An Old School Way to Attach a Sling Without Swivels or Quick Detach

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
  • In this informative video, Reid Henrichs of Valor Ridge shows a way to easily attach a sling to your rifle without Sling Swivels. #firearmtraining #firearmstraining #secondamendment #firearmsinstructor #military #foundingfathers
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  • @ReidHenrichs
    @ReidHenrichs  5 месяцев назад +29

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    • @TheRadulykan
      @TheRadulykan 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks Reid you upload awesome stuff man!!!,Later and have a good one 🙂

    • @1911Fan85
      @1911Fan85 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you brother

    • @johnnygavita
      @johnnygavita 5 месяцев назад +1

      Do you have a link to that sling?

    • @bigfootracks2
      @bigfootracks2 5 месяцев назад

      Just bought a sling from tier 1 citizen.

    • @AdvancedTennisFoundation-ph9zo
      @AdvancedTennisFoundation-ph9zo 5 месяцев назад +1

      What is that other string or elastic on your stock that was already there before you added the attachment.

  • @MrToad-actual
    @MrToad-actual 5 месяцев назад +131

    Thank you, Reid.
    “I’ve never seen anybody drag a shooting bench to a gun fight”
    Absolutely hilarious and true.
    KISS👍

    • @usbackcountry
      @usbackcountry 5 месяцев назад +3

      Yeah, I always wondered why so many people use a shooting bench beyond sighting in their firearm.

    • @H_Hold
      @H_Hold 5 месяцев назад +2

      Yeah I don't use shooting benches, Never have or will unless it's someone else's weapon and it's already set up, like a static concealed precision setup. I never saw the point because practicing active shooting and combat awareness seemed way more relevant.

    • @eeddsdsd
      @eeddsdsd 4 месяца назад

      @@usbackcountry A bench is good for testing new equipment

  • @seagray5727
    @seagray5727 5 месяцев назад +78

    Side note: if you're running your gun enough that the cord wears out and you have to replace it.... You're doing great!

  • @MerihemXx
    @MerihemXx 5 месяцев назад +49

    I've been using 550 paracord on my tactical carbines for years! Learned it from guys like you, Reid! Thank you!

  • @coffeeandlifting
    @coffeeandlifting 5 месяцев назад +40

    Been doing this forever. If you need "quick detach," just stick a plastic snap hook on the end so you can clip in and out of the paracord. Sometimes you gotta step away from the gear market and ask whether the fancy stuff is actually solving a problem.

  • @MrEdEtRoIt
    @MrEdEtRoIt 4 месяца назад +15

    YOU JUST TAUGHT A SAILOR A KNOT AND A KEYBOARD WARRIOR WHAT THE SPACE BAR DOES AT THE SAME TIMEE!!!!!
    BRAVO!

    • @BRLaue
      @BRLaue 4 месяца назад +2

      Next, work on your CAPS control.

  • @KCnoSurrender
    @KCnoSurrender 5 месяцев назад +39

    “Do this in a well ventilated area or you’ll vote democrat…”
    This actually made me laugh out loud. Literally and physically. Thank you, Reid! First time I think I’ve smiled all day today. Love it!

    • @mark_luna
      @mark_luna 4 месяца назад +2

      I had to rewind to make sure I heard that right! Lol

  • @NaterTaterOutdoors
    @NaterTaterOutdoors 5 месяцев назад +20

    Fieldcraft is better than gear. I like this Reid. Thanks for always sharing your wisdom and craft of the rifle.

  • @thedodubb
    @thedodubb 5 месяцев назад +14

    Reids no nonsense approach has always made sense to me, thanks for the upload!

  • @FabStream41
    @FabStream41 5 месяцев назад +19

    In ITB, we always received broken gear, including slings. my sling was attached to my M4 with a bootlace on the metal sling loop at the bottom of the stock, and my broken flak buckle was repaired with a zip tie I found on the ground. lol good times.

  • @Rezolution01
    @Rezolution01 5 месяцев назад +68

    The outer sheath of that cord, with the inner peices removed, holds about 300 pounds.

