plouffedaddy
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In general, I'm a single point kind of guy. That said––-single, 2 point, and 3 point slings all have their own pros and cons... The MS3 sling by Magpul combines the benefits of single and 2 point slings as well as adding a quick adjust tab into a single, well made, and affordable product. Here's a few of the features the sling comes with:
-No more outsourced components. Magpul makes all the hardware themselves now and use a hybrid polymer and steel mechanism to clip on to attachment points.
-It's composed of lightweight (6.2oz total weight), 1.25'' nylon webbing. So far, it's proven very durable and fray resistant.
-They ditched the old paracord that was on the MS2––-a big improvement in my opinion.
-The adjustment loop seems thicker and more robust than the old MS2.
-They also offer an integral QD mount version; but I haven't tested that yet.
-The MSRP is only $49 and can be found for much less (I paid $35 shipped for mine).
Here's a video showing some shooting with the sling in single point mode on an AR and 2 point configuration on an AK, followed by an attempt at explaining the features and how it works.
Magpul MS3 Sling Review HD Video Link
With the sling attached where the lower meets the buffer tube and toward the front of the rail on the other end, it works as a shooting aid when extended ~ 3/4 available adjustment. When extended all the way, I can shoulder it on my left, but it's too tight to be effective.