Posted April 2, 2018 10:00 am by Comments

By Eve Flanigan

Three great slings (L-R) T3 Gear 2-point, Magpul MS3 Gen2, Blue Force Gear Vickers Custom Padded. (Photo: Eve Flanigan)
Aside from a quality optic, few accessories increase the ease of using a rifle more than a good sling. A sling can free up hands, support a shooting position, or simply distribute the load. Modern tactical slings, when well-chosen and fitted to the user and firearm, can do all those jobs, with surprisingly little hassle. Here, we take a look at three quick-adjust slings, all of which are on rotation in our carbine training stable.
The slide adjustment on the Magpul sling works well. Its flat profile means no interference when navigating tight spots.(Photo: Eve Flanigan)
Magpul MS3 Gen 2
Magpul’s Gen 2 evolution of this sling is a testament to listening to customers and the many boots-on-the-ground personnel who provide consultation to the company. Construction is 1.5-inch nylon webbing, which is remarkably soft out of the box. My copy has pilled slightly where it’s rubbed hook material, but that’s a minor concern in view of how enjoyable and practical this sling is to use.
End clips—patented as Symmetrical Paraclip shackles–are steel, treated with a process I’ll not venture into, that both hardens and imparts a

Source: Guns.com

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