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Posted: 9/6/2024 11:03:05 AM EST

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Your buckle is metal. Looks like he has started using plastic.

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I linked to the plastic buckle one, he also makes a metal hardware version.

Posted: 9/6/2024 11:04:03 AM EST

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All USA made, or assembled in the USA with imported components?

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All USA made + 100% USA made components.

Posted: 9/6/2024 2:20:12 PM EST

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$100? Clunky? Are we talking about the same sling?
https://www.primaryarms.com/blue-force-gear-limited-edition-vickers-sling-chocolate-chip-camo

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Yes, I customized mine hence the higher price tag. Just too thick of webbing, doesn't glide as effortlessly. Just feels like there's too much material/beef that gets in the way. The slings I posted are a good middle ground, not too light, not too heavy. I like a more sporty/tactical sling that feels almost weightless.

Don't get me wrong, I love BFG, amazing folks, great products. Their sling just wasn't my cup of tea. Other stuff from BFG, yeah, I love it.

Posted: 9/6/2024 2:21:41 PM EST

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Damn, ARcom blew up his store LOL. Looks like the one I posted is temp out of stock.

Here's his other slings:

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Posted: 9/6/2024 2:22:27 PM EST

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Damn, ARcom crushed his store LOL. Looks like the one I posted is temp out of stock.

Here''s his other slings: https://www.ebay.com/str/livesoutsided0tcom

Posted: 9/6/2024 3:12:03 PM EST

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I've been pretty happy with my Edgar Sherman . He happens to be a local guy too.

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These are my new favorites, too. I bought one for my latest AR and will be buying them from now on.

Posted: 9/6/2024 3:55:09 PM EST

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Pretty sure all mine are now VTAC.

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Posted: 9/6/2024 10:12:37 PM EST

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ttt

Posted: 9/6/2024 11:25:00 PM EST

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Edgar Sherman Design, or BFG

Posted: 9/6/2024 11:41:05 PM EST

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Flatline Fiber Co.

Flatline Fiber Co. has become my go to for slings. Lightweight, well made, and low profile. The padded version is still low profile enough to easily stow to the rifle without getting in the way. Functions just like the BFG slings I used to use.

Posted: 9/6/2024 11:50:12 PM EST

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I'll pile on, these have become my go-to. Great quality and usability for the price.

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https://www.citizengearco.com/

This guy is/was a member here love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

I'll pile on, these have become my go-to. Great quality and usability for the price.

I literally just got a shipping notice for my second sling from him. No issues with the quality of the first sling but he is insanely long on production. Both times I thought I was buying something in stock.

Posted: 9/6/2024 11:54:07 PM EST

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I have 3-4 of the Citizen slings, and I think it is just fine.. It has the adjustment range for a typical rifle ; the sling isn't too wide or too narrow.. Just everything I need and nothing I don't.

Posted: 9/7/2024 12:04:37 AM EST

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Vtac padded for me

Posted: 9/7/2024 1:32:38 AM EST

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I literally just got a shipping notice for my second sling from him. No issues with the quality of the first sling but he is insanely long on production. Both times I thought I was buying something in stock.

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https://www.citizengearco.com/

This guy is/was a member here love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

I'll pile on, these have become my go-to. Great quality and usability for the price.

I literally just got a shipping notice for my second sling from him. No issues with the quality of the first sling but he is insanely long on production. Both times I thought I was buying something in stock.

You missed the giant red print with the 50-80 day lead time on slings?

Posted: 9/7/2024 1:37:14 AM EST

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The most simple canvas / nylon sling. Simple is easy.

Posted: 9/7/2024 2:12:15 AM EST

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I have a couple of Magpuls and a couple of Blue Force Vickers. I like them both just fine, with a slight edge going to Blue Force.

Posted: 9/7/2024 5:28:54 AM EST

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I prefer Edgar Sherman Design

Second place… Magpul

Posted: 9/7/2024 6:32:55 AM EST

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I prefer Edgar Sherman Design

Second place… Magpul

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This, but my second place is Ferro

Posted: 9/7/2024 7:10:20 AM EST

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GBRS. My favorite sling so far.

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Might wanna research that companies, employee 'treatment'.

Posted: 9/7/2024 7:39:19 AM EST

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The Magpul lightweight sling, however is called, is super lightweight, strong and simple. Also reasonably price online.

Posted: 9/7/2024 7:42:50 AM EST

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This guy is/was a member here… love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

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i didn’t need to see this thread, but fuggit, im in to order two slings.

fatguy - any reccs for cast iron sling or just pick my fav color scheme? or message me if ya want.

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:06:14 AM EST

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GBRS. My favorite sling so far.

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I've tried pretty much all the slings over the years. I picked up the Citizen sling and it was too thin and narrow for my liking...

I snagged one of the GBRS slings used off the EE (The owner cut it down a bit) and tried it on my Air rifle I squirrel hunt with and really started to like it.

I found a second one on the EE and grabbed it for a lightweight A2 built.

