What slings are you guys using for AR15s?

[trackskippy]

By that logic, an iron sighted single shot should be a better defensive tool than a "complicated" AR15 with a tactical sling, red dot and weaponlight.

I think the only logic here is, justifying the need to spend extra money on things you really dont have to.

I put what I saved on slings into the red dots and lights.

I agree.....if a VTAC sling is too "complicated" for you, ..........you should stick with something more simple.

LOL

The VTAK wasnt around when I was looking into the different slings I was trying, but I have seen its demonstration video. Its pretty basic, and salty, and if I felt the need to spend that kind of money, I dont doubt it it would probably work. I have 8 AR's, all with the same basic sling, and Im not dumping $400 at a minimum on slings for them, especially when I can have basically the same basic thing, all for well under a C note.

Other than it does have a "quicker" adjustment, its really no different than a GI sling thats properly "set". I do exactly what they were doing in the video, but without having to fiddle with the sling.

I can easily adjust the sling, using its slider buckle, "if" I were to want to, but where I have it set for me, and how I usually use it, I havent needed to fiddle with it other than to make minor adjustments for seasonal clothing.

I normally just loop it over my head and use it "MP40" fashion. If I want something more secure, I slip an arm through. If I want it out of the way, I just rock it over my shoulder and its on my back, or I drop it off to the off side where its out of the way. Either way, the gun is still fairly snug against my body and doesnt flop around.

If I want an actual "shooting" sling, depending on the gun, I just pop it off the gun and use the original front sling swivel or one I have mounted forward, and I have an adjustable "loop" sling for that.

And all that for $10 or even less.


And this silly little exercise here is all because I said you didnt have to spend a lot of money to get a decent, functional sling.

That seemed to greatly offend those who I think overpaid (simply my opinion, your money, spend it how you like) and seems to have went right up a bum or two in offense, and off we have gone. And all over a silly "strap"!

Marketing to the masses, its truly amazing just how easy it is. $50 for a couple of feet of webbing and a buckle with a string. PTB was right! "One born every minute!".

 

[gunmechanic]

I use the magpul ms1 and rls slings, good quality and price and colors that match the stocks and grips.

 

[Rembrandt]

Magpul

 

[55fairlane]

1907 type leather sling, all my rifles wear one

 

[CraigC]

I think the only logic here is, justifying the need to spend extra money on things you really dont have to......That seemed to greatly offend those who I think overpaid (simply my opinion, your money, spend it how you like) and seems to have went right up a bum or two in offense, and off we have gone. And all over a silly "strap"!

Marketing to the masses, its truly amazing just how easy it is. $50 for a couple of feet of webbing and a buckle with a string. PTB was right! "One born every minute!".

So we're fools now??? It's always fascinating when people are as offensive as they can be with their "opinion" and then when people react, they're characterized as "butthurt". It's an interesting tactic but unfortunately for you, nothing new. Sorry but I'm not "offended" by the rhetoric of closed-minded people who really don't know what they're talking about. I think you're wrong and wrong headed. You have arbitrarily dismissed the single most important functional difference between the two to justify being cheap. It's comical the mental acrobatics people will go through to convince themselves that their cheap solution is "just as good", to justify being cheap. All you've really done is adapted yourself to the sling you chose, without even realizing it.

I put what I saved on slings into the red dots and lights.

So a modern sling is too complicated but red dots, lights and AR's are okay?

Other than it does have a "quicker" adjustment, its really no different than a GI sling thats properly "set". I do exactly what they were doing in the video, but without having to fiddle with the sling.

I can easily adjust the sling, using its slider buckle, "if" I were to want to, but where I have it set for me, and how I usually use it, I havent needed to fiddle with it other than to make minor adjustments for seasonal clothing.

Except you're not "doing the same thing". You have it "set" for one purpose. There is no "fiddling", any more than you're "fiddling" with the safety or mag release of your AR.

 

[trackskippy]

So we're fools now??? It's always fascinating when people are as offensive as they can be with their "opinion" and then when people react, they're characterized as "butthurt". It's an interesting tactic but unfortunately for you, nothing new. Sorry but I'm not "offended" by the rhetoric of closed-minded people who really don't know what they're talking about. I think you're wrong and wrong headed. You have arbitrarily dismissed the single most important functional difference between the two to justify being cheap. It's comical the mental acrobatics people will go through to convince themselves that their cheap solution is "just as good", to justify being cheap. All you've really done is adapted yourself to the sling you chose, without even realizing it.

All I ever said was, you don't have to spend a ton of money on a sling, and you went off. Thats why we are here, and it appears, you still are aggravated by it for some reason.

If a cheap and simple sling is just too much for you to deal with, by all means, spend whatever you like on what you want. I didn't base my choice on cost, its based on taking the time to figure out what works for me, which I did, and on functionality and use. It wasn't about what I could afford, its about what works, and for me, its been working fine.

