AR-15 Sling

[Graham Smith]

I grew up shooting a .22 target rifle with a classic M1907 leather sling. Now that I'm just about done with my flattop AR-15 build, I'm thinking about how to attach a sling. I want to get one of the Turner National Match type slings, but I want to attach it to the free-float tube rather than barrel.

The tube I have is smooth so I can either drill a couple holes in it to attach a small rail and sling swivel or I can drill one hole and attach a sling swivel. But how about a solution that does not involve drilling holes?

One vague idea I had was to find some kind of S-clip to slide onto the underside of the tube and connect a sling ring to the other loop.

Not sure I can make that work so I thought I'd ask if anyone had already been down this road before and had a suggestion.

P.S. I already tried a tactical sling and don't like it. I've also looked at a couple variations of hasty slings and most come with sling swivels sewn in and require posts on both ends to connect to.

[Jadeslade]

If you want to shoot with it-need to put a short mount on the handguard. If you just want to carry, get some tube webbing 1" about 1.5 yds and make your own. Tie it on.

[Graham Smith]

If you want to shoot with it-need to put a short mount on the handguard.

What do you mean by a "short mount"? A short section of rail?

[Jadeslade]

Like a PRI 4" rail with QD stud. PRI Reflex Mount Go to last page of forearms.

[Graham Smith]

I was able to mount a QD stud easily on the free float tube and have broadened my options for slings. One sling I have seen mentioned elsewhere is a Slip Cuff sling from Tactical Intervention Specialists. It seems to be a variant of the 1907 style sling made of nylon.

What other options are there for a sling? I don't mean a sling for carry, but for support while shooting offhand, sitting, etc.