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Posted: 12/10/2009 10:22:35 PM
No, I used 7.5 feet to make the sling. Simply using the adjustment will add or subtract whatever amount you need to make the sling a comfortable fit. The original instructions say to make the loop 27" which works just fine. I actually pull it a little tighter than that so the rifle rides higher. When wearing gear I must let it out a little more for a better fit.
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Posted: 12/21/2009 1:08:27 AM
So I've been looking for a sling for my M4gery for a while, and I'm sure glad that I found this thread first. So I ordered all the 3 pt. sling kit from strapworks.com. In my searching before hand, i had found a sling i liked. It was similar to the one at the beginning here, but used a cam-lock instead of the double buckle for the Cross Shoulder Transition break point. It is the Specter cross shoulder transition sling, at http://www.spectergear.com/cst_sling.htm
So with my AR15 kit order, i got (1) 1.5" plastic cam lock as well ($2.50). With some modifications to the design here and intently looking at the specter pictures, I came up with something very similar. The only difference i think, is that i opted not to put the quick disconnect buckle in right behind the cam lock. Here are the pictures of my finished product with some detail pics of the cam lock area. 
Some sort of sewing would probably be better for connecting the Cam-lock to the slide lock. I used the 7" piece to connect the two. 
This connection type doesnt flow quite as smoothly, but its easy and doesn't require buying any sort of attachment. This way also keeps them at a 90 degree angle from each other so the strap will stay straight. 
Thanks for viewing. |
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Posted: 12/30/2009 8:43:00 PM
dear gallgall,
i would indeed like you to make me one for $20.00??!!??you bet steven wilgus 11660 tom fiore court el paso, texas 79936 915-494-1946 nursefighter@yahoo.com please let me know if you till do it. thank you |
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Posted: 1/2/2010 12:25:40 AM
I find that a bungee cord works great and can be purchase for under a dollar. Peace.
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Posted: 1/4/2010 8:32:25 AM
Originally Posted By AKStud:
I find that a bungee cord works great and can be purchase for under a dollar. Peace.  |
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Posted: 1/14/2010 6:25:41 PM
I tried every dang place my town has that possibly would sell the materials. I'm shit out of luck.
 Guess I'll just have to stick with store bought stuff. Stores I searched in, and the only stores that are in my area: Home Depot Wally Weird The Fabric Center- local place Ace Hardware I hate wanting to do a project and being denied due to logistics. 
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Posted: 1/19/2010 1:05:47 AM
Not sure if this site has been posted in the thread yet, but the site below offers everything to make this TAC sling in akit for just under $13 shipping included.
http://www.strapworks.com/category_s/626.htm |
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Posted: 1/22/2010 1:35:53 PM
I stayed up last night reading this whole thread. I'm still not sure what webbing I need. I don't want the seatbelt crap. I have a couple CQB Solutions, now Specter, 3 points. I love the webbing. What kind is it?
I thought it is the tubular nylon but Strapworks only has that in yellow and teal. That's not going to work. Is it the flat nylon? If so they don'y have it in 1 1/4" like mine. Also it was brought up once with no answer. Where can you get the spring loaded cam locks like VTAC has? Same as on backpacks. All you need then is one of those, a couple of those slides, and some webbing and you have the "all mighty" VTAC $35 sling. |
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Posted: 2/11/2010 1:17:02 AM
[Last Edit: 2/11/2010 1:18:03 AM by Goldendog]
I made a fancy on the fly adjustable sling out of a stock Colt sling and a couple parts off a Wilderness 3 point sling. The red pull gizmo is a piece of tie down. A little sewing was required. It works OK. I had all of the stuff lying around.
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Posted: 2/21/2010 2:37:49 PM
Is this what is considered a 3 point sling?
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Posted: 3/4/2010 10:24:57 AM
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The guys at worked really liked the last few I made so I decided to make a few more. They came out to less than $4 from Strapworks. It's seven and a half feet of 1-1/4" light poly webbing, 4 slides and one buckle. It attaches to the stock with ten inches of 1" webbing and a 1" slide.
