While 2-point slings are ideal for most situations, there are times, like deploying from a vehicle or fighting in complex structures, when a 1-point sling has a clear advantage. Combining BFG’s new polymer Burnsed Socket and patented RED Swivel, the Vickers 221 Sling allows users to switch from 2-point to 1-point mode instantly by pulling on the RED Swivel knob and reinserting it into the Burnsed Socket at the rear of the receiver. The instantaneous adjustability of the sling is still maintained in both single and 2 point modes.
Constructed similar to the world’s standard Vickers Combat Applications Sling™, a RED™ Swivel is sewn to the front of the sling towards the muzzle. A standard push button swivel and new molded Burnsed Socket are woven onto the rear allowing full adjustability of the sling for use with or without body armor.
The 221™ Sling fits any weapon with two QD sling swivel sockets with the rear socket towards the end of the receiver. For SCARS, Sigs, HKs, or other weapon systems with eyelets at the rear of the receiver, a Universal Wire Loop with Push Button Socket can be added instead of the included push-button socket.
The all-new Nylon Hardware version features all newly designed DuPont Zytel® nylon – which is lighter, stronger, and more flexible than traditional plastic sling hardware. The majority of the BFG slings shipped to the US Military feature Nylon Hardware.
The comfortable 2” inline pad doesn’t move up or down the sling and is made from closed-cell foam that won’t separate or gain water weight.
Specs:
- Compatibility: Push Button QD Sockets found on most ARs and other firearms.
- Installation: Two Push Button Sockets (front and rear of weapon). *For weapons with eyelets at the rear of the receiver (SCAR, Sig, HK), add a Universal Wire Loop with Push Button Socket to the rear of the sling.
- Size: 2.00” tubular webbing with closed-cell foam padding.
- Hardware Build: ITW GhilleTex™ Acetal hardware – a military-grade, low IR plastic.
- RED™ Swivel Build: Machined steel, phosphated for maximum corrosion resistance; Nylon coated, double crimped directly to 7 strand stainless steel aircraft cable; Textured sphero-conical-shaped pull knob and Stainless Steel internals.
- Sling Build: Invista solution dyed CORDURA® webbing.
- Length: Padded: 57” – 67”.
