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TAB Gear Slings good to go?

#7
Re: TAB Gear Slings good to go?

Another vote for TAB Gear. A robust sling that can handle an 18lbs rifle and its simplicity is ingenious.
From experience, stay away from the quick cuff slings. It's a neat idea and the sling works well but the cuff isn't real world practical.
 
#9
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMTeam4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Another vote for TAB Gear. A robust sling that can handle an 18lbs rifle and its simplicity is ingenious.
From experience, stay away from the quick cuff slings. It's a neat idea and the sling works well but the cuff isn't real world practical. </div></div>

Quick cuff slings? Can you elaborate more? Not sure what they are, so pictures might help.
 
#10
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These are not my photos. I got them from a quick Google image search.
It's made by Tactical Interventions. The cuff is supposed to stay on your arm the whole time. It's a good sling but I never cared to wear an arm band 24 hours a day for the rare opportunity to take a sling supported shot.
The Tab Gear sling is great because there is no cuff to deal with and you can get into a sling supported position very quickly.
 
#12
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First off, TAB gear is great.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMTeam4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
It's made by Tactical Interventions. The cuff is supposed to stay on your arm the whole time. It's a good sling but I never cared to wear an arm band 24 hours a day for the rare opportunity to take a sling supported shot.
The Tab Gear sling is great because there is no cuff to deal with and you can get into a sling supported position very quickly. </div></div>

I can respect that, but honestly, there just aren't that many guys waiting 24 hours a day to take a shot, so no real reason to wear it extended periods. The TIS cuff goes on and comes off easy.

And there is a cuff on the TAB, at least the ones I have, but it is built in. And it takes a minute to get into. At least mine does. It is definitely not as fast as having the quick cuff already on.

It really is six of one, half dozen of the other. Either you have the cuff built into the sling and then get into it when ready to shoot (TAB), or you put the cuff on and clip into the cuff (TIS).

You'll enjoy either sling and both manufacturers are members here.
 
#13
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Call Triad and double check what colours he has. He might be getting more. As for swivel bases for bipod: If it's for flushcups, you want to search for the 'Multi Adpater Stud.” Triad sells them. They work well.
 
#14
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lonely_Wolf</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Call Triad and double check what colours he has. He might be getting more. As for swivel bases for bipod: If it's for flushcups, you want to search for the 'Multi Adpater Stud.” Triad sells them. They work well. </div></div>

Yeah the Grovtec ones, those are what I'm looking for but they are out of stock too on Triad's site.
 
#16
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Take a look at the 5.11 VTAC sling before you buy. 5.11 makes 100% high quality gear-backs it up with a no BS type warranty. I've never had a problem from anything they sell, to include their shirts. The cuff slings, the type where you wear a cuff around your arm all the time sounds good, but let's be real! If you are interested in a really sound cuff supported sling, look at the Anschutz line, proven world wide. Either way, good luck to you!
 
#17
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Paw, you sure you did not think you where bad mouthing TIS not TAB? Realy you want to compare quality between a USA made product with lifetime guarateee with something made in China? Bad form once again.

As to 5-11 they have there slings made in China and can not compare to TAB or TIS on a sniper rifle.

As to comments on Cuff Slings, I think Anshutz is fine in a stationary target rifle but I bet I know who has alot more cuff slings proven in battle.
AMteam 4, I had dozens of real world guys at last Shot Show, just like ever Shot Show, since Military strted using my slings, come up to me and say how much they liked my Quick Cuff in the field. Just like everything else some like and some dont like. Thats why there are options. USMC is evaluating the Slip CUff QR now. It does not have a seperate cuff. US Army evaluated both Quick and Slip Cuff QRs but decided to stay with Quick Cuff because they liked shooting with it better. The words they used where " Nothing else is better to shoot with than the Quick Cuff"

To original poster TAB slings are well made and well designed.
 
#18
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TAB and TIS slings are both top notch. Its just for what application to you need them for is what should determine your purchase. I have more TAB Elite slings then TIS slings but they slip cup does have its uses. Especially handy for standing or kneeling shots, they really do add some stability with that cuff.

Again, its all about your needs/wants. Do a little research and pick what fits YOU best, not what we all recommend. If you know someone with either sling ask to check them out. The best way to gauge what you like is to try them out.
 
#20
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Had both, TIS on my GA in AICS 1.5, worked great. Now I have TAB Elite with overkill buckles on a GAP/Surgeion A5, it is pretty bad ass. NO problem getting in and out of the cuff, but the hard core buckles do make it a bit heavy...as heavy as a sling can be, which is not much.
 
#21
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tactical</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Paw, you sure you did not think you where bad mouthing TIS not TAB? Realy you want to compare quality between a USA made product with lifetime guarateee with something made in China? Bad form once again.

As to 5-11 they have there slings made in China and can not compare to TAB or TIS on a sniper rifle.

As to comments on Cuff Slings, I think Anshutz is fine in a stationary target rifle but I bet I know who has alot more cuff slings proven in battle.
AMteam 4, I had dozens of real world guys at last Shot Show, just like ever Shot Show, since Military strted using my slings, come up to me and say how much they liked my Quick Cuff in the field. Just like everything else some like and some dont like. Thats why there are options. USMC is evaluating the Slip CUff QR now. It does not have a seperate cuff. US Army evaluated both Quick and Slip Cuff QRs but decided to stay with Quick Cuff because they liked shooting with it better. The words they used where " Nothing else is better to shoot with than the Quick Cuff"

To original poster TAB slings are well made and well designed. </div></div>

Quick Cuff slings work well and if you take one to the range you are sure to like them. I've been issued several Quick Cuff slings with every Mk-11 the Marine Corps has given me.
It is my opinion that the Quick Cuff is not real world practical. When putting on and taking off warming layers and goretex shells the cuff becomes a hindrance and just another piece of gear to keep accountability of. I have operated with many scout snipers who love the Quick Cuff slings, but every time we would be loading into a truck or helo for a mission the cuffs were deployed to the bottom to their sea bags not their arms.
Wearing an arm band for a four day mission or an eight hour hunt in JelloStorm's case sucks.
I'm glad to hear that a Slip Cuff QR is now available. I'm sure you will give TAB a run for their money.
 
