School me on tactical shotgun slings

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Looking at a basic sling for some basic tactical training. What is best for transitioning, two point, single, or three point? Thinking a Blue Force Vickers padded sling will fit the bill? Thanks
 
People will disagree with me but that's fine. I do have professional training with a shotgun.

There is a common idea that you should use a single point sling in case you grab the sling and the pump and are then unable to pump your shotgun. A semi auto does not have this issue.

When I had a shotgun for employment they did not even come with slings. The idea probably being you won't live long enough to empty the gun and draw your handgun or you win and live. We also carried very little ammo so I guess you would just throw it away when empty? No sling needed.

I just have a simple black nylon sling attached to the conventional sling attachment points. I will either hold the shotgun with my left hand and shoot the handgun with the right hand or discard the shotgun. Or take the time to sling it properly on my back since all the fancy tactical slings seem to dangle in the way, single or double. Also triple point slings are just the worst on any gun
 
I kind of agree with Gnome75. With an automatic shotgun, a double point sling may be useful, probably not, but maybe. Pump shotguns, nah. Don't bother, the sling will just get in the way of maneuvering the action.:shotgun:
 
Magpul slings aren’t bad but I find the Vickers is better, the webbing of the Vickers isn’t as slick as the Magpul is. It’s has more slide where the VCAS has more hold, I’ve got both and my go to is the Vickers. The Magpul is similar to a seatbelt, the Vickers is very true to military webbing.
 
A sling is akin to a holster. The Vickers style of sling is what I use on all my rifles and shotguns, except my 14" Mossberg 590 where a two point sling interferes with the Streamlight forend, so a single point it is.
I wouldn't bother with a padded sling if as you stated, are transitioning (I assume shotgun to handgun), as the pad isn't necessary and can feel bulky and in the way when moving the shotgun and sling around, especially if wearing a tac vest or webbing. A padded sling is beneficial if carrying the shotgun slung for long periods of time.
Single points have their use, but I'm not a fan of them in the situation where you are working with your hands and your rifle or shotgun is dangling around your body like a Christmas tree ornament, however, if you are wearing a tac vest, webbing or kit belt, you can rig up a circumferential securing strap/lanyard to solve that.
If you go with a two point on a pump action, experiment with your mounting points to ensure you can work the action without interference and that you can maneuver it easily. Magpuls tube mag/barrel clamp is handy for a side mount QD or clip point option that can be positioned fore and aft.
 
jetfixer said:
A sling is akin to a holster. The Vickers style of sling is what I use on all my rifles and shotguns, except my 14" Mossberg 590 where a two point sling interferes with the Streamlight forend, so a single point it is.
I wouldn't bother with a padded sling if as you stated, are transitioning (I assume shotgun to handgun), as the pad isn't necessary and can feel bulky and in the way when moving the shotgun and sling around, especially if wearing a tac vest or webbing. A padded sling is beneficial if carrying the shotgun slung for long periods of time.
Single points have their use, but I'm not a fan of them in the situation where you are working with your hands and your rifle or shotgun is dangling around your body like a Christmas tree ornament, however, if you are wearing a tac vest, webbing or kit belt, you can rig up a circumferential securing strap/lanyard to solve that.
If you go with a two point on a pump action, experiment with your mounting points to ensure you can work the action without interference and that you can maneuver it easily. Magpuls tube mag/barrel clamp is handy for a side mount QD or clip point option that can be positioned fore and aft.
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Thanks, this is the info I was looking for. I spec’d out 590A1 9-shot Magpul shotguns for my agency. Exactly as you say, retention is the primary reason in going with a sling and secondary for transitioning to sidearm, baton, or pepper. Thanks for the tip on the padded slings. Most my guys are wearing Molle vest/body armour.
 
Indoors or moving slowly between two close points? Sure, get a single. Out and about for a longer period of time, hiking, running or climbing, or worried about retention? Get the double. Want to get pissed off? Get a three-point. Want the best of both worlds? Get something like the Magpul MS3 and have the appropriate connection points.
 
I found that a simple single point sling, quick adjust of synthetic material best, I found a killer one on Etsy made by a guy in vancouver for $60 that I can use on all my rifles as well. I did not like the location or type of sling point on my Canuck Tac as I like the rifle style pivot ones, so I adapted the front and drilled one pivot into side of plastic stock so I can sling it on the flat at a diagonal on my back
 
convertible 2-1 point. if running a pump gun, bbl/mag tube mounted sling mount is better than handguard mount. I have mine handguard mounted on a magpul forend but use it in single point mode usually, and 2 point for carrying. 2 point is more comfortable for admin carry, single point is beneficial for shooting, but many don't like it for all the time carry. hence convertible. vickers and magpuls are the standard. magpul's convertible is better executed though IMO.

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2 point adjustable ftw. For the OP I'd go with a QD socket on the upper rear of the buttstock and a QD point on the side infront of the pump. Avoid 2 in 1 slings as a single point is a wh@re on a long shotgun and serves no purpose that a 2 point adjustable can't handle. Magpul makes a QD barrel clamp as does Nordic Components. GG&G makes solid QD mounts as well for a great price. I'd skip the padded VCAS and go for the standard. I use a padded on my 14" but only because I carry it for long periods in the bush. In all honesty a non padded would serve me fine as well. All these components stand up to hard use over time and don't have dangly cr@p in your way.
 
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