LaRue VTAC Sling versus the Vickers???

**toddackerman** · 08-15-07, 16:26

Other than the LaRue VTAC having a padded shoulder section what are the differences if any? Are they the same? I noticed that the Vickers sling marketed by "Blue Force Gear" has a "Patent Pending", and the LaRue VTAC is "Registered". Any chance that the "V" in the LaRue VTAC sling stands for Vickers

Thanks for the help!

Tack

**M4Guru** · 08-15-07, 16:37

Originally Posted by toddackerman

Other than the LaRue VTAC having a padded shoulder section what are the differences if any? Are they the same? I noticed that the Vickers sling marketed by "Blue Force Gear" has a "Patent Pending", and the LaRue VTAC is "Registered". Any chance that the "V" in the LaRue VTAC sling stands for Vickers

Thanks for the help!

Tack

The VTAC and VCAS are different executions of the same basic concept. The VCAS uses a slider that eliminates the tail on the VTAC, the VTAC uses a rucksack-style buckle that is easier to adjust. I don't like the tail, so I have a VCAS on all my guns except for one.

Both are well made, and the VCAS will be out sometime in the future with a padded strap.

The "V" in VTAC does NOT stand for Vickers...it stands for Viking, as it is made by Viking tactics.

**Steve** · 08-15-07, 16:44

I just picked up 2 new padded vtacs and so far so good.
time will tell.

I also have 4 vickers slings as well.

Jury is out still but i might see a LAV sling sale in the near future

**utarch00** · 08-15-07, 19:45

I have been trying to decide between these two myself. So I will be watching this thread closely.

**Harv** · 08-15-07, 20:46

I don't care for the excess tail of the VTAC either... I'm holding out for the Padded VCAS....

Love the standard one I have now...

**toddackerman** · 08-15-07, 21:13

Originally Posted by Harv

I don't care for the excess tail of the VTAC either... I'm holding out for the Padded VCAS....

Love the standard one I have now...

What's the ETA on the padded version? I'm tired of getting a chafed neck when training in 100 degree conditons.

Tack

**Robb Jensen** · 08-15-07, 21:54

I haven't tried the Viking slings but I have 3 of the Vickers CAG slings and love them.

**Matt Edwards** · 08-16-07, 01:32

I'm still waiting on M4Guru to give me one of his VCAS's...

**C4IGrant** · 08-16-07, 06:52

I personally prefer the BFG Vickers sling as I believe it is better designed, uses better material's and is also cheaper. The QD swivels on the BFG Vickers PB model are not your ordinary old UM's swivel. These are specially designed by BFG and are made just for them.

C4