While I still like and use the unpadded VCAS slings, the GBRS seems to have the right amount of padding and sling width and thickness. I don't know if I would have bought one new, but the EE price was good.

I don't normally like padded slings as they take up too much of the adjustment length (Looking at you Padded VCAS)

I don't think I've ever bought a sling new... always off the EE, slings are not something that people wear out.

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:08:58 AM EST

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i didn’t need to see this thread, but fuggit, im in to order two slings.

fatguy - any reccs for cast iron sling or just pick my fav color scheme? or message me if ya want.

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This guy is/was a member here… love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

i didn’t need to see this thread, but fuggit, im in to order two slings.

fatguy - any reccs for cast iron sling or just pick my fav color scheme? or message me if ya want.

@swolliepop just get the cast iron sling in whatever color you prefer.

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:27:17 AM EST

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Either bfg or Ron Brown
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This is a man of refinement and taste.

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:29:24 AM EST

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This ! Awesome slings, I like the Cast Iron.

I have also converted over to home-made soft shackles made from kevlar cord, instead of QDs;
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https://www.citizengearco.com/

This guy is/was a member here… love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

This ! Awesome slings, I like the Cast Iron.

I have also converted over to home-made soft shackles made from kevlar cord, instead of QDs;
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/97093/Screenshot_20240905_224125_Gallery_jpg-3314496.JPG

Can you post up instructions to make those?

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:32:18 AM EST

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I like the Magpul MS4 for my AR style rifles. I bought a knockoff from Amazon or eBay trying to save some money, the QD attachments don't hold and release unexpectedly. I've never had any issues with the Magpul ones though.

I like the Allen BakTrak sling for my bolt rifles.

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Yep, the magpul MS4 are really the best out there commercially. These custom ones probably rock, but couldn't bring myself to buy unless I saw it in use

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:39:42 AM EST

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This ! Awesome slings, I like the Cast Iron.

I have also converted over to home-made soft shackles made from kevlar cord, instead of QDs;
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Any particular reason for the soft shackle versus the QD?

Posted: 9/7/2024 10:11:52 AM EST

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GBRS. My favorite sling so far.

Might wanna research that companies, employee 'treatment'.

I know about it. People get fired all of the time for different reasons. IDGAF

Their sling is great.

Posted: 9/7/2024 10:20:37 AM EST

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Les Tam~

Posted: 9/7/2024 11:02:21 AM EST

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ttt

Posted: 9/7/2024 11:53:28 AM EST

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Many good slings mentioned already, but having tried most of them, I'm partial to the VTAC Mk. II. It's on most of my ARs.

I do like the Vickers very much, too.

Posted: 9/7/2024 4:27:33 PM EST

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Any particular reason for the soft shackle versus the QD?

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probably noise, cost for one or two guns not a big deal but if you need them for a bunch it sure adds up, and a lot of people get rusted or stuck qd parts. some of the reviews say its not a if but when it will fail.

and maybe because they have paracord not doing anything.

thinking of a contour sling for at least one rifle but they are kinda pricey.

I did buy a sylvan arms sling and the magpul rifleman? that one is for my 10/22 though a few people say its too slick and the rifles like to slide off the shoulder way too easy.

Posted: 9/7/2024 6:13:20 PM EST

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All USA made + 100% USA made components.

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All USA made, or assembled in the USA with imported components?

All USA made + 100% USA made components.

You have my attention.

Posted: 9/7/2024 6:34:42 PM EST

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Yes, I customized mine hence the higher price tag. Just too thick of webbing, doesn't glide as effortlessly. Just feels like there's too much material/beef that gets in the way. The slings I posted are a good middle ground, not too light, not too heavy. I like a more sporty/tactical sling that feels almost weightless.

Don't get me wrong, I love BFG, amazing folks, great products. Their sling just wasn't my cup of tea. Other stuff from BFG, yeah, I love it.

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I’ve noticed the same in my experience with the Vickers sling, I went with something else.

Posted: 9/7/2024 6:56:27 PM EST

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25 dollar ammo garand slings work perfectly fine for me, put them on all my guns.

100 dollar slings are for gear queers.

Posted: 9/7/2024 8:28:34 PM EST

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25 dollar ammo garand slings work perfectly fine for me, put them on all my guns.

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Ask me how I know you don’t use your rifle for anything besides possibly hunting.

Posted: 9/7/2024 8:39:44 PM EST

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https://www.citizengearco.com/

This guy is/was a member here… love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

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I have a few of his. All gtg.

Posted: 9/7/2024 8:44:35 PM EST

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I like BFG Vickers slings. I use them pretty much exclusively. *shrug*

Posted: 9/7/2024 8:49:36 PM EST

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Ask me how I know you don’t use your rifle for anything besides possibly hunting.

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25 dollar ammo garand slings work perfectly fine for me, put them on all my guns.

100 dollar slings are for gear queers.

Ask me how I know you don’t use your rifle for anything besides possibly hunting.

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They work just fine

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:10:36 PM EST

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Can you post up instructions to make those?

