Slings: Best bang for you're buck!!!????

mike_sinyard · May 24th, 2013, 16:11

Some people might look at this thread and pass it by because who cares about such a dinky piece of equipment? Well a sling is just as important to me as any other piece of equipment. You can go without one? Sure . I have for a long time now. But I'm finally going to start sporting a sidearm. So I'm going to want a nice sling. Cheap slings save you between$30-50. Sure. But when the clip fails or the strap tears and your $300 gun plus attachments fall to the ground and something breaks. We'd all regret not getting a good sling.

SOOOOO. Long story short. What sling should I be looking at? Where. And how much?

I know I want a one point, but I might want to try and rig it through both shoulder straps and let it hang down the center of my chest. So I can switch left and right handed

pugs144 · May 24th, 2013, 16:17

2-point sling. Period.

EVG31337 · May 24th, 2013, 16:17

I use a Magpul ms2 sling and an asap plate on my m4 and its been nothing but amazing.One point, secure and very adjustable.

redneck12 · May 24th, 2013, 16:29

I have a Condor dual bungee 1 point rigged thru the shoulder straps of my CIRAS and works perfect. Its a good sling for the money almost 2 years and its still going strong.

lurkingknight · May 24th, 2013, 16:45

a 2-1 is a good choice, I have an ms2 but I'm not a huge fan of the ultra soft strapping they use.. I find it rolls over itself and jams in the sliders more often than not. It works for the most part and if you muscle it through the material is soft enough to just pull through with the twist in it. It's not overly difficult to pull it through, but distracting enough to be annoying.

m102404 · May 24th, 2013, 16:52

I ran a single point bungee sling for several years...it's ok, but a long gun will end up tagging you in the nuts or you'll end up with the muzzle smacking the ground when you take a knee.

A two point offers better control of a long gun...and seems more comfortable with heavier builds.

I have a couple of Blue Force Gear's Vickers slings (there's a couple of different ones). I like the rugged webbing they use...sliding the sling to adjust length/position is very positive and stays put. I've had nylon-y ones get twisted and hung up (think car safety belt strap)...so not a fan of those.

That said...for short light guns like a PDW/MP5/MP7/MP9/etc...a one point works well and a two point seems to be too tangly (at least for me). I just have a loop of paracord on my MP7 for now and it works...but I've got to get a proper 1pt. The MS3's are supposed to be less twisty than the previous versions. I hated how slippery the first gen was.

IMO, it's nice to have the sling setup so that your gun can be swung over to the weak side...vs. left hanging/swinging in the middle.

f 666 · May 24th, 2013, 17:58

Magpul ms3 sling is great, it can be a one point or a two point sling,i run a ASAP adaptor and a rsa mount on my m4's and have been very happy with it. It's wider then the ms2 sling which helps with weight distribution and doesn't fray when rubbed against Velcro like the ms2 does, I dont think anybody would argue about It being a better sling then the ms2. The vickers is also a excellent sling.

McFearsom · May 24th, 2013, 18:08

I have a magpul ms2 and a condor bungee 1/2 point with a quick detatch buckle. I prefer my condor for the more rugged strap, bungee feature and quick detach. The 1 or 2 point option is why I got both of these slings!

ThunderCactus · May 24th, 2013, 18:15

I run my 249 off a 1pt lol
But seriously, I do run all my guns off a 1pt sling, works for me

mike_sinyard · May 26th, 2013, 14:01

This I never thought of. When I crouch its Gunna get mud in the barrel if the barrel hits the ground? Anyone from experience?

Quote:

Originally Posted by m102404

I ran a single point bungee sling for several years...it's ok, but a long gun will end up tagging you in the nuts or you'll end up with the muzzle smacking the ground when you take a knee.

BogardusFoul · May 26th, 2013, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike_sinyard

This I never thought of. When I crouch its Gunna get mud in the barrel if the barrel hits the ground? Anyone from experience?

If the ground is soft enough for the barrel to penetrate it , you will likely get mud inside.

J-Man19 · May 26th, 2013, 16:48

Tried the MS2 and hated it. Currently use a Ferro Concepts 1/2 point sling. Most comfortable sling I've ever used.

coach · May 26th, 2013, 17:52

MS3. Looped over weak side and typically in one point. Will move to 2 point and cinch it up to stow the rifle behind me when transitioning to extended pistol work.

Kozzie · May 26th, 2013, 18:33

I like my Mission Spec Irene Adaptive Sling.

http://missionspec.com/products/ias-...daptive-sling/

Ninja_En_Short · May 26th, 2013, 19:22

Love the Magpul MS2/3 slings, one point when fighting, two point and shorten when transporting it on my back.

