Tacticool Sling

[Guest dotsun]

So I found a thread on ar15.com last night on making a tac sling and decided to give it a try. I bought an 8 ft utility strap at Ace Hardware and disassembled an old laptop bag shoulder strap we had at work for parts. It still needs a little tweaking, but overall I'm quite happy with how it turned out and functions.

[BimmerFreak]

That plastic sling point will last about 3 seconds once you use the sling.

Perhaps you can find a more durable sling hook at your local big box hardware store.

[BimmerFreak]

Here are a few links to help you out with materials and parts:

http://www.diytacticalstore.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=330&currency=USD

http://www.opticsplanet.net/metal-1.html

http://www.umei.com/hooks-s.htm

[Guest dotsun]

I'm actually much more worried about my shotty sewing, but I'll let ya know what breaks first when it goes.

[Guest ScottD]

I don't know what you spent on material for that, but you might look @ the 1/2/3 point tacticool sling that Sniper Gear sells. I bought one @ the Feb. Bob Pope show for the AK and love it.

[Guest dotsun]

I have a little over $3 in that one. I'm sure the real ones would be much more durable, however.

[Guest price g]

:cool:Very Cool

[Guest GregRN]

I've never used them, but if I needed straps, I would try http://www.strapworks.com/

At least they have many choices.

I'm a huge fan of DIY parts and accessories. Keep up the good work, dotsun.

[Guest dotsun]

Thanks, I actually used it a bit at the last TGO east tribe shoot and it did fine. The only problem I had was the rear clip wasn't hooked on the sling swivel and it popped off once.