UTG Rifle Case

Tapco Intrafuse Handguard

I recently purchased a Intrafuse hand guard for my AR15 made by Tapco. When I ordered it I wasn't aware of how large this hand guard is. That's the main reason I wanted to do a review on this item. I don't have any pictures of it on a rifle or in use because I installed it and then took it back off and got rid of it because I didn't like how big around it is. I don't have large hands by any means, so maybe for someone with larger hands this hand guard will work out better.

Installing it wasn't hard... the best way to install it is to take off the side rail guards first.

The hand guard features rails on the bottom, top, and the forward half of the sides. Included are rail guards for the sides and bottom, with the top left uncovered. I would suggest some ladder style rail guards for the top.

Quality seemed good, but I can't speak to it because I never actually used the hand guard.

This hand guard is something you'll definitely want to think about before buying. If there's somewhere you can go to see it in person first I'd suggest that. It's large on the rifle and in the hand and looks like something that would be a better fit on a larger rifle or machinegun.

Colors: Black, Dark Earth

MSRP: $44.95

Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded Sling

The padded Vickers Combat Applications Sling is the same concept as the original VCAS with the added benefit of wider padding for greater comfort.

When I received this sling BFG had also just started selling their Multicam and ACU patterned slings. I've come to like the Vickers Combat style sling for it's ease of use, simplistic design, and very few extra straps and buckles. I have always used 3-point slings as a tactical sling and never really gave much thought to a 2-point sling. I always thought the 2 point sling wasn't as versatile as the 3-point and didn't work well as a tactical sling. My mind was changed greatly when I received Blue Force Gear's slings for review. Here are some things I've found advantageous in the 2-point sling...

1.There isn't the extra material there is in the 3-point sling to get in the way of the functions of the rifle. With the 3-point sling there is the extra material that runs down the side of the rifle and can get in the way.

2.Can perform the same functions as the 3-point sling in a simpler format.

3.Quick and almost instant adjustment to length (on the Blue Force style slings).

4.When switching to your weak side you're not "locked" into the sling like 3-point slings that utilize a release that lengthens the sling but tightens it around your body.

5.The sling can be tightened around your body for things such as fast roping and then instantly loosened for action if set up this way.

The Blue Force 2-point Vickers sling uses a pull tab toward the hand guard end of the sling for instant adjustments. All you have to do is grab that tab and slide it forward to tighten the sling and slide it backward to loosen the sling. It's that easy. This is very useful when transitioning to the weak side. Just loosen the strap and drop your weak side arm out of the sling to grab the pistol grip and transition to your weak side (see video below). The pull tab is a contrasting yet tactically colored webbing in order to help you differentiate it from the rest of the sling in your peripheral vision. This helps you grab it in a hurry.

Another good use for the quick adjustment is when using a collapsible stock. If you want to extend the stock but have the sling set up for when the stock is collapsed you can easily adjust the length of the sling to accommodate the length of the stock. When taking a more precise shot you can lengthen the stock and sling and get a good shooting position. The sling can then be shortened to pull the butt stock back tight to the shoulder and give you a good shooting platform for a better shot.

For those with a standard M16/AR15 butt stock there is a separate sling adapter for that style butt stock.

All hardware (ITW) and webbing is high quality. This sling is also made in the US, Georgia to be exact. The webbing used in this sling is 1.25" wide with the padded area being 2" wide material covering the closed cell foam padding. For those of you with a lot of gadgets on their rifle, or with a heavy barreled rifle you're like the added benefit of the padding when holding the rifle for long amounts of time.

With this sling being in the Multicam pattern it can be seen in the pictures how it blends right in with the Multicam uniform and doesn't silhouette the sling like a solid black sling will. I really like having the camo patterns available. BFG is the first I've seen do this with a weapon's sling and it makes a big difference if stealth and camo is what you require.

I highly recommend this sling if you like 2-point slings. If you've never tried a 2-point sling...try it...you won't be disappointed!

Colors: Black, Coyote, OD Green, Multicam pattern, Universal Camo (ACU), Foliage Green

MSRP: $64.95

Fab-Defense T-grip

This grip is manufactured by Fab Defense, which manufactures firearm accessories at an affordable price. The Israeli Special Forces and SWAT teams use many Fab Defense items. With this in mind it leads me to believe that they have to be fairly good quality and design since Israel knows what they're doing when it comes to combat operations.