So a modern sling is too complicated but red dots, lights and AR's are okay?

A red dot is a simple sight, and more so than most irons. Im not sure what a light has to do with it, but thats pretty simple too. So what was your point?

Except you're not "doing the same thing". You have it "set" for one purpose. There is no "fiddling", any more than you're "fiddling" with the safety or mag release of your AR.

I have it set for general use, and it's easily used, and works well that way. It seems what is so simple, is just too complicated for you to comprehend. Hey, whatever. If all you want to do is keep arguing about it, have at it, Im done trying to explain something you obviously dont want to hear.

 

[CraigC]

...Im done trying to explain something you obviously dont want to hear.

Oh the irony.

 

[Moparnut]

Where are you guys finding a Magpul sling for less than $50?

Locally, most slings, are running $55+ with adjustable style, 2/1 point configuration. Some of those don't come with hardware.

Forgot to answer the op's question.

I use a Magpul and Vickers sling. Both seem to work well. I would like to give the new Warrior Poet sling a shot, most people seem to like them, but they are pricey.

 

[DustyGmt]

I like the Blackhawk 2pt slings I could get for like $18 some years back, I wish I bought more of them, now if I was going to buy I would suck up the unbelievably outrageous cost of the Blue Force Gear (seriously guys, a length of nylon chord with a plastic buckle and no attachment hardware included for $60?????).

Either that or a Magpul, at least the Magpul comes with attachments and can be changed from 2pt to 1pt for about the same cost, less if you find them on sale.....

 

[Wolfshead]

While I can certainly understand that 50 bucks for a nylon strap is a lot of money in some regards, it possibly isn’t if you’re the one making them.
If you’re cranking them out on an automated machine (if that is even possible) then maybe?
But if you’re making them yourselves not really and you’re probably not profiting very much..
People forget to take this into consideration sometimes.
Two each his own I suppose.

 

[MistWolf]

I was personally looking towards the Magpul basic 2 point, but I cannot fathom how a few bits of hardware and a nylon strap are worth $35, that can't really be even close to the fair cost of a basic sling can it?

After trying a variety of AR slings, I’ve settled on the padded Vickers Blue Force Gear Sling. It ain’t cheap but I’ve had one for years and it’s paid for itself in utility and comfort.

As an undersized 12 year old hiking mile after mile with a deer rifle that I had yet to grow into, I learned a thing or two about slings. The Blue Force sling has stiff webbing that doesn’t fold in on itself. Between this and the padding, the sling is much more comfortable than a sling using lighter webbing, including the Viking Tactical sling.

The Blue Force Sling isn’t perfect. I had to trim away excess lengths of webbing and have the loops around the quick release connectors sewn, but it was all worth it. At the end of the day, a $100 sling that holds your rifle securely and comfortably is a much better bargain than a $10 torture device.

 

[d31tc]

I run Magpul MS4 slings on all my ARs. They cost what they cost. Plenty of other sling options on the market, but all of the "good" ones are pretty much the same price.

I like these too. Quick adjustable length for tight against my back climbing a stand or long for slung up front taking the weight off my scrawny arms when still hunting. QD lets me switch from rifle to rifle, so only one sling needed (but I have 2).

 

[The Glockodile]

Looking at all that webbing makes me envious!

Do these slings have a bias - that is, lefty / righty?

 

[JCooperfan1911]

I like Specter Gear for my AK.

 

[taliv]

i liked specter gear stuff 20 years ago. i honestly hadn't heard that name in a LONG time until this thread.

 

[trackskippy]

i liked specter gear stuff 20 years ago. i honestly hadn't heard that name in a LONG time until this thread.

I tried them a while back about the same time and were part of the learning curve.

The only thing Specter I have left, are a couple of these little stickers they sent with their stuff I threw on my bike.....



If people ask, I just say they are a division of KAOS and they shouldnt ask.

 

[d31tc]

Where are you guys finding a Magpul sling for less than $50?

Locally, most slings, are running $55+ with adjustable style, 2/1 point configuration. Some of those don't come with hardware.
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I use a Magpul and Vickers sling. Both seem to work well. I would like to give the new Warrior Poet sling a shot, most people seem to like them, but they are pricey.

I think I've seen MS1 listed on Dvor.com for $40 or less for the non QD. The MS4 usually I see around $55, maybe less. It’s been a while since I looked.

 

[TacticalSpeed]

Boonie Packer on my main rifle. Cheap Midway slings on everything else

 

[dekibg]

Tzahal ( IDF) sling

 

[greyling22]

I'm using a viking tactics 2 point padded sling an army buddy gave me. I like it a lot better than the magpul ms4 it replaced. My only beef is that in running it backwards since I'm left handed and the quick loosen feature isn't set up for that. Strap it tight across the body when hiking, loosen it when you want to play.