Zip ties for securing a sling?

[ubet]

That was reported as a failure of the barrel nut threads on the upper during Ranger school. The Ranger Candidate tied the two halves together and continued training until one of the instructors noticed it.

I would have liked to been a fly on the wall for that conversation


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[Disciple]

Take a look at these little gizmos from 100 Concepts.

https://onehundredconcepts.com/produ...rdqdparacordqd

Better than a girth hitch (larkshead) on a pigtail?

[MegademiC]

Better than a girth hitch (larkshead) on a pigtail?

Its an mlok carabiner! That actually looks slick and beats trying to do a figure 8!

[Inkslinger]

Better than a girth hitch (larkshead) on a pigtail?

I would say yes. Are you separating those two pieces with one hand quickly?

https://youtu.be/FSkjb4FeIn0?si=7HaBFZDt3M7fzh0g

[grizzlygunner999]

I used way to much zip ties and duct tape on gear during the early OIF years. But it worked.

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[Disciple]

I would say yes. Are you separating those two pieces with one hand quickly?

https://youtu.be/FSkjb4FeIn0?si=7HaBFZDt3M7fzh0g

I cannot do that with the girth hitch but it's quite a bit more secure, weighs less, costs almost nothing, etc. What's the scenario for escaping the sling that quickly? If a break-away action is needed a side release buckle or open tail are fast and work under tension.

[titsonritz]

I cannot do that with the girth hitch but it's quite a bit more secure, weighs less, costs almost nothing, etc. What's the scenario for escaping the sling that quickly? If a break-away action is needed a side release buckle or open tail are fast and work under tension.

You can if you have a fastex buckle like this…

https://www.originalsoegear.com/prod...-sling-adapter

[Disciple]

You can if you have a fastex buckle like this…

https://www.originalsoegear.com/prod...-sling-adapter

Yes, that's a "side release buckle."

[ViniVidivici]

That's the way my slings are, that I made, a fastex buckle serves as the tightening/loosening mechanism, with the fringe benefit of quick release if so needed.

'Bout the only time I use it though is separating lower from upper for maintenance.