This vertical grip is a very economical alternative to more expensive options. Molded from reinforced polymer composite this grip slides nicely on your picatinny rails and is held there with a quick attach button. There is also a screw that can be used in addition to the button to ensure a solid mount.

This grip will hold any 1" flashlight that utilizes a tail cap push button. The light is mounted in by sliding it into the light area and tightening down a screw. The operation of the light is quite simple...the grip has a trigger on it that once pressed pushes a lever against the tailcap button. There is also a lock on the grip that prevents accidental operation of the light when light discipline is necessary. The only problem with the way this grip functions is the possibility of a accidental discharge due to a sympathetic muscle response. A sympathetic muscle response is when the muscles on one side of the body will mimic the movement of the same muscles on the opposite side of the body. The best example is your eyes....they move the same. So in this case...having a trigger on the grip could cause you to possibly pull the trigger with your shooting hand when you pull the light trigger on the vertical grip hand. This of course should be eliminated by good training and good weapons handling in the fact that your finger shouldn't be on the firearms trigger until you're ready to fire...but, this could happen. If you're nervous about this happening Fab-Defense has made a grip with the light activation trigger on the rear.

Another feature of this grip is that there is a compartment in it that is accessed through a door in the bottom of the grip. This door can't be accidentally opened thus losing your items due to it requiring a knife or screwdriver or something similar to open by disengaging the catch on the back of the grip. You'll need to wrap your batteries or other parts in a small piece of cloth to prevent them from jiggling around in the grip.

This grip is really comfy and I do like the trigger activation of the light. It takes up a bit more space than a regular vertical grip, but if you like the grip with included light mounting capabilities, this is a good alternative to more expensive options. The ergonimic finger grooves make it a solid grip and being able to store extra batteries or parts in the grip is a great added benefit. Fab-Defense has a lot of good rifle accessories and they are distributed here in the US by The Mako Group and Cheaper than Dirt.

Colors: Black, OD, tan

Otis Special Forces Dry Lube

Most in the tactical community have heard of Otis and know of their reputation for quality firearms cleaning products. I was able to try their military deluxe cleaning kit and was really amazed at how versatile it was. A newer product that Otis has come out with is their dry lubricant. It's made for dusty environments where a wet lubricant will attract dust, sand, and other gunk. Not only is it a lubricant but it can also be used as a cleaner and rust inhibitor/moisture displacer.

One thing to note is that you don't want to over do it on this lubricant. I know that a lot of times we tend to drench the bolt of our rifles with oil, which is fine with normal oil, but with this dry lubricant you want just enough to get a light coat on the parts (one drop is enough to cover 1 square inch). The reason for this is because this lubricant is in liquid form and then dries quickly to become a dry lubricant. If you use too much there's the possibility of it working properly. This has not been a problem for me since I've only used enough to lightly coat the parts. After applying the lubricant it only takes about 30 seconds for it to start drying. It dries completely and bonds to the metal within a matter of minutes.

I've used this exclusively on my firearms since receiving it. I've used it on my Glock, AR15, and Remington .22. It's worked fine in these firearms. I have no scientific way of proving it but it seems to work just as well as regular wet lubricants.

I've also used this in a couple application that it wasn't necessarily designed for. One way I've used it is on my hair clippers. Since the wet lubricants that are made for them tend to attract hair. The hair builds up on the clippers causing them to not work quite like they should. With this lubricant that doesn't happen.

I've also used this lubricant on all of my pocket knives. For one it helps in the summer time where humidity is high and your body sweats and tends to rust a pocket knife. The moisture displacing properties of this lubricant help to prevent rust on the blade. The pivot point on a pocket knife always attracts dust and pocket lint with wet lubricants. I find myself blasting the lint out often with either canned air or powder blast and then reapplying a wet lubricant. With the Otis dry lubricant this isn't necessary quite so often, and in fact I haven't had to do this to my knives since I applied the Otis lube.

Another thing to remember with this lubricant when using it to clean your firearms is that you'll want to flush it away with a solvent once the part is cleaned and then reapply a light coat of clean lubricant.

