Armed Forces Deployment Sling
Package Reviewed

Sling package contains 1 Universal SOP Sling and multiple front & rear adapters to fit all currently issued U.S. military individual combat arms to include the M-16A2, M-16A4, GAU-5/A, M-4, M-4A1 & Benelli M1014, and of course any variant of the AR15.

The forearm adapter anchors through the standard front sling mount shown, and then secures around the forearm with velcro snap. The M4 telestock adapter shown above is provided, as well as the standard stock adapter shown below which goes around the stock and secures with a velcro snap.

The 1 inch attachment straps of the SOP Sling then are attached through the forearm and stock adapters, now you have a 3 point SOP Sling sytem with Transition Release (TRB) and Emergency Release (ERB) Buckles.

When we designed the SOP sling our intent was to produce the ultimate tactical patrol sling design, incorporating every positive feature suggested to us by end users as well as addressing, and solving, every negative issue relating to conventional 3 point sling designs that we had identified. Since it's introduction into the marketplace, the SOP Sling has been called the next evolutionary step in 3 point tactical sling design.

Here are a few reasons why and how it differs from our standard CQB Slings. To begin with 1.5" wide webbing is used for the sling strap. It's exactly the same type of webbing used on our CQB Slings except for being wider. The purpose of the 1.5" width is to better distribute the weight of the weapon.

We chose flexible 1" attachment straps to be used at each end of the sling to interface with the mounting adapter sling loops or sling swivels. The 1" straps move, shift and conform within the sling loops to allow the Sling to move more efficiently with the weapon thus enhancing free movement of the weapon and allowing the weapon to hang in a more vertical orientation while being used in the Military Patrol Ready carry mode.

The feature that sets this sling apart from any other is the Transition Release Buckle (TRB). The TRB allows the sling to be quickly and efficiently extended to instantly create slack that allows for easy left/right shoulder transitions.

With the TRB feature the sling can be used exactly like a conventional 3 point design, allowing all of the same carry options. However, when the need to cross shoulder transition is anticipated, simply flip the TRB release with the non firing hand thumb and the 3rd point of the sling is silently released to slide freely along the sling allowing you to extend and mount on the opposite shoulder.

Should you require the ability to completely release the sling from your body, the Emergency Release Buckle (ERB) feature is incorporated on this sling. We've deliberately designed the sling to use two completely different buckle designs for the TRB and ERB features to avoid any confusion between the two features.

Best Regards -
Anthony Houts