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May 24th, 2013, 16:11	#1
mike_sinyard derp! Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London, ontario	Slings: Best bang for you're buck!!!???? Some people might look at this thread and pass it by because who cares about such a dinky piece of equipment? Well a sling is just as important to me as any other piece of equipment. You can go without one? Sure . I have for a long time now. But I'm finally going to start sporting a sidearm. So I'm going to want a nice sling. Cheap slings save you between$30-50. Sure. But when the clip fails or the strap tears and your $300 gun plus attachments fall to the ground and something breaks. We'd all regret not getting a good sling. SOOOOO. Long story short. What sling should I be looking at? Where. And how much? I know I want a one point, but I might want to try and rig it through both shoulder straps and let it hang down the center of my chest. So I can switch left and right handed __________________ ALPHA Bang one, Bang em' all!

May 24th, 2013, 16:17	#3
EVG31337 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario	I use a Magpul ms2 sling and an asap plate on my m4 and its been nothing but amazing.One point, secure and very adjustable. __________________ I A Make'ed a too many cakes.... and now i am stuck in dem.

May 24th, 2013, 16:45	#5
lurkingknight "bb bukakke" KING! Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa	a 2-1 is a good choice, I have an ms2 but I'm not a huge fan of the ultra soft strapping they use.. I find it rolls over itself and jams in the sliders more often than not. It works for the most part and if you muscle it through the material is soft enough to just pull through with the twist in it. It's not overly difficult to pull it through, but distracting enough to be annoying. __________________ I futz with V2s, V3s and V6s. I could be wrong... but probably, most likely not, as far as I know.

May 24th, 2013, 16:17	#2
pugs144 Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At the entrance to the Big Top	2-point sling. Period.

May 24th, 2013, 16:29	#4
redneck12 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Peterborough	I have a Condor dual bungee 1 point rigged thru the shoulder straps of my CIRAS and works perfect. Its a good sling for the money almost 2 years and its still going strong.

May 24th, 2013, 16:52	#6
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	I ran a single point bungee sling for several years...it's ok, but a long gun will end up tagging you in the nuts or you'll end up with the muzzle smacking the ground when you take a knee. A two point offers better control of a long gun...and seems more comfortable with heavier builds. I have a couple of Blue Force Gear's Vickers slings (there's a couple of different ones). I like the rugged webbing they use...sliding the sling to adjust length/position is very positive and stays put. I've had nylon-y ones get twisted and hung up (think car safety belt strap)...so not a fan of those. That said...for short light guns like a PDW/MP5/MP7/MP9/etc...a one point works well and a two point seems to be too tangly (at least for me). I just have a loop of paracord on my MP7 for now and it works...but I've got to get a proper 1pt. The MS3's are supposed to be less twisty than the previous versions. I hated how slippery the first gen was. IMO, it's nice to have the sling setup so that your gun can be swung over to the weak side...vs. left hanging/swinging in the middle.

May 24th, 2013, 17:58	#7
f 666 Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2013	Magpul ms3 sling is great, it can be a one point or a two point sling,i run a ASAP adaptor and a rsa mount on my m4's and have been very happy with it. It's wider then the ms2 sling which helps with weight distribution and doesn't fray when rubbed against Velcro like the ms2 does, I dont think anybody would argue about It being a better sling then the ms2. The vickers is also a excellent sling.

May 24th, 2013, 18:08	#8
McFearsom Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MB	I have a magpul ms2 and a condor bungee 1/2 point with a quick detatch buckle. I prefer my condor for the more rugged strap, bungee feature and quick detach. The 1 or 2 point option is why I got both of these slings! __________________ "Most information on the internet is nothing but profound ignorance, to which no insight may be required by the commoner"

May 24th, 2013, 18:15	#9
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	I run my 249 off a 1pt lol But seriously, I do run all my guns off a 1pt sling, works for me

May 26th, 2013, 16:48	#12
J-Man19 Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Calgary AB	Tried the MS2 and hated it. Currently use a Ferro Concepts 1/2 point sling. Most comfortable sling I've ever used.

May 26th, 2013, 17:52	#13
coach aka coachster Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: T dot	MS3. Looped over weak side and typically in one point. Will move to 2 point and cinch it up to stow the rifle behind me when transitioning to extended pistol work.

May 26th, 2013, 18:33	#14
Kozzie a.k.a. Greedy Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto	I like my Mission Spec Irene Adaptive Sling. http://missionspec.com/products/ias-...daptive-sling/

May 26th, 2013, 19:22	#15
Ninja_En_Short Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France, Canada (Montréal)	Love the Magpul MS2/3 slings, one point when fighting, two point and shorten when transporting it on my back. __________________ Tous les jours nous nous endormons plus instruits mais pas forcément moins bêtes... I can do a CTRL+ATL+DEL on your gun ! Gun doc in Montreal on AEG, GBB, GBBR and Bolt rifle (gaz and spring) Heavy custom builder (including painting)

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