Rifle Sling: One, Two or Three Point?

This video explains the advantages and disadvantages of single-point slings, particularly in dynamic environments. The speaker, demonstrating expertise in tactical gear, highlights how a single-point sling allows for quick access and securement behind the body but can be a hazard if not properly managed during movement, potentially causing trips. It contrasts this with the increased security of a two-point sling, though noting its slightly more complex usability.

Bill Cork of Defensive Training Group explains the utility of slings for firearms, comparing single-point and tactical two-point slings. He details their pros and cons regarding stability, mobility, and snag potential. Cork demonstrates how to convert a single-point sling setup to a two-point configuration for increased stability, particularly useful for lectures or extended standing periods, using a Magpul MS3 sling as an example.

This video provides an in-depth look at various rifle slings, discussing their types, applications, and advantages. It covers single-point, two-point, and hybrid slings, highlighting their use for weapon retention, stability during shooting, and ease of transition for reloads or going hands-on. The instructors emphasize the importance of proper sling adjustment and customization for individual needs and preferences, showcasing specific models from brands like Edgar Sherman, Flux, Ferro Concepts, Magpul, and Blue Force Gear.

This guide helps AR-15 owners select a sling by comparing three popular options: the Magpul MS4 (offering single/dual point versatility), the Blue Force Gear sling (a budget-friendly choice), and the Goetek sling (noted for its extra padding). Key considerations include sling configuration, QD system compatibility, and user comfort preferences.

John "Shrek" McPhee showcases his custom-made, two-point rifle slings, emphasizing their adjustability and the unique QD (Quick Detach) mechanism he manufactures. He highlights the durability of his QD design, contrasting it with older models that could fail by crimping ball bearings, ensuring a more secure attachment to firearms. The slings are proudly made in America.

This video features John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society introducing their Bungee Sling during a major sale. He demonstrates the sling's practical application, emphasizing how it prevents accidental weapon drops during tactical drills. The video highlights the sling's design and directs viewers to the Warrior Poet Society website for purchase.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.