    • @robdubent
      @robdubent 5 месяцев назад +12

      Won’t work for most of the mall ninjas here in the comments

    • @airsoftbuddy83
      @airsoftbuddy83 5 месяцев назад +2

      I gut it, makes the cord even more flexible. Seems to snag less when i manipulate the rifle

    • @douglassmith6872
      @douglassmith6872 5 месяцев назад +3

      Well then it is 300 cord instead of 550

    • @CainnechK
      @CainnechK 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@douglassmith6872 the way i understand it is there are 5 strands inside the outer layer that each hold 50 lbs. so thats 250 and the OP is saying the outer layer holds about 50 as well

    • @BloodyMeridianM8
      @BloodyMeridianM8 5 месяцев назад

      @@CainnechKI think the outer is 300 lb, from what i see here and I’ve seen some obese ncos in hammocks with “empty paracord” lol

  • @dl2.504B
    @dl2.504B 4 месяца назад +2

    Ive been using 550 cord as keepers for my slings for years. Youre spot on brother. Youre also the only 2A youtuber left that is keeping it real. Ive got much respect for you brother.

  • @BrassStacks
    @BrassStacks 5 месяцев назад +5

    I bought a sling from Frank Proctor quite a few years ago now. I liked that he used paracord to secure it but I haven't heard much about anyone suggesting it since. Glad to hear this is coming from my favorite Gun RUclipsr!

  • @vicdiaz5180
    @vicdiaz5180 5 месяцев назад +14

    you have fans in Connecticut Reid! Thank you, sir! 💪🏾🇺🇸

  • @amd65ak47
    @amd65ak47 5 месяцев назад +4

    As soon as I heard you say sir at no attachment points for your slings My mind went back to the my first two rifles and this is exactly what I did was talk to me by a green beret and a lot other things sir I wish I had the money and the time to come out and train with you at valley ridge seems like a hell of a good time and as always Godspeed and keep the videos coming.

  • @wctyre49
    @wctyre49 4 месяца назад +2

    Thanks Reid for all the great tips.

  • @redbloodedamerican3204
    @redbloodedamerican3204 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the extra videos Reid! As a firearms instructor myself, I really appreciate additional tips and tricks that you provide. I always give you a shoutout for people to check out your videos and opportunities for some of your training

  • @gman122x
    @gman122x 5 месяцев назад +2

    Reid, thanks for all the info you've provided over the years. you're the man

  • @rubberbabybuggybumper6270
    @rubberbabybuggybumper6270 4 месяца назад +5

    This is a great method. I attached the sling on my AR that I use for hunting with this method. The standard metal sling mounts ended up being too noisy in the woods.

  • @fanman8102
    @fanman8102 5 месяцев назад +10

    “Otherwise you’ll vote Democrat.” LOL - freaking awesome!

  • @buckshotscott2616
    @buckshotscott2616 5 месяцев назад +51

    Paracord is like duct tape's not sticky cousin.

  • @GOBRAGH2
    @GOBRAGH2 5 месяцев назад +4

    Simple, creative, and functional.
    Great video!

  • @tonysmith5465
    @tonysmith5465 4 месяца назад +3

    Very very outstanding video friend. Great job. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet. 1965. 🇺🇸😊

  • @jcohenoutdoors
    @jcohenoutdoors 5 месяцев назад +8

    Great information. I've always hated QD sling attachments. They are expensive, loud, and prone to failure. 550 cord attachments are way better 👍

  • @squawk3120
    @squawk3120 4 месяца назад +9

    I did this before and noticed the sharp inside edges of my forend was sawing through the cord. Something to keep an eye on.

    • @ssnerd583
      @ssnerd583 4 месяца назад +3

      a fine diamond nail file can smooth off those sharp edges in about 20 seconds....

  • @williamolliges2622
    @williamolliges2622 4 месяца назад +2

    That sling looked really long, and then you put it around your body, and it was perfect. I’m gonna look into this a little further. I’m a bit of a knot snob, so I’m sure I can come up with something cool. Thanks for pointing me in a direction.

  • @BattleGn0me
    @BattleGn0me 4 месяца назад +7

    In STA we used to replace All our ALICE clips with high OD speed tape 550 stitched through the cartridge belt eyelets, all stitched and melted. There's an art to duece gear jungle adaptation.

    • @hateferlife
      @hateferlife 4 месяца назад

      Harness' metal attachment clips replaced by 550 thru the eyelets in the belt?
      I rocked ALICE whenever I could in Hawaii, and watching Jungle School vids it seems old school is best school as some are still using Rhodesian-rigged ALICE.

    • @BattleGn0me
      @BattleGn0me 4 месяца назад +1

      @@hateferlife Tbh. Turns out my Asspack Does have the clips, but it's reinforced with 550 cord sheath and OD cloth tape. Nothing more annoying than a magazine pouch or first aid kit falls off somewhere during a hump,, patrol, or left in a trac. We call that "target indicator".
      When I was in, Vietnam era duece gear was still issue. Did I mention Hawaii? or did you recognize 2/3??

