I decided to try out the
VCAS 2pt from Vickers/Blue Force Group... it's not exactly a budget piece at $45 or so. I'm still waiting for it to arrive.
However, there is also the
"Victory" sling based on the VCAS design (lesser hardware) that runs from $25-35 depending on color.
As yet another 2pt alternative, I found out Boonie Packer apparently designed the basis of the Vicker design... and
their versions only cost around $16.
For normal people, single-point is just not practical, imho.
I received the BFG VCAS today... and by chance, also the Boonie Packer 2P-TQA (w/ M4 attach kit).
Design-wise, they are pretty much identical. Some things I noted:
- VCAS is lighter weight (about 1oz. less)
- VCAS uses a heavier, stiffer webbing material than the BP 2P, but both are 1.25" wide versions
- VCAS uses "Acetal" (plastic) buckles and hardware, the BP 2P uses metal.
- Both seem equally smooth in terms of the quick-adjust option and have attached strap-tails about 4" long to grab and rapidly pull. The BP 2P version actually has a stiff rod sewn into the tail to make it even easier to grab.
- The VCAS has a quick-release buckle at the stock end if this is important to you (presumably for quick egress if you are jumping out of helicopters or into water...)
If I had to do it again, I think the
Boonie Packer 2P-TQA (w/ M4 Kit) for $18.95 shipped is a tremendous value. Esp. compared to the VCAS which came to $46.95 shipped. I'd highly recommend the Boonie Packer for anyone who is considering a 2-point sling setup.
As for the Magpul MS2, It's good in theory, but to properly apply it as designed, you need a 1P end plate such as the Magpul ASAP (among many others) which is difficult/impossible to mount on the 15-22. DD does make a rather expensive "EZ mount" rear sling mount that clamps onto the receiver extension that works, but you lose the shortest stock setting when it is installed. Some other owners have gone the route of drilling/installing their own sling mounts or just resorting to zip-ties and paracord to get around this. Whatever floats your boat!
The 15-22 MOE edition has a sling mount at the rear of the receiver, I believe, but it's not designed for the 1P slings, afaik since it has a conventional sling swivel installed.
IMHO for the majority of us, a 2-point sling is by far more practical, esp. on a 15-22 unless you have specific training needs. This is
a good read by Larry Vickers if you would like further discussion of 1P vs. 2P vs. 3P sling "technology."
