Unless you have an eleven pound almagamation of mall ninja awesomeness, I wouldn’t wait. I am perfectly content with the sling as it is now.
FWIW, this is the exact sling I have. (I just bought a 2nd one)
http://www.gandrtactical.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=VCAS-PB-AA
I’ve been using an original VCAS since 2007 and a friend from M4C just got me a padded model with sew-in QD, holy crapping christ it’s amazing.
Best
Sling
Ever.
I had someone local sew in the QD points on my sling… I wouldn’t mind using the buckles with separate QD swivels if the end of the sling didn’t point forwards rather backwards. If I tighten it all the way there’s too much material hanging out.
So the padded one is better than the regular one ? Dam I sound liike a nub. Is it just a comfort issue or will it affect the sling movement ? i.e. using the sling.
Can you pro and con this for me ? i will wait until you reply before I order.
Purely personal preference …I like the padded slings for comfort.
I had a local guy sew in my QDs. Yes, it does appear as though he ran them through his sewing machine with the aim and precision of an aging alcoholic but they are solid and I trust the stitching to hold.
That being said, had I have known about the offering from GandR, I would have just bought them.
When you add the $30 for the going price of (2) Sling Swivels its an extremely good deal.
Now if UPS would just deliver it…
Just ordered the padded sling. Can’t wait until it gets here.
If your sling is going to be rubbing against your neck, i.e. no armor or wearing a plate carrier, padding is much less abrasive and more comfortable. I don’t get “neckburn” when I transition anymore which makes me a happy camper.
PS- “Nub” is spelled Noob…
Anyone know why BFG has discontinued production on the QD and Cobra VCAS?
Just wondering, I have cleaned house on the BFG Last Calls with these slings. 
I followed along with part of this video for my front/foward mount.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-byR-1ywp7c
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I had a similar moment of enlightenment when I purchased my padded VCAS w/ sewn-in QD. The sewn-in QD made the whole sling seem so much more low-profile and tidy. The standard padded VCAS is still a damn fine sling, but I’m going with sewn-in QD from now own.
I wouldn’t call the padded one “better” than the regular VCAS, but I do prefer the padded version. It really does come down to individual preferences. I like the added comfort of the padded version. Although if the sling was for an SBR/lighter carbine, I’d probably consider a non-padded version.
Your guess is as good as mine. I’d like to know too. Grant does have some QD models in stock though.
I’ll thank you. It’s a great concept. Just that much less redundant webbing to tape up. I too was disappointed that I couldn’t find another one on the BFG web site.
I’m good, I got the last one in FDE that Google could find. I cleaned house on the BFG Camo Green clearance and their Cobra Last Call.
Edit to add: The padded VCAS with sewn in QD is the cat’s meow. Shame they are not making them any longer.
Grant, I had no idea but THANK YOU. I picked up a green one a while back when there was a big sale going on (at BCM?, your shop?, sheesh I can’t remember). Anyhow, thanks for planting that suggestion.
They will still make them for us. 
C4
Good to know, thanks! And good on you for suggesting a dedicated QD in the first place.
Grant,
I am in need of a couple of these slings for my guys. Any idea when you will get them in stock again?
DSG Arms has them in stock, however G&R pricing is better.
Thanks!