What is new is old. That might not be exactly fair to say about the Vickers Sling due to its designer, Larry Vickers. When I hit the tactical shooting scene in 2009 it was all three points and one points. Two point slings were for boot camp and the parade deck. They were old school. Two points? Hahaha. No one used those anymore. Well, a few of us did, more on that later. Slowly … [Read more...]
I have long been a fan of the Vicker's Sling and Blue Force Gear never disappoints, but they have outdone themselves this time. With twelve color choices for sling and pull tab, hardware choices, fourteen attachment options, padded or un-padded and sewing modifications, if you cannot find your perfect sling for function and fashion here, it does not exist. For non-typical … [Read more...]
I hardly fanboy about gear and guns. I know what I like, and I don't care who exactly makes it. One of the few things I do fanboy about is the Vickers Combat Application Sling by Blue Force Gear. You know those people who never shut up how the Wire and Breaking Bad are the best TV shows ever. That's me, but with the Vickers sling. Designed by legendary soldier Larry 'Big Boss' … [Read more...]
Today we accessorize long guns with lights, lasers, variable magnification optics and slings. While some of these things may be unnecessary, I feel like the sling is the most important. With all the things that it helps a shooter to accomplish, you can't go without a sling. When in serious use in a fight, you need a sling that will be durable and flexible enough for a variety … [Read more...]
What is new is old. That might not be exactly fair to say about the Vickers Sling due to its designer, Larry Vickers. When I hit the tactical shooting scene in 2009 it was all three points and one points. Two point slings were for boot camp and the parade deck. They were old school. Two points? Hahaha. No one used those anymore. Well, a few of us did, more on that later. Slowly … [Read more...]
Regardless of whether you are a hunter, soldier, or shooting enthusiast you can benefit from a sling. Slings can provide relief while on long movements, create a more stable shooting platform, or provide a tactical advantage in a firefight. As with most weapon accessories, the market for slings is absolutely saturated. The two slings that we will be looking at today are: D1 … [Read more...]
