Last night I was able to add the extra front rail for the bipod. I wanted to keep the existing sling mount, but I didn't want to buy one of the adapter (mainly because I'm cheap, but I also do not like the design of most styles).
I had a 5-slot MOE rail already, and had the idea to use the existing sling stud as the rear anchor and using a 10-32" EZ-LOK press insert for the front anchor with a 3/8" 10-32 button cap screw. I called EZ-LOK, and they were generous enough to send a "sample" of the insert I was interested in, so I got (4) of them sent to me for FREE!!!

I'm pretty stocked how it turned out, and when all was said and done, I had a functional front rail for the bipod and still retained my sling mount -
all for under $5!!!
I also added (3) fiber washers under the sling stud to make sit slightly higher
I had to drill a 1/4" hole up front, with a depth of 1/4" (I used a drill press to make it easier, but the bit walked slightly so it is <1mm off center

).
After doing a test-fit, I "painted" some clear epoxy on the sling screw and the front press insert to ensure a
solid and secure attachment. I also had to modify the MOE rail by grinding the last rail slot flat. This allowed the sling to rotate (backward) freely and also enabled it to be removed easily, otherwise the sling would hit the rail and not be removable or free moving (front/back).
Drilling the front hole came close to penetrating through, but did not.
Finished Product!
Can't wait to take it out next Saturday to finally get it zero'd in and get some different groups. My buddy is gonna let me use his property, so I will be able to spend a good amount of time testing it out; plus we can test longer distances than my local range (he said we can go out to 500yds

).
We might set up a small Run & Gun course, so I will be bringing the XDm and 930spx to play with as well.
Gonna be awesome, I'm
REALLLLY looking forward to it!
