Blue Force Padded

Overview of the Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling

The video focuses on the Blue Force Gear Vickers sling, specifically a padded version equipped with a push-button QD attachment. The discussion is limited to this sling’s features rather than techniques for how to sling or carry a rifle. Pricing is noted at a little over one hundred dollars, depending on timing. The sling can be purchased with QD steel sling points installed or in configurations without hardware. An example is shown with only one side equipped with a QD point and another side left without it. The goal is to highlight what this sling offers and how it is configured rather than prescribe a particular method of use.

Padded design, QD options, and adjustability

A key difference between the regular Blue Force Gear sling and this model is the padded section. The padding is described as substantial and intended to make carrying a rifle for extended periods more comfortable. When ordered with QD hardware, the sling includes a 1-inch sewn-in QD mount on one end that cannot be removed. The other end uses a 1.25-inch QD sling point that can be adjusted along the webbing to fit different body sizes. This adjustability is emphasized as important because users vary in build, and being able to fine-tune the sling length and attachment position helps it fit a wide range of shooters.

Materials, hardware strength, and webbing dimensions

The sling uses hardware made from a rugged Dupont Zytel-type advanced material, described as very tough and robust. The glass-reinforced Dupont Zytel nylon hardware is highlighted as particularly durable, with the claim that it is difficult to pull apart and that its breaking point is higher than many other slings. This hardware is noted as being used on slings issued across the US military. The webbing is made from an Envista solution-dyed Cordura material. The main webbing is 1.25 inches wide, while the padded section is 2 inches wide. Overall length adjustment ranges from approximately 36 to 62 inches, allowing the sling to accommodate various body sizes and setups.

Color options, pull tab, and on-the-fly adjustment

The padded Blue Force Gear Vickers sling is available in multiple color variations. Examples mentioned include coyote and tan, along with a green pull handle that helps visually differentiate the adjustment tab. The pull handle is a central feature of the sling, enabling quick, on-the-fly adjustment. By grabbing the tab, the user can tighten the sling to bring the rifle closer to the chest or loosen it to extend the rifle away from the body. This quick-adjust capability is presented as one of the main reasons the sling is popular, allowing rapid changes in length without rethreading or complex adjustments.

Mounting on a Geissele Super Duty and rail wear considerations

To demonstrate the sling in use, it is attached to a Geissele Super Duty rifle in the video room. The sling is not fully sized to the presenter, as the focus is on showing the adjustment function rather than a final fit. A specific consideration is raised about using steel QD sling points on aluminum handguard rails. Over time, the hardness difference between steel and aluminum can cause the aluminum rail to bend or deform slightly at the QD interface. As an alternative, users without a steel QD cup, like the one on the Geissele rail, may want to choose the sling version without QD hardware and then pair it with aluminum QD points to reduce wear on aluminum rails.

Converting to 1-point and configuration flexibility

The video notes that Blue Force Gear offers a QD sling point that can attach directly to the nylon webbing. This accessory plugs into the existing QD socket and allows the sling to be converted into a 1-point configuration. In this version of the sling, that QD adapter would be a separate purchase, though some models may include it from the factory. The overall message is that the Blue Force Gear Vickers padded sling line provides numerous configuration options, including padded or unpadded versions, different QD setups, and the ability to run it as a 2-point or 1-point sling. The presentation closes by encouraging viewers to share questions or feedback and notes that the sling will be mounted on a rifle for further use.