If you're in a dusty environment this lubricant is an excellent choice for your. I also recommend it for anyone that doesn't or isn't able to do regular maintenance on your firearms and has the problem of lint, dust or grime building up on a wet lubricant, this will work for you as well. Firearms carried inside the waistband or in the pocket will tend to build up lint quickly which is why I use this for my concealed carry Glock as well. This lubricant will find it's place for almost anyone in the tactical, law enforcement, or military community.

MSRP:

.5 oz - $2.15

2 oz - $5.45

Scopecoat optics covers

I first saw a Scopecoat when I started working nuclear security and the sight on the rifle was covered with a protective cover called Scopecoat. What I first noticed was that this cover stayed on without the use of straps to get in the way of the other functions of the rifle. Another thing you'll notice with a Scopecoat is the padded protection it provides by using nylon laminated neoprene.

Scopecoats are available in several different colors both plain and in tactical and camouflage colors. The camouflage that you see on the Scopecoat above is natural gear camouflage, an excellent camo that works in a wide range of environments.

Scopecoats are also available in several thicknesses so for your more rugged optics can use a thinner coat and your more sensitive optics can use a thicker coat. Scopecoats are available in 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, and 6mm thicknesses. What's nice about this protection is that the coat protects not only the lenses but the whole optic itself. They have over 50 sizes to cover most needs.

This cover isn't going to completely protect your optics from dust/sand, although my experience in Iraq has shown that sand will get into EVERYTHING no matter what. It does, however, provide good protection from every day dust and dirt as well as protection against rain and snow. The neoprene helps draw moisture and condensation away from your scope.

Durability is pretty good as well. I have been using these for quite some time now and have seen some holes wear in them, but that's with every day 24 hour use of a community rifle. So in my book, the fact that it takes a long time to wear these out with 24/7 use tells me that durability is great. The fit is great for a decent time as well and if you get the correct size it shouldn't fall off on it's own. Eventually they will loosen up a bit, but it takes quite some time and, with the reasonable price of these covers, it won't break the bank when the time comes to replace it. Perhaps the company could create a version with Kevlar lining instead of the nylon coating to add longevity to the Scopecoat, since I've noticed that the nylon is what starts to breakdown first.

If you need a good cover for your optics, Scopecoat probably has one that will work for you. These protective covers do a great job and, again, won't break the bank.

Scopecoat can also provide custom items if you require a certain size, thickness or color that is not in Scopecoat's catalog. They not only have covers for firearm optics, but they also provide covers for binos, astronomy optics, barrel boots, counter mats, etc.

Available colors: Woodland camo, OD, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Tan, Natural Gear Camo, Coyote, Dark Earth, Pink, Leopard Print.

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HSS Rifle Catch

HSS Gear sent me a weapons catch among their other gear to try out. This item seems to be of very good quality. The catch is nice and stiff and it attaches to the belt via loops on the back. It has a good metal inner that flexes to hold your rifle in place when not in use. I may have some trouble commenting on it's long term durability as I don't really get a chance to use it too much. See a weapons catch is there to keep the rifle out of the way when need be, however, I use a two point sling and with this setup the sling keeps the rifle off to the side pretty well The weapons catch is more suited for use with a single point sling. I will see what I can do about getting a single point sling to try this on or get the weapons catch to someone that uses a single point sling.

One thing to note though that I was able to determine is that the catch doesn't work well with a quad rail hand guard. The hand guard is just too big around to fit in the catch without forcing it in there. Again, this seems like a quality piece like the other HSS gear I've tried, but I will have to find the right opportunity to get some further testing on this item done.

As far as I know it's only available in Coyote at the time of this posting.

Price: $16

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Vickers Combat Applications Sling

The Vickers sling made by Blue Force Gear, is an absolutely excellent sling. You'll notice that some of the info in this review is the same as the review for the Victory sling. This is because it's essentially the same sling, just with some upgrades in features and higher quality materials (not the the Victory sling isn't high quality)!!

This sling is very high quality. The webbing material is excellent and is not only thick and tough, but has a soft texture so that it's not uncomfortable on the neck and shoulder area. This is one difference between the Vickers and the Victory slings. The Victory has a thinner webbing that isn't as "soft" feeling. All hardware is high quality (ITW). This sling is also made in the US, Georgia to be exact.

