Sling selection

[Jcalder]

What slings do you guys like for an AR. I've decided on a 2 point sling but there's several options out there. Like everything else with an AR a person can go economic or stupid. Just hate to waste money or have a drawer full of slings, like I have with holsters.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Would probably consider a magpul with qd.

 

[44 mag]

Would probably consider a magpul with qd.

I have to agree except I like the magpul with the clips. You can go from a two point to a one point very easily. I prefer a 2 point but if you have to clear a corner on you weak side it's very easy to convert to a one point and shoot/clear weak sided.

 

[Jcalder]

Anyone using the vickers sling or Viking sling. Or tried both. Those have caught my eye, but the Viking is rather expensive.

 

[Weegee]

I've had a Vickers two point in some form or fashion since 2010. They are rock solid. The quick adjust is intuitive and easy to get used to. Practice "swimming" into and out of the sling so you can switch sides, go prone, carry at high ready, etc. The $50 you will spend on one is nothing compared to the cost of the AR, ammo, mags, and accessories. If you plan to wear a chest rig or some kind of body armor I would not get the padded one. If you think you might carry it for a long period of time without those things then the padded one might be a better choice. My preference is to run two QD swivels, with the one on the forearm just forward of the receiver.

EDIT: for clarity

 

[Jcalder]

I've had a Vickers two point in some form or fashion since 2010. They are rock solid. The quick adjust is intuitive and easy to get used to. Practice "swimming" into and out of the sling so you can switch sides, go prone, carry at high ready, etc. The $50 you will spend on one is nothing compared to the cost of the AR, ammo, mags, and accessories. If you plan to wear a chest rig or some kind of body armor I would not get the padded one. If you think you might carry it for a long period of time without those things then the padded one might be a better choice. My preference is to run two QD swivels, and one the one on the forearm is just forward of the receiver.

I watched some YouTube videos the other night and that was basically what they done. That's what got me to looking at what's out there. I do like the looks of having it mounted just forward of the receiver.

 

[Weegee]

I watched some YouTube videos the other night and that was basically what they done. That's what got me to looking at what's out there. I do like the looks of having it mounted just forward of the receiver.

Yeah, something about it just seems right when the swivels aren't super far apart (I don't know if that makes any sense).

And I forgot to mention using the two point as a hasty sling for slow, accurate shots.

 

[hillbillyfab]

Anyone using the one from t.rexarms? I've been eyeing it. They're fairly local to me, here in middle TN. I was thinking I'd try one next.

 

[BetterDaniel]

I like magpul with the clips and you can add qd attachments if you want. Its all so modular now. I also really like this sling from viking tactics. My freind introduced me to it a week ago.

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[DaveTN]

I have standard leather rifle slings on my bolt guns from Turner Saddlery. But I'm thinking I need to add slings to my AR15 and AR10. I'm going to start looking for a QD system that I can put on all my rifles, bolts, AR's, whatever. So I can just snap a sling on whatever I'm using at the time.

You guys have any preferences on systems that would work across all platforms?

 

[redblood]

I like thin cut oiled top grain leather slings. No padding just a pliable leather strap. Best ones are amish made

 

[Jcalder]

I like vickers I got extremely well for my ar. For a rifle a leather strap would be fine, or the quake slings I've been using.

 

[Rabbitkil]

Here's a video with some recommendations and good info