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Posted: 9/8/2007 8:57:40 PM EDT
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What are the pros and cons of a three-point sling? I own a single point sling on 9mm AR SBR that I like, and just bought a three point for my carbine AR, but seems to be too many straps floating around to get in the way or caught on something hole Thanks, D |
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I too have a 3-point sling and would certainly like to find someone who could show me how it all works. As you mention it has a lot of straps. I have found a one way to use it but would like to know all the ways. I think a single point sling is mostly for matches. I will be watching this thread to see what everyone inputs. I just found this site. http://www.spectergear.com/carryoptions.htm which gives a good explanation on how to use a 3-point sling. I will have to study it and see how it works. |
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Thanks for the web site, that helps out a bit, but I wonder what others (operators, active personnel, law enforcement or competition shooters) think of the 3 point? I would like to know from the folks that use them day in and day out if they are tacticool or functional? Thanks, D |
| I tried a 3-point and a 1-point setup. I have since gone back to the 2-point. The BFG Vicker's Combat Applications Sling is king in my book. 3-points puts too much webbing into the game and seems to tangle too much on webgear. Also, the strap running across the side of the weapon blocks the bolt catch. |
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It's personal preference. Many of the guys on my tactical team went to the single point sling for the MP5 and M4. About half of them that switched have gone back to the three point type sling; me included. These are my observations. Use what works for you. The three point sling allows the weight of the weapon to be distributed more evenly across your chest and many will allow you to adjust the position/angle of the muzzle across your chest. Walking a perimeter or patrol carry I found this more comfortable and allowed fast transition to the shoulder firing position. I found the single point sling to place all the weight of the weapon on the small part of the sling on your shoulder. I found this very uncomfortable when compared to the three point. If you transition from your primary weapon to a handgun, I found that the single point ended up making the M4 dangle straight down between your legs which became a hinerance when you had to move. Some of the guys swear by it so try one before you buy it to see if it works for you. Full-Auto |
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I prefer a good slide adjustable two point sling over a 1 or 3 point sling. After running a couple of them I ended up with Blue Force Gear's Vickers sling, there are others out there, but you get what you pay for. The problem I have encountered with the 3 point sling system is it realy likes to hang up on gear. Getting one on quickly over a plate carrier or a chest pouch is challenging, which is not what you need should you have to use the gun for HD/SD. Even without kit on, the 3 point can sometimes turn into a soup sandwich if you are trying to get into one quickly. The problems of a single point are well described by Full-Auto. |
The Vickers 2 point sling does everything a 3 point sling does, including fulfilling every carry option. The biggest advantage as pointed out several times here is that you don't have all the extra "Webbing" to hang-up on gear, bolt releaases etc., and I have worked with the 3 point sling. I have used my Vickers sling for a couple of weeks now and it is so much more "user friendly" than my 3 point sling was. Should you decide to buy one, get the buffer plate mount by Daniels defense that are available on several sites including www.gandrtactical.com. This is the only way to mount this sling so you can transition to your weak shoulder if necessary. The "Butt Mount" option prohibits this. You may also want to consider an adaptor to mount the forward part of the sling as close to the receiver on the weak side as possible IF you have a rail. Again, Grant at G&R can set you up. Tack |
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Thanks for all the feedback, I will be returning the 3-point sling, and will be ordering the Vickers 2-point sling. I didn’t have the three point installed all the way and already knew it wasn’t for me. I should have done some looking before I let that hair in my azz talk me into a rushed purchase hanks D |
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