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"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
There seems to be some confusion on how this sling is supposed to be used and the pad configuration.
First, the adjustment buckle is used to CREATE SLACK (in order to switch shoulders), NOT remove it. So when setting this sling up, you run the slider all the way to the end and THEN adjust the length (with the middle adjustment point) to your needs.
Second, the padding only needs to make contact on one part of your body. That is your shoulder. Nowhere else does it matter. So having the pad run all the way to the end buckle is of no concern.
I have run this sling since the earliest prototype and probably have almost as much experience with it as the designer. Like most everything there is a right way to do things and a wrong way. If you use the item (as it was intended), it will function perfectly.
C4
Last edited by C4IGrant; 03-06-12 at 11:10.
I'm a big guy so I use most of the adjustment. For the regular size folks there is plenty of room.
"Real men have always needed to know what time it is so they are at the airfield on time, pumping rounds into savages at the right time, etc. Being able to see such in the dark while light weights were comfy in bed without using a light required luminous material." -Originally Posted by ramairthree
Sorry to dig up this old thread, but are these VCAS slings with sewn in QD swivels still available anywhere? I was sure I saw them on the BFG website about 6 months ago, but I can't find them now, and I think G&R has been out of stock for a while. Google is turning up empty as well. Grant, is BFG not willing to produce them anymore, or is there not enough demand? Thanks!
Dave
Very hard to find. I just have my own QD's sewn on....cost me $10
https://www.blueforcegear.com/vicker...ng-2-to-1.html
BFG sells them directly you just build them from the Vickers 221 Sling.
I bought one a few weeks ago from Rock Mountain Tactical that has the QD swivel sewn in the front. Awesomeness.
Thanks a lot for pointing that out - I missed that option in the menu the first time I looked at the 221 sling. They're offering a 15% Black Friday discount right now (code "Black15"), so I was able to get a padded Multicam sling for $76.50 shipped. Great deal - I love their slings and am looking forward to the sewn version. I don't really mind the regular one (I have two), but if I can eliminate a couple buckles, I think it'll be even better.
Dave
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