    • @hateferlife
      @hateferlife 4 месяца назад +1

      @@BattleGn0me Happenstance on the Hawaii mention. Was in Schofield 2002-09 and glad for it. Knowing how Kahuku and Pohakuloa Training Areas treat gear gave me a good eye for quality kit, and failing that, how to operate thread and needle.
      Often bumped into MC in the field and deployed. It was always a pleasure to bounce ideas back and forth with fellow Grunts.

    • @BattleGn0me
      @BattleGn0me 4 месяца назад +1

      @@hateferlife I was a Dragon gunner in WPNS 2/3 in the late 80's(GenX) and did a lot of demo shoots out at PTA. Then went to STA school at NTA. Lava tended to turn gear red and shred it. Alot of patrol gear we just bought out in town and modified it for purpose.

  • @CORPORAL-dn7nn
    @CORPORAL-dn7nn 4 месяца назад +1

    Love your videos! Great content
    Oorah!!

  • @GodGunsGills
    @GodGunsGills 5 месяцев назад +1

    Love your channel and what you do! Blessings of grace, mercy, peace, and love

  • @teebird6055
    @teebird6055 4 месяца назад +3

    Cool great job first time watching will subscribe

  • @michaeldaltonsr8954
    @michaeldaltonsr8954 4 месяца назад +2

    TY!! I'm Older School Fudd! While I can see "natural pointability" of AR15 platform, the UN-natural maneuverability of sling vs rifle has been a non-starter for me. Your tip guides me back to my traditional smoke-pole COMPLETE, BUCKSKIN leather fixins set-up. Now, my 20" .308 SFAR/18"HBAR 556MPR gonna be happier handling!! Ty!!

  • @danielmarshall4587
    @danielmarshall4587 4 месяца назад

    5:18-5:22 LAUGHED OUT LOUD.......................... thank you so much for the wonderful sun shine you bring Mr Henrichs. All the love from the UK.

  • @freesoulsoldierdavid9883
    @freesoulsoldierdavid9883 5 месяцев назад +1

    I was looking for a way to sling up my shotgun last week. I used paracord and a old guitar strap and frankensteined a sling. Works great.
    Necessity is the mother of invention

  • @loco4dogg
    @loco4dogg 4 месяца назад +1

    Exactly what I'm needing, thank you.

  • @Rugrat7211
    @Rugrat7211 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Reid for the great video. Please continue to touch us with your knowledge. Priceless.🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

  • @dat_boiijosh4828
    @dat_boiijosh4828 4 месяца назад +1

    When I got my AR, this is exactly how I attached my sling, still running good👍🏽

  • @Dudemanroman89
    @Dudemanroman89 5 месяцев назад +2

    Appreciate the video! Funny enough I just got a two point sling in the mail today that has clip points for quick disconnect QD but my butt stock doesn’t have a mount or built-in QD. Was thinking about returning it but now I’m just gonna do this! 👍🏼

  • @armedanglican6361
    @armedanglican6361 4 месяца назад

    I like your Old School / practical approach to everything. I am an Old School guy. Thanks.

  • @CutlassOutdoors
    @CutlassOutdoors 4 месяца назад +1

    I like that build. Thanks for the sling tip!

  • @Thomastank2023
    @Thomastank2023 4 месяца назад +1

    Reid!!! Not sure if you were shadow banned or what, but glad to see your videos again.

  • @DanaN43
    @DanaN43 5 месяцев назад

    Good info, demo and humor, thanks Reid

  • @maxhengst2252
    @maxhengst2252 Месяц назад

    Great video. Simple but important!

  • @seansilva967
    @seansilva967 4 месяца назад +2

    I use a paracord butterfly knot and heat shrink tubing for my sling mounts 🤘

  • @craigorzel5181
    @craigorzel5181 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for posting. I haven’t used 550 cord to attach a sling since the late ‘90s. Great reminder.

  • @LKS-1976
    @LKS-1976 5 месяцев назад

    Love it brother. We were doing this at Ft. Bragg in mid/late 90s, learned ot from old school senior NCOs.

