Description
The Vickers Sling has earned its reputation the hard way, riding on rifles across every branch of the U.S. military and plenty of allied forces overseas. This version pairs the same patented design that Larry Vickers helped develop with metal hardware, meaning a machined aluminum Quick Adjuster and steel triglides instead of the standard nylon setup. If you want a sling that shrugs off abuse and gives you a little extra peace of mind on a hard-use gun, this is the one to reach for.
What the Metal Hardware Vickers Sling Brings to the Table
The headline feature is the patented Quick Adjuster. Grab the pull tab, cinch the rifle tight against your body for hiking or climbing, then loosen it back out when you need to shoulder up and shoot. There's no tail flapping around, no springs, and no fiddly moving parts to fail on you. The 1.25 inch CORDURA webbing runs the full length and adjusts from roughly 54 to 64 inches, so it fits everything from a compact carbine to a full-size rifle, with or without body armor in the mix.
Why Folks Reach for the Metal Adjuster Version
Blue Force Gear ships most of its military slings with nylon hardware, and that stuff is no slouch. The metal option exists for people who simply want more strength than they'll ever realistically need, plus the reassurance of an all-metal adjuster. It's the natural pick for a truck gun, a bug-out rifle, or anyone who just sleeps better knowing the adjuster is machined aluminum. Keep in mind the metal parts add a touch of weight and can be a bit noisier than nylon, so it comes down to what you value most.
Setting Up Your Vickers Sling
The sling attaches directly to fixed loop mounts, and the included triglides let you loop it through most sling swivels or attachment points. If your rifle uses QD cups or push-button mounts, you'll want to add the matching hardware separately. Built in the USA and backed by a limited lifetime warranty, this is a buy-it-once piece of kit that'll outlast most of the guns you hang it on.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Blue Force Gear
- Model: Vickers Combat Applications Sling (VCAS)
- Manufacturer Part Number: VCAS-125-OM-CB
- UPC: 814520015259
- Color: Coyote Brown
- Sling Type: 2-Point Quick Adjust
- Webbing: 1.25 inch CORDURA
- Hardware: Machined aluminum adjuster with steel triglides
- Adjustable Length: 54 to 64 inches
- Padding: Unpadded
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
- Warranty: Limited lifetime
What’s Included
- Vickers 2-Point Combat Applications Sling with metal hardware
- Triglides for webbing attachment
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the metal hardware and nylon Vickers Sling?
The metal version swaps the standard glass-reinforced Zytel nylon parts for a machined aluminum adjuster and steel triglides. It offers more strength than a sling will ever really need, which appeals to folks running hard-use or backup rifles. The tradeoff is a little extra weight and slightly more noise compared to the flatter, quieter nylon setup.
How does the Vickers Sling adjust so quickly?
It uses a patented Quick Adjuster with a pull tab. Yank the tab to shorten the sling and pull your rifle in tight, or push it back the other way to lengthen for a shooting position. There are no springs, tails, or extra moving parts to snag or wear out.
Will this Vickers Sling work with QD or push-button mounts?
Out of the box it attaches to fixed loop mounts and loops through most standard sling swivels using the included triglides. If your rifle runs QD cups or push-button attachments, you'll need to add the matching Blue Force Gear hardware separately. Plenty of shooters run it both ways depending on their setup.
Is the Coyote Brown Vickers Sling a true two-point design?
Yes, this is a 2-point sling, which is the go-to for most rifle carry and shooting. It secures at two points on your firearm and keeps the gun stable across your back or chest. The Quick Adjuster gives it a lot of the fast versatility people like about single-point slings without giving up that stability.



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