Posted on Jan 6, 2019
MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
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After retiring from active duty, I swore I'd never own an M-4/M-16/AR-15 or similar type weapon ever. Flash forward a couple years and I find myself the proud owner of a 5.56mm AR. I just couldn't pass up the deal given the price. During my active days, I always got issued an M-16A2 with the standard issue sling. I don't have much experience carrying the smaller M-4 type weapons. The question I have is what type of sling do you prefer and why? What is the most comfortable and easy to use? For my purpose, I believe a two-point set up would be better as I will primarily be carrying the weapon while on the 4-wheeler or tractor on the farm (we have an overabundance of coyotes at the moment). Thoughts?
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PO1 H Gene Lawrence
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I like and use my one point sling. It allows me a bit more flexibility and quickness of Point and shoot.
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MSG Danny Mathers
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Edited >1 y ago
Parachute cord or dummy cord. Never used a sling in SOF.
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Old school, lol Always took off the sling, made to much noise.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
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Hmmmm.... Never thought about that option. Thanks for the suggestion MSG Danny Mathers!
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Don't use a sling, habit from the infantry, we used to take off the sling it made to much noise on patrol. Rifle is always at the ready.
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