Sling- single or two point?

[StraitR]

I'd hate to hit myself in the nuts with that...

Standard single-point transition rules apply. I'm telling you, bungee single-points really come into their own on weed eaters.

[Unobtanium]

Single point is where it's at on a static range or your livingroom in front of the mirror working transitions.
2 point is where it's at after you try to move with the weapon "slung" and discover the properties of inertia, pendulum ballistic movement, and the sensitivity of the testicles to blunt force trauma.

I would also point out that most people who swear by the single point sling are also equipped with an integrated front mount ruck, aka, panace, and this creates standoff to keep the muzzle angled outward and from covering their own feet. Food for thought...the arfcom crowd may know something...

[JohnO]

Single point is where it's at on a static range or your livingroom in front of the mirror working transitions.
2 point is where it's at after you try to move with the weapon "slung" and discover the properties of inertia, pendulum ballistic movement, and the sensitivity of the testicles to blunt force trauma.

In the real word you need the ability to cinch that long gun down.

[Bigghoss]

They issued us all single point slings for our carbines at work. I spent my own money on a two point and mounting hardware. I used to use a 3-point a couple years ago. Those are one of those things where the idea was better than the reality.

[John Hearne]

I am generally a fan of two-point slings but for some reason, a single point sling on my 14" 870 just seemed "right." I run a VTAC two-point currently but don't get my panties in a bunch over a single point on a short shotty.

My take is that a single point "sling" really isn't a sling. A sling can be used to store the weapon and clear the hands for other tasks. The single point is really only useful if the long gun is the primary weapon and you only need the sling to hold the long gun while you transition to the handgun.

[nalesq]

I have always preferred a single point sling on a shoulder fired weapon for dedicated CQB work, because of the marginally enhanced maneuverability and ‘handiness’ of an unencumbered fore end. I have found this to be perhaps particularly true when one should be able to work said fore end vigorously, as with a pump action. Yet I too dislike getting my nuts smashed, my knees burned, or my feet muzzled.

Luckily, the SKD PIG drop slide single point sling is specifically designed to reduce the likelihood of getting smacked in the nuts during a transition, and in my experience works reasonably well in that regard:

https://www.skdtac.com/PIG-Drop-Slid...-p/pig.110.htm

When letting the weapon hang administratively, its design similarly makes it easier to keep the muzzle away from one’s feet and generally out of the way.

I think it’s therefore one of the better single point slings out there, if you have to run a single pointer.




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[TCinVA]

This shotgun will only be for HD and for training classes. I see a lot of guys running two point slings, is there any downside to a single point sling on a shotgun?

Thank you

Single point slings are kind of a specialist piece of gear, IMO. They work best with weapons the size of an MP5. The MP5 is where the bungie style single points came from...because that's about the only weapon that specific type of sling works with. Notice how those things seem to have disappeared? You can only get butt-stroked in the chin by your own rifle so many times before you learn the lesson.

If you do a lot of in-and-out of vehicle type work a single point makes sense.

For general purpose shotgun use typical for the average citizen I'd greatly prefer a quick adjust two point.

And the getting nutted thing is 100% true with single points used in conjunction with most single points and weapons that aren't MP5's. Keep in mind that a typical shotgun is a good bit heavier than a typical AR setup...and that extra pound and a half or so can be the difference between "That was mildly uncomfortable" and "OW, MY BALLS"

An 870 with a 20" barrel and a Surefire forend is not something you want to drop and take to the nuts.

EDIT - On a 2 point I don't struggle to work the action. Typically there are sufficient mounting options that you can find a way to arrange the sling so that running the action is unimpeded by the sling.

[TCinVA]

They issued us all single point slings for our carbines at work. I spent my own money on a two point and mounting hardware. I used to use a 3-point a couple years ago. Those are one of those things where the idea was better than the reality.

MP5 theory doesn't work so hot on everything else.

[TheBigCountry]

Any thoughts on this vtac 2 point?
https://ads.midwayusa.com/product/65...SABEgKTdPD_BwE

[Bucky]

I see a lot of 3 gunners running single point these days (I know, different application). Still, seems better to stick with 2 point for that as well.