Model 1917 M1923 Gun Sling (TF 1-05E)

[@alancarr3381]

Thank you.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

You are welcome!

[@foxtools]

Great video!!

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Thanks!

[@KilljoyS60]

I have yet to get my hands on one of these but it looks like an improvement over the m1907.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

It's an improvement in material. I think it's more complicated to set for the loop sling if you are changing configurations.

[@KilljoyS60]

@HistoryinFirearms yes. It definitely looks more complicated. I always prefer web to leather though, I think it's much better for military applications. A lot of my old leather slings haven't stood up well to harsh use.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

@@KilljoyS60 Yes, leather takes a while to brake in and, especially in wet environments, it will not last as long.

[@Squib1911]

Lots of work to install the sling.

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Very much so. This is probably why its use was limited.

[@American_Jeeper]

In terms of ease of installation and usability, how does the M1923 compare to the Kerr No-Buckl Sling?

[@HistoryinFirearms]

I think the Kerr sling is better.

[@squiblift2019]

An American-made reproduction of the sling is available. This is good for collectors and reenactors. Do you know if the sling was ever used on the Garand?

[@HistoryinFirearms]

I used one of those reproductions for the video. They are well made. The sling was approved for the Garand and can be found in the TM. I do not know how much it was actually used on them though.

[@jeffshootsstuff]

All of that short strap looping through the buckles is ridiculous. LOL What a fiddly design. They actually expect soldiers to do that to make a loop sling😂😂😂

[@HistoryinFirearms]

Yeah, I agree, it's a bit much. I think this is why you essentially never hear about this sling.