I have always used 3-point slings as a tactical sling and never really gave much thought to a 2-point sling. I always thought the 2 point sling wasn't as versatile as the 3-point and didn't work well as a tactical sling. My mind was changed greatly when I received Blue Force Gear's slings for review. Here are some things I've found advantageous in the 2-point sling...

1. There isn't the extra material there is in the 3-point sling to get in the way of the functions of the rifle. With the 3-point sling there is the extra material that runs down the side of the rifle and can get in the way.
2. Can perform the same functions as the 3-point sling in a simpler format.
3. Quick and almost instant adjustment to length (on the Blue Force style slings).
4. When switching to your weak side you're not "locked" into the sling like 3-point slings that utilize a release that lengthens the sling but tightens it around your body.
5. The sling can be tightened around your body for things such as fast roping and then instantly loosened for action if set up this way.

The Blue Force 2-point Vickers sling uses a pull tab toward the hand guard end of the sling for instant adjustments. All you have to do is grab that tab and slide it forward to tighten the sling and slide it backward to loosen the sling. It's that easy. This is very useful when transitioning to the weak side. Just loosen the strap and drop your weak side arm out of the sling to grab the pistol grip and transition to your weak side (see video below). The pull tab is a contrasting yet tactically colored webbing in order to help you differentiate it from the rest of the sling in your peripheral vision. This helps you grab it in a hurry.

Another good use for the quick adjustment is when using a collapsible stock. If you want to extend the stock but have the sling set up for when the stock is collapsed you can easily adjust the length of the sling to accommodate the length of the stock. When taking a more precise shot you can lengthen the stock and sling and get a good shooting position. The sling can then be shortened to pull the butt stock back tight to the shoulder and give you a good shooting platform for a better shot.

The Vickers sling differs from the Victory in that it has a quick release SRB (side release buckle). The SRB is larger in size to help you get a good grip on it in a stressful situation where fine motor skills are reduced. This SRB can be completely removed if preferred by the user, however, I feel it's a great addition. First, this sling is a little faster and easier to make your initial adjustments than the Victory because of the setup of the SRB. It also allows you to release the sling if it gets caught on anything and becomes an issue. The placement of the quick release SRB is really nice too. A lot of slings put it toward the hand guard end of the sling. The Vickers puts it at the butt stock end. It is just as easy to get to by reaching over your strong shoulder with your weak hand and unbuckling it. You don't have to stretch to do this either...it's surprisingly easy. I also like it in this spot because it doesn't clutter the buttstock end of the sling like some others I've used.

For those with a standard M16/AR15 buttstock there is a separate sling adapter for that style buttstock.

I highly recommend this sling if you like 2-point slings. If you've never tried a 2-point sling...try it...you won't be disappointed! I know I fell in lvoe with this sling right out of the box. Blue Force is definitely a leader in combat style slings and there gear is top notch.

Available colors: Black, Coyote, OD, Foliage Green

MSRP: $59.95

Guardian Tactical Muzzle Cap

This is the Guardian Tactical Muzzle Cover from Max Tactical. With today's combat environments in both Iraq and Afghanistan our troops have been using muzzle caps to keep sand and other debris out of the barrel of their firearms. When I was in Iraq we didn't have these and didn't have the luxury of ordering anything like this so we ended up using duct tape to seal up the end of our firearms. These are a great improvement over duct tape. They also prevent water and snow from entering the barrel as well. All this can cause the barrel to get dirty and affect accuracy and at worst, cause the barrel to explode do to an obstruction in the barrel.

What's nice about these muzzle caps is that you don't have to remove them if you do not get the chance. If you have to shoot with the cap on it'll either fly straight off the rifle or the round will go through the cap with no influence on accuracy at shorter distances. If automatic or sustained fire is used while these caps are on they may melt to the barrel a little bit. This is a easy fix though as they're designed to be able to be wiped right off the barrel with a gloved hand while the barrel is still warm.

If you prefer to remove the cap before firing but want to keep it with the rifle you can attach it to the rifle by putting the barrel through the slits in the cap, as seen in the picture above. Again, with auto or sustained fire, melting may occur.

