Need a Long Sling

[btq96r]

I need a long sling for my AR-15. I'm 6'1", keep the stock fully extended most of the time and like to have the rifle resting low by my side with the muzzle down and the buttstock pointing up like a broadsword handle.  When I was still wearing a uniform, I had a standard issue 1.25" black nylon sling on my M4 that was super long and let me sling the gun comfortably over all my kit and without it, but all I can find are the 50"-55" ones now and those are way too short.

Does anybody know where I can find a reasonably priced two-point sling to accommodate what I'm looking for? I don't need the latest taticool ones and want to keep this purchase at no more than $40 with shipping.

 

Thanks for any help.

[Guest ChattownKA]

I know some people are makin slings out of para cord. You could have one made to your specifications.

Edited June 7, 2014 by ChattownKA

[Oh Shoot]

I just make mine -- have one for each AR rifle and pistol/firearm. :)  Also made one for AK, I thought some of them commies were pretty big guys but the military type sling that came with it was too small.

 

 

1.5" nylon strapping, a couple of slides:

 

 

And a couple HK type 1.25" clips (1.5" strap will work okay in them, they don't seem to make 1.5" clips):

 

 

Neat part is that you can quickly convert to single point sling if you want by clipping one clip through hole in the other. I've found that whatever length adjusted to for two point is also about right for the one point also.

 

Leave extra length, can be adjusted by the slides, leave the excess as in loop that holds the clips, or use two sets of slides, the second to hold excess. Melt ends of cuts with lighter to stop unraveling.

 

Slings cost around 8 clams each in materials, make one in 5 minutes.

 

- OS

Edited June 8, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[TNMTBik3r]

I have one of these. Works well for me.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/421353/midwayusa-two-point-tactical-rifle-sling-nylon-black?cm_vc=ProductFinding

[ArmyBrat61]

I really like that idea OS! Where did you get the HK clips?

Edited June 8, 2014 by ArmyBrat61

[Oh Shoot]

I really like that idea OS! Where did you get the HK clips?

 

eBay. There may well be better source, never really searched. A least one seller on there is selling 1" for 1.25", so ya gotta be a bit careful. The measurement is the inside width, like this seller's:

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-HK-style-1-25-sling-clips-Spring-Snap-Hook-Strap-Rifle-Gun-Attachment-Black-/191131858577?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c8058b691

 

 

 

- OS
 

edit:  You can get them from strapworks.com too. Matter of fact you can get about anything related to strappng and webbing and connecting and etc there.

 

http://www.strapworks.com/HK_Snap_p/mhk-s114.htm

 

- OS

Edited June 9, 2014 by Oh Shoot

[btq96r]

OS, I got almost the same recommendation from another source, so I've decided to give it a try.  I decided to order a few yards of different material and enough clips to secure it.  I even ordered some ladderlock buckles so I can have the adjustable length as I have it slung.  I understand some people love the hooks for the ends of the sling, but I've never been a fan.  Here is where I got it all from.

 

jonathon1259- solid recommendation there.  I may end up picking one of those up just cause they're so cheap.  Thanks.

Edited June 9, 2014 by btq96r

[Oh Shoot]

.... Here is where I got it all from....

 

Looks like a good place, too, bookmarked it, thnx.

 

- OS

[Guest ChattownKA]

Here's a video and a cool idea on a homemade sling. looks a bit more difficult and time consuming that the method OS offered but looks rugged and sturdy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbUyIC3yE70

[gjohnsoniv]

Another place is Lowy Enterprises, INC.  Only problem is you have to order $50 at a time.  They have everything you could possibly want.

[btq96r]

Another place is Lowy Enterprises, INC.  Only problem is you have to order $50 at a time.  They have everything you could possibly want.

 

For a minute there, I was cursing their $50 order minimum.  Then I practiced the ancient art of Google-Fu and found this on another site: TW-1-Alice-Buckle-Strap-Adjuster.

 

It's exactly the last piece I was looking for.  For those of you who have had an ALICE pack before, you know these strap adjusters are solid and can hold up against the strain from 100lbs of the lightest gear ever invented.  1" materials may make the sling a little on the thin side, but I'd rather it be too thin than too wide. 

 

Thanks for getting me going on finding the last item.

[gjohnsoniv]

For a minute there, I was cursing their $50 order minimum.  Then I practiced the ancient art of Google-Fu and found this on another site: TW-1-Alice-Buckle-Strap-Adjuster.

 

It's exactly the last piece I was looking for.  For those of you who have had an ALICE pack before, you know these strap adjusters are solid and can hold up against the strain from 100lbs of the lightest gear ever invented.  1" materials may make the sling a little on the thin side, but I'd rather it be too thin than too wide. 

 

Thanks for getting me going on finding the last item.

I do too sometimes, then again I can usually hit that minimum pretty quickly.

[Dustbuster]

Proctor or Vtac

[Guest tangojuliet]

you can always try and find a used national match sling ....