Assault Rifle Slings | Tactical Rifleman
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- In this video we cover Slings that the US military uses on their Battle Rifles.
Here, at Tactical Rifleman, we really do read the comments. Most of them are total jackassery; but every now and then one of you will ask a legitimate question or have a request for a video. We do our best to answer all of these. If you ask a good question and we don’t answer it; it’s probably because we have ALREADY ANSWERED the SAME QUESTION a dozen other times (often on the same video). That said, we do get questions that warrant a little more than a two sentence answer.
I common question is “What kind of Sling is on your Rifle?” or “What do you think of blaa blaa blaa Sling?” So, hence, here is your “Sling” video.
First, up front, I’m not gonna tell you what kind of Sling mine is (but I think it is ATS), because I hate pimping one brand over another. There are lots of great companies out there that are all putting out great gear. I don’t want to get one brand or another mad at me. All I ask is that you try to use quality gear by a reputable company. Stay away from all the counterfeit shit coming out of China.
Next, I want everyone to understand that I don’t carry “this” or “that” just because it is “sexy” or politically correct. Rather, I carry what I think is the best piece of kit for the current situation. Slings are a perfect example of this. I started carrying a Leather Sling on my first M-21 sniper rifle, because that’s all I had and that was what I was taught to shoot with. I used a 2-point short black nylon sling on my M-16 because that’s what we were issued. It sucked; so we cannibalized into the first 3-point slings, and they have since continued to morph into the slings you see used today.
I won't pimp single point versus multipoint slings. They all have strong points and weak points. Educate yourself and choose what works best for you in your situation.
Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.
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I can pretty much just hit the like button as the intro is rolling on all your vids bc I know I’m going to get something out of it
Thanks for the kind words. We try to put out quality content.
Matthew Thwing I do that for all conservative esc channels.
There are maybe 15 channels here where I also do this, and this channel is one of them. No BS, digestible info, no huckstering, always gain some useful factoids
Didn't try to sell us on a sling manufacturer: legit.
If my son, one day , chooses to earn his living doing what you did; I hope someone like you is there to teach him.
Glad I subbed
Thanks for watching, TR
Mr Erickson rockin that Magnum PI stache
Video idea. The importance of wearing knee pads on BOTH knees.
WickedSensation It’s your neighbor a stroke off
One word for this channel, pragmatic. You guys keep killing the competition with practical sensibility. Tried and true. Thank you.
Kaos. N .Anarky And now we know the true purpose for that triangle shaped groin armor on the bottom of the vest. lol
Very Legit , So Sales Hype , Real Facts from an American Patriot.
Absolutely one of my favorite advice/training channels. Great content guys, keep 'em comin'.
Dave Carter make them longer!!!!!
Down to earth information, much appreciated!
This channel is no nonsense cut the bullshit knowledge. Semper fi brothers 👍👍👍
I love the 2 point sling on my AR. It works great when I'm out hunting, I can walk and scour the terrain for game and it allows me to quickly bring my rifle up to my point of aim. I was gonna do the one point sling, that was until I seen a guy at the range one day running one, no vest or body armor, just a t-shirt, he dropped his rifle to switch to his pistol and his rifle gave him a sweet little love tap on the baby makers. Damn near put him to his knees, which is the last thing I want to happen and I've noticed running with a 2 point, my baby makers are safe, lol.
It's quite apparent that the opinions you express in your videos are well thought out and proven. Thanks for sharing as knowledge is only powerful if shared. Also, that was one impressive looking troop in that snapshot for the sandbox. Thank you for your service.
@:29 talks about the M-14...shows picture of a bolt action from 50 years earlier...
(still love your vids though! and thanks for your service- past and present!)
You forgot to tell the part about 1 point slings smashing nuts every time you try to do anything that requires both hands off your rifle.
I learned that the hard way when I tried to climb into the back of a LMTV after buying the highest-speed a one point bungee sling. After that I went back to two points.
James M I've seen more than one manly man put on the ground from his choice of slings.
