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I'm looking for suggestions on a convertible sling like the magpul ms3 but with a shoulder pad. Anyone know of any that are similar to that description?
I was just thinking it would be nice to go from single point to two point without hassle like the ms3 offers. I have the ms2 and like it but gosh it's uncomfortable for long periods of time being that it has no padding.Dillinger said:Are you looking for merely a single point contact sling like the MS3? Or are you open to other adjustable AR slings that have padding?
I have a sling, I think I got it from Blue Force (one of the "designed by Larry Vickers" ones), that is nice and really works well. I can't remember the exact name or model, but it is a two point contact sling that is heavily adjustable with just your off hand. Transitions from R to L and for dangle height or shoulder clearance due to amount of gear are all super easy.
If you are interested in other options I can look up the model when I get home. I do believe it was almost twice the price of the MS3 though.
JD
That sounds like the Blue Force Vickers VCAS sling. It comes in both padded and non-padded versions.Are you looking for merely a single point contact sling like the MS3? Or are you open to other adjustable AR slings that have padding?
I have a sling, I think I got it from Blue Force (one of the "designed by Larry Vickers" ones), that is nice and really works well. I can't remember the exact name or model, but it is a two point contact sling that is heavily adjustable with just your off hand. Transitions from R to L and for dangle height or shoulder clearance due to amount of gear are all super easy.
If you are interested in other options I can look up the model when I get home. I do believe it was almost twice the price of the MS3 though.
JD
I may just try that one as I've heard lots and lots of good things about it. What does the vickers model offer over the others? ??????JonM said:The blue force is a good sling. My pref is for two point. With the blueforce you get a usable sling for cross body carry which can easily be shortened with a yank on the tab for steadying the off hand standing hold. It solves the issue with the standard military issue two points.
I dont like the 3 point as its too much and gets hung on everything pretty much tying you into a knot. Im not too comfy being tied that tightly to my rifle.
One point dates back to calvary days pre1900 when a horse soldier could just drop the carbine go to pistol and not lose the rifle while riding. Since im not mounted calvary it offers nothing to me but that.
Anyway you should make an effort to try all three as your personal preference may be drasticly different than mine![]()
Im not 100% sure i orignally just picked it up because it was two point available and had a rear qd push button attachment and was in stock. Turned out to be a great sling for me.I may just try that one as I've heard lots and lots of good things about it. What does the vickers model offer over the others? ??????
EEK. Push buttons? I've got to have clip on.JonM said:Im not 100% sure i orignally just picked it up because it was two point available and had a rear qd push button attachment and was in stock. Turned out to be a great sling for me.
I dont know larry vickers from santa clause so the name doesnt mean anything to me. I just liked the features especially the quick adjust pulltab
I just double checked and you are 100% correct, good sir. I do indeed have the Vickers VCAS on my AR.That sounds like the Blue Force Vickers VCAS sling. It comes in both padded and non-padded versions.
Are there any other dealers that the vcas is available through? Like to get a better price??Dillinger said:I just double checked and you are 100% correct, good sir. I do indeed have the Vickers VCAS on my AR.
I love it, great sling. I believe they do come with push in connections and clip connections. I ordered mine with the QD buttons, but it takes more than just a bump of the button to dislodge it.
JD
I haven't handled it but have seen it. I just think I wanna go with a padded sling.xRacerX75x said:Just a thought if you have the ms2, have you handled the ms3? I have handled both and agree the ms2 is not comfortable after long periods but the ms3 is wider than the ms2 to help combat this issue. It's not a drastic difference IMHO but it helps a good bit, that's why I went with the ms3.
I remember searching for it everywhere and I found on ebay, but the ebay price was within $20 of a brand new one. I never did find it on cheaperthandirt, but you might try it now. I got mine about 2 years ago, maybe a little less, and it certainly wasn't $55 like I am seeing in checking now.Are there any other dealers that the vcas is available through? Like to get a better price??