Clip attachment for PLCE bayonet frog

[ganstey]

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I might be able to get hold of the female component of the clip on the top of a PLCE bayonet frog (dated 1994 if it makes a difference)? I've adapted it to fit my Bahco Laplander and would like to have the option of using it in 'dangler fashion' by making a belt loop in a similar style to the Silky fixed-blade saw scabards. I've got some clips that I bought on eBay for making some webbing straps, but the frog clip is about 1mm wider (45mm v 44mm), and the central 'tongue' is a slightly different shape.

If not, I'll try removing the current clip and replacing it, but I'm hoping not to have to do that as the stitching at this point on the sheath is rather complicated.

Thanks in advance

 

[wingstoo]

There isn't one as far as I know as it is a partner to the SA80 bayonet scabbard.

Picture of all three components

http://www.firestormkit.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2869

 

[leaky5]

Best bet might be to pop into an army surplus shop with your piece and see if they have any PLCE bits and pieces with the female part you could take one off.

 

[ganstey]

There isn't one as far as I know as it is a partner to the SA80 bayonet scabbard.

Aha! Thanks. So does the SA80 scabbard sit inside the bayonet frog? Looks like I'm going to have to get creative, or just use the PLCE belt attachments as a normal belt loop.

 

[Blundstoned Love]

Couldn't you just cut the existing one off and replace with a side release clip where you have both parts?

You don't need to unstitch anything though.

You can buy ones that are made as "replacement" ones (at a premium) - as you will see it has abit of the bar cut out. Personally I just cut a diagonal slice in the bar myself and have never had a problem.

Or you could use one of these

 

[wingstoo]

Aha! Thanks. So does the SA80 scabbard sit inside the bayonet frog? Looks like I'm going to have to get creative, or just use the PLCE belt attachments as a normal belt loop.

Yes it does,on the back of the frog are the belt clips, usually brass for fitting it to the webbing belt, the scabbard is usually plastic and there are different types, some with saw blades as well as wire cutting ability and some without.

 

[SCOMAN]

Is this it?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SA80-Rifl...706356?hash=item25ce1b9df4:g:KEMAAOSwA3dYiVtS

 

[ganstey]

Yes, except that that's the half that is affixed to the frog. I've now removed it from mine, so I just have the two belt loops, giving me options for high or low belt-carry.

 

[Nice65]

Try Muskett of these parts. He's a huge fan of the Skrama, and uses the frogs instead of the leather carry option.