The guys over at S2 Delta gave me an opportunity to test out their two-point, fast adjustment rifle sling. The sling they sent was their padded version with a quick detach sling swivel. This was my first jaunt into fast adjust sling territory and I was glad for the [Read More…]
In the market today, there are almost endless options for slings and a number of larger companies that make high-quality functional AR slings. There are a ton of variants but I get the most questions about single point and two point slings. So we will focus on those for [Read More…]
Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot, But he’ll remember, with advantages, What slings he used that day. Then shall our names, Familiar in his mouth as household words – 1907 leather, and USGI web – Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb’red. [Read More…]
A sling is not only a carrying strap, but also an ever-present shooting aid. It stabilizes the rifle when a bipod is not available or practical (e.g. sitting position in tall grass), or when braced against unstable supports. This article investigates four shooting [Read More…]
What is old is new again seems to be coming around on a more frequent basis. With “retro” builds and their parts seeing a resurgence amongst builders, it would seem that the market is clamoring for something a bit more than the “next best thing.” [Read More…]
Not just a couple of decades ago slings were utterly simple affairs. Often with only a buckle or just an attachment point to a rifle, slings were decidedly non-tactical. I, for one, have lamented the various “innovations” in slings, where the webbing can [Read More…]
Blue Force Gear, known for their high-quality and ultra-light weight tactical gear and high-speed slings has released a new option on their website for customers – the option to purchase a completely customized Vickers sling. Previously, customers had to choose [Read More…]
Q/D cups all are the rage right now for slinging around one’s weapon systems. The common circular push-buttons are convenient, easy to use, and highly modular as they can be easily mounted to many places on modern weapons. However, they are limited by that [Read More…]
Normally, I do not spend much time on Facebook, but have to thank my friends for sharing the advertising of Cartridge Keychains, a small paracord business who adds a small twist, the incorporate bullets into their work. Their offerings range from standard bracelets, to [Read More…]
Among shooting positions, I think standing is the most fun. The challenge of hitting targets at long distance without support is something I find thrilling and calming all at once. It’s then interesting to see something of a new perspective at ArtOfTheRifle [Read More…]
Grovtec, a company that was started by a group of former Uncle Mike’s employees, had a number of slings and holsters out today at SHOT. When I think of Uncle Mike’s – prior to its being sold – I think of the soft holster I was given as a [Read More…]
MagPul has announced the release of a few new products to be shipping during SHOT 2015. Of foremost interest is the new MBUS Pro LR Rear AR-15 iron sight. Rather than fixed distances, the sight features 2-600 meter zero adjustment in 50-meter intervals. The sight will [Read More…]
Last year we blogged about the Finnish 3HGR tree sling. Well, the guys in Finland sent us a video of their torture test. There were some concerns, from some of our readers, about the durability of the 3HGR since the attachment points were made of polymer. Check out [Read More…]
Over the years I’ve had some decent slings that did the job but never one I really was impressed with and did everything well. I imagine most of you have purchased slings based on looks, brand and such only to be disappointed by the performance. My biggest pet peeve [Read More…]