#23
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Lol, no hard feelings. It's tough to have a discussion on this forum and not sound like an ass hole or that there is a chip on the shoulder. Not intended.

At least JelloStorm now knows of a similar sling to compare the the TAB Gear to. (Slip Cuff QR)

I also agree with you about the 5.11 sling. Chinese products don't belong on American rifles.
 
#24
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TAB slings are very good I have one on my 223 and will be ordering at least two more in the next few weeks .

I recommend the the TAB to everyone .

I have never had a TIS sling but I would like to get one just to try it I have heard good thing about them .
 
#25
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMTeam4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lol, no hard feelings. It's tough to have a discussion on this forum and not sound like an ass hole or that there is a chip on the shoulder. Not intended.

At least JelloStorm now knows of a similar sling to compare the the TAB Gear to. (Slip Cuff QR)

I also agree with you about the 5.11 sling. Chinese products don't belong on American rifles. </div></div>
I agree with your wish that everything we put on our rifles was American made, and our body, but the truth is, a lot of guys, and I mean a lot, put chinese made scopes on their rifles, quite a few on this board, I don't know where Vortex scopes are made, but I have heard they are made in China-if this isn't true, please post. I've used a lot of 5.11 products in the past, as I'm sure many on this board have. The 5.11 products I've used have always been top shelf, I'm sorry some of you guys find buying or using 5.11 products bad, as they are not mfg in the USA. I've seen really fine rifles wearing S&B scopes/zeiss/vortex etc., this is the first time someone has made a big deal over where something a rifle was wearing was made. I guess from now on, when someone starts to talk about a given rifle, you'll jump on him for not using an American made Scope, or American made brass, or bullet, or powder? Or is this just a 5.11 thing? Has 5.11 done something in the past I am not aware of? Something that has "made someone mad"? Regarding the Army deciding to put a cuff on for days on end-okay I have every reason to believe those posting that say this is true, I for one would never doubt their honesty or their facts. When watching video from AFG and IRQ, I haven't been paying attention, I guess most of the warfighters are wearing one, I just haven't noticed-I'll pay closer attention in the future.
 
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I know some guys do not like any historical facts, but for those that do, the most combat proven sniper sling in
World History, would be the Mosin Nagant, M-91, WWII. The Soviets put more than 500,000 snipers in the field, with some success-last time I checked the Nazi's lost. Their sling of choice was known as a "dog collar" type. It is still sometimes seen on collectors rifles, Shotgun News will sometimes have a "new shipment" of Nagants along with various: slings, oil bottles, etc. Most are leather, but some are "canvas" looking. All are in "poor" shape for use, but the design worked to help win WWII.
 
#29
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: .257</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like my TAB sling, but if I were to purchase a new one it would be a Mountain Shooter. They are more user friendly and a top notch sling. If you would like to know where to purchase one shoot me a pm </div></div>I looked up Mountain Shooter Slings, after reading your post, will order one today! Those boys down in lower GA, make a lot of good gear-that's the area John Widden is from, they make some pretty good shooters while they're at it! Thanks for the heads-up!
 
#30
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paw print</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: .257</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like my TAB sling, but if I were to purchase a new one it would be a Mountain Shooter. They are more user friendly and a top notch sling. If you would like to know where to purchase one shoot me a pm </div></div>I looked up Mountain Shooter Slings, after reading your post, will order one today! Those boys down in lower GA, make a lot of good gear-that's the area John Widden is from, they make some pretty good shooters while they're at it! Thanks for the heads-up!</div></div>

TAB Makes that for them... and really you can made the same thing using a TIS Slip Cuff... just saying because you seem to want to act a certain way.
 
#32
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I'm glad TAB makes those sling for final sellers, I for one, am not that wrapped up about where it is made, but rather how it works. Those that want to "get down" on 5.11 products because they aren't made in the US, are really living in the real world. I'd bet most of the people on this board are wearing, (most of their clothes) clothes made outside the U.S.A.. A lot of advertisers on this very board carry 5.11-it is good stuff. Like you I am glad when an American Co, makes the products I buy. "Made In", at one time meant made in, now it sometimes means put togeather in. Back packs are an example: the clothe is made outside the USA, the hardware-made outside the USA etc., but at least some of it was made here, and that is at least one more job that has not left us yet. I hope that our optics industry is able to compete a little better in the future, we don't have much made in the US, along those lines in an affordable package. It is shameful to degrade someones rifle because they chose to purchase a scope, or sling,etc. that wasn't Made in US. Final thought on the subject: I'd bet most members of this board, are in fact watching and posting with a computer, made outside the US!
 
#33
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Paw I buy as many US made products as I can because if we keep buying off shore we make our economy that much worse.

China has some good products but if I have the chance to buy equal I will go with US made.

I dont always have a choice but when I do I pick US Made.
 
#34
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JelloStorm,
Not sure if you have gone with the TAB Gear sling yet. I just acquired a TIS Quick Cuff QD sling. This thing is pretty bad ass. The TIS QD has the ability to unbuckle your arm out of the arm-loop portion and it can cinch down like a V-tac two point sling. This sling might just be better than the TAB Gear sling.
 
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