Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Padded Sling w/Nylon Adjuster
$107.50
The Blue Force Gear Padded Vickers Rifle Sling combines attributes that make it good for both carrying and deploying a weapon. Blue Force Gear revolutionizes the way automatic weapons are carried with the Vickers Combat Application Sling line of Slings, which are designed based on real world experiences. Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Weapon Slings combine those functions with a padded section for more comfortable carrying. The Quick Adjuster allows the user to rapidly lengthen or shorten the Blue Force Gear Padded M4 Carbine Sling to switch from hands-free transport to combat position with a simple pull of the durable nylon Adjuster. Specifications for Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Padded Sling w/Nylon Adjuster: Manufacturer: Blue Force Gear Length: Adjustable Gun Type: Rifle Gun Model: M4 Width: 1.25 in Fabric/Material: Webbing Included Accessories: Standard Padding: Shoulder Condition: New Features of Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Padded Sling w/Nylon Adjuster: Fits standard M4 carbines and can be used on almost any weapon with additional sling hardware. Can be mounted upside down (Adjuster to the rear) on traditional bolt action rifles and shotguns for muzzle up carry. Overall length is adjustable to accommodate different sized weapons, with or without body armor. 1.25 inch webbing can be looped through sling swivels, buttstock slots, or combined with sling hardware (available separately). 2 inch tubular webbing with closed cell foam padding that does not separate or absorb water (keeping it lightweight). Inline pad stays in one place for consistent carrying comfort. Invista solution dyed CORDURA webbing. Patented Quick Adjuster with Contrasting Pull Tab. Glass reinforced DuPont Zytel Nylon hardware is lighter, stronger and more flexible than plastic hardware. Limited Lifetime Warranty. Package Contents: Blue Force Gear Vickers Combat Applications Padded Sling w/Nylon Adjuster Stocked
cj –
I thought this sling would be awesome but it can't adjust as much as the unpadded version because the padding is stitched on. I'm not the biggest guy, plus I wanted the forward sling mount to be as close to the magazine well as possible, so long story short I couldn't make the sling quite short enough to get that super tightened down ability if so desired. I'm gonna go with the unpadded and return this one, but still felt great and will work awesome for everyone.
E –
Sturdy poly buckles, plenty of extra webbing to trim to length, and smooth adjustment. However, the webbing is not continuous through the padding section, relying on the thinner padding covering and stitching joining the webbing to the padded sections for strength. If this concerns you, forgo the padding and get the unpadded section. If you have a heavy duty sewing machine (or even an easy-stitcher), you could add your own padded section easily.
LZ –
The BFG slings are top of the line, I plan on using these for all my rifles in the future. The adjustable strap works perfectly and is very user friendly. I like the padded version and I’ll be comparing it to the unpadded version in the near future.
John Hoffmann –
I'm not a Navy Seal, Army Ranger or even a Latrine Scrubber working for the Armed Forces, so I really haven't had a chance to wear this 2-point sling outside my home. Right now I have it attached to 2 Daniel Defense QD Swivels (Heavy Duty, 1.250"). One swivel plugs into the forend of my AR15 and the other plugs into my MagPul moving stock (forgive me if that offends any of you Californians). Okay, I'm 6'2" and more than slightly overweight, yet the strap allows plenty of adjustment to fit the AR15 on me, and that is before I deploy the QUICK ADJUST. I chose ordinary black, but Blue Force Gear offer a large assortment of bitchin' colors. Have no question: these are fantastic and versatile slings that will suit all Your rifle-carrying needs. BUY ONE, BUY TWO. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG HERE.
CJ –
Was solid and good quality but it was shorter than I expected.Also, they want me to make this review longer so now I’m just going to post a recipe for biscuits…Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour3 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp salt4 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp cream of tartar3/4 cup COLD butter1 egg1 cup whole milkInstructionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees.The secret to excellent biscuits is COLD BUTTER. Really cold. Many times the biscuit dough gets worked so much that the butter softens before the biscuits even go in the oven. Try cutting the butter into small pieces and stick back in the fridge pulling out only when ready to incorporate into the dough.Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Use a pastry cutter to cut cold butter into flour mixture. Don't go too crazy here – you want to see small, pea-sized pieces of butter throughout the dough. Add in the milk and egg and mix just until the ingredients are combined. The dough will be sticky but don't keep working it. You should be able to see the butter pieces in the dough.Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Sprinkle some flour on to the top of dough so it won't stick to your fingers and knead 10-15 times. If the dough is super sticky just sprinkle on some additional flour.Pat the dough out to 3/4 – 1 inch thickness and cut with a biscuit cutter or glass. I ended up with nine this time but depending on who is snacking on biscuit dough, I can get up to 12 biscuits. Place the biscuits on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown on top.For extra yumminess, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter…
Hester –
When I got my first rifle, I balked at buying a sling that cost more than $15. I even hacked together a few of my own from webbing and triglides. After seeing this sling continually recommended by other people, I wanted to give it a try. When Optics Planet had a good sale on these, I decided to pull the trigger to see what the fuss is all about.I specifically got the padded version to hang an AR-10. At first, I thought the quick-adjustment feature was something more appropriate for the "operators" out there, and something I wouldn't find all that useful. But, with the weight of the .308, I went ahead and got this sling.First, the build quality and finish are excellent. The webbing is all tubular or flat tape with woven edges. Often, slings use tape-cut webbing which has a sharp edge. The stitching is all quality bar tacks, and several places have redundant tacks. There are no loose threads, or misaligned stitches. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say you could use this sling as an emergency rappelling anchor, but it feels very strong for its intended purpose.Second, the poly hardware is all very solid. This isn't the kind of hardware you find on a Jansport backpack. This feels more like Magpul rifle furniture.Third, the padding is not fluffy and bulky like you might expected from traditional hunting slings with quilted construction. This seems more like closed-cell foam encased in tube webbing. It's very dense. This is great for distributing the weight over more area on your shoulder without digging into your clavicle or something. Although, if you know you will only be slinging your rifle while wearing multiple layers of clothing, the benefit of the padding will probably be negligible.Fourth, the quick-adjustment is actually more useful than I thought. I can actually carry a long-ish rifle under my left arm without it getting in the way of walking or navigating the trail. From there, it takes minimal fuss to adjust it to a shooting length to firm up my support arm. Usually, I expect to sling the longer rifles on my back so I don't have to fiddle with adjustments when I reach my destination. I have no expectations of or needs for "quick drawing" the rifle from a slung position, but this definitely saves time when approaching a few of my favorite remote shooting locations on foot. I would also consider the quick-adjustment feature a benefit if your day involves varying your clothing layers for the conditions. If you have a lot on, letting the sling out a little lets you more easily carry it, and you can tighten it up as you shed layers without having to undo a double-backed triglide.There are two things I'll say against this sling:It's very complicated. This is not a GI sling made entirely from two triglides and fat piece of webbing. There's a lot that can go wrong with this thing. That said, my use as a recreational shooter will never push any part of this sling near a point of failure.The padding that makes it very comfortable to carry also interferes with coiling the sling into a more compact profile for either storage or strapping onto the stock. It also makes wrapping around your support arm a little more difficult since it won't conform as nicely as a plain piece of webbing.All that said, I can't really compare this sling to other "premium" slings. It's a huge improvement over traditional/simpler rifle slings, and far more comfortable than the cheap ones I've bought or made. It might be interesting to compare it to the non-padded version as well as Magpul's slings in this price range.