It seems the placement of a sling is a personal thing. I am interested to see how you prefer to use a sling. How did you settle on your set up? Sibgke point, two point, etc. Pics would be helpful.
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clandestine
AR-15 Savant
Single-point sucks unless you wear a cup or have a thing for enjoying getting your balls smashed constantly.
2 point FTW.
I like the Vickers Sling.
2 point FTW.
I like the Vickers Sling.
engineerbrian
JMB fan club
2 point for me too. Check out Savvy Sniper Slings, they are great and have endless possibilities
http://www.savvysniper.com
http://www.savvysniper.com
I concur, if you are moving...a single point slaps you in the balls...and you cant hold the gun, that defeats the purpose of a sling.
VikingFan65
Active Member
I have two savvy slings. Converts from a two point to a one point easily.DubTap21
Active Member
+1 on the Vicker's Sling. Another noteworthy sling is Savvy Sniper.
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- Jul 29, 2014
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I do both. When going single attachment, I rig it the opposite of the 'norm' though. No wiener busting and it tucks securely under my right arm, behind my sidearm.
ADCOLE
Member
Definitely 2 point like the others have stated. I prefer Magpul sling MS4.
GuitarmanNick
Ultimate Member
Single point on my AR pistols and 2 points on my rifles.
engineerbrian
JMB fan club
This is why I like Savvy Sniper. Brian the owner is a SWAT cop and designed the sling based on his experience as a LEO. He gives a few examples in the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMMiSsdqSQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpMMiSsdqSQ
DutchV
Ultimate Member
- Jul 8, 2012
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Mostly US GI Garand (or M14) Nylon slings for files with standing loops. The unpadded SuperSling found at Walmart works well with sling studs, and includes heavy duty swivels for around $18.
Got a Magpul RLS (Rifleman Loop Sling) on the way. Looks similar to the US GI sling but with nylon hardware and available in Coyote.
Got a Magpul RLS (Rifleman Loop Sling) on the way. Looks similar to the US GI sling but with nylon hardware and available in Coyote.
- May 5, 2010
- 6,588
I always knew 2 point was better but I was too lazy to switch from 1 until recently. Much better for actually hiking with the gun.
hogarth
Ultimate Member
- Jun 13, 2009
- 2,504
Vickers/Blue Force Gear VCAS, Sheriff of Baghdad sling, or Viking Tactics VTAC Sling. Proctor if you like a true minimalist approach.
I own one of the Magpul MS slings. It is okay but my least favorite 2 point. I own multiple Viking Tactics 2 points, Vickers/BFGs, and ferro concepts slingsters. Mostly buying ferro concepts slingsters these days, as they are light, very adjustable, don't get in the way, and are the easiest to adjust when on the move. I like the Viking Tactics wider padded slings for heavier firearms if I'm not wearing body armor. It's a bit large and heavy though.
Never tried a savvy sniper sling because their website is super confusing. I assume it's just easier to call and talk to them. I hear good things though.
Never tried a savvy sniper sling because their website is super confusing. I assume it's just easier to call and talk to them. I hear good things though.
+1 for Proctor sling. You can actually tell what it does by looking at it.
I like the BFG/Vickers CAS 221, which is Vickers’ 2 point, with quick detach connectors and some unique additional hardware.
BFG’s proprietary Rapid Emergency Detachment Swivel (RED Swivel) sits at the front of the sling. At the other end, a small slider with a female QD socket sits a few inches forward of the male QD connector that’s at the rear
Most of the time, the sling can be used as a regular two-point. However, in the event that a single-point is needed, you can quickly reconfigure.
All you need to do is pull the knob to release the male connector from its forward position on the rail, and snap that male connector into the female socket at the rear of the sling. When you’re ready to return to two-point, just reverse the steps.
The RED Swivel makes the conversion super quick and easy, and its design mitigates against the chance of accidental release.
BFG’s proprietary Rapid Emergency Detachment Swivel (RED Swivel) sits at the front of the sling. At the other end, a small slider with a female QD socket sits a few inches forward of the male QD connector that’s at the rear
Most of the time, the sling can be used as a regular two-point. However, in the event that a single-point is needed, you can quickly reconfigure.
All you need to do is pull the knob to release the male connector from its forward position on the rail, and snap that male connector into the female socket at the rear of the sling. When you’re ready to return to two-point, just reverse the steps.
The RED Swivel makes the conversion super quick and easy, and its design mitigates against the chance of accidental release.
2 point and all of my rifles wear M1 carbine reproduction slings (my AR-15s, 10/22, etc).
Three exceptions. My M1 Garand wears a 50s repro Garand sling. My SKS wears a repro Soviet SKS sling (even though it is a Norinco SKS) and my M1 Carbine wears a single point sling just to F with everyone*!
My muzzle loader wears a claw sling and my 870 has a plain nylon generic 2 point.
IMHO those “old” canvas slings are light, reasonably durable, comfortable and work well for bracing off hand. I don’t use my rifles or gear in such a way that I need to adjust them often and I can set them such that I have good tension for using my arm and sling to brace the rifle and they’ll also be comfortable for slinging the rifle while hunting or carrying it around.
*just kidding, it also has an M1 carbine sling.
Three exceptions. My M1 Garand wears a 50s repro Garand sling. My SKS wears a repro Soviet SKS sling (even though it is a Norinco SKS) and my M1 Carbine wears a single point sling just to F with everyone*!
My muzzle loader wears a claw sling and my 870 has a plain nylon generic 2 point.
IMHO those “old” canvas slings are light, reasonably durable, comfortable and work well for bracing off hand. I don’t use my rifles or gear in such a way that I need to adjust them often and I can set them such that I have good tension for using my arm and sling to brace the rifle and they’ll also be comfortable for slinging the rifle while hunting or carrying it around.
*just kidding, it also has an M1 carbine sling.
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