Magpul Dynamics DVD

**normal** · 01-21-09, 22:36

Originally Posted by theJanitor

So has anyone gone to a single point sling after watching the vid? I changed to one (from a vickers/blue force) after Travis showed me some limitations and Eric Torres demonstrated how to use one well.

I've always used 2 points, because I don't like the floppiness of the 1 points. After watching the vids I was very tempted to switch. I think that the new Magpul system that was introduced at SHOT that transitions from a 1 point to a 2 point is going to be the answer. It has the best of both worlds. The easy manuevering of the 1 point and the stability of the 2 point. I am anxiously awaiting.

**teufeldog** · 01-21-09, 23:30

Originally Posted by NCPatrolAR

.... I'm also highly selective of where my money goes and what it goes for.

Damn, I wish I could say that about myself.

**markm** · 01-22-09, 08:15

Originally Posted by normal

I've always used 2 points, because I don't like the floppiness of the 1 points. After watching the vids I was very tempted to switch.

I think there's an over emphasis on the need to be able to go support side for the average citizen.

I do practice support side shooting, but for non SWAT types or people not doing door to doors in Iraq, I think the need to be able to instantly transition is overblown.

**LOKNLOD** · 01-22-09, 08:42

Originally Posted by markm

I think there's an over emphasis on the need to be able to go support side for the average citizen.

I do practice support side shooting, but for non SWAT types or people not doing door to doors in Iraq, I think the need to be able to instantly transition is overblown.

I'm on the verge of being out of my lane here, but I agree. I also think matching the sling to the rifle is a factor -- a single point doesn't make as much sense on my 16" middy as it would on an 10.5" SBR.

**Jay Cunningham** · 01-22-09, 11:10

Originally Posted by LOKNLOD

I'm on the verge of being out of my lane here, but I agree. I also think matching the sling to the rifle is a factor -- a single point doesn't make as much sense on my 16" middy as it would on an 10.5" SBR.

I agree with matching the sling to both the rifle and the mission. The VCAS does this very well generally speaking, but the new MagPul sling may also fill a niche here.

I am also unconvinced that "instant" shoulder transitions are a necessary thing to practice at - in a dynamic environment I wouldn't be wasting time with it. It (weak side shooting) is a tool that one needs to be familiar with though, no doubt.

**Kaos** · 01-22-09, 11:27

Originally Posted by The_Katar

I agree with matching the sling to both the rifle and the mission. The VCAS does this very well generally speaking, but the new MagPul sling may also fill a niche here.

I am also unconvinced that "instant" shoulder transitions are a necessary thing to practice at - in a dynamic environment I wouldn't be wasting time with it. It (weak side shooting) is a tool that one needs to be familiar with though, no doubt.

I think the VCAS/Boonie Packer style slings are fine for support/weak side transitions, you just need to practice it....doing it without knowing that you have to adjust the sling first could find you choking yourself with your sling.

**Derek_Connor** · 01-22-09, 19:05

Originally Posted by Matt Edwards

After training with these guys, I still have to get off my 4th point of contact and get the vids. God knows I can't get enough of "pig pen", taped shoes and all. It would be good for sustainment training.

BOOM.