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Pete · June 29, 1999, 02:10 PM

I've been investigating various manufacturers of tactical slings for an AR15 Carbine. I don't like conventional slings, and I don't like putting my weapon on the muddy ground. There are a variety of manufacturers and prices, however. All things being equal, I'd like to spend as little as possible, but I don't want to buy junk.

Blackhawk Industries makes a "SnapShoot Assault Sling" for 24.95

Olympic Firearms sells a "Tac Sling" for 39.00

Bushmaster sells a "JFS Patrol Carry Sling" for 19.95

and there is also the "Giles Sling" for 49.95

The JFS sling seems all right, but why is it so much less expensive? I've heard good things about the Giles sling, but it is the most expensive of the bunch. Any comments?

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June 29, 1999, 02:10 PM	#1
Pete Member Join Date: May 26, 1999 Posts: 26	I've been investigating various manufacturers of tactical slings for an AR15 Carbine. I don't like conventional slings, and I don't like putting my weapon on the muddy ground. There are a variety of manufacturers and prices, however. All things being equal, I'd like to spend as little as possible, but I don't want to buy junk. Blackhawk Industries makes a "SnapShoot Assault Sling" for 24.95 Olympic Firearms sells a "Tac Sling" for 39.00 Bushmaster sells a "JFS Patrol Carry Sling" for 19.95 and there is also the "Giles Sling" for 49.95 The JFS sling seems all right, but why is it so much less expensive? I've heard good things about the Giles sling, but it is the most expensive of the bunch. Any comments? [This message has been edited by Pete (edited June 29, 1999).]