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AtlMedic

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What slings are y'all using on your ARs and how and where do you have them mounted?

I am planning on getting this sling:
https://www.blueforcegear.com/vickers-combat-applications-sling-2-to-1.html

I have the front QD on the left side of the rail as far back to the receiver as possible and the other QD on the endplate. I haven't used a sling enough to have a preference so I may move the attachment points around and I like that that sling can be two or one point.

So what and how do y'all use? As always pictures always make threads better as well.
 

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I mostly have cheap Blackhawk slings like this one.

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I'll grab a picture later today- but it's just a plain old web sling.

It carries ok over the shoulder but the big plus for me is being able to get it wrapped around my arm for a "hasty sling" to stabilize the rifle. Makes a huge difference in my opinion.
 

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I used a 3 point sling in the Army. Ugly as hell but the maneuverability was excellent.
 

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The Blue Force Gear VCAS and padded VCAS are the standard by which all others should be measured.
That's what I've always read and why it's the one I plan to get.

Still waffling on padded or unpadded. I also like the two point to one point ability so if I hate one style or the other I don't have to buy a whole new sling.
 

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That's what I've always read and why it's the one I plan to get.

Still waffling on padded or unpadded. I also like the two point to one point ability so if I hate one style or the other I don't have to buy a whole new sling.
I started out with the standard versions, but mine are padded now.
 
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I think mine was $12. Can't beat that with a brick bat.
 

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How does it adjust? Is it considered Quick Adjust?
It uses a standard sling adjustment buckle. I guess I haven't timed it, but I can adjust it fast enough if I get fat, or want to lend it to someone that is a different size. I can't imagine it'd take longer than 15 seconds.
 

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It uses a standard sling adjustment buckle. I guess I haven't timed it, but I can adjust it fast enough if I get fat, or want to lend it to someone that is a different size. I can't imagine it'd take longer than 15 seconds.
Well, that gets back to my statement about what you expect from a sling. A good quick adjustable sling like the VCAS allows you to change lengths almost instantly. This is important for transitions, weak side shooting or stowing the gun quickly & securely for use of both hands.
 

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Well, that gets back to my statement about what you expect from a sling. A good quick adjustable sling like the VCAS allows you to change lengths almost instantly. This is important for transitions, weak side shooting or stowing the gun quickly & securely for use of both hands.
Yeah, that kind of speed isn't important to me.
 

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Have you considered mounting the back of it on the back of your stock? Cant remember which stock youre running off hand, but its doable with most magpuls and similar.
 

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Have you considered mounting the back of it on the back of your stock? Cant remember which stock youre running off hand, but its doable with most magpuls and similar.

I can. But that specific VCAS can convert to one point so I needed the endplate with QD. My stock is a standard MOE so it doesn't have a QD spot but a new stock is on my list so I have more mounting options that I can quickly switch between.
 
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