I have a friend who had a QD fail (camera slipped off the connector and fell the ground, broken Z 9 screen).
Has anyone else had this happen or have heard about this?
Has anyone else had this happen or have heard about this?
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The QD strap swivel from RRSQD ??? Quick disconnect? Brand? Clamp or ???
As I understand it, that is the same system used to carry large guns, etc and also made by other manufacturers for other applications. At least I think that is correct.The QD strap swivel from RRS
QD Strap Swivel
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thanks. Sounds solid. though may replace the QD swivels every year or so, just to be safe. small investment to keep $5-10,000 of equipment safeAs I understand it, that is the same system used to carry large guns, etc and also made by other manufacturers for other applications. At least I think that is correct.
I switched mine to the heavy duty version from Magpul.thanks. Sounds solid. though may replace the QD swivels every year or so, just to be safe. small investment to keep $5-10,000 of equipment safe
thanks looking interestingI switched mine to the heavy duty version from Magpul.
This is what many people would characterize as a "failure". The system does require a level of care. Not fully engaging or accidentally pressing the release button are real risks. The system is robust but like most things is vulnerable to operator error.I have read a fair number of people state that they failed to properly snap or lock the QD in place and had it work free while carrying something and had that something fall. They weren’t anti QD. They simply advised to make sure you hear that snap/lock before you trust it to hold fast.
That somewhat defeats the purpose of the QD. Might as well just use a carabiner type system as primary and forget about the QD.Use a secondary safety device. It can be a single Peak Design anchor on a strap with carabiner.
The Magpul QD I have that failed stopped retracting the ball bearings that hold it inside the connection. Not user error.Ill take a quality QD mount over a peak design or black rapid attachment method any day. Frankly Id like to see the "failed" QD. Id be willing to bet it had more to do with the user than the system as a whole.
I have read a fair number of people state that they failed to properly snap or lock the QD in place and had it work free while carrying something and had that something fall. They weren’t anti QD. They simply advised to make sure you hear that snap/lock before you trust it to hold fast.
This is what many people would characterize as a "failure". The system does require a level of care. Not fully engaging or accidentally pressing the release button are real risks. The system is robust but like most things is vulnerable to operator error.