The Slingster by Ferro Concepts is an excellent sling for both rifles and carbines, providing users with the convenience of an adjustable sling, in a lightweight and durable package. The padding, modularity, mounting options, and quick adjustability make it a great option for multiple tactical applications. The impressive performance of the sling is enhanced by the low-profile design, which makes transitions and weapon manipulation comfortable and quick.
The greatest advantage to the Slingster is the ability to quickly adjust its length with the large rubberized pull tab. The ability to quickly adjust the slings length makes it easy to tailor the fit to your body and any bulky gear you may be wearing. Shooters can choose to tighten their slings to position them across their backs or around their necks and quickly loosen them to stow their rifle to the side to perform hands on tasks, such as breaching or medical aid.
The Slingster is highly modular, allowing users to position the pad wherever is most comfortable. Like most slings, users can also adjust the length of the fixed portions, allowing it to be comfortably mounted in multiple positions. Ferro Concepts also offers an attachment that allows the sling to be used in the single point configuration, though I’ve never been a fan of single point slings, as they tend to swing around. Ferro also offers silencers that can be placed over the metal friction adapters to prevent excess noise, though many of the friction adapters are made of a durable plastic. Some users may prefer the durability of metal friction adapters, but I have found that they are noisier and more prone to loosening, and there are few feelings more frustrating than having the sling fall off your rifle while conducting CQB. The rubberized pull tab is large enough to be easily manipulated with gloves and can be easily located without needing to look down, though it is not heavy or overly intrusive. The sling does not come with elastic retainer bands to store excess material where the sling attaches to the gun. Though some may find that problematic, I prefer to tape down the excess material to ensure it never accidentally comes loose. Elastic bands can be pulled out of place, allowing your excess material to fall out.
While in the Army Ranger Regiment, we frequently used the VTAC wide padded quick adjust sling. While it shared many of the same desirable features of the Slingster, the VTAC sling leaves a hanging tail of material everytime the sling is tightened, which can occasionally become caught on other equipment and become a general nuisance. The Slingster changes length without creating a tail of excess material, which keeps your equipment streamlined and snag-free. The only downside to this system is that the slingster can not be adjusted nearly as much as slings using similar designs to the VTAC. The slingster also offers relatively light padding compared to heavier tactical slings, meaning that it is better suited for lighter weapons that won't be carried over long distances.
The Slingster is an excellent option for any users who want to carry their weapon in the single or two point configurations, though the two point configuration is recommended for tactical use. The convenience of the adjustability in a sleek, low profile package, enhance usability and reflect the ideals of “high speed, low drag”. I have used my slingster for use on open ranges for approximately two years, and I have enjoyed using it so far.
Pros
Adjustable
Light weight
Low Profile
No hanging excess material
Padding
Cons
Limited range of adjustability compared to other slings
Light padding may not be ideal for heavier weapons or long movements
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