Single point slings. Want opinions, please.

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The last time i used a single point sling was 20 years ago, supplied by Uncle Sam and I have no idea what brand it was.

The rifle is a AR15 with ambi attachment latchplate. I have heard good things about the Magpul sling, but everyone has a favorite. I am simply looking for retention and mobility. Shooting slings are out for this rifle and I don't foresee a realistic need for a "do it all" sling that transitions between a retention strap and shooting sling. I do want the ability to either unclip it from the rifle or to unbuckle the sling with one hand.

I don't mind spending a little coin, but would like to keep it under the C-note mark for the sling and needed clips, releases, buckles, etc. Because everything seems to be sold as an "accessory" now instead of included hardware. Question ends here, the rest of the post is for those curious about the rifle. In short, it is as close as I can get to an M4.

For the curious, the rifle is a 5.56, flat-top receiver, 14.5" barrel, 1:7 twist, chrome lined with pinned and welded suppresor from Windham weaponry, BCM bolt and carrier along with BCM upper receiver forging. Magpul MOE carbine lenght handguards. I think the technical term is M4gery. Oh, Crane flip up sights and a planned EOTech. Lower is a S&W forging with a Spikes lower kit. Still undecided about buttstocks. Waffling between the standard M4 and trying the Magpul MOE.
 
look at the armageddon gear carbine sling. it's my new favorite. technically, it will let you move from 2 point to 1 point config, but you don't have to use it like that.

in case you are using it with a plate carrier,
i also modified a 2 point BFG sling to be single point by weaving one end through the molle on the back of a plate carrier, and putting a couple buckles to secure it, and then running it through the shoulder harness padding. So the other end just hangs in the front with a flush cup, which i connect to the socket on the stock
 
The Magpul works great. Easy transition between single & two point, easy on & off, cost is comparable to those with less features.
 
Magpul MS3, or MS2. If you decide later on the single point sling setup isn't for you, just switch to the 2-point mode on these slings.
 
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