  • @gamallsdokkalfs7253
    @gamallsdokkalfs7253 Месяц назад

    Thank you! I just ordered parts to make new slings for some of my weapons because the current ones are black or leather. I have the traditional quick disconnect sling swivels (that don't really swivel) on these weapons. I like the idea of using the 550 cord instead. I can run the 550 cord through the sling swivel posts. I also just camouflaged these weapons with Duracoat.

  • @mark_luna
    @mark_luna 4 месяца назад

    Super simple but never thought of it. Thanks!!

  • @burrco3086
    @burrco3086 5 месяцев назад +2

    I do the same thing but use old ww2 old leather slings. Great vids man.

  • @FXR_Marine
    @FXR_Marine 4 месяца назад +2

    Hey Devil, ML&R brotha. I swear you’re my twin, you and I think the same. It’s pretty scary, I never thought I’d meet another person who truly thinks like my crazy ass. Love ya war dog, outstanding video as always. RAH!

  • @williamneal7210
    @williamneal7210 4 месяца назад +3

    Years ago I ordered a few slings from and Israeli military gear store called Zahal and all three of the slings came in with 550 cord already attached to the slings, so this technique is battle proven

  • @haelreysur750
    @haelreysur750 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great info as always. Thanks!

  • @tomrickman6131
    @tomrickman6131 5 месяцев назад

    Very nice! I love the knot you made I always jut make a loop and pull it through the rail. But I like yours better. Thank you Reid

  • @misterenigma6711
    @misterenigma6711 5 месяцев назад +2

    Very cool set up.
    As far as being "that guy"... I think you've earned it, I know I have.

  • @HaroldGodwinson24
    @HaroldGodwinson24 4 месяца назад

    This is a fantastic video!

  • @williambehan1982
    @williambehan1982 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent idea Reid! Thank you

  • @okbob8147
    @okbob8147 5 месяцев назад

    Brother, you are on fire with the videos today. Thank You!

  • @502outlaw2
    @502outlaw2 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @ErikAndersonNorthStar
    @ErikAndersonNorthStar 5 месяцев назад +1

    You can also double-back the webbing on the D-Ring like on a climbing harness. It'll help the sling from coming loose on the D-Ring as things wear and the nylon gets slick.

  • @none4085
    @none4085 5 месяцев назад

    Been watching your channel for years sir! Great content per usual, thank you for sharing your knowledge...🇺🇸

  • @ralphday4842
    @ralphday4842 5 месяцев назад +6

    I learned that from a range buddy years ago. Looks terribly ghetto but it works slick , and its cheaper than
    Q D swivels

  • @sampoole8058
    @sampoole8058 4 месяца назад

    Great job ,I like the noise factor.

  • @stevenbailey8478
    @stevenbailey8478 5 месяцев назад

    I'm enjoying all these videos.

  • @JackalopeGhost
    @JackalopeGhost 11 дней назад

    You're literally the best. Thank you.

  • @Tomas_Mariscal
    @Tomas_Mariscal 5 месяцев назад +4

    I did the same thing the other day. Think I like it more than sling swivels & qd's.

  • @LandseerNorth
    @LandseerNorth 5 месяцев назад

    Great class Reid. Thanks! Semper Fi.

  • @joelatkinson2080
    @joelatkinson2080 5 месяцев назад

    Fantastic information!!! Thanks Reid!

  • @loboloco866
    @loboloco866 4 месяца назад

    Excellent review as always. thanks a lot you rock on bro.

  • @SnakePliskin86
    @SnakePliskin86 5 месяцев назад

    This is awesome. I put a hole through my holster on my new PCC recently… gonna move it now

  • @cristobaltorres6185
    @cristobaltorres6185 5 месяцев назад

    Just discovered your channel now and I appreciate the straight forward approach. You have a new sub… 🤙🏽

    • @KCnoSurrender
      @KCnoSurrender 5 месяцев назад

      You have a lot to catch up on my friend!

  • @willieluv
    @willieluv 5 месяцев назад

    Very informative just blew me away!! Thanks 🙏

  • @mr.k.i.s.s7496
    @mr.k.i.s.s7496 4 месяца назад +1

    Necessity is the mother of Invention. During the Iraq Invasion of 2003, I tied 550 cord to the slip ring of my hand guards for my M4/M203, and to the buttstock so I could use the standard issue black sling. I didn't have access to any high speed slings, and attachment points were limited due to the M203. It worked fine.

  • @danielsmith4090
    @danielsmith4090 5 месяцев назад

    Yes, info was valuable! Thanks Reid. What are those irons?

