Sling on a HD 870?

[Barbarossa]

Okay I was reading through this thread at Shotgun world and I was scratching my head at some of the stuff people have mounted on their shotguns. Below for example.



Aside from some of the crazy stuff, lots of people have slings, and I was wondering what people see as pro's and con's of having a sling on a HD shotgun.

I've seen the Midwest Industries 870 sling loop, is that mostly for a single point?

photo's a plus.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I use the GG&G single point mounts, combined with a single point sling with HK snap hook. Easy to snap into when you want to use a sling, easy to snap out of if you have to put the shotgun aside. IMHO, every long gun should be set up to equip with a sling of some kind. Otherwise, you can't free up both hands without giving up control of your long gun.

[OutlawStar]

Well all that stuff clearly looks cool. Thats a pretty big reason why people add things to their gun. Usually to improve functionality of the weapon, but secondary reasons include looking cool and having too much money in one's pocket. I think most of us will agree that that shotgun looks cool, but logically we do not make copies because it probably weighs 15 pounds, cost $2000, and for the most part would go unused.

Anyone who says "no that doesn't look cool" probably doesn't have the money to do so and is mildly jealous, or it simply isn't appealing to them which is fine. I'm sure they're looking at the digital camo skinned guns as "cool".

I know there are accuracy stances involving a sling, but in a home defense situation it would probably be neglected. But as aforementioned, it allows you to "drop" your weapon without it ever being father than arms distance.

[BigDogatPlay]

My dedicated HD shotgun, an 870P, is set up to accept a sling but I do not keep a sling on the gun at home. I only put a sling on if I am going to a class or for extended range time. Certainly also if I was going to a competition. A sling on an HD gun is a snag on a doorknob looking for a place to happen IMO.

No comment on the gun in the OP other than I think a wheelbarrow might be more useful for it than a sling.

[FatalKitty]

no real need for a sling in home defense.

I've seen people say they use one because it prevents a BG from taking the weapon from you, but an HD situation should never go that far.

That gun in the OP looks like the dude just threw a bunch of random **** on their for a picture - I seriously doubt he shoots or keeps it that way.

[Barbarossa]

it probably weighs 15 pounds, cost $2000, and for the most part would go unused.

Isn't appealing

About my feelings I like walnut and bluing on my shotguns.

That gun in the OP looks like the dude just threw a bunch of random **** on their for a picture - I seriously doubt he shoots or keeps it that way.

Haha I hope so.

Done some more google-ing and I've see the following which appeal to me.





Midwest Industries.

http://www.gearsector.com/view/product/101/

http://www.gearsector.com/browse/category/adapters/fixed-stock-adapters/

Good thread here.

[aippi]

A sling on a HD shotgun is asking for trouble. It can hang up as you pull it out of the safe, hang up on door knobs and anything else. No need for it, however, having the ability to attach a sling is a good thing as there are applications for one on these weapons. Just don't keep the sling on it if it is a dedicated HD. For this reason some of the QD mounts the guys posted above are perfect for this.

As for the picture of the weapon you posted, I say it does not look cool. I say it brings "Tacti-fool" to a whole new level. If the owner only uses it as a range toy to have fun with then fine. However, if that is what he intends to take into a fight then he is a fool. He knows little to nothing about a pump shotgun or he would not have put mess like that on it. That vertical forend mess is tearing up his weapon and all that "Taci-fool" mess can get him killed in a gun fight. I am sure that anyone who would even consider a pile of mess like that as a fighting weapon has never been in any situation calling for a weapon, has never humped a weapon, has never fired at anything other then paper and has no need of one what so ever.

Oh, and by the way, I have got enough money to burn a wet mule.

[Barbarossa]

JD,

Is there one you would recommend over another? Pro's/con's?

[j.primo]

+1 on GG&G sling mounts

[Pubert]

Okay I was reading through this thread at Shotgun world and I was scratching my head at some of the stuff people have mounted on their shotguns. Below for example.



Aside from some of the crazy stuff, lots of people have slings, and I was wondering what people see as pro's and con's of having a sling on a HD shotgun.

I've seen the Midwest Industries 870 sling loop, is that mostly for a single point?

photo's a plus.

What if it just makes this person happy? What does it matter?

Anyways - I have a 2-point sling on my Mossberg. Got it from Gear Sector. I've been extremely happy with it. I've even run it all over my house and can't seem to snag the darn thing. I put it on me so that the butt of the gun is at my shooting shoulder and the barrel hangs at the opposite knee (across my chest/torso). Murphy's law abounds sure, but it is what it is.

Pro: Here's why I love it - I can hold a phone in one hand and my little girl's hand in my other hand while running to our designated safe location - Gun stays at my chest until I'd need to use it. It's VERY easy to raise it up.

Con: (and a poor con at that) Using a sling made it difficult to mount a light that didn't add a step (or 2 or 3) to stripping my gun. I've easily solved the problem, but it meant additional cost (though luckily nothing to the tune of your picture).

YMMV

[bsg]

i wouldn't want a sling for HD purposes.

[minuteman]

Theres a shotgun in that picture??

Using a shotgun really takes two hands. Yes, it can free your hands to do other stuff but its not going to magically allow you to shoot with one hand. My opinion is Tac slings aren't that common. I think the time it takes to get into the sling along with the other drawbacks discussed make them impractical in a lot of situations. If you here a bump in the night can you get into your sling quickly in the dark? The good news is a sling and mount wont set you back all that much, so you can always try it out and decide if it works for you.

[BigDogatPlay]

+1 on GG&G sling mounts

+1. GG&G gear is always well thought out, well made, and should last as long as the gun you put it on.

[elsolo]

Maybe if I could imagine how a sling would be of any benefit for a home defense shotgun.

Lots of potential problems, no benefits.

[fleadh]

I've been taught the following:

Unless you've been trained in proper close quarters weapon retention using a sling, leave it off. As other posters have mentioned, there's no benefit to using it in a HD situation.

With proper training you can operate your shotgun in most 'one-handed' situations you'd find in a HD scenario (opening/closing/locking/unlocking doors, moving/directing friendlies, etc). It's obviously not optimal, but still effective.

For training classes or if you have to hold the weapon for hours on end, a sling is great. Just take it off when you get home. :-)

Keep it simple....

-mike