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Old 08-12-2016, 05:12 PM
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I am looking at a single point sling for my M&P 15 Sport 2 and it appears that the loops on are large enough where it should comfortably rest hanging down on its side with a single point sling (or even a multi point sling).

Have others mounted a single point sling, and if so, did you need tactical sling mounts like the Magpul ASAP?

https://www.magpul.com/products/asap...tachment-point

If not what have you done?

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Old 08-12-2016, 08:30 PM
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I have the Magpul ASAP on my gun. It works great for a single point sling. However, I don't like single point slings for long usage. I prefer the two point slings. They spread the weight out across your back better.
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Old 08-12-2016, 09:03 PM
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If you are going to get a sling and want to try single point, get one that is convertible from to point to single point but not a dedicated single point sling. The advantages of a single point sling are too limited to go with a dedicated sling. Magpul makes a rather nice convertible sling you might want to consider.
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Thanks to both of you. I was looking at the convertible sling and wondering if I needed any special "side mounts" (Magpul ASAP) so it lays to the side and down in front of me. I noticed the loops on the Sport 2 seemed large, like the ASAP and wondered if these would work to sling off the side
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I have the Magpul CTR butt stock, which has Quick Disconnect sockets built in. I added a rail mounted QD socket to the front of the rifle. These two work great for a 2 point sling. The sling I have is the Magpul MS4 which has QD connections and will work either one or two point. For one point use I have the Magpul ASAP - QD sling mount on the lower.

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Old 08-13-2016, 03:00 AM
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One point or two point sling.

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Old 08-13-2016, 09:42 AM
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Thanks everyone, this was exactly what I was looking for. I was leaning towards the two-point sling but was unsure of the best mounting hardware. Magpul QD socket looks very appealing.
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The Magpul ASAP is a rattle trap! Not to mention, it's ugly. There are better options for sure.
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The Magpul ASAP is a rattle trap! Not to mention, it's ugly. There are better options for sure.
I like the BCM single point sling attachment BCMGUNFIGHTER™ QD End Plate. It is simple and if I am using a single point sling which is not very often it works as it should. The rest of the time it is out of the way.

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I like the BCM single point sling attachment BCMGUNFIGHTER™ QD End Plate. It is simple and if I am using a single point sling which is not very often it works as it should. The rest of the time it is out of the way.

Magpul makes one (which I use) that is very similar, but is slightly angled to make the attachment of the QD swivel easier.
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