  • @SausagecatChannel
    @SausagecatChannel 4 месяца назад

    My lowcost solution was to take leather accoustic guitar strap mounts so I could use a wide fender guitar strap on my .450 master of bushes project.
    Gives it a ton of character and works legit.

  • @rustybordelon1
    @rustybordelon1 5 месяцев назад

    Another great video Reid.
    Semper Fi.

  • @thadstinson6955
    @thadstinson6955 4 месяца назад

    Thanks, brother!!! Appreciate the info!

  • @caillouhead
    @caillouhead 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Reid!!

  • @overlordisgoogle8431
    @overlordisgoogle8431 5 месяцев назад

    I didn't know this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @sethblack5309
    @sethblack5309 5 месяцев назад

    Great video & tons of laughs in a good way. 😄

  • @survivalkraft
    @survivalkraft 4 месяца назад

    Fire hardening the knot can make it brittle. Alternatively, pour boiling water over the knot to shrink the paracord, or soak the knot in liquid super glue.

  • @ishkabibble2204
    @ishkabibble2204 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks buddy! I appreciate it. First time I saw that was training with Paul Howe. Didnt think anything of it until i came across youe video. Gonna give it a try.

  • @davidthompson1529
    @davidthompson1529 5 месяцев назад

    Great stuff, Reid! Thanks

  • @jcx117
    @jcx117 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video.

  • @blacktronpavel
    @blacktronpavel 5 месяцев назад

    Yes! 5-50 Cord for the win. Used that most of my career up until OIF had me using a single point mount to my armor directly.

  • @larryjohnson7591
    @larryjohnson7591 5 месяцев назад

    Damn-it! Why didn't I think of that? Great video Reid. I love it. I have plenty of the 550 around the house. I use it on my vehicles, on my Ham Radio Grear, and always carry some hunting. Now I have a way to hook up that damn AR that nothing seemed to work on. Thanks Again.

  • @82drumhead
    @82drumhead 5 месяцев назад

    Pretty nice. My rifle set up looks quite like that. Have Magpul steel sights and a different grip. I know folks have no issues with those stock grips but man they just tear my middle finger up for some reason with that little part that juts out, so I have always switched them out. Good stuff. Simple.

  • @Erwin3333
    @Erwin3333 2 месяца назад

    Very interesting and I’m definitely going to try it! On a side note, do you know if there’s a way to keep the Sling metal swivels from hitting the rail or is that normal?

  • @markthane8152
    @markthane8152 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for the good info. I was thinking of using a wide zip tie instead of the cord. What do you think?

  • @dtexan4118
    @dtexan4118 4 месяца назад

    AWESOME THANK YOU BROTHER

  • @jessearroyo3927
    @jessearroyo3927 5 месяцев назад

    Fantastic video, thank you!

  • @alphazulu9stormer770
    @alphazulu9stormer770 5 месяцев назад +1

    It’s like a blueforce gear sling loop home made but more affordable I actually did this on my Sam7sf even made my own sling out of a belt I didn’t use it works great

  • @Kylecombes4
    @Kylecombes4 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks Reid!

  • @healthfreak79
    @healthfreak79 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @irafowlerjr.7492
    @irafowlerjr.7492 5 месяцев назад

    Fantastic help, thanks

  • @RobPainless
    @RobPainless 3 месяца назад

    So, I didn't know the space bar worked as a pause button. LOL! Not what I came here for, but, great tip.

  • @marknemeth539
    @marknemeth539 5 месяцев назад

    Good video brother.. keep on keeping on.. Airborne out!

  • @64samsky
    @64samsky 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you sir!

  • @JSlza
    @JSlza 3 месяца назад

    The good old days of being a Manchu and always having cord on my rifles was a norm. Great info. Hooah!!!

  • @EaglePass-w5n
    @EaglePass-w5n 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have been using Paracord for years but without taking out the Inerts of the paracord.but have always been concerned Of it melting in a extended course of fire. Can you speak on that with your experience since I'm sure your shooting way more than 300 with Paracord as a sling mount.

    • @jackjeffery1536
      @jackjeffery1536 5 месяцев назад +1

      I was curious about the heat, barrel, nylon combo too! With rapid fire.

  • @ungratefulpeasant8085
    @ungratefulpeasant8085 5 месяцев назад

    Good stuff, I've been using paracord for a long time as well. Never liked the QD studs, they rattle and pop out of the sockets when they get snagged.

  • @joecruggle7638
    @joecruggle7638 5 месяцев назад

    Loved the video. Thanks!