Cesiumsponge
03-25-07, 21:07
I've been looking for a 2 point sling for a while and I've kind of narrowed it down to two choices. If there are some similar choices I missed, please don't hesitate to mention them.
The first is the Blue Force Vickers sling. (http://www.blueforcegear.com/product.cfm?type=cat&cat_id=5&prod_id=79)
Image here (http://www.blueforcegear.com/prodImg/VICKERS%20-%20BLUE%20GUN%20-%20800.jpg)
I have another Blue Force sling and it's very durable. The webbing is stiff for my tastes, but not doubt it'll outlast anything I throw at it short of a fireball. I bought the other BF about two years ago so maybe it's changed since then.
Pro:
-dedicated cinch strap never dangles or changes length. I'm not sure if any other sling has this feature.
-quality fasteners from my previous experience
-brainchild of Larry Vickers
-interchangable attachment points on either end
Con:
-webbing is a tad stiff (maybe not anymore)
-webbing might be a bit thin for heavier arms or prolongued carry
-no bungies on the webbing
My other choice is the U-ERT brand, which seems to be a newcomer (to my knowledge), but with some very sleek features.
It can be found here (http://www.urbanertslings.com/twopotasesl.html)
Video of sling demo in 1 and 2pt left/right mode here (http://www.ifilm.com/profile/URBAN_ERT_SLINGS/video/2823641)
Image here (http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-89887447921587_1942_0)
Pro:
-elastic bungie band (still has ballistic nylon webbing in parallel in case of failure)
-convertable to 1-pt if I ever needed that
-2" wide webbing would distribute load better on heavier weapons or prolongued carry
-interchangable attachment points on either end
Con:
-cinch strap will dangle when cinched down
-no previous experience (subjective con) and not familiar with the name.
I'm really leaning towards the U-ERT overall but I really don't like that cinch strap dangling. Both are around the same $50 price range, depending on attachment point options. Of course, if I'm neglecting some other slings that have these features, I'd be glad to take a look at them. I don't know all the sling manufactuers out there so I probably missed a few.
The first is the Blue Force Vickers sling. (http://www.blueforcegear.com/product.cfm?type=cat&cat_id=5&prod_id=79)
Image here (http://www.blueforcegear.com/prodImg/VICKERS%20-%20BLUE%20GUN%20-%20800.jpg)
I have another Blue Force sling and it's very durable. The webbing is stiff for my tastes, but not doubt it'll outlast anything I throw at it short of a fireball. I bought the other BF about two years ago so maybe it's changed since then.
Pro:
-dedicated cinch strap never dangles or changes length. I'm not sure if any other sling has this feature.
-quality fasteners from my previous experience
-brainchild of Larry Vickers
-interchangable attachment points on either end
Con:
-webbing is a tad stiff (maybe not anymore)
-webbing might be a bit thin for heavier arms or prolongued carry
-no bungies on the webbing
My other choice is the U-ERT brand, which seems to be a newcomer (to my knowledge), but with some very sleek features.
It can be found here (http://www.urbanertslings.com/twopotasesl.html)
Video of sling demo in 1 and 2pt left/right mode here (http://www.ifilm.com/profile/URBAN_ERT_SLINGS/video/2823641)
Image here (http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-89887447921587_1942_0)
Pro:
-elastic bungie band (still has ballistic nylon webbing in parallel in case of failure)
-convertable to 1-pt if I ever needed that
-2" wide webbing would distribute load better on heavier weapons or prolongued carry
-interchangable attachment points on either end
Con:
-cinch strap will dangle when cinched down
-no previous experience (subjective con) and not familiar with the name.
I'm really leaning towards the U-ERT overall but I really don't like that cinch strap dangling. Both are around the same $50 price range, depending on attachment point options. Of course, if I'm neglecting some other slings that have these features, I'd be glad to take a look at them. I don't know all the sling manufactuers out there so I probably missed a few.