Used a 1 point sling once, I let go of the AR to draw my pistol during a drill fucking the pain made me almost drop my pistol lmao
Haha, definitely prefer the two point sling. However, y'all ever seen a guy with beer belly run a one point sling? that big belly takes the hit instead of the nut sack, lmao.
I don't have any nuts so I don't have to worry bout hitting them!!!
That’s the reality, between, you wanna look kool or you wanna be effective, thanks, good advice.
Great videos for actual information. These topics are brought up because ultimately these are not toys... They are Tools. The proper Tool for the proper job will get it done quick and efficiently. Thanks for your dedication and hard work to all at the Tactical Riflemen team. Echo-1-9er... You are clear to Engage.
I don't know what have in head the people unlike this kind of info... Maybe their parents don't love them and grew up crying as liberals... Nice advices, keep forward.
Liked, commented and subscribed. Great content. Thank you.
Can you do a video on the applications of night vision? Because I see a lot of guys (civilians) buying thousands of dollars worth of night vision equipment when their usage scenario revolves around just staying undetected, rather than engaging people from the shadows (which from a use of force standpoint would be highly illegal). People don't seem to have a good understanding of what the mission of night vision equipment is, they just think "I want to do stuff at night. Therfore I need to spend thousands of dollars on night vision. " I was hoping that a professional with as much experience as you could elevate the public understanding of when you NEED night vision and when you don't. Cause a lot of people are wasting money not knowing really what it is that they're trying to do.
That is a great topic, we actually recommend people include night vision in their "bug out bag" or "get home" bag because like you stated it is advantageous to go undetected, if things hit the fan you don't want to make it easy for people to find you at night. we did a video on it, give it a watch and let us know what you think: th-cam.com/video/9KsrKYKw6iY/w-d-xo.html
I agree with part of your statement. Some people buy NV for the cool factor or to play operator. But at the same time it’s there right to spend their hard earned money on whatever toys they want. Some people buy cars that can go 200mph. But the speed limit is 55. I’ve spent plenty of money on things some would consider a waste. The other side of the coin is also your intent. Like Carl said. It’s a great tool for a get home bag or kit. You also have the prepper mentality that wants to be ready for a SHTF moment. If your going to train to defend yourself and your family why not train on every piece of equipment you can. And give yourself every advantage to win the fight. Just my two cents. And this is coming from a guy that can’t possibly afford NVG.
The way I look at it is this: if my goal is strictly to go unnoticed, I'm going to pick up one of those photon freedom lights with the covert nose and blue beam. Blue is a narrow band of light that scatters quickly at distance, and also is the color that your cones (latent night vision) picks up the least easily. Once you combine all that, and dial it down to its lowest setting, you will be very very hard to notice in the shadows indeed, but you'll still be able to navigate obstacles. And it's a far more cost effective way to make darkness your friend that few people know about.
I think what OP is getting at is that a lot of guys try to buy their way to efficiency which you simply cannot do with a diminishable skill like shooting. I completely agree with them on that front, the question a private citizen must always ask themselves is: "Will this really be an improvement over the same money being spent on ammo and training?" A lot of people focus on the high speed cool guy stuff and as a result overlook a lot of the important basics that aren't as "tacticool" as gunslinging. As the saying goes, you're either a weapon who carries tools or a tool who carries weapons.
Honestly, I don't even recommend most people get a gun first for their EDC. I'd rather them get first aid kit + tourniquet first, learn how to use that, and focus on their empty handed skills and de-escalation. Unless you are in a gang area or a combat zone, bullets are going to be pretty low on the list of "things that are useful in many scenarios". Not to mention the vast majority of assaults don't turn lethal. Like someone getting into a fistfight with you over a parking spot or something is still an issue but it doesn't automatically make it a good idea to ventilate them. (It is, however, a very good idea to give them a mouth full of OC spray. Intermediate force multipliers are vital tools in a civilian's EDC.)
CircaSriYak Most I know buy it for hunting at night, and also are set for a shtf scenario.
Excelente video, me sirvio para mejorar mi portafusil, si quisiera una camiseta, ¿hacen envios a Mexico?
