Need good AR sling...Giles or CQC?

Striker1 · July 15, 2004, 10:04 PM

Anyone here with preferences and why? I want to order one rather soon

Thanks

Nozler · July 16, 2004, 08:38 PM

Saw you haven't gotten any posts yet so I thought I would add some thought. I am not an expert by any definition. My firearms instructor stated this to me before:

I suggest the CQB Solutions brand in whatever flavor you like. I personally like just a plain old three point sling. Forget a single point. That load is more comfortable supported across your back.

Quartus · July 16, 2004, 08:44 PM

Standard GI nylon sling. I can go from shoulder mounted to on target and shooting about as fast as most can do the same with a handgun from a holster.

Faster if it's very close range hip shooting.

Striker1 · July 18, 2004, 07:36 AM

I need one for general GI use. Durable, and able to go over the shoulder and be at the ready or slung behind across the back.

Gewehr98 · July 18, 2004, 08:32 PM

All of my AR-15's carry the venerable M1903A3/M1 Garand/M14 canvas web sling, as issued in olive drab. They're quiet, comfortable, and easy to adjust for either over-the-shoulder or as a hasty sling to tighten up the shooting stance. The extra bonus is, they don't cost an arm and leg, either!

Striker1 · July 18, 2004, 10:08 PM

Thanks Gew98,

But I need a sling that holds the rifle in front at the ready, but still be able to use both hands.

EricO · July 20, 2004, 04:49 AM

Speaking of Wilderness and CQB slings, ...I realize that the Wilderness sells their GO pack for their sling, but does anyone here know if it will work on a CQB sling? Also, any comments on the use of the pack? I've always thought the GO pack would be a nice accessory and handy way of having a 20 rounder on the gun, ala the shotgun sidesaddle. Sure, it negates using it weakhanded comfortably, but could probably be pressed into duty. I have a Giles sling on my Rem870 but the CQB on my AR carbine, and would really like to put the GO pack on it if it would work. Any info would be appreciated.
EricO

Crimson Trace · August 9, 2004, 09:45 AM

Check this out:

www.slingsystem.com

These men are some of the finest in the industry as are their slings.

-Z

rifle59 · September 24, 2004, 10:08 PM

Giles sling. used it at Gunsite with Giles Stock as the head instructor.

July 15, 2004, 10:04 PM	#1
Striker1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: TX Posts: 710	Need good AR sling...Giles or CQC? Anyone here with preferences and why? I want to order one rather soon Thanks

July 16, 2004, 08:44 PM	#3
Quartus Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,823	Standard GI nylon sling. I can go from shoulder mounted to on target and shooting about as fast as most can do the same with a handgun from a holster. Faster if it's very close range hip shooting. __________________ . Better to know what you don't know than to think you know what you don't know.

July 18, 2004, 08:32 PM	#5
Gewehr98 Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2000 Location: Token Creek, WI Posts: 4,067	Striker, may I suggest something simple and inexpensive? All of my AR-15's carry the venerable M1903A3/M1 Garand/M14 canvas web sling, as issued in olive drab. They're quiet, comfortable, and easy to adjust for either over-the-shoulder or as a hasty sling to tighten up the shooting stance. The extra bonus is, they don't cost an arm and leg, either! __________________ "Bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round... Neural Misfires

August 9, 2004, 09:45 AM	#8
Crimson Trace Member Join Date: August 2, 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 98	Check this out: www.slingsystem.com These men are some of the finest in the industry as are their slings. -Z __________________ "Helping bad guys make informed decisions..."

July 16, 2004, 08:38 PM	#2
Nozler Member Join Date: September 14, 2000 Posts: 33	Saw you haven't gotten any posts yet so I thought I would add some thought. I am not an expert by any definition. My firearms instructor stated this to me before: I suggest the CQB Solutions brand in whatever flavor you like. I personally like just a plain old three point sling. Forget a single point. That load is more comfortable supported across your back.

July 18, 2004, 07:36 AM	#4
Striker1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: TX Posts: 710	I need one for general GI use. Durable, and able to go over the shoulder and be at the ready or slung behind across the back.

July 18, 2004, 10:08 PM	#6
Striker1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: TX Posts: 710	Thanks Gew98, But I need a sling that holds the rifle in front at the ready, but still be able to use both hands.

July 20, 2004, 04:49 AM	#7
EricO Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Posts: 124	Speaking of Wilderness and CQB slings, ...I realize that the Wilderness sells their GO pack for their sling, but does anyone here know if it will work on a CQB sling? Also, any comments on the use of the pack? I've always thought the GO pack would be a nice accessory and handy way of having a 20 rounder on the gun, ala the shotgun sidesaddle. Sure, it negates using it weakhanded comfortably, but could probably be pressed into duty. I have a Giles sling on my Rem870 but the CQB on my AR carbine, and would really like to put the GO pack on it if it would work. Any info would be appreciated. EricO

September 24, 2004, 10:08 PM	#9
rifle59 Member Join Date: September 8, 2004 Posts: 35	Giles sling. used it at Gunsite with Giles Stock as the head instructor.