{"product_id":"blue-force-gear-vickers-padded-2-point-sling","title":"Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded 2 Point Sling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Force Gear Vickers Padded 2 Point Sling combines the tactical capability of the standard Vickers Combat Applications Sling with a fixed 2-inch closed-cell foam pad in the rear section. Same patented Quick Adjuster, same Invista solution-dyed CORDURA® webbing, same instant length transition — with the pad that Shotgun News called \"without doubt the most comfortable combat carry sling I have ever slung around my shoulders.\" Built in the USA, Berry Compliant, and backed by BFG's limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed 2\" inline closed-cell foam pad:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not slide up or down the sling body. Will not separate or absorb water weight. Stays where it contacts the shoulder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented Quick Adjuster with contrasting wolf gray pull tab:\u003c\/strong\u003e Instantly transitions from hands-free carry to fighting length with a single pull. Operable under gloves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2\" tubular padded webbing, 1.25\" unpadded section:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sling runs Invista solution-dyed CORDURA® — colorfast under UV, abrasion, moisture, and wash cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware options — Nylon or Metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-reinforced DuPont Zytel® nylon (lighter, more flexible; what most U.S. military-spec slings ship with). Anodized machined aluminum adjuster with phosphate steel triglides for maximum strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57\" to 67\" (padded section).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muzzle-up carry for bolt-action rifles and shotguns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with M4 carbines, carbines, and rifles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Attaches through triglides via swivels, loops, or combined sling hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment hardware sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSN: 1005-01-632-4682 (Black, Padded).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA, Berry Compliant,\u003c\/strong\u003e with BFG's limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters in the Field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unpadded Vickers Sling is the right tool for operators who keep the weapon up and the sling under tension most of the time. The padded version is the right tool for patrol, extended movement, vehicle operations, and any environment where the weapon rides slung for hours at a stretch. A full patrol or dismounted movement with a loaded M4 across the shoulders is a different task than a short hall-clearing drill, and the pad makes the difference in operator comfort and posture over a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closed-cell foam is a specific material choice. Closed-cell foam does not absorb water — it won't gain weight in rain, stream crossings, or high-humidity environments. It won't separate under repeated compression from a weapons sling under load. The pad is fixed in position on the sling body and does not migrate to the wrong location during movement or transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quick Adjuster and CORDURA® construction are identical to the standard Vickers Sling. No capability trade-off for the padded version — the same instant length transition, the same durable webbing, the same hardware options. The padded version is longer at full extension (57\" to 67\" vs. 54\" to 64\") to account for the pad section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSling Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-point, padded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57\" – 67\" (adjustable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePad Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" tubular webbing with closed-cell foam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWebbing Width (unpadded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWebbing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvista solution-dyed CORDURA®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePad Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed-cell foam, fixed position, water-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass-reinforced DuPont Zytel® nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized machined aluminum adjuster, phosphate steel triglides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReversible (muzzle-up for bolt-action \/ shotgun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM4, carbines, rifles; triglides via swivels, loops, or sling hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttachment Hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNSN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1005-01-632-4682 (Black, Padded)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in USA, Berry Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,430,285 and 8,733,601\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBFG limited lifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy tacticaledge.com Carries It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vickers Padded Sling has an NSN, ships to every branch of the U.S. military, and has the same 500,000+ service record as the unpadded version. It is not a comfort accessory — it is the right configuration for operators who carry long. tacticaledge.com stocks it because the operators near Camp Lejeune who buy here know the difference between a short range session and a full patrol day, and so do we.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the padded version differ from the standard Vickers Sling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pad adds a fixed 2-inch closed-cell foam section at the rear of the sling for shoulder comfort during extended carry. The padded version is also slightly longer (57\"–67\" vs. 54\"–64\" for the unpadded). All other features — Quick Adjuster, CORDURA® webbing, hardware options, attachment method — are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the pad slide out of position?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The pad is fixed in-line on the sling body and does not slide. It contacts the shoulder at the same position every time the sling is donned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the pad absorb water or add weight when wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Closed-cell foam does not absorb water. The pad will not gain weight in rain, humidity, or wet environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNylon or metal hardware — which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNylon (glass-reinforced DuPont Zytel®) is lighter and more flexible — the hardware that ships on most U.S. military-spec Vickers Slings. Metal (anodized machined aluminum adjuster with phosphate steel triglides) adds strength for heavier weapons or demanding attachment points. Both are duty-grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs attachment hardware included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sling attaches to fixed-loop firearm attachment systems directly. Front and rear hardware for different attachment methods is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colors are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and Coyote Brown are stocked at tacticaledge.com. Additional colors — Kryptek Highlander, Kryptek Typhon, MultiCam Black, MultiCam Arid, MultiCam Tropic — are available through BFG's Custom Sling Builder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have an NSN?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. NSN 1005-01-632-4682 (Black, Padded). Berry Compliant and eligible for DoD procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Force Gear backs the Vickers Padded Sling with a limited lifetime warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it ship to APO\/FPO addresses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. tacticaledge.com ships free to all APO and FPO addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Force Gear","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44167593787491,"sku":"37144|Black","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Multicam","offer_id":44167593820259,"sku":"37144|Multicam","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coyote Brown","offer_id":44167593853027,"sku":"37144|Coyote Brown","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7546\/5827\/files\/products-26836.jpg?v=1760240807","url":"https:\/\/tacticaledge.com\/products\/blue-force-gear-vickers-padded-2-point-sling","provider":"tacticaledge.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}