Matt7862j Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I bought a factory Benelli M4 OEM sling off benelliparts and have no idea how to put it on or use it. It includes no instructions or anything and I know nothing about the sling. This is my first sling, I am right handed, I don’t know where to position it or how to wear it. Any help would be greatly appreciated or I’m just going to return it. Kinda pissed they gave no instructions at all on anything. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkporwit Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) You might want to start by looking at this: https://www.blueforcegear.com/articles/post/remington-870-sling-news-post.html. It will give you some ideas on how to attach the sling to the gun. Edited January 10, 2022 by mkporwit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraBG Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Looking at the images on Benelli Parts there should be a metal clip at each end and one has the web tail attached. That end loops through the slot on your stock. The other end should have just the metal clip which clips on the metal sling mount just in front of the hand guards.at the base of the mag tube. The metal clips allow each end to be quickly released if needed. Check out the pictures https://www.benelliparts.net/store/p50/Factory_Benelli_M4_shotgun_OEM_sling.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetSweeper56 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 $95! That is one pricey sling! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraBG Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Agreed! I like to use the Vickers by Blue Force Gear and they are typically less expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt7862j Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 5 hours ago, CobraBG said: Looking at the images on Benelli Parts there should be a metal clip at each end and one has the web tail attached. That end loops through the slot on your stock. The other end should have just the metal clip which clips on the metal sling mount just in front of the hand guards.at the base of the mag tube. The metal clips allow each end to be quickly released if needed. Check out the pictures https://www.benelliparts.net/store/p50/Factory_Benelli_M4_shotgun_OEM_sling.html What sides do I put it on since I’m a right handed shooter? Thanks! What’s the difference between a 1 and 2 position sling or whatever that means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraBG Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Which side you use it on is more of a personal choice depending on how you may carry it. I'm right handed and would want to use the stock sling slot on the left side. The front attachment doesn't matter because the metal hook can slide to either side. I like to carry it in a ready position with the stock end slung over my right shoulder and the front of the sling going under my left arm. The shotgun is basically slung across my chest upper right to lower left with the barrel pointing down to my left side (i hope that makes sense). A 2 position is just that, the sling attaches at 2 points on the weapon. A single point has both ends of the sling connecting together and attaching to a single point on the weapon. I personally prefer the 2 point except for my Sig MPX Copperhead K 4.5 which is very compact and the 1 point works better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt7862j Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 This feels best, but when I aim the sling is on my cheek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt7862j Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 With both positions on the left side it digs into my stomach, either way none of these positions feel “correct” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraBG Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Try slinging the stock end on the right side. It will pull the stock close and pivot the pistol grip away from your torso. That may be more comfortable. Question... what is your intention with using the sling? Long hikes, moving quickly through the house? A long arm with a sling for me allows me to release the weapon to use my hands without dropping the weapon. It allows a quick transition to a handgun while retaining the long arm for quick access. With it over the right shoulder and under the left arm you can swing it back and have it behind your back if needed while still allowing a quick transition to a firing position. Earlier in this thread mkporwit provided a link to Blue Force Gear. Larry Vickers designed a sling for just this. Check it out, there are many vids with him detailing how to set up his sling. If you can't get the Benelli sling to work for you maybe you should return it and get something different. The beauty of the Blue Force Vickers sling is how quickly the length can be adjusted from a snug carry position to a looser shouldered position. Edit to add: Your first pic looks wrong and your second pic looks correct, but the sling seems kinda weird with an extra strap running along the length of the gun? Other than what is shown on the Benelli parts website I'm not very familiar with that sling. It seems too busy. Edited January 11, 2022 by CobraBG add comment 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt7862j Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thanks for your help man! I’m going to try some more positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt7862j Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Like this boss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraBG Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Does that allow you to bring it to your shoulder quickly if you needed to shoot? It looks like you have it over your left shoulder and under your right. If your right handed I would think it would work better reversed. Over your right shoulder and under your left. Everyone is different and you need to decide. My thoughts are that the sling can allow the rifle to be carried in a ready position that you can bring to shoulder quickly. I'm right handed so for me it hangs over my right shoulder so I can bring the stock up to my right shoulder quickly. Watch this video it may be helpful. He is running a Blue Force Vickers 2 point sling. As I had mentioned, if you want the best IMHO return what you have and get one of these. An older thread about slings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointwriting Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Look cool! five nights at freddy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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