Product Spotlight: Forward Controls Design CSF Sling
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2023
- Caleb's got something in a sling today. Fortunately, it's his "Grey Ghost" rifle that he's fitted out with the CSF Sling from Forward Controls Design. If it's from FCD, you automatically know two things: (1) the product is very intelligently thought out to the last detail and (2) it's very high quality. CSF means "Carbine Sling, Forward Controls," and it's a straightforward two-point sling built for hard use, with the look and feel of quality that inspires the confidence a well-made product gives you. It doesn't do anything other slings don't do, but it does it very, VERY well. It's easy to use, intuitive, and very durable. End of story? Not quite!
Caleb gives us a walk-through of the CSF Sling from front to back. It accepts any standard pushbutton QD sling swivels you choose (not included, must provide your own). The slide assembly is bounded by high-quality reinforced molded polymer keepers (triglides). The CSF adjusts very easily and smoothly, but when you want it to stay put, IT DOES. The nylon webbing pull tab for making length adjustments is easy to find by feel. You don't have to take your eyes off whatever's going on in front of you while you adjust the sling. A quick-release buckle at the rear lets get out of the sling PDQ if you need to shed your rifle in a hurry.
Why polymer keepers and not metal? Aren't metal keepers another sign of quality? Caleb points out that in a life-vs-death situation - maybe you're snagged on a vehicle and about to get dragged - you can use the force of your body weight to break the polymer keepers to free yourself. That's assuming you don't even have time to hit the quick-release buckle.
FCD offers the CSF Sling in standard colors, plus some extras: basic Black, Tan, Goose Grey, Ranger Green, Woodland, Multi-Cam, and Caleb's favorite, Multi-Cam Black, which looks great next to the grey receiver of his rifle. - Спорт
Good news, I found your next carbine sling.
It’s my second favorite sling behind the Arbor Arms Dual Adjust Rifle Sling. Awesome stitching and adjustment. My last one the webbing was just a tad bit wide (not exactly 1” wide) that had the adjuster be a bit harder to use than other CSFs i had. Overall it’s a great option for most people.
I can’t tell if the awkward over explanation on every little detail is an act or Caleb is just UA-cam gold.
Thanks for the plastic buckle explanation. I always wondered about the reasoning. My Magpul also has metal/plastic and I always assumed it was a cost measure.
Yeah its actually stronger than many think. If you're caught up in a sling chances are the weaker buckles and triglides are behind the area that's being squashed and yeah its harder than many think to just power thru it like they say lol. But yeah it's feasible I suppose. I make most of my own as the ones sold are too complicated, stiff, and costly. Myself I use plastic simply because it makes less noise when it hits the rifle and other metals. It also won't scratch up your rig like metal will. Lastly it don't rust, as if you get the sling wet they'll hold water for a good long while.
@@hughgrection3052 Looking forward to a video on your channel, Sir. I'm sorry " PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO " of your slings on your channel ? T.Y. Sir.
@nowr2run139 Yes sir bud. Not a problem. I'll see what I can whip together lol
2:08 That's a "Bar Stitch". The square pattern with the X in the center is the (Bar Box pattern) standard for end stitching a strap. Not new or special.
This sling in a nutshell. About 50% of what FCD sells is genuinely good and the other 50% is hypebeast rollmark paypig horseshit
The tri glides work, but i like an Alice cam buckle.
I just received this sling. It’s feels very delicate and cheap. With shipping, it’s not worth $70 plus dollars. This sling is a thin piece of fabric with plastic fasteners. I respect Forward Controls but this sling feels like a $20 piece of gear I’d put on an air soft toy. I will continue to use my Vickers and Magpul Slings. Those slings, with polymer pieces feel like tanks compared to this sling. This will reside on a .22 long rifle AR. I can’t believe Brownells is promoting this item as durable.
The whole video I was thinking, man that multicam black looks great with that grey reciever
I like the Second Best sling!!! Damn fine piece of kit
It's fun watching people get tangled up in there fancy slings.
There's a reason the militaries of the world use as basic of a sling as possible. I make my own basic slings so I can have nice materials and color to match my FDE obsession.😊
Yes. The reason is usually "they're cheap, and switched-on troops will buy a better one anyway"
Its literally a Redy-Mag/Boonie Packer 2p combat sling... Only the FC version is 60 bucks, instead of 20.
Thanks for pointing this out. Boonie and Redi-Mag deserve some credit
Tri-glide and box stitching. That’s your terminology.
Man that looks good
I have this sling on my Benelli M4. My only complaint is that it likes to twist around a lot (based on my usage), and it can make it a little hard to tighten the sling all the way.
Looks good, sold
Just gotta say… The grey receiver looks GOOD!
Metal buckles scratch up your handguard and receiver
Sierratac is the pinnacle of sling making.
Nice rifle sling.
Another reason, IMHO, to use plastic fasteners on slings, is metal sling fittings hitting the metal on the weapon creates much more noise than plastic on metal....
I learned that a LOOOOOONG TIME AGO when first starting Archery Hunting. One metallic click, Velcro, zipper hell almost anything & BOOM THEY' GOTCHA SPOTTED.
What looks good is the Aero Precision S-One handguard. What feels good is the rail covers on your handguard that shield your hand from the barrel heat 😅
That looks good 👍 😋 😅
Plastic is also cheaper than metal and won’t damage the finish of the gun
Plastic Keeper = Tri Glide Buckle
The "plastic buckle"' you referred to is called "tri glide" buckle. You're welcome.
TRI-GLIDE Sounds like something for a threesome ?
Love gray on ar’s
I prefer slings with a bit of bungie in it myself, looks cool though.
Don’t foul up the hair pulling the sling over the head!😁
Hi, Lil Steve 👋🏽
And when those plastic parts break you can replace them with metal parts
Saaayy, that wouldn't be Wolf Grey, would it?
Oh my God Caleb he said jerk you keep it clean for the youngsters man what kind of channel is this😂
QD buckle on the sling?
Why?
That's what the QD at the front an the rear are for.
That buckle seems like another potential failure point, with no real benefit.
I'll stick to my Blueforce Gear Vickers Slings.
Plastic??
Yeah, watch the 4:50 mark to hear why.
@@CalebSavant OK Caleb, I'm a old Nam Vet so plastic doesn't set well with me. However why are we using these dang QD mounts? Y'all take care, flea
Wow they made something more useful instead of putting dimples in everything.
This dudes as weird as toby on the office
lol No one will accuses you of being paid to say these things.
4 flimsy plastic potential failure points for a $60 sling? Good luck with it.
4:50 explains why they are plastic.