Slings?

[Don]

Can someone define the use / advantages / disadvantages of 1-2&3 point slings for the 870?

[PRicanHeRo]

A one point sling is where you attach the sling to one point on the weapon, always in the rear or the stock. A two point is on two parts of the weapon, rear and front. One is usually recommended on a shotgun since you do not want anything interfering with your working hand of the pump.

[Kentactic]

A single points ideal being theres nothing passing by the pump forend to accidently grip and then have issues working the action.

[Banshee]

One point slings suck. You have to keep one hand on the weapon anytime you are moving, or the weapon will swing around wildly hitting and bouncing off of you and any gear you have and will usually end up hitting you in the nuts. Yes they have their place, on short barreled weapons assaulting an airplane or building. Simple 2 point slings work best for overall use. The only thing I run a 3 point on is my MP5 SBR.

[Kentactic]

One point slings suck. You have to keep one hand on the weapon anytime you are moving, or the weapon will swing around wildly hitting and bouncing off of you and any gear you have and will usually end up hitting you in the nuts. Yes they have their place, on short barreled weapons assaulting an airplane or building. Simple 2 point slings work best for overall use. The only thing I run a 3 point on is my MP5 SBR.

What are you doing on the move to require you to abandon controlling your primary?

[Carlo1137]

One point slings suck. You have to keep one hand on the weapon anytime you are moving, or the weapon will swing around wildly hitting and bouncing off of you and any gear you have and will usually end up hitting you in the nuts. Yes they have their place, on short barreled weapons assaulting an airplane or building. Simple 2 point slings work best for overall use. The only thing I run a 3 point on is my MP5 SBR.

What are you doing on the move to require you to abandon controlling your primary?

For me, if I was on the move and ran out of ammo and no time to reload, I would switch to my side arm and hang my primary behind my back until I have time to safely reload. Just my example.

[Don]

Thanks guys! As with most things there are different opinions based on intended use. It seems that a one point sling would be good for home defense and a two or three point sling would be a better option if you where outside and on the move. Of course, extensive practice with either one would make it an asset rather than a hindrance. Agree?

[Kentactic]

One point slings suck. You have to keep one hand on the weapon anytime you are moving, or the weapon will swing around wildly hitting and bouncing off of you and any gear you have and will usually end up hitting you in the nuts. Yes they have their place, on short barreled weapons assaulting an airplane or building. Simple 2 point slings work best for overall use. The only thing I run a 3 point on is my MP5 SBR.

What are you doing on the move to require you to abandon controlling your primary?

For me, if I was on the move and ran out of ammo and no time to reload, I would switch to my side arm and hang my primary behind my back until I have time to safely reload. Just my example.

Port loading is slower then putting the shotgun on your back and drawing a sidearm only to have to do it in reverse and then still load the primary later? Unless my primary has seriously malfunctioned or is totally out of ammo im hanging onto it. Also if your on the move your probably running, not standing in the open, walking and shooting. If youve got time to switch weapons without cover youve got time to reload the shotgun.

[Carlo1137]

Port loading is slower then putting the shotgun on your back and drawing a sidearm only to have to do it in reverse and then still load the primary later? Unless my primary has seriously malfunctioned or is totally out of ammo im hanging onto it. Also if your on the move your probably running, not standing in the open, walking and shooting. If youve got time to switch weapons without cover youve got time to reload the shotgun.

I guess it just depends on the operator and the purpose you will need the Shotgun for. For me, if your going to hunt, a 2 point sling is fine, if your in law enforcement or military maybe a single point sling is needed for you, if its just for home defense, you might not even need a sling. In the end it should fall on what your comfortable with and how proficient you are at running your system.

[JeffCooper]

No slings for HD in my house! Drawer pulls and knobs have destroyed my cargo pocket shorts, gymshorts, and I'm sure a snag would rip the weapon right out of my hands. No thanks! I did get a 3-point for looks, but use it on another rifle. The only other sling I has on my Garand and is leather.