The cap also has ribs on it to help you take it off. One thing that other caps that I've seen do not have.

These caps fit most NATO rifles / firearms with compensator / flash hider, including M4 series, M16 series, FN FAL, L85, AUG, M249 Series, HK G3, G33, G36 Series, Famas, and more...

Another good use for these is as a safety muzzle cover for airsoft training rifles to ensure that if there is a negligent discharge the BB is stopped by the muzzle cover.

Max Tactical will also send them free to troops overseas (one to each troop) with only a $2 shipping fee. A nice support for our troops.

I recently tested these on my rifle (see video below) and they work as advertised and I was very impressed with their performance.

I use these on my rifle and it's definitely comforting to know that my barrel has that extra layer of protection.

Available in Tan and Black.

MSRP: $5.00

KG Coating's cleaning products

KG coatings has everything you'd need in the area of firearm cleaning and lubricating products. I received several cleaning and lubricating products to test out and found them to be high quality items. The products are all made to meet military and police SWAT standards. I found these items pretty unique in that a lot of times, especially in the military and police work, you just use a simple CLP and possibly a spray solvent to both clean and lubricate your firearms. KG coatings has taken firearms cleaning much further. They have several products that perform and clean different parts of the firearms and I found this attention to detail amazing.

The following are the products I've been using and a description of each:

KG1 Carbon Remover:
This formula is specifically designed to remove carbon build up and powder fouling, and aids in loosening copper fouling. This is especially useful on black powder firearms and also helps greatly in any firearm. Having something specifically to focus on the carbon buildup is extremely helpful. MSRP: $5.95

KG12 Big Bore Cleaner:
This is designed to clean copper from large caliber military firearms, which is why you'll notice it's a larger bottle. KG12 contains no ammonia and will not etch or otherwise harm the bore. The military has used it on howitzers with good success. Again....I wish I had something like this while I was in the military. MSRP: $9.95

KG2 Bore Polish:
This formula also helps in removing copper fouling, but also improves the condition of the bore. It removes the copper fouling, but leaves the copper embedded in the bore, which creates a smooth polished bore. This helps maintain first shot accuracy. MSRP: $11.95

KG3 Solvent & Degreaser:
This degreaser and solvent flushes away all of the cleaners and polish without leaving a residue. It is fast evaporating. MSRP: $8.95

KG4 Gun Oil:
Made to military satandards (Mil-L-63460) this is a blend of fine lubricants which provides corrosion protection along with making cleanup of the firearm easy as well. It does this by keeping firing residue in suspension. MSRP: $5.95

KG5 Micro-PTFE Trigger Lube:
This is a lubricant specifically to be used on the trigger mechanisms. It takes the KG4 and adds other fine lubricants including a low molecular weight PTFE. Not only is it great for triggers it's also great for any other close tolerance parts. MSRP: $5.95

Overall I've found this system to be a great way to get a good cleaning and lubrication of your firearms. It takes into account all the specific areas to clean on the firearms and ensures that each area is cleaned and lubricated accordingly. I will continue to use these products to further test their effectiveness...but from what I can tell so far....they are definately a high quality product!

Update: This weekend I used these products to clean a bunch of my dad's firearms. Some of these have been in our family for decades and had rarely, if ever, seen any cleaning. Some showed surface rust and one 20 gauge that was my grandfathers had never been cleaned. These products along with the Otis Deluxe elite cleaning kit got these firearms extremely clean and with very little effort once I got a technique down. I was very impressed with the quality of these products, yet again!

Otis Deluxe Military Elite Cleaning System

Wow....that's what I thought when I received the Deluxe Military Elite cleaning kit from Otis. I had to sit back and just look through the kit before even beginning to clean anything. This kit is absolutely awesome. Great for the armorer or the regular civilian who has multiple firearms.

Everything you need to clean a gun is included in this kit. The Otis breach-to-muzzle system ensures that any fouling is pulled out the muzzle instead of deposited in the chamber. The Otis systems use a "flexible rod", which is a aircraft grade cable covered with a plastic or nylon coating. The attachment points at the end can take a half ton of pull...so these aren't coming apart.

