Today we are going to discuss 2 fantastic sling options and which is the right choice for you. Both the Slingster and the Vickers sling come from well known and venerated companies. While the Vickers is somewhat better known, popularity of the Slingster (and Ferro Concepts in general) with YouTube’s such as Garand Thumb as well as a strong following in the Instagram Gun communities puts both on a somewhat even playing field in popularity.

First let’s talk about the Slingster. Coming in at $54.95 ($39.95 without padding), it is available in Ranger green, Coyote Brown, Multicam, Multicam Black, Wolf Gray, and Black on the Ferro Concepts website as well as MC tropic, MC arid, and MC alpine on the SKD Tactical website, I think it’s safe to say there is a wide variety of options to fit whatever your color or camo needs are giving it an easy 10/10 for selection. It comes standard as a 2 point sling, with the option to purchase an additional component to convert it into a 1 point sling. It does not include mounting hardware. Attaching the sling to mounting hardware is a relatively simple process and there is a significant amount of play regarding length meaning this can be set for just about any length of firearm. Personally I have this mounted on an AR pistol with an 11.5″ barrel and it works perfectly. However, if you want a tight fit when shouldering your gun, if it’s any shorter you are probably gonna have difficulties. For this it get’s a 9/10 in adjustment options.

Next let’s talk about a key feature on any tactical sling. The pull tab. The current generation of Slingster features a small rubber handle pull tab that allows for incredibly easy adjustment for both lengthening and shortening. It can be a tiny bit challenging to adjust it to the shortest possible setting though. But after a little practice it becomes second nature. The pull tab overall just feels high quality and runs incredibly smoothly, especially compared to other slings on the market. It’s easy to grab but it does feel somewhat bulky. The pull tab get’s a solid 9/10

As the final point for the Slingster, let’s talk about comfort. The padding walks the fine line between too much and too little. Some slings on the market go way overboard with the amount of padding they put on making it feel like you have a small ferret draped over your shoulder, while others have padding that feels like nothing more than an extra layer of fabric. While my personal preference for padding would want a tiny bit more for the slingster, it works very well and even after a couple hours of continuous wear it doesn’t really start to dig into your shoulder too much. This of course depends mostly on the weight of your gun, but still, is a very comfortable sling. I should also note that the padding is adjustable and can be moved up or down the sling depending on the shooters preference. A 9/10 for comfort

Now to go into the Blue Force Gear Vickers sling. For the padded version you’re looking at a $59.95 price point and $44.95 for un-padded. The Vickers sling comes in OD Green, Coyote Brown, Black, Kryptek Highlander, Kryptek Typhoon, Multicam, MC tropic, and MC arid. Again, due to similar number of options in color this gets a 10/10 for selection. The Vickers is designed as a 2 point sling and does not offer an immediate option for conversion into a 1 point. There are options that include QD mounting hardware (for additional costs). The process for mounting your own sling attachment hardware is similar to the Slingster but the availability of a guide in doing so is not quite equal. Mounted on a 10.5″ barrel pistol, this sling works very well. It is slightly more adjustable than the Slingster. This combination of factors gives it a 9/10 for adjustment options.

Onto the pull tab. The Vickers sling features a more simple pull tab made out of solid webbing. Even though it is a much more simple design it still feels very high quality. I would also have to say that this system feels easier and more solid to adjust. However it does not run quite as smoothly as the pull tab on the Slingster and isn’t as easy to grip. This is overall one of the best designs of pull tab I’ve had the chance to work with. It isn’t anything that’s gonna stand out in a crowd just looking at it, but it works well. Solid 9/10.

Lastly, comfort. The Vickers sling has a thicker and more robust padding than the Slingster. While it is not adjustable like the Slingster it is slightly more comfortable. However, this thicker padding does somewhat get in the way of a comfortable cheek position on the gun. There are lots of ways to play with this and adjust it for more comfort, but in the end, the more padding there is the more in the way it is going to be. A solid 8/10 for comfort.

Final Thoughts

Both slings are fantastic options whether you want to run them on your deer rifle or on your AR pistol. They have a wide variety of uses and are both fantastic. In the end, the decision between the two is personal preference. Both have their pros and cons. But as for my final scores for the slings, I give the Slingster a 9.5/10 and the Vickers a 9/10. Both are very nice and comfortable slings and I doubt you will be disappointed with either.