Old Jarhead - FNG with a question about slings

[Stickman]

I'm not saying this is the only option, but I will say that it is a dirt cheap option which should serve you pretty well.


Black or FDE for $4.99

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939421353

[bamashooter]

I'm not saying this is the only option, but I will say that it is a dirt cheap option which should serve you pretty well.


Black or FDE for $4.99

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/939421353

Now that's pretty cool. Simple, functional, stocking-stuffer price range. But is it battle-tested?

[AndyLate]

Battle tested? I am surprised no one mentioned the M1/M14 web sling.

http://www.illinoishighpower.org/gen...SR%20Sling.pdf

Easy to find surplus in OD or Khaki, or reproductions in those two colors plus black. Word on the street is that the cotton web sling is less slippery than the nylon sling, although the nylon will probably last forever.

Andy

[T2C]

Battle tested? I am surprised no one mentioned the M1/M14 web sling.

http://www.illinoishighpower.org/gen...SR%20Sling.pdf

Easy to find surplus in OD or Khaki, or reproductions in those two colors plus black. Word on the street is that the cotton web sling is less slippery than the nylon sling, although the nylon will probably last forever.

Andy

I agree with the information in the link. A cotton web sling is good to go for general use. A leather sling (what I prefer) is good for matches, but not as handy as a web sling for general use.

[bamashooter]

Battle tested? I am surprised no one mentioned the M1/M14 web sling.

http://www.illinoishighpower.org/gen...SR%20Sling.pdf

Easy to find surplus in OD or Khaki, or reproductions in those two colors plus black. Word on the street is that the cotton web sling is less slippery than the nylon sling, although the nylon will probably last forever.

Andy

Definitely less slippery. Have several CMP-type with my fsb guns. USA made though days ago I pulled the metal end off one without a bunch of effort.

[utahjeepr]

For general "farting around" duty an old school milspec sling will serve you just fine. Use it like yer PMI taught ya if you want to "play like in the day". If you want to try something else: Blue Force, VTAC, and Proctor slings are good reasonably priced options.

[Martin248]

For general "farting around" duty an old school milspec sling will serve you just fine. Use it like yer PMI taught ya if you want to "play like in the day". If you want to try something else: Blue Force, VTAC, and Proctor slings are good reasonably priced options.

I have a blue force, I can't for the life of me figure out how to use it as a shooting aid. It seems to be only for carrying the rifle.

Thinking about putting a web sling on as well.

[bamashooter]

I have a blue force, I can't for the life of me figure out how to use it as a shooting aid. It seems to be only for carrying the rifle.

Thinking about putting a web so sling on as well.

In what way? Basic configuration loose / tight or as a precision stabilizer or .........? Reckon I don't get out enough. What's a "web so sling"?

[Martin248]

A typo
I just meant a web sling

[Stickman]

I have a blue force, I can't for the life of me figure out how to use it as a shooting aid. It seems to be only for carrying the rifle.

Thinking about putting a web sling on as well.

I set mine so it works for patrolling, but so I can still wrap my arm for increased rigidity.

Then again, the day I turned 5 my father had me out on a military range drilling this stuff into me, so I take some things for granted.