Sorry to be hounding this thread-
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There are basically two techniques I have used for transitioning to a secondary when a sling is worn and attached-
1- Fold down. When the primary stops going "bang" for whatever reason- release the pistol firing hand (the disctinction is for a reason, some people shoot rifle righty and pistol lefty, or vice-versa) to begin it's travel toward the pistol. As soon as the hand leaves the rifle, the hand still on the gun (usually weak hand) turns the carbine so the magazine is off to the support (grasping hand) side, parallel to the ground. Both hands move simultaneously downward, the hand on the primary presses the long gun firmly against the abdomen; the other hand is moving to the pistol grip and releasing the retention device. Both hands should finish their movement at about the same time.
2- Pull Down. The hands are doing the same jobs, but instead of the support hand folding the primary down to the front, it simply pulls the gun forcefully down to the support side. This keeps the barrel from bouncing on your legs during movement, and both hands move toward the same area of their respective leg, possibly improving draw speed.
Method 1 works with 1, 2 and 3 point slings, but 3-pointers that are properly adjusted for all other situations tend to bunch up, bringing the stock close to the neck/chin. With a 1 point sling it is only marginally better than just letting the gun drop, but it does generally prevent the FSB from negatively interfacing with your testicles at high speed.
Method 2 works superbly with 2 point slings, and to a lesser degree with 1-points, as the 1-points will still creep/swing back to your center-line. It works ok with 3-points, though they don't deserve it.
There is another transition method that doesn't even get a number. Drop the gun and transition. It doesn't work. Not at real speed. If you doubt it, I recommend you try it with a fully filled magazine and fully jocked-up. Report back after icing your spuds.
If you are not wearing the sling, there are other methods, as there are if you are not using a sling at all, but that is neither here nor there.
ETA- I have not had a QD interfere with my ability to control the gun during a transition, I am just a little suspicious of them in certain environments, and would be very upset if they gave way without my intention to do so, or did not release when I needed it to.


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