I recently ordered some webbing and hardware to make a few slings. I have two different places that I usually buy from depending on what I'm making.
http://www.strapworks.com/default.asp
and
http://www.ahh.biz/webbing/
I really had two reasons to make a few slings. The MP5 has recently went through a facelift, so I decided to make a good one for it.
![slings 001.JPG slings 001.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5020-115778cafa014507a7705a40145b71e3.jpg)
The front buckle being in such close proximity to the charging handle, I covered with a 2 inch tubular style webbing to both prevent grabbing it when I'm cocking the gun, and also to prevent the snap hook from accidently being pushed.
And I suppose the tube webbing could be used over the shoulder as extra padding if having to keep the gun at the ready for extended periods of time too.
![slings 003.JPG slings 003.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5022-d8b8ee0c860cc1e31d6c11525c5e0006.jpg)
![slings 005.JPG slings 005.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5021-93fc0cacb42a524385bb76f0b28808a5.jpg)
The other reason I made up a couple of slings is I have a really good friend who just turned 55 and I wanted to make him a nice one to give him for his Bday.
I am giving him his choice of the traditional sling (OD/Black) or the single point (Coyote/Black/Tan).
![slings 009.JPG slings 009.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5025-d41a077ee6c9e0e95b4c77a57cdd1744.jpg)
![slings 006.JPG slings 006.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5023-8006dd2a4c62573d53e02cd904b5fb83.jpg)
I also had enough of the 2" tan tubular strap to cover the hook and buckle for the same reasons as I noted above, although I realize it's not a good color match. The tubular webbing just slides in place and could be used or removed at will.
![slings 008.JPG slings 008.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5024-61f112f836bf3a1642b67f57acee25ba.jpg)
Anyway, the whole point of the thread is to show that it's a lot less expensive to make your own slings than it is to buy them usually and is not really hard to do.
I think I have a grand total of about $35 including shipping for 3 slings. The HK sling alone usually costs more than that by itself. And getting a single point with good hardware doesn't usually come cheap either. I've seen a lot of airsoft quality slings flood the market lately and they leave a lot to be desired for anyone more than 10 years old.
And the whole reason for the side release buckles is so I can swap carry styles by simply unbuckling and changing it.
![sling 001.JPG sling 001.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5026-13b32a023d29292cb3eb45f5e6509214.jpg)
http://www.strapworks.com/default.asp
and
http://www.ahh.biz/webbing/
I really had two reasons to make a few slings. The MP5 has recently went through a facelift, so I decided to make a good one for it.
![slings 001.JPG slings 001.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5020-115778cafa014507a7705a40145b71e3.jpg)
The front buckle being in such close proximity to the charging handle, I covered with a 2 inch tubular style webbing to both prevent grabbing it when I'm cocking the gun, and also to prevent the snap hook from accidently being pushed.
And I suppose the tube webbing could be used over the shoulder as extra padding if having to keep the gun at the ready for extended periods of time too.
![slings 003.JPG slings 003.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5022-d8b8ee0c860cc1e31d6c11525c5e0006.jpg)
![slings 005.JPG slings 005.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5021-93fc0cacb42a524385bb76f0b28808a5.jpg)
The other reason I made up a couple of slings is I have a really good friend who just turned 55 and I wanted to make him a nice one to give him for his Bday.
I am giving him his choice of the traditional sling (OD/Black) or the single point (Coyote/Black/Tan).
![slings 009.JPG slings 009.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5025-d41a077ee6c9e0e95b4c77a57cdd1744.jpg)
![slings 006.JPG slings 006.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5023-8006dd2a4c62573d53e02cd904b5fb83.jpg)
I also had enough of the 2" tan tubular strap to cover the hook and buckle for the same reasons as I noted above, although I realize it's not a good color match. The tubular webbing just slides in place and could be used or removed at will.
![slings 008.JPG slings 008.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5024-61f112f836bf3a1642b67f57acee25ba.jpg)
Anyway, the whole point of the thread is to show that it's a lot less expensive to make your own slings than it is to buy them usually and is not really hard to do.
I think I have a grand total of about $35 including shipping for 3 slings. The HK sling alone usually costs more than that by itself. And getting a single point with good hardware doesn't usually come cheap either. I've seen a lot of airsoft quality slings flood the market lately and they leave a lot to be desired for anyone more than 10 years old.
And the whole reason for the side release buckles is so I can swap carry styles by simply unbuckling and changing it.
![sling 001.JPG sling 001.JPG](https://mossbergowners.com/forum/data/attachments/5/5026-13b32a023d29292cb3eb45f5e6509214.jpg)