Being a lefty sometimes presents a challenge when it comes to sling mounting options on some weapons. One of these is the FAL PARA model. Here’s how I dealt with it.
The URS and Gunslinger are now available in Crye Multicam webbing, with tan ITW Ghillietex hardware.
The QD End Plate from Noveske Rifleworks is one of those ‘why didn’t someone do this a long time ago?’ products. It’s a direct replacement for the stock receiver end plate on an AR-15 or M4 that allows a QD sling swivel to attach to the rear of the receiver, right below the buffer tube. It’s fully ambidextrous, and is the lowest profile QD mounting available.
BlueForceGear has introduced a new verison of their padded VCAS (Vickers Combat Application Sling) utilizing printed camouflage webbing and a new acetal adjuster (AA – double ‘A’). It’s called the VCAS Padded Double A Model.
Ever since EMDOM USA and I introduced the URS (Universal Rig Strap) Sling two years ago, I’ve had numerous requests and inquiries from URS Sling users for a single or two-point sling that was compatible with the connector that the URS uses. The connector attaches to the receiver end plate, or to a swivel at the rear of the stock, and uses a female SR buckle. As far as I know, it’s not compatible with any other sling. URS users wanted a sling that could be attached to the URS connector for stand-alone use, when not using a rig. In response to those requests, EMDOM is now offering a sling that URS users can use without having to remove the connector from their weapon. It’s called the Gunslinger Sling.
BlueForceGear has introduced a padded version of their VCAS (Vickers Combat Application Sling) featured in the writeup above. The padded version of the VCAS has the addition of a 22″ length of 2″ closed cell foam pad inside 2″ tubular webbing which helps distribute the load over a wider area with increased comfort.
The padded VCAS has all the same features of the original VCAS; constructed of the same 1.25″ nylon webbing with quick-adjust metal pull slider and tab for shortening or lengthening the sling on the fly.
The ASC (Ambi Sling Connector) from CrossTac is a simple, compact design that adds an ambidextrous connection point for any sling using a HK-style, MASH hook or other similar connector. The ASC replaces the standard carbine receiver end plate and places a steel eyelet right below the buffer tube. The eyelet is fixed; it does not swivel or rotate.