GrovTec Locking Sling Swivels 1 Inch Loop Black Pack of 2 – GTSW01

GrovTec Locking Sling Swivels with a 1 inch loop, in black and sold as a pack of 2, are the small hardware that decides whether your sling stays on the rifle or ends up in the dirt. Part number GTSW01 covers both ends of a standard sling in a single purchase.

A sling is the most useful rifle accessory ever invented and the most neglected. The swivels are the weakest link in most setups, and locking swivels remove that weakness entirely.

What GrovTec Locking Sling Swivels do

These are quick-detach style swivels with a locking mechanism that prevents accidental release. The 1 inch loop accepts standard 1 inch sling webbing and leather, which is the most common sling width on hunting rifles and shotguns in America.

They install on standard sling studs, the same studs found on the vast majority of bolt-action hunting rifles, lever guns, and shotguns. Push the plunger, seat the swivel, release, and the sling is locked to the gun.

Hunters carrying a rifle over rough country are the main audience. So are competitive shooters who use a sling for position support, and anyone who wants to remove a sling quickly for a stand hunt or a bench session and reattach it just as fast.

Key features of these GrovTec Locking Sling Swivels

• Locking mechanism that prevents the swivel from releasing under load or from a snag.
• 1 inch loop that fits standard sling widths without an adapter.
• Sold as a pack of 2, so one order equips both the front and rear sling studs.
• Black finish that resists glare and blends with blued steel and synthetic stocks.
• Quick-detach operation for fast sling removal when a sling would be in the way.
• Steel construction rated for the working loads a carried rifle actually generates.

Specifications and how they affect your setup

Loop width is the specification to check first. A 1 inch loop pairs with 1 inch sling material, and forcing wider webbing through a narrow loop bunches the sling and creates a wear point that will eventually fail.

The locking function is the reason to choose these over basic swivels. A standard quick-detach swivel can be released by a brush snag or by pressure against a pack strap, and a rifle sliding off a shoulder in the field is both a safety issue and a very bad day.

Selling them in pairs is a practical detail rather than a marketing one. Swivels are used two at a time, and mismatched hardware on the front and rear of one rifle is a sure way to end up with a sling that hangs crooked.

Installation, use, and care

Confirm your rifle has standard sling studs before ordering, since some modern rifles use flush cup mounts or M-LOK sockets instead. If studs are present, installation takes seconds and requires no tools.

Route the sling so the adjustment hardware sits where your hand naturally falls, and check the tail is captured properly so it cannot slip. A sling that changes length while you are climbing is more dangerous than no sling at all.

Test the lock every time you mount the rifle. Give the sling a firm tug at both ends before you shoulder the rifle for a hike, and make that check part of the same routine as confirming the chamber is clear.

GrovTec Locking Sling Swivels need very little care. Wipe grit from the plunger, add a drop of oil to the mechanism once a season, and inspect the stud screws for tightness since wood stocks move with humidity. Explore more slings, swivels, and carry hardware in our apparel and gear collection.

Two swivels, one rifle, and the confidence that your sling is going to stay where you put it is exactly what GrovTec set out to deliver. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.