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Rifle Sling Positions: Low Ready, Retention and High Ready

All of my experience with slinging rifles came while in uniform. I own a few modern sporting rifles, but have never attached a sling to any of them because they live in my safe and are not my go-to defensive firearms. I fire the MSR's with my sons fairly regularly on the in-law's land, but have never bothered to add slings. Now that the world is going crazy, I may have to reconsider.
 
wmg1299 said:
All of my experience with slinging rifles came while in uniform. I own a few modern sporting rifles, but have never attached a sling to any of them because they live in my safe and are not my go-to defensive firearms. I fire the MSR's with my sons fairly regularly on the in-law's land, but have never bothered to add slings. Now that the world is going crazy, I may have to reconsider.
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I would always keep a sling on a HD rifle/shotgun. What if you need to use your hands for something else?

It seems to me that the ready positions are primarily designed for M16/M4/AR15 rifles. Certainly they aren't designed for typical slings you would have on your hunting rifle. I probably wouldn't want to fire a 30-06 or even a shotgun from retention too often.

I could see high ready as a viable alternative to retention, indoors in tight spaces.
 
I like a sling to wrap around my elbow while firing standing up for the support/retention element allowing a more steady fire platform.
 
KillerFord1977 said:
I like a sling to wrap around my elbow while firing standing up for the support/retention element allowing a more steady fire platform.
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I don't have a sling on my Quail guns. Everything else has a sling. Pistols have holsters, long guns have slings. Especially anything tactical or used for SD/HD.
 
I remember this article posted here on the forum awhile back however repetition is never a bad thing since that’s why we are constantly training. I am disappointed that they don’t talk about sling mounting points; (ie) single point or dual point or also where on the rifle and if those points change depending on the three positions discussed.
 
Bassbob said:
I would always keep a sling on a HD rifle/shotgun. What if you need to use your hands for something else?

It seems to me that the ready positions are primarily designed for M16/M4/AR15 rifles. Certainly they aren't designed for typical slings you would have on your hunting rifle. I probably wouldn't want to fire a 30-06 or even a shotgun from retention too often.

I could see high ready as a viable alternative to retention, indoors in tight spaces.
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I can definitely see the advantage of the sling on a home defense rifle or shotgun, but I think my gut reaction when I sense danger would be to grab a handgun. Two of my handguns, my EDC and my nightstand gun, are more easily accessible from my bed than my shotgun (the rest are locked in the safe). If I am awake (and clothed) at the time a threat presents itself, I will most likely already have a handgun on my person. At this point in my life, I have had so much more training and practice with my handguns than my long guns that I think I would be more effective and comfortable with a handgun. Once .223/5.56 ammo or buckshot comes down in price, or even becomes available, I may finally get around to getting some much needed defensive rifle/shotgun training.
 
wmg1299 said:
I can definitely see the advantage of the sling on a home defense rifle or shotgun, but I think my gut reaction when I sense danger would be to grab a handgun. Two of my handguns, my EDC and my nightstand gun, are more easily accessible from my bed than my shotgun (the rest are locked in the safe). If I am awake (and clothed) at the time a threat presents itself, I will most likely already have a handgun on my person. At this point in my life, I have had so much more training and practice with my handguns than my long guns that I think I would be more effective and comfortable with a handgun. Once .223/5.56 ammo or buckshot comes down in price, or even becomes available, I may finally get around to getting some much needed defensive rifle/shotgun training.
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Nothing wrong with that brother. In any HD/SD situation the best weapon to have is the one you are comfortable with and shoot the best. For me that’s currently some shotguns. Although the AR is something, like you, I plan on getting some much needed training with.
 
I recently ord'd and rec'd a MagPul MS4® Dual QD Gen2 sling for my Saint, with the intention of using it at the range while practicing standing. Since ammo has become somewhat rare these days, I'm saving what I have. However, the sling looks real nice coiled-up next to the rifle in the carry bag. :)
 
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