The RED Swivel is a true emergency quick release swivel that allows
the user to quickly free himself from his weapon for emergency egress
and other times when the user must untangle himself from his weapon.
The Patented RED Swivel, or Rapid Emergency Detachment Swivel, replaces
standard push button sling swivels with a pull-knob emergency release
swivel that fits any standard push button sockets, sockets inset in
popular handguards and stocks, the Burnsed Socket, or the Rail Mounted
Push Button Socket.
Operation
The Patented RED? Swivel releases with a straight pull on the
sphereo-conical knob instead of the fine motor operation of the
"push-pull" of standard push button swivels. Only 7 pounds of force is
needed to install or release the swivel, however accidental release is
minimized by the knob shape and angle of operation. A pull of more than
15 degrees off axis will not release the connection, eliminating the
possibility of release if caught in vehicles, doorways, other gear, or
brush.
Uses
If you work with a rifle over or near water or in other conditions
where sling entrapment is a substantial risk, the RED Swivel can prove
itself to be invaluable. The 1.00" RED is recommended for the
standard Vickers Sling (which has 125-inch webbing). Where the 1.25-inch
RED is for wider sling webbing (such as 1.5-inch webbing); it will have
more wiggle room, slides, if used 1.25-inch sling webbing.