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I need a sling for my AR. I have a standard sling mount front and rear:
To be honest, I'm just overwhelmed. There's so much out there, and not much way to 'try it all on' before buying.
I'm not interested in Kool-Aid right now, but I do want a way to carry my rifle around all day without it scraping the skin of my neck and arm. Anyone want to pipe in with a specific product? A link would even be appreciated.
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It depends on what you want to do with the sling. You'll probably end up with several.
I have G.I. slings, single point slings, and Ching Slings. I use mostly the first two. Specialty tactical slings can take some practice to be used effectively.
I have no military experience. I bought a sling for two gun and SHTF.
I bought an adjustable Vicker's two point at a show ($45.00). It's thick so it doesn't twist. Adjusts easily and smoothly with a single pull for transitions and level of clothing. I can choke a cow with it it's so heavily constructed.
I can sling it in front, in back, on the side or around the neck for competition.
The VTAC and aforementioned Vickers are considered to be the shit right now. I built my own out of some straps and buckles I had laying around though. These kinds of slings are easy to use and work really well.
Too bad it has plastic buckles. Those ALWAYS fail. I have broken so many I ought to start a blog. Why will all the money spent on Low Speed High Drag stuff do very few use freaking metal?
Although in Texas I don't have the problem, in the colder weather elsewhere I have cracked many a buckle in my day. That and crappy positive lock. Bleh.
BTW let me be the first to welcome you to our forums. Don't mind my bitching.
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As the website states, the included buffer tube sling mount is not the best solution. A static point is ideal. The fabric sling point that ships with the IAS will work if installed correctly, but again... a rigid attachment point is best.
The metal ones no, I bet those are solid. Plastic fails eventually. With a plastic buckle you often need to wrap it in tape so it does not fail all of a sudden and drop your weapon. Otherwise the system looks good from the video.
Question, are you the manufacturer or a rep? We don't mind folks bringing us new gear to try but we like a disclosure first. That way folks can know upfront and no one gets bounced for spam in a private forum. If you are, and are up front about it I would be much obliged. I would even accept a sample to review and would give an honest review of it. For those who know me know I am fairly qualified to speak on tactical gear and give honest feedback.
Winner of the prestigious Автомат Калашникова образца 1947 года award for excellence in rural travel.
