Slings for black rifles?

[casio02478]

Hi, there are so many slings on the market for tactical black rifles that I am having a hard time choosing one . Mainly I can't decide between an one point, two point, or three point sling. Can someone please explain to me the advantages and disadvantages of these sling types. Thanks

 

[JWarren]

I always look for a basic sling. Tactical slings are more of a problem to me than they are worth.

John

 

[BADUNAME13]

No they are not. Tactical Tailor makes a nice Single point ($22)

Wilderness Tactical Products makes good gear also.

 

[solive]

It all depends on what type of control and mobility that you need/want. I have this sling
It is pretty good. 3 point slings hold the weapon much better it does not bounce
and slide all around on you , Where as a 1 point is much faster to shoulder and to maneuver , you can also shoulder the weapon on both shoulders with a 1 point sling. 1 point slings do not control the weapon very good if you let go with both hands the weapon will bounce and move all around on you. With a GOOD 3 point it will stay put even with out holding on to it.

My sling is mostly for a bug out so I do not need the speed of a single point, If i am hiking with my 65 pound BOB I do not want my rifle beating me to death and it leaves my hands free for navigation aids and taking care of the Family.

 

[RockyMtnTactical]

If it isn't obvious enough, I am a sling manufacturer.

If you want a great sling at a reasonable price, check out my site. You can also IM or email me with any questions you have.

http://www.rockymountaintactical.net/

We make and sell slings to LE/military, hunters, shooters, etc...

To answer your questions about the different types of slings out there...

Single points are used primariliy for weapon retention. They are most effective when you are in a scenario when you know you will need to have optimal maneuverability with the weapon and know you will need to use it, like for PSD, dynamic entry, needing to shoot from both shoulders (like around corners), in a vehicle, etc...

With a single point sling, it should be mounted near the rear of the receiver, so you may need to buy a new sling mount to install there.

They are great for situations when they are needed most. They are not a good all purpose sling, as they do not allow the user to go hands free because if you let go of the weapon it will hang there and bounce around against you when you walk/run/climb. They simply don't provide the ability to secure the weapon to you tightly so that you can use both of your hands, whether you are running, climbing, securing prisoners, carrying wounded, etc... or anything else when you need use of both of your hands for things other than the weapon.

Single points provide weapon retention with the greatest freedom of movement with the weapon. It's likely that for a carbine class, you'll either want a single point sling, or a quick adjust 2-point.

2-points are good for going hands free, but they CAN be too restrictive... that is why a quick adjust is so useful. It almost eliminates the need for any other type of sling because it is secure when you need it to be and in an instant it can be loose and unrestrictive.

3 point slings are over complicated and have too much excess webbing. I would avoid them.

Having a single point and a two point will cover all of your bases. That is why we have developed two slings that are capable of multiple configurations that utilize those configurations.

 

[casio02478]

This sling is going on a FN FS2000, does this change anything?

 

[HorseSoldier]

+1 what RockyMtnTactical said (who said it much better than I could have anyway).

I personally have not had very good luck with three point slings, at least not when worn with full kit. I prefer a well set up two point sling, which does most everything I need it to, but some guys like single point slings for the same applications. The two point is probably the best general purpose + CQB work kind of sling, but, kind of like firearms, it probably does not hurt to try out some different makes and models and see what works for you.

 

[redneckrepairs]

I just recieved a sling i ordered from Marshall at https://www.rockymountaintactical.net/?page=shop/details&product_id=1& ( link goes to the summit model that i got ) It is a convertible sling that can be used as a single point or a dual point sling ( assuming you have a single point plate or adaptor on your rifle ) . I couldnt be more pleased with the sling or with the service , Top Flight all the way .

Now for a bit of clearification on the sling styles for the unknowing ,

Single point attaches to the rifle at one point , normally somewhere close to the rear of the receiver either by an adapter plate , qd setup , or an adapter strap .

Dual point normally attaches at the rear of the stock and the front of the handguard , tho nowdays mounting options are such that you can literally mount anywhere from there to right at the front and back of the receiver.

A three point is like a two except it has a strap that runs between the two ponts and is supposed to lay alongside the reciever .

 

[Shipwreck]

This sling is going on a FN FS2000, does this change anything?

Check out Urban ERT slings. I have a single point from him on my PS90, and it is sweet. He makes them for the FS2000 and many other weapons. I haven't seen 1 dissatisfied customer from him yet.

http://www.urbanertslings.com/

 

[Essex County]

My 16" A2 wears a Giles single point and I like it.......Essex

 

[Zach S]

At the moment, I use a blue force gear(?) single point with the HK style claw and an ambi sling loop of unkown brand (DPMS?).

For the short time that I used a three point, I liked it. But I only used it for a short time.

 

[Destructo6]

Viking Tactics sling is pretty nice. It's a two-piont sling that can be quickly lengthened or shortened with one hand.

 

[possum]

Being in the army i have experience and tried many different slings. from the old school, to improvising the old school ones, the three point slings from about all the makers. but i have finally found the sling for me, it is a one point sling that clips onto a baseplate that is between the reciever and the buffer tube nut, i used a tool and put it on there. they are great slings, they are easy on and off and they are quick to bring into action if you need too. it also has the bungies in it to let it give a little. i really like them alot. i don't know who makes this particular model, but i can tell you that i have one on my issued m4 and my personal ar-15. i will post pics later.

Tactical slings are more of a problem to me than they are worth.

that's a big negative, you gotta find one that works for you and the reason you need it.

you can kinda see by this pic.

 

[shaggycat]

Quick question, not intended to hi-jack the thread.

Why does it seem slings are never used to aid in shooting with black rifles, especially the AR-15? No one uses the hasty or loop sling shooting an AR, nor does the military, as far as I understand, teach using the sling in such a manner at Basic/Boot?

I understand they are training for CQB, but it isn't like it takes much time to teach and it helps accuracy so tremendously.

Anyone know?

Again, sorry for the stray off the main topic, it just seemed like the responses indicated there was nothing to be considered of a sling for a black rifle beyond the aid in carrying.

 

[HorseSoldier]

Why does it seem slings are never used to aid in shooting with black rifles, especially the AR-15? No one uses the hasty or loop sling shooting an AR, nor does the military, as far as I understand, teach using the sling in such a manner at Basic/Boot?

I think the basic finding was that in almost all scenarios it just doesn't help, or even hurts reaction times against fleeting targets.

 

[possum]

i was not taught to use a sling for shooting in basic trainning it is something that i used alot even before i went and something i do now and again, but i believe that it depends on what the primary function of the rifle is. i can hit target beyond 300 meters with iron sights and out to 600 meters with an acog on an m4/ar etc, and that is in a good prone unsupported postion without a sling as help, now granted this isn't precision fire. and though i rarely shoot at extended ranges for precision, i do practice using a sling when i can.

 

[TimboKhan]

you know, for me I stick with just a regular old sling because it works and I know how to use it. It's not that I am not open to different types of slings so much as it is a case of being completely comfortable with a normal 2 point sling. However, if I were to change slings on any of my rifles, the single point slings look most attractive to me, because the seem pretty simple and there isn't a bunch of crap to worry about.

 

[Sunray]

There's no such thing as a tactical anything. It's a marketing term only. No offense RockyMtnTactical. Your two point looks just dandy, but it's just a sling.