VICKERS 221® Dual QD RED™ Sling - Blue Force Gear®

Detailed Description

The Vickers 221™ Sling manufactured by Blue Force Gear is designed to offer maximum operational flexibility in the field, combining the advantages of two types of slings into a single "bomb-proof" system. The beating heart of this conversion lies in the RED™ Swivel (Rapid Emergency Detachment): a QD attachment positioned on the front of the sling, featuring a peculiar textured spheroconical handle. This meticulously designed shape allows for immediate tactile identification and instant release, even when wearing thick gloves or under high-stress conditions.

Switching from the standard 2-point configuration (ideal for patrolling) to 1-point mode (perfect for CQB) happens in a second: simply detach the RED Swivel from the weapon and insert it into the polymer Burnsed Socket, cleverly integrated into the sling's rear loop. The entire structure maintains the famous Vickers quick adjustment, which allows the sling to be lengthened or shortened instantly. The construction quality is strictly Mil-Spec and Made in USA, employing 1.25-inch CORDURA® webbing and ITW GhilleTex™ military-grade plastic hardware designed to maintain a low IR signature (invisibility to night vision devices).

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Blue Force Gear®
• Model: Vickers 221® (2-to-1) RED Swivel Sling
• Type: Convertible 2-point to 1-point sling
• Webbing Material: High-strength CORDURA® (unpadded)
• Front Hardware: RED™ Swivel in phosphated steel (anti-corrosion)
• Rear Hardware: Burnsed Socket in polymer and Standard QD in steel
• Adjustment Hardware: Acetal ITW GhilleTex™ (Low IR)
• Width: 1.25 inches (3.17 cm)
• Production: Made in USA
• Available Colors: Black, Original Multicam

Advantages and Features

• Instant 2-in-1 Conversion: Switch from maximum body adherence (2-point) to total freedom of movement (1-point) by repositioning a single attachment.
• RED™ Easy Release: The spheroconical knob of the front QD is impossible to miss, ensuring an emergency release or a lightning-fast transition.
• Vickers Adjustment: Blue Force Gear's patented system allows you to adjust sling tension with a single fluid motion.
• Low-IR Finish: GhilleTex polymer hardware minimizes the infrared signature, a vital detail for night operations.

Package Contents and Compatibility

• 1x Vickers 221® Sling (with sewn-in RED Swivel and integrated Burnsed Socket)
• 1x Standard QD Swivel button (included for the rear side)
• ATTENTION: To use this system, your replica must be equipped with two (2) female QD sockets: one positioned at the front (e.g., on the handguard or near the front sight post) and one at the rear (e.g., on the buffer tube or end plate).