One unique thing you'll find in the Otis system are the patches. In this system, which can clean 5.56MM, 7.62MM, 9MM, .45 Caliber, .50 Caliber & 12 Gauge weapons systems, only 2 patch sizes are needed and included in this kit. The patches are of excellent quality and do not leave behind any fibers. When it comes to this system the patch is attached to the flexible rod in such a manner that it comes in complete contact with the bore all the way around. With traditional cleaning rods & patches the patch tends to only come in contact with a portion of the bore and is off-center. This can also cause the rod to scratch the bore/barrel. They also thought of an attachment that aids clean the 12 gauge barrel more thoroughly as well.

All tips and tools are made of forged brass....which means no aluminum oxide build up on the parts.

One really cool thing that I really like about this deluxe system is that you can either take the whole thing with you or you can use the included ballistic nylon pouch that has belt and MOLLE attachments. This allows you to only take what you need with you. There is plenty of room in this pouch to carry patches, flexible rod, CLP, tools, and several different bore brushes, yet, it doesn't take up much room on a vest or pack.

There is also a DVD and instruction manual included with the system which explains the techniques to use. This gives you an idea of how this system differs from other ways of cleaning a firearm.

I figured that I would include a list of all the components of this system to really give an idea of how much you get...

1. Nylon Case


2. Compact AP brush (tubed)


3. Pipe Cleaners (4)
   


4. Chamber rod


5. Instructional DVD & Brochure


6. 3" mini CD rom (was not included in the kit I received)


7. 1/2 oz. CLP (3)


8. 5.56 bore brush (tubed)


9. 30 cal. bore brush (tubed)


10. 35 cal. bore brush (tubed)


11. 38 cal. bore brush (tubed)


12. 41 cal. bore brush (tubed)


13. 45 cal. bore brush (tubed)
    


14. 50 cal. bore brush (tubed)


15. Locks w/keys


16. Bore reflector


17. Scraper set


18. Lens cloths


19. Lens cleaning solution (2)
    


20. 12 gauge bore brush (tubed)


21. cotton swabs (6)


22. Lens cleaning brush


23. 5.56 chamber brush


24. 8" memory flex cable (2)
    


25. 20" memory flex cable


26. 8" memory flex cable w/30 cal. tip (2)
    


27. 30" memory flex cable(2)


28. 3" patches (100)


29. 2" patches (50)


30. Panoply 3" patches (50)


31. Soft pack case


32. nylon brush end


33. compact A/P brush
    


34. 22 cal. tip


35. 22 cal. obstruction remover


36. 30 cal. tip


37. Shotgun cleaning tip


38. NATO adaptor


39. Large Obstruction remover


40. T-handle base


41. Scraper


42. Pick


43. Pin punch


44. Female rod handle


45. 3/4" Large patch saver


46. Bore reflector


47. 3" patches (10)

I have cleaned my AR15 and Glock 19 with this system and it really works great. You definitely have enough tools here to get your firearm very clean. The system even comes with ends for the regular cleaning rod that are punches to take down your rifle if need be. And it's all covered by a lifetime warranty. I plan on taking this system to my fathers house and giving all of his guns a good cleaning and I will update this post when I get that done.

MSRP $410.50

Videos courtesy of US Cav on youtube:


Rifle cleaning


Shotgun cleaning


Pistol cleaning


Patch use


Update: This weekend I used this kit to clean a bunch of my dad's firearms. Some of these have been in our family for decades and had rarely, if ever, seen any cleaning. Some showed surface rust and one 20 gauge that was my grandfathers had never been cleaned. This kit along with KG coatings solutions got these firearms extremely clean and with very little effort once I got a technique down. I was very impressed with the quality of these products, yet again!

Blue Force Gear Victory Sling

The Victory Sling, made by Blue Force Gear, is an excellent sling at an excellent price. This 2 point sling is the more economical version of Blue Force's Vickers sling, but you'll notice I didn't say cheaper version. This sling is very high quality. The webbing material is very good and seems sturdy enough to last quite some time, and all hardware is high quality (ITW). This sling is also made in the US, Georgia to be exact.

I have always used 3-point slings as a tactical sling and never really gave much thought to a 2-point sling. I always thought the 2 point sling wasn't as versatile as the 3-point and didn't work well as a tactical sling. My mind was changed greatly when I received Blue Force Gear's slings for review. Here are some things I've found advantageous in the 2-point sling...

