Magpul has yet another entry in their lineup of slings. This new model is the MS1 Lite. It is aptly named, as it takes the proven MS1 sling and slims it down to a much smaller and lighter package. Let’s see what it brings to the table. Magpul @ TFB: TFB [Read More…]
The classic USGI web sling has been fielded on rifles since World War 2. It has seen action on the M-1 Garand, M-14, and M-16 rifles, and it provides both a method to carry a rifle and a loop sling for precision marksmanship use. Let’s take a closer look at this [Read More…]
The classic leather shooting sling is a bit of an anachronism today. Most rifle slings today are nylon with QD flush cup mounting and quick length adjustments that can be made on the move. The M1907 is the exact opposite; it is leather, is a pain to adjust, and shines [Read More…]
Most people use rifle slings to carry a long gun when their hands are busy with other things. Various trends have come and gone, such as the three-point and one-point slings. Another classic style of sling that is not as common today is the shooting sling, which secures [Read More…]
The latest iteration of the GrovTec Sabre sling is here. The new Gen 3 Sabre Tactical sling maintains a lightweight, minimalist profile, with the ability to quickly and easily change attachment methods. This can be useful for those who like to run one sling for most of [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews the easiest possible rifle accuracy hack – the best dollar-for-dollar improvement you can make to your rifle: The sling. James and the TFB crew go training with Blue Force Gear to talk about using your sling to make yourself a better shot, a safer [Read More…]
For many shooters, the simple rifle sling tends to be an oft-forgotten or somewhat ignored piece of kit. Although we typically have and use them, they don’t get paid nearly as much attention as flashier or pricier gear. Plenty of Gunternet dwellers can’t [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves talks with the guys at Blue Force Gear about their newest sling, the G.M.T. This is a type of sling that Blue Force has never done before, but Blue Force has responded to overwhelming customer demand and released a tail sling. The Blue Force crew talks about [Read More…]
Why? One topic that is rarely covered is sling assisted shooting. Sling assisted shooting is simply using the tension from the sling to help stabilize the reticle and provide more precision. Your sling is not just a holster for your rifle. Often people only think this [Read More…]
Not JUST a Mount Company American Defense Manufacturing (ADM) makes multiple lines of AR-15s and AR-10s. They recently sent me a Universal Improved Carbine (UIC) ADM4 Mod 2 to review. I did not get 5-10k rounds through it, but I did get approximately 750 rounds to get a [Read More…]
While many are seen shooting the latest Gucci AR15 or trying out the latest gear, how many are actually taking the time to ensure their gear is properly set up in a systematic way every time before it is used? The gear is an important facet, but ensuring everything is [Read More…]
Competitive shooter Todd Jarrett introduces some brand new Blackhawk! slings and AR accessories with innovative features such as a QD sling swivel attachment point built into the sling, allowing it to convert from two point to single point. A very special thanks to BROWNELL’S – check out [Read More…]
The National Firearms Act really is a drag. Thanks to its legal restrictions on short barreled rifles, some of the lightest and handiest classes of firearms are substantially restricted from common ownership in the US. The police carbine (semiautomatic short barreled [Read More…]
Earlier this year, Vero Vellini announced that it would now offer the Realtree Xtra camo pattern as an option in two of its premium line rifle slings. According to the company, this camo pattern is ideal for leaf change in the fall through early winter and in the early [Read More…]
One important piece of gear for any rifle is a good sling and there’s a ton of good ones out there on the market. A few popular slings out there are the Vicker’s Sling made by Blue Force Gear that retails for $64 and Magpul’s MS slings like the MS1. [Read More…]
Galco Gunleather announced several new rifle slings for 2016. Two of them are the Bungee Sling and the RifleMann Sling. Here is a quick overview of each. The Bungee Sling is a single point sling that uses an HK-style snap hook. The hook is included with the sling, but [Read More…]
Here is a different method of carrying your handgun for self defense. It is a simple design. The handgun sling is a loop of cord, that looks to be elastic. The ends are joined by an 8mm tube and looped onto the cord is a coin tab. You loop the Handgun Sling around your [Read More…]
I am not someone who is very concerned with gear. My main rifle is close to bone stock, besides the optic, and is only “blinged out” with a USGI web sling. My Glock uses the much-maligned stock sights, because those work fine for me. I generally look at [Read More…]
Blue Force Gear is releasing a version of the Vickers Sling. It is limited edition and has a lot of design cues from Russia and the AK. It retails for $64.00 on Blue Force Gear’s website.
Lifeline Warrior Medicine has a very simple technique for retaining your rifle on your back if you only have a single point. You hook the the sling over a vertical grip. It is a clever technique but it only seems to work with a vertical grip. Also the shooter is using [Read More…]
Dennis “The Snake” Chalker developed the original Chalker Sling back in 1984. In this video, he explains the evolution of the Chalker sling and the other iterations of the sling system. It is a rather simple sling system and seems rather effective. Jersey [Read More…]
Way of the Gun makes a very minimalistic sling called the Proctor Sling. It is so simple and works great. It uses loops of paracord at each end to attach the sling to the rifle. Watch the video for installation instructions.
Taking it a step further from their MS2 and MS3 designs, MagPul has introduced the MS1. The MS1 by itself is tailor-built piece of webbing that interfaces with multiple adapter types offered by MagPul. With the multiple adapter options (QD, Paraclip, MS3/MS4, and [Read More…]
This new product from Blue Force Gear looks as useful as it is simple. The Blue Force Sling Sleeve is just an elastic tube that you can thread thought sling through. When putting your gun away in the safe, truck, under your bed etc. you can fold the sling into the tube. [Read More…]
The 3HGR (pronounced three-hhhgggrrr as in Tree Hugger) is a rifle sling/hardness that can be used to securely mount a rifle onto the side of a tree. It was developed by a former Finnish Defense Force sniper instructor who for the past eight years has worked as a [Read More…]
Limbsaver, known for their recoil mitigation products, is now making a tactical sling that is designed to reduce fatigue on the shoulders. The SW Tactical Sling can be set up as a single point or two point sling and is “military-grade.” According to the [Read More…]
Magpul has upgraded their iconic two-point/single-point sling to a new “MS4” specification. The MS4 is largely identical to the MS3 sling, but tosses the “paraclip” method of sling attachment in favor of push-button quick detach sling swivels. [Read More…]
JTech Gear is manufacturing a nifty sling system designed by Strike Industries. The S3 Sling (Silent Strategic System) uses kevlar loops rather than metal or plastic sling hooks or swivels. Nylon covers the YKK Hamerloc buckles to decrease the sound of the weapon [Read More…]
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