Thanks for the no bullshit info. I have grown tired of the auto worker prepper telling me how he carries 7 ways to start a fire in a pouch when he is wearing his chinos....
We used to thing we were so fucking high speed with our 3pt slings and collapsible stocks back in the day haha.
tried one point,got tired of the rifle bouncing off my nuts.went to two point and am happy.
Good stuff,what I would expect from the SF community. I retired from the Corps back in 2012. During my time in I was fortunate enough to work with a number of spec ops units at various times overseas. I will have to say I truly enjoyed my time with the SF teams the most. Down to earth, knowledgeable, and respectful showing no condescension towards us regular old Marine types. I always appreciated that, and because of that, as the ops chief for that particular AO, I went out of my way to support. Cheers!
Don, Thanks for the kind words. I've always said, that if I had to go to combat, I wanted to have US Marines with my A-Team. Marines like to fight. They don't care about the bullshit; just getting the mission done. Thanks for watching and thank you for your service. Strength & Honor, TR.
@tactical rifleman can you do a video on the weapon and build you used in this video
Didn’t try and push the sling...... it’s a first spear 😂
Bring the moustache back! Love it
Love the no nonsense info with this dude
Thanks for all the info,, & for not endorsing the sling you had.
Best video I’ve seen on slings, you might have added how the quickstrap worked. Great video 👍
Amen brother. The two point sling is the best set up. And I dont even bother buying name brand slings. I just buy a 5 or 10 yard roll of nylon webbing and and a pack of tri-glides. Making up a sling costs about $3.50.
Having a fastex buckle is a good idea though.
More more more videos.
Ferro Concepts Sling. I've tried about 20-30 slings until I found them. Outstanding quality. Has Held up very well with the constant rubbing on my rail amd the absolute abuse i have put it through. The Adjusment strap is actually a ringed tab amd a runbery texture which allows you feel the tab and get a firm pull everytime. The sling I have ran the last 3 year's is The Ferro Concepts. The Vicker and HSGI slings are excellent as well. Hope This Helps one of you
Thanks for sharing.
Very good ideas, Thank you very much
I started running the rear point of the sling on a QD at the castle nut. And the front QD right where the handguard meets the upper. It made shouldering and switching support side much easier.
Interesting name...
What's the sling brand and model in the video?
I have a newbie question is there a solid practical way to carry two "primary" weapons I own a AR-15 but also own a bullpup shotgun I would like to train using both. Using a traditional sidearm is really tough on my hands.
I guess you could.
I like the sling setup you display in this video. Seems more practical than what I’m used to. Do you find that the sling gets hung up on obstacles when you are clearing a building with narrow cluttered hallways?
Nope... Not the sling... I've had side pouches get hung on skinny doorways (I'm too fat), and I've had NODs on my helmet get hung on the inside of helicopters (I'm too tall); but never my sling. Thanks for watching. TR.
Love the SR -25! I was told back in 1995 it had just been awarded a contract with USASOF, and that the commander of the Unit had just retried and was given one at a party for him, he was the first civilian to own one. My buddy who clubbed to death an insurgent with a M240G, met a Unit sniper named "John", and told him his buddy back home was the second civilian to own one! "John " Said "Your coming with us!" My best friend said that was the Divine Intervention that saved his life , being with them Army guys, and said because of it, he got to go with them, and do what they do, and that they treated him like he was one of them! God bless our troops... Especially all of them!
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Much Respect 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
1:43 does this guy use a sr25 for home defense!?
Thank You Karl for another great lesson, I am actually looking to buy a new sling so this video helped out quite a bit. Thank You.....
BIG RON OUT....
Just went through the sling buying process. Struck out with magpul. Karl might have been using the ferro concepts slingster. I have it on one rifle but the one that worked for me was the Larue. Haley strategic has one that may be on par. Just my thoughts, good luck, cheers!
Love the vid, but would have preferred if you threw a couple of names of brands in there so we don't end up buying useless junk.
Look at the TR-1 by Sly Tactical.
One point for me.. climbing a ladder i slide the weapon off to my side. The body armor/load prevents the usual nut smash when going for the sidearm.
