JimD Posted June 24, 2017 Share #1 Posted June 24, 2017 Bought a Colt SP-1 at the Show of Shows in February. Since I will never own a fully auto VN era M-16, this gun will be the closest thing I will own representative of that conflict. Can anyone tell me what I should be looking for in an authentic rifle sling for that era? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted June 25, 2017 Share #2 Posted June 25, 2017 Galvanized hardware and OD Nylon faded almost gold. Keeper has a rib See this example- https://www.libertytreecollectors.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=7652 Ask around at a local National Guard unit. sometimes they have bunches of these still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted June 25, 2017 Share #3 Posted June 25, 2017 Here's my SP1/2 (SP1 with an A2 barrel) with the sling as mentioned. Faded almost gold. Came from the CMP on a Garand years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 25, 2017 Share #4 Posted June 25, 2017 The "gold" slings were seen on the M14 as well. The slings could vary as I see the old cotton OD on M16s as well that were garand slings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 25, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 25, 2017 This was posted in a topic today on modified jackets. Guess this comes down to time frame or what you prefer.Im thinking there were exceptions and variation an what ever was at hand was used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted June 25, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 25, 2017 Nylon sling as yours was used in VN as the cotton rotted in humid conditons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking73 Posted June 25, 2017 Share #7 Posted June 25, 2017 Yep, need to find a nylon sling as pictured. I found a NOS sling I used on my retro build about 10 years ago. Good luck with your search. -Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Posted June 25, 2017 Share #8 Posted June 25, 2017 earlier M16 601 rifles used a canvas sling with a sewn on buckle. These are fairly collectable if you can find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted June 25, 2017 Thanks for all the input. A sling is on its way from a member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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