3 Point Sling HELP!

[Hersch1911]

ok, i bought a 3 point sling from JT. but i think i might be wearing it wrong.

so could someone help? websites, pics, etc.

but PLEASE no text, im a visual learner.

[Fish]

http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/ind ... ts_id=1814
http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/ind ... ts_id=1807
http://www.airsoftextreme.com/store/ind ... ts_id=1813

[Hersch1911]

thats what i thought, but the sling seems to catch on EVERYTHING when i wear my vest too.  i have a cross draw vest, which means limited access to my side arm when i wear the sling

[Fish]

Well I can't give you more advise because I myself use a normal sling and I only wear it when my hands get tired or I'm not using the gun. Other than that it just hangs from my gun, because yeah, it does get in the way.

[-MAD- SARGE]

I have not seen many people here use 3 point slings. There might be an underlining reason for that but I dont know....personally I use a 2 point sling and others use a single point sling. Bring it out to a game and Im sure someone will be able to help you out there.

[PolandsLeftTesticle]

I was just at JT with a buddy of mine who'd bought an Infinity Tactical 3-pt Sling, and, of course, he also needed help with it.

Attach it as you would a 2-pt, only a part of the sling is flat against the rifle, and the rest opens up into a D shape for you to put over your head. Now put your weak hand through the sling to hold the foregrip, with your strong arm outside it. Awesome. Now drop your gun. This should have the gun muzzle down and the stock and grip floating just over the middle of your chest. This does two things; easy to grab the gun once more and fire, and easy to reach your sidearm.

Picture 3 that Fish provided is the best example.

Just go to a JT with your gun and sling and they'll show you how to work it with a smile. This bunch of letters'll help you much. Since the sling you bought has many uses, you should see for yourself how it's used, and find out all its uses. Enjoy it. I know I'm getting one soon. (only ten bucks at your local JT)

[PolandsLeftTesticle]

(sorry for the double post)

http://216.117.133.92/3pointsling.avi

A video on using the sling, although for some guns you can get rid of the first strap he puts onto teh stock of the gun if you've got a hook back there already.

(off-topic) And for other videos that might be of interest;

http://www.shortyusa.com/cart/videos.ht ... =16001&NL=

I didn't have to, but if the videos don't work, download a program called DivX.

[Farslayer]

If I were you, and I'm not you, I'd switch to a single point sling.  They can hang off a single D-ring on your rig, work well, are cheap and don't get in the way.  Some people use a caribener (sp?) and some paracord.
I personally bought one from here and am quite happy with it:

http://madsterz.com/productmad.php?modelno=160BL

Just make sure to ask for a snap at both ends.

[Hersch1911]

the singe point sling seems better. but i use an M16, id just hit the ground if it were hanging.

i think i got the sling figured out, and i think i will just buy a leg holster and get rid of the vest i have.

they just dont work well together.

[Raith]

After using many different types of slings, I believe I've settled on a simple two point sling.



Everything has its place, but I've decided that a single point sling is too "dangly" for me.  Its very difficult to do anything with two hands, as you need to keep one hand on the weapon to prevent it from swaying and hitting you in the junk, or whatever.  If you squat or lean down, the muzzle goes in the dirt.

With the setup I've got now, I can move the front sling swivel to the side of the rear attachment point to effectively create a single point sling, if I wanted to.

[Lightning_Man]

The three point sling has it's place but it really depends on the rest of your setup. They are way more beneficial in close or urban terrain and in situations where your gear is fairly flat and or you don't expect to need to reload often or at all. That is why they came into vogue, SWAT guys all used them but those guys carry very little extra ammo and usually don't use more than a few rounds in an egagement.

Also, in the arly 1990s soldiers were realizing the short comings of the issue gear and many were switching to this style of vest (http://www.blackhawk.com/uploads/produc ... -ALL_2.jpg) which is nice and flat and made a 3 pointer comfy.

If it is practical try different slings until you find what works for ya.

[TimW]

3 Point slings were developed to allow the user to keep a gun at near-ready positions w/o having to hold it there for hours at a time when they were doing nothing...or on a long patrol.

Think SWAT cops, who typically were "at the ready" for long periods of time.  3 point attachments allowed them to have the weapon readily accessible yet still permit them to carry them w/o having to actually hold them in-hand.

[Farslayer]

3 Point slings were developed to allow the user to keep a gun at near-ready positions w/o having to hold it there for hours at a time when they were doing nothing...or on a long patrol.

Think SWAT cops, who typically were "at the ready" for long periods of time.  3 point attachments allowed them to have the weapon readily accessible yet still permit them to carry them w/o having to actually hold them in-hand.

Hey Tim,
Is that Frakensling you sell a 3-point?

[TimW]

Hey Tim,
Is that Frakensling you sell a 3-point?

No, single-point.