4 Things You Need to Know About Slings for AR-Style Rifles

Whether you bought a new M4 carbine or are just tired of carrying your rifle by hand, it might be time to get a sling. Slings help you go hands-free when carrying your rifle and can also be used to give you a bump in accuracy. They are an essential accessory for AR-style rifles, whether at the range or in a competition. Here’s what you need to know about finding the right sling for your rifle.

What Are the Different Types of Slings?

There are three major types of slings: The one-point, two-point, and, you guessed it, the three-point sling. The first is little more than a loop and an attachment point. The second sling offers attachment points on either end of the rifle. The three-point sling is fairly uncommon, as one- and two-point slings are much more popular. It attaches to three different points on the rifle, which allows the rifle to fall towards your support side when you drop it.

Which Sling Is Best?

Which sling should you put on your M4A1? As mentioned earlier, three-point slings aren’t as popular as one- and two-point slings. One-point slings offer very little versatility. They do the job of keeping the rifle close to your body when you let go of the rifle, but that’s about it.

With a two-point sling, you get better utility, as there are multiple points on AR-style rifles where you can attach the sling. You can also add attachment points to your rifle with aftermarket accessories. You can also cinch a two-point sling to be taut, giving you more stability when firing, which results in better accuracy. With all of this in mind, the two-point sling is the best option for most shooters.

Understanding Attachment Points

Where can you attach the sling to your Mark 12 rifle? A common spot is near the back of the handguard. Mount the sling on the side opposite of your dominant hand, behind where you grip the handguard when firing. Modern AR-style rifle stocks often have a few different attachment points on the other end of the rifle. Mount the sling on your dominant side, opposite of where you mounted it on the handguard. This helps make it easier to switch shoulders easier.

Another common attachment point is under the castle nut, which connects the stock to the lower receiver. Less common, though not uncommon, is an attachment point under the handguard at the top of the mag well.

How to Adjust the Fit

A proper fit is key to accuracy and comfort. If you’re wearing armor or load-bearing gear, the fit will be different than a casual weekend range day. Adjust the back of the sling first, with the quick-adjustment portion as loose as possible. The front should also be loose, letting you easily adjust the rear. Assume your firing position. There should be a bit of tension when the sling is loose. This tension helps to stabilize the rifle when you shoot. You can also quickly pull the quick-adjust tab, pulling it in tight for even more stability. This, however, will make it hard to maneuver the rifle. It’s a good trade-off when you need to make a longer-distance shot and don’t need to move much.

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