Riding hot on the heels of the success of the first article in this series (well, that’s yet to be confirmed anyhow, but my sewing machines hot if that counts), I will also show the rest of my comrades (fellow newbies) how to sling your FA MAS F1 and making it the easiest conventional sling to use, that I know of anyway. And once again, pay homage to blue peter.

Components: 1 x FA MAS (Just to stress the point of safety here, make sure the motor is set to off, the barrel plug attached, and the trigger locked, throughout doing this) 1 x 70” STRONG webbing strap (I bought one with a ladder lock buckle already installed) 1 x side QUALITY release buckle 1 x loop (plastic or any other material)

As u can see, cheaper than buying a custom design one.  Remember your AEG probably cost u a bit, so strong straps and buckles are advised here

Step 1.

If it isn’t already, attach the ladderlock to one end of the strap and loop the non adjustable part of the side release buckle through.

Step 2.

Loop it around the rear part of the handle, if your right handed, make sure to do this exactly as above, if you are left handed, loop it round the the way so the ladder lock when tightened as it is in the second picture, is on the side closest to your chest. Then loop the trailing edge through the rear sling mount nearest you.

Step 2.

Next thread the trailing end of the strap trough the loop and then through the other end of the buckle, make sure the end is on the outside from you, and that there are no twists.  Finished product is now in your hands. Note how the sling angled down at the stock, that was a freak effect I did not vount on, but it makes the sling comfortable to shoulder your rifle.

Placing the sling on couldn’t be easier, it is designed to be put on and off quickly, rather than fight against the strap and your webbing (like my MP5 PDW is to put on and of.

BUT REMEMBER. Always use good quality parts, especially the buckle. This lot here came to about £4 with me, and I didn’t have to loose the bipod.

That’s all or now.

Newbie Head Wreck signing out.

article and photos by HeadWreck