I have done the search thing and cant really find what I'm looking for. Just was wondering what type of sling you guys prefer, single, two point, three point? Thanks in advance.
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I have done the search thing and cant really find what I'm looking for. Just was wondering what type of sling you guys prefer, single, two point, three point? Thanks in advance.
These days I prefer single
VB- How about your reasoning for your opinion? No, I'm not trying to sound like an as*hole:D, just interested in the topic since I'm in the buying mode for some for upcoming classes. Advantages/disadvantages to single/double in your experience?
"Best" sling like "best" scope, "best" whatever is relative.
THIS thread has some good thoughts on the subject.
As an amateur I use a two-point Vickers.
I am new and I only have one "tactical" rifle but it has a padded VCAS on it and I love it. I wasn't sold on the sling for retention concept when I first got into this but now I really like it and it helps when transitioning to a pistol.
Take my advice with a grain of salt since I don't have hardly any experience but I do know that the VCAS is very well made and works just like it does in the videos.
I stand corrected for using "best". I guess I am trying to get a "prefered" type of sling and why, "In your opinion" what works for which situation. Just a newbie trying to soak up the info available from you that have experience.
Honestly CRH, you're just going to have to get out there and shoot and see which one you like the best. There's so many things about shooting and firearms that are a personal decision. What works for me and what I like could be totally different from what you need/like.
I like an adjustable two point ala VCAS. For me it works very well for the majority of the applications I'll use it for. It does the other small percentage OK.
You've just gotta find what you like.
I prefer no sling, but if I'm wearing body armor I go with a wolf hook. When I'm dicking around at the range sometimes I'll use a two point for ease of slinging the carbine across my back while reloading or what not. I'm a minimalist -extra sh!t gets in the way.
I started out with a single point sling, but quickly found that when transitioning to pistol your rifle tends to quickly meet your cahones. I use a 2-point now. The way I see it (my own personal opinion based on a few classes with each type):
Single point:
Pros- keeps the weapon in front, good position for patrol on foot, left/right shoulder transition easier.
Cons- bad for in/out of vehicles, cannot sling for ladder climbs, hits you in the balls during secondary transition, drags the ground when in kneeling cover.
2-point:
Pros- more stability, drops to the side instead of between your legs, can be slung on the users back for ladder climbing or tasks while kneeling (providing medical aid, kneeling cover, etc).
Cons- cannot transition left/right shoulder as easily.
Just my $0.02