3 point tatical slings

It's hard to correct how to use your sling if we've got no clue what you're doing at the moment, could be a rigging problem or just incorrect usage. Post a pic of how you're wearing would help immensely (you can censor your face out if you don't want your face on the net).

I used a 3 point sling for a long time playing airsoft, for outdoor gameplay it was okay, being able to switch between 3 point and 1 point on the fly was nice but it got tangled on my vest more then once. Enough that I redid the stitching on it to a permanent 1 point sling.
 
I like 3 point slings myself, I think its all a matter of preference. I use my three point sling on my .22. Its great for in the bush.

I have a single point for my XCR.
 
3 points are junk...I ran them at one time before I knew better. I have now sliced them up and used the parts to construct other, more useful things...including nylon webbing scraps, which are about 20 times more useful than a 3 point sling as they round out the garbage can nicely.

The ONLY use I have ever had for a 3-point was when taking an M14 on a hike. But even then, the only advantage was that the extra webbing made it more like a padded sling.

A padded 2 point would have been better.

3 points use more material than necessary to perform a large number of unnecessary functions! There is a reason nobody who uses their guns for real runs them any more.

Farmboy carries Vickers slings IIRC and I picked up a Vickers med sling from CTOMS a while ago as well.
 
I still use both a BFG SOC-C and a Spectre Gear SOP three-point. Both are well made and I haven't had any problems with them. I also have a BFG Vickers two point. Also a good piece of gear. I do find it a little amusing though, that now, all three point slings were only good for the trash. A couple of years ago, there were reams of threads in this forum extolling the virtues of the three-point system, along with discussions of the different makers. :)
 
I use to use the 3 point as well, I even had a set for my issue rifle. when it came down to it, after a bit of cerbral reading and then hard trg, i went back to 2 pt. albeit a vcas.

I have considered a single point as my primary. I do have a set and am trying to train with it. But I am also finding it equally difficult to be consistent when switching between the rifles/sling setup. Main thing though, regardless of your sling setup, train consistently.
 
The 3 point sling was first made popular by HK (or the German), correct me if I am wrong. There are lots of funky ways to carry the weapon with a 3 points, including putting it on the back like a backpack. Our current manual of arms just doesn't lend itself to some of these methods of carrying, like highport on the chest.

I guess there was a purpose back then or some other countries, but it is outdated| by, or not fitting into our (North American) manual of arms.
 
As far as "locking up" using your sling goes, if it's an AR, that may not be the best course of action. Take a look at what the sling on an M-1 Garand, or bolt action attaches to - then take a look at what the sling on an AR attaches too. Torqueing up the front sling point on a properly set up "lock, stock and barrel" rifle pulls the forend, which should not be in contact with the barrel. Doing the same thing with a modern rifle means you are pulling on the barrel, maybe not noticeable at 'interview distance' but at 100, 200, and 300 you'll miss by increasingly large amounts. Do not 'lock up' an AR sling.
 
FYI the AR has never been a good system for a conventional three point.

The MP-5 works fine the way the sling is setup - but the M16FOW with the bolt catch is asking for snags.
 
Slings be happy you got one, in 1984 i went to norway attached to 1RCR. Now the supply system was rather bad to say the least. As first off, no rifles, so a call went out to the reserve units to get rifles, smg's and gpmgs etc. they came with no slings etc. really the 1 RCR had no suplies at all. So we all got ruck sack straps, mine tape, and belts to inprovize slings. Still we got run down by the regs as we looked unsoldier like. Go figure.

I say just get a noraml sling, I like the way I can hang my m44 on my back, and its out of the way.
 
TGC said:
Slings be happy you got one, in 1984 i went to norway attached to 1RCR. Now the supply system was rather bad to say the least. As first off, no rifles, so a call went out to the reserve units to get rifles, smg's and gpmgs etc. they came with no slings etc. really the 1 RCR had no suplies at all. So we all got ruck sack straps, mine tape, and belts to inprovize slings. Still we got run down by the regs as we looked unsoldier like. Go figure.

I say just get a noraml sling, I like the way I can hang my m44 on my back, and its out of the way.
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paracord and guntape. =)
 
TGC said:
Slings be happy you got one, in 1984 i went to norway attached to 1RCR. Now the supply system was rather bad to say the least. As first off, no rifles, so a call went out to the reserve units to get rifles, smg's and gpmgs etc. they came with no slings etc. really the 1 RCR had no suplies at all. So we all got ruck sack straps, mine tape, and belts to inprovize slings. Still we got run down by the regs as we looked unsoldier like. Go figure.

I say just get a noraml sling, I like the way I can hang my m44 on my back, and its out of the way.
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Improvise and move on. Embarrasing? Yes. Military or soldier like, yes also. You do what you gotta do.

P.S. I remember seeing some vickers videos on how to set up the soc-c somewhere. I'm sure google can find it in short order.
 
just to note the duct tape on my rifle is because of a broken sling not a ghetto 3 point :p i actualy have a 3 point but just use it as a 2 point. The only reason i bought it was b/c it came with a adapter for my style of fixed stock.

just noted that cancer already pointed this out :p ... the break was easily fixed with a zip tie though
 
Reaper said:
Installation instructions:

1. Open Garbage can

2. Insert 3 point sling

3. Buy a Vickers sling

4. Consider the price you paid for the 3 point pennance for not researching what a proper sling should look and function like
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OR

1.a) accept that sling is not really that useful for many functions, and relies on center of gravity for firearm.
1.b) grab scissors, lighter and a hole punch.
2. Cut all metal pieces away (including buckles and snaps)
3. buy screw-together rivets
4. hack sling into usable lengths
5. reattach together in the fashion of an easy to disconnect 2 point sling

Saves money, allows you to save face and create a sling that fits you best.
just my 0.02.
 
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