You're seriously okay Karl.
I did this 20 years ago but using different parts of slings to make it fit righr. LOL
Always good videos, keep them coming.
Your a fucking badass!!
Great video and really great channel.
I can’t help but think the average citizen see this and can’t distinguish a military grade rifle from my civilian semi-auto AR15. So calling it an assault rifle really hurts me to see. I just hate that term.
Sorry for the critique. Just my opinion.
I used a version of a 1 point sling on my SAW in Iraq, I think it was called a "wolf hook" or something like that. connected over the shooting shoulder with a carabiner and connected to the stock like the 1 point you showed but always dropped to the shooting side if I let it down and had a quick release. Basically 1 piece of webbing. PITA with the weight of a SAW but lots of guys liked them on the M4. Would like to get your take on those vs. the others you showed. Thanks for the good content and not pushing product!
I don't even need to be a veteran to say that yeah, two point sling just on the neck is just heavy sooner or later. Depending on what you have (see, I'm an airsofting internet ninja, so I have an original Russian sling on that thing that looks kinda like an AK) your neck might get really fed up of the constant sling movement. Tell you what, I'll take the suggestion to heart, see if I feel better with the sling being longer. Right now, it can comfortably fit around the front sight post (let me tell you, if a person like me tells you they use their sights, take them with a grain of salt. BB has none of the ballistic qualities of any real round in the world) when not in use. So thanks, I'll start wearing it around the arm. And I'm not sarcastic, just never occured to me.
Do a video on pistol laynards.
The only thing I'm just not sure about is the best way to use a sling with a 3 day pack. It seems no matter what I do its digging into my neck and is uncomfortable
Yep, that’s part of running a pack
@@TacticalRifleman Fair enough. Suck it up buttercup, in other words
Great video, never disappointing.
That’s what I like about this channel. They are not trying to sell you something and their opinions are from personal experience. I’ll believe someone who has actually used this stuff in the field to protect their own lives over some TH-cam warrior any day! Keep up the good job guys!
STILL one of the best videos! Thanks Carl. Pros and cons of each, a little history behind the "Why" and Boom, we are off to the races.
Very educational
How much cost the sling and have you the link please? 💂🏽♀️🤙🏼
I think that you of Tactical Rifleman, are just amazing. I love your videos, you tell real things, not tacticool bullshits, I hope to have chance to train with you in the future.
I use the zero point sling
Like the pic of the guy shooting the old '17 at the beginning of the video. They're a boatload of fun to shoot. Would love to see you guys run some of your drills with one. Great video as usual.
Thank you Sir! Excellent info! Greetings!
I’ve always preferred the 2-point sling,it’s just ease of use....
Wow loved this one. A history lesson and actual comprehensive thought on what really works and needs. Keep the vids coming!
Great comments, I like that you guys don't plug brands. You detailed the evolution of the thing and listed the important elements. On point all the way.
good video, but you didn't talk about using a retention for the one point like a bungee or a brand retention which alot of us use now days even roping and climbing ladders. that being said I use a 2 point but most of my fellow team guys use a 1 point and a bungee
Archer Mcfinger that is what I have
Sorry I didn’t get that deep into options, but I would have to go on and on for hours. Lots of options and sling types out there. Thanks for watching. TR.
@tacticalrifleman I understand, I was just saying that you can claim ladders and rope with a single point , I think a 2 point is better in most cases, I swim in and out of mine all the time(esp in the house with handling people or whatever) and I always have a sling on my rifle unlike the guys who hard point a 1 point to their kit.
Single point mounted directly to the chest rig. You can flip your primary on your back just fine.
Great video explaining tactical use and Why its needed !
Thanks for watching, TR
Why is that when moving the rifle to the back on a two point sling, people slide it over top of the primary shoulder? I'm a relative novice to the AR platform, but I find it more comfortable to grab the buffer tube/buttstock with my left hand and slide it around my support side to where it ends up stowed across my back.
Either technique will work
@@TacticalRifleman Glad to hear. It helps bc I tend to run the strap through the epaulet in my vest, keep it from rubbing my neck. Throwing the rifle over the shoulder obvi a little more difficult in this case. But thx for the advice, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something.
