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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.