Project prototype, new sling

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   The Ching Sling on my No4 Mk2 is getting tired & is ready to retire.
I've been toying with a few upgrades to its replacement.
I like the Ching concept & the way it works with the Main screw's third sling swivel. I have found one or two things I think I can improve on or add functionality with though.
Basically instead of a single strap from the center of the sling to the Main screw I'm going with an actual loop this time.
The idea is to give a better "hasty" sling like the original, or use the loop there to make a single point target type sling.
I've also added a second limit stop for forward motion of the attachment between the 2 straps (or loops) which should make left side butt up carry easier & more comfortable.
I'm still prototyping it out & may reduce or eliminate some of the hardware if it proves unnecessary.

“Singhiz Thingz “ (Sling his
things)
With apologies to “The Goons” &
Major Denis Bloodnok late of the 3rd Disgusting Fusiliers,
OBE, MT, MT and MT" (Seagoon asks what the MTs are for, to which
Bloodnok responds "I get tuppence on each of them"). Also
said to be a former member of the 3rd Mounted NAAFI, and the 3rd
Regular Army Deserters, late of Zsa Zsa Gabor's Third Regular
Husbands". 

An improvement on the existing “Ching
Sling” correcting problems & adding new features.

Change:			Reason				Advantage
No metal fittings ~		Hidden
rust				Eliminated.
No Chicago screws		~ Internal rusting
			Eliminated
Second (front) stop		~ butt up carry
(left)			Enabled
Single sling strap looped	~ adds single
point ability		 Created
Wider range of adjustments ~	For
summer/winter clothing		Front & rear on “carry Strap” &
length 

									on “target strap” loop.
Added usable positions	~ Now has “Single
point” ability	Using Enfield “sniper (central) Swivel.
Pics to follow.
Here's the original for those unfamiliar with the Ching

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Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 16796	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Project prototype, new sling Posted: November 19 2023 at 9:19am
	The Ching Sling on my No4 Mk2 is getting tired & is ready to retire. I've been toying with a few upgrades to its replacement. I like the Ching concept & the way it works with the Main screw's third sling swivel. I have found one or two things I think I can improve on or add functionality with though. Basically instead of a single strap from the center of the sling to the Main screw I'm going with an actual loop this time. The idea is to give a better "hasty" sling like the original, or use the loop there to make a single point target type sling. I've also added a second limit stop for forward motion of the attachment between the 2 straps (or loops) which should make left side butt up carry easier & more comfortable. I'm still prototyping it out & may reduce or eliminate some of the hardware if it proves unnecessary. “Singhiz Thingz “ (Sling his things) With apologies to “The Goons” & Major Denis Bloodnok late of the 3rd Disgusting Fusiliers, OBE, MT, MT and MT" (Seagoon asks what the MTs are for, to which Bloodnok responds "I get tuppence on each of them"). Also said to be a former member of the 3rd Mounted NAAFI, and the 3rd Regular Army Deserters, late of Zsa Zsa Gabor's Third Regular Husbands". An improvement on the existing “Ching Sling” correcting problems & adding new features. Change: Reason Advantage No metal fittings ~ Hidden rust Eliminated. No Chicago screws ~ Internal rusting Eliminated Second (front) stop ~ butt up carry (left) Enabled Single sling strap looped ~ adds single point ability Created Wider range of adjustments ~ For summer/winter clothing Front & rear on “carry Strap” & length on “target strap” loop. Added usable positions ~ Now has “Single point” ability Using Enfield “sniper (central) Swivel. Pics to follow. Here's the original for those unfamiliar with the Ching
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 16796	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 19 2023 at 9:54am
	& this is the prototype of the proposed "improvement" I fully expect some fiddling to get it trouble shot, but at a first fitting it seems doable.
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)

A square 10 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: December 12 2006 Location: MN , USA Status: Offline Points: 13882	Post Options Post Reply Quote A square 10 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 19 2023 at 5:35pm
	looks a great start to me , i do enjoy the fidling about to work out the bugs with projects like these , good luck with it ,

Zed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Special Member Donating Member Joined: May 01 2012 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 5346	Post Options Post Reply Quote Zed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 20 2023 at 4:01am
	Interesting project! However in France; our Service Rifle competions require standard military slings. Plus only two mounting points.
	It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice!

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 16796	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 20 2023 at 12:45pm
	Rotters!
	Don't shoot till you see the whites of their thighs. (Unofficial motto of the Royal Air Force)