why is the QD socket angled at 30 degrees instead of flat?
The 30 degree angle tucks the sling point off to the side rather than sticking straight out from the rail. This keeps it from binding against your support hand when you're in a firing position and helps the whole thing slide past gear and obstructions when the rifle is slung. It also gives your sling a more natural line of pull.
What comes in the box with the SI LINK Angled QD Mount?
You get the angled QD mount itself, a LINK T-nut with an Allen screw, and a packet of blue threadlocker. A warning card is tossed in as well. Everything you need to bolt it on is right there in the package.
How tight should I torque the LINK screw?
Strike Industries recommends not exceeding 20 in-lbs on the LINK screw. Use the included blue threadlocker and check the fastener now and then as part of routine maintenance. The screws and nuts aren't made by Strike, so keeping an eye on them is good practice.





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