AR slings

[AtlMedic]

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.

 

[Laufen]

I mostly have cheap Blackhawk slings like this one.

 

[dial1911]

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.

 

[karlvv]

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

 

[Righter13]

Blue force or GTFO

 

[Semi-Pro]

Went from.a.3 point to a LaRue 2 point with qd attachment.

http://www.larue.com/larue-tactical-padded-sling

 

[DarthVader]

The Blue Force Gear VCAS and padded VCAS are the standard by which all others should be measured.

 

[AtlMedic]

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.

 

[DarthVader]

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.

 

[Righter13]

I have the padded 2 point and couldn't be happier with it.

 

[Laufen]

I think mine was $12. Can't beat that with a brick bat.

 

[DarthVader]

I think mine was $12. Can't beat that with a brick bat.

I suppose that depends on what you expect from your sling.

 

[Laufen]

I suppose that depends on what you expect from your sling.

It's made well, totes the rifle, and has plenty of adjustment. Perfect.

 

[DarthVader]

It's made well, totes the rifle, and has plenty of adjustment. Perfect.

How does it adjust? Is it considered Quick Adjust?

 

[Laufen]

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.

 

[DarthVader]

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.

 

[Laufen]

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.

 

[Leshaire]

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.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

I really like the magpul ms3.

 

[AtlMedic]

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.