Dang, man, you never told us you used to be Justin Trudeau (1:40). :-)
I see rifles hanging on two point slings both with the magazine up, or the magazine down. Is there a benefit to either way, or just personal preference?
I have a DPMS Oracle quad rail and the only attachment for a sling on it is a ring on the stock. How can I attach the other end for a two point sling? I currently just use my shemagh but it loosens after a bit and makes my rifle slump.
You said "Quad Rail." Buy a Sling-QD attaching point for your rail. Easy.
Tactical Rifleman Figured it'd be easy with such a modular weapon. Thanks, love your channel and your shop.
What is that on the front of the AR? Attached to the rail in front of your scope?
Chris Brooks ir lazer and flood light
Anybody have any experience with the HIT sling?
Awesome knowledge! Thank you so much for taking the time and explaining from history to experience! God bless!
Well as i came though a door wayto own the room my sling got wrapped on the door knob some how and stopped me like a seat belt. Brused my chest and ego lol. Thank god it didnt end badly but i never had that happen when i used a 1 point but the 2 point got me
One arm sling method is great for bolt and long guns but also semi shotties. Being able to get a handgun out while fumble fkin mags or rounds in a panic is comforting.
Because 99.99 % of us are worried about our chopper going down lol
My sling can work as a 1 or 2 point , but 90% of the time I use the 2 point.
I know you said you wouldn’t say but Who does make the sling you run Karl?
Have you not tryed the hit sling? Seams the best option for the job.
What type of butt pad are you running? Great video as always.
This is exactly what I needed. I was running a single but never really liked it.
Carl I love the way your rifle is setup 👍
Thanks, I know it is ugly, but I run what works for me. I often train classes using NVDs, so I run a IR laser & illuminator. You have to have a visible light and back-up sights. The rest is just a standard shorty AR with red-dot.
Bring that stache back bro lol pimpin 1:41. (No homo)
Thank you for the thought process and not just telling me what to buy.
looks like a blue force gear brand sling in multicam to me. but i may be wrong. 😉
Savy sniper sling can convert to 2 point and 1 point very easily it's pretty good
What’s the brand name of the butt stock he has on his rifle ? I always forget to make a nite of it.
Adjustable 2 point is the most versatile for sure.
Thanks Karl
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I was thinking about this today...right on target. thanks for the knowledge!
Ugh, 1 point sling made a lot of testicles hurt
Your advice is on point. I did run a 3 point sling on my assigned service M4 and it did seem to get tangled on eqipment and not function well. The 2 point sling for me does work alot better, I can't speak for anyone else out there. Train how you fight and hone your proficiency. Time and sweat on the range or in the field= less bleeding in combat. Good video Carl, keep the good information coming as well as the rest of your battle buddies. Highly informative.
V/R
SPC(P) Roger E. Davis
U.S. Army
South Korea
Thanks for watching and thanks you for your service. TR.
New to your channel and already loving what I'm seeing! I run AR-10 & REPR and have been having a bitch of a time finding anyone who can recommend a proper 2 point sling and or how to effectively use it. I know your systems are more for M-4s and their variations because it's more common, but based off your experience with the SR25, do you have any suggestions?
It's the same gun only bigger. Some guys would have leaned towards a padded sling. Honestly, I would still run the same sling as my ARs, so my muscle memory would be the same. Thanks for watching, TR
You are the truth KE. Strength and Honor brother.
Great video! Having trouble locating QD sling swivel with fastec buckle, any suggestions? And which do you prefer attaching QD swivel to inside of buttstock closest to body or to the outside away from body? Thank you!
If you can't find the sling you want... cut it and add your own Fastex Buckle. I prefer QD on inside, but know guys that run it on outside. Personal preference.
Nice job, thanks.
Thanks for watching, TR
The only people with "tactical" in the name that I trust.
Great video Top and the two point let's you swing your rifle to one side to save your nada from getting knocked out of the park lol
Amen
Knowledge bombs from Karl again...