Description
Anybody who's run an AK knows the surplus canvas strap that came with it leaves plenty to be desired. The Blue Force Gear Vickers AK Sling takes the same quick-adjust two-point design that's earned a following across the military and adapts it specifically for AK-47, AK-74, and AKM-pattern rifles. You get instant length changes with no floppy sling tail hanging off to snag on your gear or a doorframe, which is the whole point of a modern fighting sling.
What Sets the Vickers AK Sling Apart
The front of the sling is where things get clever. It comes with a Molded Universal Wire Loop, or UWL, that threads onto the sling and grabs the elongated eyelet on your handguard retainer or gas block. The loop uses a nylon-coated stainless steel cable, so it stays quiet and locks in tight without any metal-on-metal clinking. Lefties aren't shut out either, since the UWL can be passed under the gas tube for a mirror-image setup. And because it's threaded on rather than sewn, you can pull it off entirely if you want to run different front hardware down the road.
Hardware and Build on the AK Sling
Out back, a pair of triglides handle the rear attachment, and they fit just about any stock you'd throw at them: fixed wood, polymer, side-folders, and wire stocks all work. The webbing runs 1.25 inches wide, and the adjuster and triglides are made from glass-reinforced DuPont Zytel nylon that lays flat and stays comfortable across your chest during a long day. The contrasting pull tab makes grabbing the adjuster fast even without looking down.
Sizing the Vickers AK Sling to You
One of the best parts of this sling is how it fits the shooter, not just the rifle. You can size it to run over a bare shirt or over a plate carrier and chest rig, then use the quick adjuster on the fly to snug the rifle to your body for hands-free carry or let it out to get a proper cheek weld and press the trigger. It's sewn in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty, which tells you how much faith the folks at Blue Force Gear put in it.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Blue Force Gear
- Manufacturer Part Number: K-SP-0046-BK
- UPC: 812114022447
- Model: Molded Acetal Adjuster
- Sling Style: 2-Point
- Color: Black
- Webbing Width: 1.25 inches
- Front Attachment: Molded Universal Wire Loop (UWL)
- Rear Attachment: Dual Triglides
- Hardware Material: Glass-Reinforced DuPont Zytel Nylon
- Fits: AK-47, AK-74, AKM-pattern rifles
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Shipping Weight: 0.395 lbs
What’s Included
- Blue Force Gear Vickers AK Sling (Black)
- Molded Universal Wire Loop (UWL) threaded on the front
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Vickers AK Sling fit my folding-stock AK?
Yes. The rear of the sling uses two triglides that attach to fixed wood, polymer, side-folding, and wire stocks, so it covers pretty much every common AK stock type. Up front, the Universal Wire Loop grabs the sling eyelet on your gas block or handguard retainer. Between those two attachment points it handles AK-47, AK-74, and AKM-pattern rifles with no extra parts needed.
How is the front of the sling attached to the rifle?
The Vickers AK Sling comes with a Molded Universal Wire Loop that threads onto the front of the sling. It uses a nylon-coated stainless steel cable that loops through the elongated eyelet on the handguard retainer or gas block for a quiet, secure hold. The loop is threaded on rather than sewn, so you can remove it if you'd rather run different hardware.
Does this sling work for left-handed shooters?
It does. The Universal Wire Loop can be passed underneath the gas tube for a mirror-image, left-hand friendly setup. That way the sling routes naturally no matter which side you shoulder the rifle on.
What makes this different from a standard Vickers Sling?
It's built on the same quick-adjust two-point Vickers platform but tuned specifically for AK-pattern rifles. Instead of standard sling attachment points, it ships with the Universal Wire Loop up front and triglides in the rear to mate directly with AK hardware. You still get the signature pull-tab adjuster that lets you go from tight carry to shouldered and firing in a second.





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