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So lets talk slings. Is there a recommended list to choose from?

Good question. I watched a video this morning on the pros a cons of each , 1 point vs 2 point.

I am leaning towards the 2 point although I have some 1 points.

Magpul has double one. 2 point, but adaptable to a single point. Promising. The Vickers is popular. Others discussed in a thread here months ago. Lots of research needed as some are close to a hundred bucks. I for one couldn't stand a failure or 3 at that rate.

I've been researching for a month or 2 & taken back by some of the prices. But I know one thing, my primary, maybe another or 2 are gonna get slinged as properly as I can go. It's obvious it's very important.

Way of the gun sling.
BFG VCAS sling.
VTAC sling.

2 points are what I prefer, the WOTG sling is a light weight option that does not require swivels.
VCAS is a good heavy duty sling that can be bought with QD swivels sewn in and they offer a padded version.
Never used a VTAC but guys whose opinions I trust speak highly of them.

Single points don't keep the muzzle from flopping around if you have to drop the rifle to low ready and do nothing to help shooting stability.

Guano, I'm excatly where you are.
Need at least two, maybe 4.
Even at $30, most need hardware thgat gets you to $60+ with shipping.

Been looking for a month or more.

I wish someone had the balls to say my sling is so good you have a 30 day
return policy.

I've been playing with a single point off & on for a year or 2. And I think I may not be one of the ones it's suited for. Yes, I can lower or drop my rifle to be able to go to my side arm or go simply hands free & it just flops around. Super handy to move the AR to the back & appear peaceful, otherwise, I haven't found a favorable position for the sling or rifle.

Going back to old school with a 2 point, but the sling mounted on the side of the weapon , rather than under neath, or even on top seems doable. Each should probably practice & find what works for them.

Dammit! did I just get called batchit? Maybe one that first ex didn't call me.

2 point is not "old School".

Even the Haley/Costa crowd have joined the cool guys and figured out getting nut slapped by your rifle is sub optimal.

http://www.frankproctorshooting.com/proctor-sling/

The Proctor sling is the way of the gun sling.

I thought that spell check has caught another one... I laughed.

Yeap....prefer a 2 point for more maneuverability and retention to the body. I don’t like being slapped in the nuts either....

Rifles Only Carbine Sling is still my favorite.
Jacob’s, Magpuls, and Haley’s SLK ran as a 2 point are what I use.

Sorry, I even read your post list night and didnt get it.
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F'd without it,
F'd with it.

I prefer a 2 point sling. Most recently I've been using the Magpul because I like the "slider" thing better than the two tails of the VTAC. After a lot of use the VTAC slings will begin to fray from the metal grip thing. But they do seem to hold the sling more firmly than the Magpul.

Here's the Proctor 2 point for $44 and it doesn't need hardware. I haven't used one but TWR likes them.

https://tacticalshootingproshop.com/frank-proctor-heavy-duty-sling/

I have the magpul

Cant run n gun with it.

Because I cant run LOL

I use the VTAC, works good but there is another version with a single pull I wished I would have went with.

probably stupid but I set my proctor WOG sling in one place and leave it, its hard to cough up 44f such a measly looking thing but its the best most lw sling I have.

Hey Dillonbuck! I just dropped the hammer. Days & days of research, shopping, & fiddling with what I had on hand. A Magpul sling & some gadgets from one place & a Vickers with some more attachments from another. About a hundred & fifty bucks.

I should be able to "properly" sling 2 rifles & clean up an AR pistol. E-bay attachments, parts, & slings were tempting,,,, China prices, but I've decided this is kinda serious & taking appropriate measures.

I once took and taught a lot of carbine classes and learned to always take 2 guns to a class. If you are going to wear the gun all day a padded sling is best and if you put qd attachments on your guns and sling you can change them out at will. My old Vickers sling is still my favorite for long days.

Haley and Costa! what a flashback! I used to put the Art of the Pistol in the classroom for folks to watch as I was doing the sign in for classes.

Travis Haley was one of the best handgun instructors I ever trained with and was an impressive shooter and a nice guy. His CV speaks for itself.


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