US Marine Corps - Vickers sling

[Farmboy]

From Marine Corps Times:

New weapon sling

For years, Marines have complained about the standard three-point combat assault sling used on service rifles, with many buying an alternative option. Marksmanship officials addressed that by adopting the Vickers Combat Applications two-point sling, made by Blue Force Gear, of Pooler, Ga.

The two-point design allows Marines to better stabilize their rifles while firing, Wade said. It’s unlikely that the Corps will roll out a new sling for every Marine all at once, but it will become the recommended option when battalions order new gear.

The Vickers sling already was adopted as the new standard for the M27 after 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii — the first unit to deploy to Afghanistan with the IAR — recommended it this summer. New deliveries of the weapon, made by Heckler and Koch Defense, now include it, said Robert Reidsma, who oversees the IAR program for HK.

 

[sparrow]

Meh! Some of us already figured it out years ago...and yes, that's a DD mount on the H1 as well ...

 

[Farmboy]

CF buyers can contact us for NSN. Individuals CF members can contact us as well for the number to pass up the chain.

 

[Sinasta]

USMC also went with the serpa holster....gag.

At least they got the sling right.

 

[Farmboy]

Blue Force Gear’s proven Vickers Combat Applications Sling issued NSN by DLA for government purchasers.
Cutting edge design brings needed update to U.S. Warfighters’ equipment.

SAVANNAH, GA — May 1, 2012 — Blue Force Gear® announced today that the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has assigned National Stock Number 1005-01-604-0627* to the Vickers Combat Applications Sling™. (VCAS) During combat trials in Afghanistan in 2011, U.S. Marines validated the VCAS™ as the issue sling for their new M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle as delivered by Heckler & Koch. These slings will join over 100,000 other Blue Force Gear slings already in use across every branch of service. The USMC has also fully authorized this sling for use on M4, M4A1 and M16 series rifles and Blue Force Gear offers attachments to connect the VCAS to these weapons as well as other internationally produced small arms.

“Our Vickers Combat Applications Sling has quietly revolutionized the way combat arms are carried and deployed by elite infantry,” said Ashley Burnsed, Blue Force Gear’s CEO. “For years thousands of U.S. Warfighters have trusted us to provide slings to carry their most critical piece of battlefield equipment, their personal weapon, and now DLA has provided an easy way for the troops to get these amazing slings.”

Developed in conjunction with retired Special Operations soldier Larry Vickers, the Patent Pending VCAS has redefined the modern combat rifle sling category with snag free simplicity and superior durability. The VCAS is a quick-adjust two point sling which attaches to the front and rear of a rifle. This design maintains the rifle in a ready but secure position even while the user’s hands are busy operating electronics, climbing, or securing a subject. The rear portion of the sling can be simply and securely adjusted for wear over body armor, load bearing equipment, and bulky clothing (including Nuclear, Biological and Chemical protective suits). The real magic happens at the front of the sling where a quick tug on the custom adjuster changes the length instantly to adapt to changing shooting positions. Most importantly, when the sling is tightened there is no tail or excess material to cause a snag or trip.

Blue Force Gear crafts the VCAS in Georgia entirely of premium U.S. materials: Solution dyed (LNIR) Cordura® nylon webbing and ITW LNIR Ghillietex™ acetal hardware ensures durability and signature management under all conditions. Military customers can purchase through DOD EMALL and normal supply channels. Commercial customers can visit www.oneshottactical.com to order.

About Blue Force Gear, Inc.
Blue Force Gear® designs the best weapon slings in the world and leads the lightweight equipment revolution with its Ten-Speed™ multi-use pouches. Blue Force Gear has also reinvented MOLLE compatible pouches with the revolutionary Helium Whisper™ system and recently introduced RED™ Swivel which is redefining the future of gun sling connections. Amazing innovation and attention to detail set Blue Force Gear apart from others in the tactical equipment industry.

What is an NSN? (National Stock Number)
A National Stock Number (NSN), as it is known in the US, or a NATO Stock Number, is a 13-digit numeric code identifying all the “standardized material items of supply” as they have been recognized by all NATO countries including the US Department of Defense. An item having an NSN is said to be “stock-listed,” which expedites the purchase process for military or government customers.

Press Contact:
Brittney Devane
Blue Force Gear


*NSN 1005-01-604-0627, Sling, Small Arms, PN: VCAS-125-AA-CB, CAGE 3X9S8

Blue Force Gear, Vickers Combat Applications Sling, VCAS, Ten-Speed, Helium Whisper, and RED are trademarks of Blue Force Gear, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

 

[CNADNSL8-5]

OK, I have a dumb question. Does this mean they will become harder to get in stock because they will be filling orders for the US forces?

 

[Farmboy]

Not to much to worry about in the way of delays.

We are buying slings by the case (40) or multiple cases and are increasing what we are stocking.

Also BFG has very quick turn around times. They have supplied us with 3000 slings a few times within a couple weeks.

They have also been supplying the US Forces for quite awhile already.