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L Bracket for M5 / M6

Started Jan 21, 2018 | Discussions thread
Steve Siegel
Steve Siegel Regular Member • Posts: 400
Re: L Bracket for M5 / M6

lumierephotography wrote:

This is off topic but I wondered what was involved in modifying the Black Rapid strap to use the MagPul connector? I don't have a Black Rapid strap and use the heavy strap I got from RRS with the MagPul. I would prefer to use a Black Rapid strap but wasn't sure if the conversion was feasible.

Mark

BR straps are set up as a continuous loop. Somewhere in the strap the two ends are sewn together. To remove the supplied connector and install the Magpul, you'll need to separate the sewn ends, make the swap, then re-sew the ends. I used my wife's seam ripper from her sewing supplies to separate the sewn ends (X-acto or razor blade should work too). Before starting, make sure you take note of how the strap threads through the several adjustment pieces so you can duplicate the setup (I took photos to avoid any confusion).

Once reassembled, you can use a dab of glue and a clamp to temporarily hold the ends together. Next, you need to re-sew the ends. My wife said the material and thickness was beyond the limits of her sewing machine, so I went to a boat canvas/sail repair shop to have the strap sewn. Took them about a minute and they charged $2. Any place with a commercial quality sewing machine should do.

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