Slings

djtbster · January 25th, 2008, 12:33

hi i was wondering wat type of sling would draw a rifle behind you for quick draw of youre sidearm. thanks

Brian McIlmoyle · January 25th, 2008, 12:48

There are a plethora of single point rigs out there... but a single point attached aft of the center of balance of the weapon ( typically at the rear of the receiver) on the left side will allow the weapon to drop clear of the secondary to the left of the body.. It won't go to the back ( and you don't want it to) but will hang on the left side pistol grip forward so that it can be quickly recovered and brought back into action.

I suspect that you could pick one up at TAC-08 tomorrow

Ghillie973 · January 25th, 2008, 12:53

I've always liked 1 point slings. Sling it so when you drop your wpn it'll fall to your weak side. This way it leaves your holster (usually on your strong side) free of any obstruction. The only down side is your wpn will bounce around as it's only slung with one point of contact. But for how much you really need to use your side arm, it's worth it in my opinion.

EDIT: Damn you brian. My slow typing screws me yet again.

Brian McIlmoyle · January 25th, 2008, 13:07

Is the attachment point of the weapon.. you want the sling attached just aft of the point of balance... Airsofts don't have the same weight distribution as RS so often the sling point is not in the right place for the AS version..

Also when it drops you want the Center of balance of the weapon to hang right at the point where your hip joint enters the hip socket.. this location on the body moves the least when you move... ( if you know how to move ) so the weapon won't flop around too much... If you have the sling adjusted too low.. your legs will bump it and it will swing and bounce around... To high and it will unbalance you as you move.. Proper sling adjustment is pretty important if you are going to maximize your capabilities.

The key is to have the sling adjusted so that it does not restrict the use of the weapon.. you can shoot from either shoulder.. but if you need to drop it an go to 2nd weapon ( or perform some task with the hands free ) the weapon gets out of the way and does not impeade your motion.

Farmboy · January 25th, 2008, 13:29

Take a look as well at the Blue Force Gear Vickers sling and it's "cousin" the Victory sling.

They are a two point sling have all the benifits of the single point and a three point sling without the drawbacks. They are fully and quickly adjustable unlike normal two point slings.

They are made for combat, not just to carry a firearm.

Danke · January 25th, 2008, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Farmboy

Take a look as well at the Blue Force Gear Vickers sling and it's "cousin" the Victory sling.

They are a two point sling have all the benifits of the single point and a three point sling without the drawbacks. They are fully and quickly adjustable unlike normal two point slings.

They are made for combat, not just to carry a firearm.

http://www.vickerstactical.com/

He's got a lot of good reading posted on his site.

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January 25th, 2008, 12:33	#1
djtbster Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sauga	Slings hi i was wondering wat type of sling would draw a rifle behind you for quick draw of youre sidearm. thanks __________________

January 25th, 2008, 12:48	#2
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	Single Point There are a plethora of single point rigs out there... but a single point attached aft of the center of balance of the weapon ( typically at the rear of the receiver) on the left side will allow the weapon to drop clear of the secondary to the left of the body.. It won't go to the back ( and you don't want it to) but will hang on the left side pistol grip forward so that it can be quickly recovered and brought back into action. I suspect that you could pick one up at TAC-08 tomorrow __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite

January 25th, 2008, 12:53	#3
Ghillie973 Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Petawawa	I've always liked 1 point slings. Sling it so when you drop your wpn it'll fall to your weak side. This way it leaves your holster (usually on your strong side) free of any obstruction. The only down side is your wpn will bounce around as it's only slung with one point of contact. But for how much you really need to use your side arm, it's worth it in my opinion. EDIT: Damn you brian. My slow typing screws me yet again. __________________ Age Rep for Petawawa Area

January 25th, 2008, 13:07	#4
Brian McIlmoyle 8=======D Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto	The key to slung stability Is the attachment point of the weapon.. you want the sling attached just aft of the point of balance... Airsofts don't have the same weight distribution as RS so often the sling point is not in the right place for the AS version.. Also when it drops you want the Center of balance of the weapon to hang right at the point where your hip joint enters the hip socket.. this location on the body moves the least when you move... ( if you know how to move ) so the weapon won't flop around too much... If you have the sling adjusted too low.. your legs will bump it and it will swing and bounce around... To high and it will unbalance you as you move.. Proper sling adjustment is pretty important if you are going to maximize your capabilities. The key is to have the sling adjusted so that it does not restrict the use of the weapon.. you can shoot from either shoulder.. but if you need to drop it an go to 2nd weapon ( or perform some task with the hands free ) the weapon gets out of the way and does not impeade your motion. __________________ Brian McIlmoyle TTAC3 Director CAPS Range Officer Toronto Downtown Age Verifier OPERATION WOODSMAN If the tongue could cut as the sword does, the dead would be infinite Last edited by Brian McIlmoyle; January 25th, 2008 at 13:11..

January 25th, 2008, 13:29	#5
Farmboy Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trenton Area	Take a look as well at the Blue Force Gear Vickers sling and it's "cousin" the Victory sling. They are a two point sling have all the benifits of the single point and a three point sling without the drawbacks. They are fully and quickly adjustable unlike normal two point slings. They are made for combat, not just to carry a firearm. __________________ Official Merchant of War. Exclusive Canadian Distributor for Blue Force Gear, Knights Armament, Rainier Arms, High Ground, Battle Comp, Multitasker and more! http://oneshottactical.com/ One Shot Tactical Inc.

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