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Post by theactionman on Jun 2, 2008 18:58:56 GMT -5
I finally got a sling mount plate for my m4 and I'm wondering what kind of sling anyone would reccomend for me. I run a lot and draw my pistol quite often.
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Post by SGT. Darcness on Jun 2, 2008 19:03:58 GMT -5
I think the common trend right now is a bungee sling.
If that doesn't strike your fancy, you could always build one into your vest. I find this to be most effective as you can make it exactly how you want it. Just buy some nylon straps and some of those climber hooks and sew it up how you like. Or, just get a 3 point sling, and cut it, sew it, and build it to your liking.
I've tried proprietary slings and didn't like them much at all. They limited my mobility and just seemed awkward at times. I think custom made is the way to go. What vest/rig/PC do you run with?
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Post by cqbr on Jun 2, 2008 19:07:16 GMT -5
What kind of sling mount to you have on your gun? Pictures?
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Post by theactionman on Jun 2, 2008 19:48:50 GMT -5
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Post by SGT. Darcness on Jun 2, 2008 19:53:46 GMT -5
Ok, so you've got sling hooks on the top of the shoulders of the vest correct?
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Post by SGT. Darcness on Jun 2, 2008 20:01:10 GMT -5
Here's an idea of what I'm talking about. I have one nylon strap on the left with a QD latch on it for the rear AEG sling mount. Then on the right I have an adjustable strap for the front sling mount of the weapon or to make a 2 strap, 1 pointed sling. It really lets the weight of the AEG spread over both shoulders. Keeps fatigue down and is easy to use in many configurations. s21.photobucket.com/albums/b266/brushlessae/airsoft/ak74/?action=view¤t=HPIM0542.jpg |
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Post by Zorak on Jun 2, 2008 22:50:00 GMT -5
Darcness, please edit your old post instead of posting twice in a row.
Why did you get a sling plate before you knew what kind of sling you wanted? Using a plate like that limits you to either a single point sling or attaching it to your vest. I've never used the vest attachments. I can tell you that single points do a fine job of letting your weapon fall away without damage when you drop them to pull a pistol, but don't really control the weapon. If you try to move around with your replica dangling from the sling, it will bounce around and interfere.
For that reason, for anything but CQB play, I strongly prefer a one or two point sling.
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Post by theactionman on Jun 3, 2008 16:39:25 GMT -5
Yeah I went with the sling plate before the sling simply because the clip on is the only one that will work for my PTW. Other ones could work, but I simply don't feel comfortable taking apart the replica. I think I'll head over to spyops and try out a couple different slings to see what I'm most comfortable with.
Thank you for your input guys.
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Post by cqbr on Jun 3, 2008 17:14:59 GMT -5
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Post by bigc on Jun 3, 2008 17:30:37 GMT -5
Check out this article. I have tried many single points and found that I like my Blue Force Gear sling that attaches to my plate carrier or my Troy Industries padded CQB sling. For 2 point slings I like the Blue Force Gear SOC series sling. demigodllc.com/articles/tactical-slings/I question the integrity of the sling loop you selected. I worry about the fact that it does not go around the whole buffer tube. Daniel Defense makes some sling loops that will bolt on the buffer tube and there is no question it will not break or damage your buffer tube. |
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Post by Zorak on Jun 3, 2008 19:48:10 GMT -5
I've used the Tango Down bolt-on mounts for a couple of my guns. The carbine mount includes a swivel point on the rear center, which I find to be ideal. Of course, the price is outrageous, but that's Tango Down for you. I've got a Blue Force Gear Vickers sling on my PTW, and it's nice, but for anything but a PTW, I'd still prefer a three point sling from Specter Gear. PTWs are special because you actually need ready access to that bolt release button, and three point slings tend to mask it. Anyway, Actionman, if you have any way to return the plate, I'd return it and get a sling that doesn't need one. Any good maker of two or three point slings will sell you a version of their sling that can attach directly to a Crane stock. |
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Post by MattyB (Immortal) on Jun 4, 2008 18:41:04 GMT -5
Or if you do go w/ a 1 point and keep the mount you have can you unscrew the nut on the buffer tube, clip on the plate, and then tighten the nut back up so at least it won't be sliding up the tube when you put weight on it? Like bigc I just imagine that either popping off or sliding all the way up to the stock when you drop it to pull the sidearm.
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