1. There isn't the extra material there is in the 3-point sling to get in the way of the functions of the rifle. With the 3-point sling there is the extra material that runs down the side of the rifle and can get in the way.
2. Can perform the same functions as the 3-point sling in a simpler format.
3. Quick and almost instant adjustment to length (on the Blue Force style slings).
4. When switching to your weak side you're not "locked" into the sling like 3-point slings that utilize a release that lengthens the sling but tightens it around your body.
5. The sling can be tightened around your body for things such as fast roping and then instantly loosened for action if set up this way.

The Blue Force 2-point Victory sling uses a pull tab toward the hand guard end of the sling for instant adjustments. All you have to do is grab that tab and slide it forward to tighten the sling and slide it backward to loosen the sling. It's that easy. This is very useful when transitioning to the weak side. Just loosen the strap and drop your weak side arm out of the sling to grab the pistol grip and transition to your weak side (see video below). Another good use for the quick adjustment is when using a collapsible stock. If you want to extend the stock but have the sling set up for when the stock is collapsed you can easily adjust the length of the sling to accommodate the length of the stock. When taking a more precise shot you can lengthen the stock and sling and get a good shooting position. The sling can then be shortened to pull the butt stock back tight to the shoulder and give you a good shooting platform for a better shot.

One thing I really like about the Victory sling is that there isn't any extra webbing hanging off the rifle or sling. This is especially important when lengthening or shortening the sling via the pull tab because it's the only part dangling off the sling. You can't mistakenly grab some random useless strap to try to lengthen the sling. This could be a deadly mistake when time is of the essence.

Attaching the sling to your rifle is pretty easy too compared to other 2-point slings. Ideally you would want a side sling mount on your hand guard, but this isn't necessary. The sling attaches in the front by just looping the webbing around the front sling mount and re-threading it through the hardware on the sling. The rear is fairly easy as well, but not quite as easy as the Vickers sling. For the rear mount the hardware is taken off the sling and the sling is thread through the sling slot on the collapsible stock and the hardware is re-attached. The initial length of the sling can then be adjusted with a little bit of work. It shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to get the sling attached and adjusted, if that.

Blue Force also has an M16 adapter kit if you don't have a collapsible style stock and also a quick release SRB that I highly recommend. It attaches to the butt stock end which I like. most quick releases are on the hand guard end. The butt stock quick release is just as easy to get to, but stays out of the way when you don't need it. It also makes adjusting your initial length of the sling easier...much easier.

The only thing that is kind of a negative, and it's really not, just the closest thing to a negative comment you'll get out of me over this sling is that it's only available in black. I believe this is to keep the cost down. I really don't have too much of a problem with this and if necessary you can always break up the outline with some spray paint.

Overall I highly recommend this sling if you like 2-point slings. If you've never tried a 2-point sling...try it...you won't be disappointed! Blue Force is definitely a leader in the sling area of tactical gear.

MSRP: $35.95

Condor 3 point sling

This is a sling I bought (from Tac Gear Store) for my airsoft training rifle. It took a few minutes once I got it to figure it out even after having used a couple different 3 point slings before. It comes with plenty of attachment options, some of which I'm not even sure what they are.

This is your basic 3 point sling that attaches to the butt stock and the forearm of an M16/M4 rifle and it is made of 1.5 in. nylon strap material. To be honest the cost of this item was under $7 and I didn't expect or require much from it as it was merely a sling to hold a fairly lightweight training rifle. What I got was quite unexpected. Not only was the quality above what I expected it also had a transition release on it to transfer from strong to weak side. This buckle can be undone and the sling tightens around your body making the sling longer so that you can transition to your weak side. The buckle releases very easily unlike some other side release buckles I've seen on gear. This is a feature that I didn't expect on a $7 sling.The sling is only available in black, which was a little disappointing, but a few quick sweeps with the rattle can and it broke up the black outline of the sling a little. This is a great sling for airsoft use, or even real rifle useif you don't plan on any hard use. You'll be impressed if you get this sling for your airsoft rifle.

M4 and M16 fixed or collapsible stock attachments.

Available through AFMO.