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Posted: 11/1/2005 9:27:45 PM EDT
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What is the advantage of a three point sling over a two point sling. I have both currently on different rifles and it seems that the threepoint is more cluttered. Why do you think that the three point is a better option than the two point sling? Thanks for your info. |
| Depends on what you are doing with the weapon. I just stick with a two point because for my rural area and type of use, it works just fine......carrying the weapon. It can also be used as a hasty sling to steady the aim a bit. It is not the latest or the most cutting edge, but it certainly works for its intended job. |
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I've used CQB Solutions three point slings, but they just seems too cluttered (plus I shoot left handed). I know use a one point on my uber tactical M4gery and a two point on my KISS rifle. I really like the two point for hands off work, but the one point is inadequite for that purpose. If you're going to be holding the rifle a lot, the three point may help, but if you're going to be doing things with the rifle slung, the two point rules. |
| I'm old school (Army from the mid 80's to the mid 90's), so I am used to a 2 point sling. I recently found a bungee-type 2 pt sling that works great for me. It is about 1 inch in diameter, and round in shape. It is attached via two split rings, one on each end. On front I just gave it about two wraps of 550 cord around the front sight post, and on the rear, I just ran the split ring through the rear sling slot/keeper. Except for range quals with my agency, I'm always wearing my vest when I carry my carbine, so that thin a sling is not uncomforatble since its always resting on my vest-protected shoulder. Also, because the sling is round, it easily rolls off/over anything that it might get hung-up on when removing it. I originally ordered two different lengths (I think they were 36" and 39") to see which one fit the best; I went with the 39". What I especially like about this sling is that when I go hands off, it snugs up against my upper torso, allowing good access to my pistol for transitions. I hate a long-gun bouncing around between my legs/in front of my body when I go hands off. When mounting the carbine to my shoulder, it is not so tight that I have struggle against it. It actually feels like just the right amount of tension to stabilize my form when mounted to my shoulder. For what its worth, I ordered it from Botach (yeah, their customer service sucked!) for only about $16 each, but later found out they are made by an outfit in California called Royal Arms (I think). The original mfgr sells them for about $1 more than Botach. |
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