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Sling? I don’t need a sling
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Site Supporter   Location: Maple Valley, WA Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 9278 Real Name: Young 
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One of many aspects of having a sling on a long gun…
Most people don’t carry it for any more than to the range. So, most don’t even own a sling that works. So the need for a sling becomes almost mute to the vast majority of folks. Now when considering having or carrying a rifle - long term or as recently someone posted on another forum that one who Carrie’s it around (say all day, everywhere you go) becomes quite apparent. The real need to have a sling of some sort (for comfort, for portability and especially to multi task in everyday routines - freeing up at least one if not both hands). So, if you don’t have a sling setup. Consider one and just like holsters. Beware - Most people end up with several different types and setups… and like holsters almost everyone has their ideal ones they like. |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 1:18 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21327 Real Name: Vick Lagina
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*moot
_________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:22 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: AZ Joined: Fri Aug 17, 2018 Posts: 6805
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I have one of these:
https://www.natchezss.com/sig-sauer-sli ... ack-516716 Paid twice as less a few years ago. _________________ FPC member GOA member Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges. |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 2:40 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Snohomish Co Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2018 Posts: 1817
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On my SHTF, go-to rifle i wove paracord into a sling. Sure the lack of adjustability sucks but i like the idea of having 100 or whatever feet of paracord at my disposal.
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| Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:31 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21327 Real Name: Vick Lagina
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There was a guy in Seattle that made slings... SKT Industries. Woild make them up as you waited at the gun shows. Sliders like the Magpul MS slings.
It is still my favorite. _________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:37 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: In my Cave near the Cloquallum Joined: Thu Sep 26, 2013 Posts: 7819 Real Name: Jim Sr.
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Magpul MS-1 slings are my favorite, I have 4 of them.
_________________ "You are either with us...as Americans. Or, You are against us. There is no IN BETWEEN." ??? "We cannot negotiate with those who say, 'What's mine is mine, and what's yours is negotiable.'" JFK "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” -Ben Franklin MadPick wrote: I don't think you beat your children enough.  |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:03 pm |
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 Location: Yelm Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2011 Posts: 2757 Real Name: Eric
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| Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:18 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21327 Real Name: Vick Lagina
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Krydex
 Dgina _________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:33 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Lynnwood/Bothell Joined: Thu Jul 31, 2014 Posts: 8569 Real Name: Curtis
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Couldn't agree more, oldkim. Slings are a MUST.
I have a bunch of Magpul MS1/MS3/MS4 because I got a great deal on them as they were being clearanced out of someone's inventory. They're decent, but there's better out there. The Warrior Poet sling is legit: https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/wps-rifle-sling/ |
| Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:05 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Camano Island, WA Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 743 Real Name: Jeff
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_________________ The Dude Abides |
| Sat Oct 28, 2023 1:21 am |
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 Location: Puyallup Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 Posts: 3090
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Agreed, the sling is to the rifle as the holster is to the pistol.
But the difference is, I have different types of holsters for different uses/situations. All long guns get the same type of sling: 2pt. quick-adjust. Lot of great brands out there. I make my own. Only store-bought we have around is a MS-1, and it's great too. _________________ I'm a Morlock, in a land of Eloi... |
| Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:38 am |
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Site Moderator   Location: Marysville Joined: Thu Mar 22, 2012 Posts: 13513 Real Name: Mike
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Blue force tactical makes a really nice sling for a good value. I have a SKT. Also an excellent sling but I prefer the blue force.
I’ve carried AR’s all over Montana for days on a blue force and it stayed comfy and tight. _________________ Licensed/Bonded/Insured Hardwood Floor Installer/Finisher http://www.hardwoodfloorsnw.com/ |
| Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:58 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Eatonville Joined: Mon Sep 14, 2020 Posts: 621 Real Name: Marcus
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Been running 5.11 and vickers/bfg for a while, next one will be a mars sling from odgg, comes highly regarded from some training friends
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| Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:21 am |
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 Location: Union Gap Joined: Sun Mar 27, 2016 Posts: 1730 Real Name: Randall Knapp
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Part of my training in the CMP was proper use of a sling. I have and adjustable sling on all of my long guns.
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| Sun Oct 29, 2023 1:00 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Lynnwood and at large Joined: Wed May 1, 2013 Posts: 21327 Real Name: Vick Lagina
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Yep. If you have no sling and you need to transition to a pistol... what are you going to do? Throw your rifle down or take the time to lean it up against something? How about when you need two hands for a task? Just holding onto your rifle for a length of time...
Necessary accessory column. _________________ “Finding ‘common ground’ with the thinking of evil men is a fool’s errand” ~ Herschel Smith "The “A return to First Principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by simple virtues of a single man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Before all else, be armed!” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Láodòng zhèng zhūwèi zìyóu FJB |
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