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https://www.citizengearco.com/

This guy is/was a member here… love my cast iron sling. Probably about to buy 3 more.

This ! Awesome slings, I like the Cast Iron.

I have also converted over to home-made soft shackles made from kevlar cord, instead of QDs;
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/97093/Screenshot_20240905_224125_Gallery_jpg-3314496.JPG

Can you post up instructions to make those?

@TNC yeah sure, I just made a separate thread here https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/Quick-how-to-for-Kevlar-soft-shackles-as-sling-attachments/10-553701/

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:11:46 PM EST

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Any particular reason for the soft shackle versus the QD?

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This ! Awesome slings, I like the Cast Iron.

I have also converted over to home-made soft shackles made from kevlar cord, instead of QDs;
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Any particular reason for the soft shackle versus the QD?

@aztrooper Yeah, weightless, silent, cheap, and I lost faith in push-button QDs after having a couple let go in use.

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:17:32 PM EST

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@aztrooper Yeah, weightless, silent, cheap, and I lost faith in push-button QDs after having a couple let go in use.

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This ! Awesome slings, I like the Cast Iron.

I have also converted over to home-made soft shackles made from kevlar cord, instead of QDs;
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Any particular reason for the soft shackle versus the QD?

@aztrooper Yeah, weightless, silent, cheap, and I lost faith in push-button QDs after having a couple let go in use.

I like using a fisherman's knot

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Posted: 9/7/2024 9:25:49 PM EST

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25 dollar ammo garand slings work perfectly fine for me, put them on all my guns.

100 dollar slings are for gear queers.

Ask me how I know you don’t use your rifle for anything besides possibly hunting.

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They work just fine

I’m sure torquing your FSB while properly utilizing a sling works perfectly for dialing those irons in at 500

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The military should just go back to 03 Springfields and Leather straps, no sense in wasting tax dollars on Gucci gear… it’s JuSt As GoOd.

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:50:16 PM EST

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ttt

Posted: 9/7/2024 9:58:50 PM EST

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I’m sure torquing your FSB while properly utilizing a sling works perfectly for dialing those irons in at 500

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The military should just go back to 03 Springfields and Leather straps, no sense in wasting tax dollars on Gucci gear… it’s JuSt As GoOd.

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25 dollar ammo garand slings work perfectly fine for me, put them on all my guns.

100 dollar slings are for gear queers.

Ask me how I know you don’t use your rifle for anything besides possibly hunting.

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They work just fine

I’m sure torquing your FSB while properly utilizing a sling works perfectly for dialing those irons in at 500

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The military should just go back to 03 Springfields and Leather straps, no sense in wasting tax dollars on Gucci gear… it’s JuSt As GoOd.

With a non freefloated rifle do you really think there's a performance difference between using the sling swivel vs the fsb? Because there isn't.

If that was on a freefloated rail would you still make an edgy "JuST as GoOd" comment?

This is a thread on slings. Not freefloated rifles.

Posted: 9/7/2024 10:22:54 PM EST

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I like the Magpul MS4 for my AR style rifles. I bought a knockoff from Amazon or eBay trying to save some money, the QD attachments don't hold and release unexpectedly. I've never had any issues with the Magpul ones though.

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Been a steady MS4 user for a while now. It's not fancy these days, it's not the best at anything, but it does almost everything you'd need in a sling for it's intended use. Mine haven't seen a ton of abuse, but plenty of non abusive use and I've yet to find a reason I wouldn't just buy another one if the need came up. I have three right now and I might be adding another one soon.

Posted: 9/7/2024 10:31:34 PM EST

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Vickers Sling FTW

Posted: 9/8/2024 12:06:55 AM EST

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With a non freefloated rifle do you really think there's a performance difference between using the sling swivel vs the fsb? Because there isn't.

If that was on a freefloated rail would you still make an edgy "JuST as GoOd" comment?

This is a thread on slings. Not freefloated rifles.

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25 dollar ammo garand slings work perfectly fine for me, put them on all my guns.

100 dollar slings are for gear queers.

Ask me how I know you don’t use your rifle for anything besides possibly hunting.

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They work just fine

I’m sure torquing your FSB while properly utilizing a sling works perfectly for dialing those irons in at 500

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The military should just go back to 03 Springfields and Leather straps, no sense in wasting tax dollars on Gucci gear… it’s JuSt As GoOd.

With a non freefloated rifle do you really think there's a performance difference between using the sling swivel vs the fsb? Because there isn't.

If that was on a freefloated rail would you still make an edgy "JuST as GoOd" comment?

This is a thread on slings. Not freefloated rifles.

I didn’t say anything about freefloated rifles, I made a comment in response to an individual that basically stated his $25 garand sling was better than any modern sling. Which is laughable.

You obviously agreed by posting your “work just fine” comment. Which 03 Springfields and leather slings work just fine too.

If you want to use dated technology, be my guest. But to try and insinuate that 80 year old sling design is superior to modern tech is just false.

You can love your retro rifles and slings and iron sights… but we drive cars now instead of horses for a reason.