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Posted: 3/4/2010 10:42:23 AM
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Posted: 3/13/2010 4:22:46 AM
I need help, if i want to make a sling like http://215gearstore.com/multi-missionsinglepointsling.aspx?variation=267
What is it i need to buy i am assuming some type of bungee but dose strap works have it and , what is the covering over the bungee? and how would i attache the bungee to webing so i can have hk style clips to go to my one point on my rifle? any one know what i am trying to say here that can help me? i dont really have any stithing expirence but i am sure i can learn. |
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Posted: 3/15/2010 2:48:12 PM
Originally Posted By treyr8d:
So I've been looking for a sling for my M4gery for a while, and I'm sure glad that I found this thread first. So I ordered all the 3 pt. sling kit from strapworks.com. In my searching before hand, i had found a sling i liked. It was similar to the one at the beginning here, but used a cam-lock instead of the double buckle for the Cross Shoulder Transition break point. It is the Specter cross shoulder transition sling, at http://www.spectergear.com/cst_sling.htm So with my AR15 kit order, i got (1) 1.5" plastic cam lock as well ($2.50). With some modifications to the design here and intently looking at the specter pictures, I came up with something very similar. The only difference i think, is that i opted not to put the quick disconnect buckle in right behind the cam lock. Here are the pictures of my finished product with some detail pics of the cam lock area. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00151_R.jpg http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00158_R.jpg Some sort of sewing would probably be better for connecting the Cam-lock to the slide lock. I used the 7" piece to connect the two. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00159_R.jpg http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00160_R.jpg This connection type doesnt flow quite as smoothly, but its easy and doesn't require buying any sort of attachment. This way also keeps them at a 90 degree angle from each other so the strap will stay straight. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00161_R.jpg Thanks for viewing. i like this set up a little better. it looks a little cleaner. thats the way i have my sling attached to my duty m4 stock...works perfectly |
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Posted: 3/18/2010 9:21:38 PM
I could not find a local place that sold webbing, buckles, and slide locks for the life of me. I even checked Ace Hardware, and they did not even have webbing in the proper size. After some quick searching through this thread and the internet decided to order the stuff from Strapworks for a total of $13.91 including shipping to the left coast. It took about three days to arrive and 30 minutes for assembly and adjustment.
Awesome thread, thanks a lot!!! |
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Posted: 4/5/2010 5:41:59 PM
[Last Edit: 4/5/2010 5:48:00 PM by theprophetSTI]
are any of you guys finding the buckles and straps locally? i saw the places on the web for sling stuff...
i went to my local ACE, which is about that size of a friggin' walmart, kind of a super ACE and asked the guys if they had any of the stuff- they didn't have a single buckle or piece of nylon strap...all they had was that super thick webbing used to repair the old school lawn chairs and can someone please enlighten me on the deal with side mount slings (like a QD swivel on a rail system and 2nd mount point on buffer tube/casle nut area) vs. bottom mount (mount below FSB and 2nd point on bottom of M4 stock)??? |
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Posted: 4/5/2010 10:10:34 PM
Although I can not assist you with the QD swivel, I can say that I get buckles and webbing locally at a boaters store. I find them in various sizes and all the slings I have made use materials from this store.
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Posted: 4/7/2010 3:49:05 AM
Originally Posted By treyr8d:
So I've been looking for a sling for my M4gery for a while, and I'm sure glad that I found this thread first. So I ordered all the 3 pt. sling kit from strapworks.com. In my searching before hand, i had found a sling i liked. It was similar to the one at the beginning here, but used a cam-lock instead of the double buckle for the Cross Shoulder Transition break point. It is the Specter cross shoulder transition sling, at http://www.spectergear.com/cst_sling.htm So with my AR15 kit order, i got (1) 1.5" plastic cam lock as well ($2.50). With some modifications to the design here and intently looking at the specter pictures, I came up with something very similar. The only difference i think, is that i opted not to put the quick disconnect buckle in right behind the cam lock. Here are the pictures of my finished product with some detail pics of the cam lock area. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00151_R.jpg http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00158_R.jpg Some sort of sewing would probably be better for connecting the Cam-lock to the slide lock. I used the 7" piece to connect the two. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00159_R.jpg http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00160_R.jpg This connection type doesnt flow quite as smoothly, but its easy and doesn't require buying any sort of attachment. This way also keeps them at a 90 degree angle from each other so the strap will stay straight. http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu163/treyr8d/DSC00161_R.jpg Thanks for viewing. If you look on page 13 you'll see how I managed to substitute a cam-lock and single-side adjustable QR buckle for the two QR buckles. |
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Posted: 4/11/2010 1:32:09 PM
This is my first post after browsing here for years. always good reading.
This has been a very good 26 pages of ideas info and projects. I thought I would add another source for supplies. http://milspecmonkey.com/customize/hardware |
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Posted: 4/12/2010 1:29:53 AM
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Originally Posted By gary9toes:
This is my first post after browsing here for years. always good reading. This has been a very good 26 pages of ideas info and projects. I thought I would add another source for supplies. http://milspecmonkey.com/customize/hardware OK, I'll bite... "What happened to your tenth toe?" ...and welcome to postings? 
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Posted: 4/12/2010 12:14:35 PM
some things shouldnt be said to a lady wearing high heels!
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Posted: 4/28/2010 7:56:57 AM
Great job on this sling. Thank you very much for putting it on here. I just ordered everything I needed from StrapWorks.com for a little under 15 dollars. Can't wait for it all to arrive.
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Posted: 5/8/2010 6:34:34 AM
I know I am five (5) years late, but this is a hell of an idea. Strapworks.com still has the kit and discount if anybody is interested. I just ordered mine.
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Posted: 6/12/2010 9:58:05 AM
Tag FTW!
Thanks ggll! Great stuff |
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Posted: 6/17/2010 5:10:24 PM
http://www.strapworks.com/AR15_Kit_p/ar15n.htm
Can this be made into a two point sling? |
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