556 sling options
I am looking for a single attachment point w option to go to two. Has anyone tried tac strap w the ikick hippies slap plate, wanting to get something for ambidextrous use if needed, my friend has vtac but his is two point, Thanx for any input
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kick hippies?
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I've been thinking about the Tactical Link convertible sling. Any thoughts or experience?
Convertible Bungee Tactical Sling by Tactical Link
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Yes that is the name of the company. Ikickhippies
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Looks good but I am not looking for a bungee and want an hk hook
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They make a couple that aren't bungee, but no "HK" hooks.
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two point sling
So let me get this straight. On a MR556 for a two point sling, you can get your factory sling
HK 416 Sling | MR556 Sling - HKPARTS.NET or a Vickers or whatever, but HK does not have a factory rail mount or anything for the front? Is this correct? This just seems like a lack of forethought.
So let me get this straight. On a MR556 for a two point sling, you can get your factory sling
HK 416 Sling | MR556 Sling - HKPARTS.NET or a Vickers or whatever, but HK does not have a factory rail mount or anything for the front? Is this correct? This just seems like a lack of forethought.
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I've been real happy with the QUAD sling from Savvy Sniper -- you can get HK hooks on both ends and it is a convertible 1-2pt. Savvy Sniper
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I will keep this breif.
The factory 416 sling is not a good option period.
HK hooks can easily fail if used improperly and should only be used when necessary.
Single point slings have too many cons to list. They can be used for quick transition if setup properly and practiced.
LCSO hit it on the head. Adj. 2-pt is the most versatile options.
An HK sling adapter would be about $200+ if it existed. Viable parts exist for much less.
The factory 416 sling is not a good option period.
HK hooks can easily fail if used improperly and should only be used when necessary.
Single point slings have too many cons to list. They can be used for quick transition if setup properly and practiced.
LCSO hit it on the head. Adj. 2-pt is the most versatile options.
An HK sling adapter would be about $200+ if it existed. Viable parts exist for much less.
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Do a YouTube search for: HK snap hook demo 2.
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Out of morbid curiosity, how did your arrive at the TacStrap/Slap Hippies combination as I can honestly say I have not heard of either product/company before they were mentioned here.
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I use a GG&G "HK style" sling point for my front sling point, and I used the sling hook my 416 came with (because it has has the bit for taking the forend off), with my Vickers Blue Force 2-point sling. As far as snap hook failing, as I understand it, they have the potential of fail when used on non-HK specific attachment points, when the "snap" portion of the hook enters into the loop/attachment point, which is no the case with the sling point I'm using (or standard HK attachment points).... anyway, just my thoughts....
I too am curious about the kick hippies thing.... pic's
I too am curious about the kick hippies thing.... pic's
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I do a little looking , aka research , see what people have then find what I like. Magpul looks cheap my tac strap looks like it cost twice as much, the slap plate is beefy and functional, serves its purpose, there is cool **** out there you just have to give them a chance
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Who are these "people" and what sources/sites did you use for your research?
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point blank literally
friends, you tube , different sights, the 556 is my first rifle, i wanted a single point sling that could goto two point , and if ever need be i could shoot it right handed if i had too since im a lefty, i am new to this forum and thought it would help people to see that there is more out there, my buddy went w a real nice two point for his LMT, but i didnt like it , hope this answers your question, lil background on me im just a farm boy from kentucky who grew up all over the world "thank the navy for that" , by the way i just got a bad ass rifle bag from vodoo tactical , check them out if you dont have one
friends, you tube , different sights, the 556 is my first rifle, i wanted a single point sling that could goto two point , and if ever need be i could shoot it right handed if i had too since im a lefty, i am new to this forum and thought it would help people to see that there is more out there, my buddy went w a real nice two point for his LMT, but i didnt like it , hope this answers your question, lil background on me im just a farm boy from kentucky who grew up all over the world "thank the navy for that" , by the way i just got a bad ass rifle bag from vodoo tactical , check them out if you dont have one
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Good. I like to see that people are getting out, trying stuff and forming their own opinion on things. I was hoping it was more thoughtful than: "I just went on ar15.com and...."
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