The SLING SLEEVE™ Sling Retainer by Blue Force Gear® is the ultimate solution for sling management. This 5-inch (approx. 12.7 cm) military-grade elastic tube allows you to compactly stow your sling against the rifle, eliminating the risk of snagging during transport in a bag, rack, or vehicle. Thanks to its intelligent design, it keeps the sling tidy yet always ready for instant deployment: a single pull is all it takes to release it. 100% Made in USA.
This is an approximate conversion table to help you find your size. If you have already purchased an item from our brand, we recommend you select the same size indicated on its label.
| International | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Chest Circumference (inches) | 33-35" | 36-38" | 39-41" | 42-44" | 45-47" | 48-50" | 51-53" |
| Chest Circumference (cm) | 84-89 | 91-97 | 98-104 | 107-112 | 114-119 | 122-127 | 129-134 |
| Waist Circumference (inches) | 28" | 30" | 32" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 101.5 |
LOWA FOOTWEAR SIZE CHART
SIZE SELECTION:
THE SIZES IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU ARE UK SIZES (ENGLISH)
conversion chart: UK size - (IT size) - size in mm
Size 6.5 (40) 257mm
Size 7 (40 3/4) 262mm
Size 7.5 (41.5) 266mm
Size 8 (42) 270mm
Size 8.5 (42.5) 274mm
Size 9 (43 1/4) 278mm
Size 9.5 (44) 283mm
Size 10 (44.5) 287mm
Size 10.5 (45) 291mm
Size 11 (46) 295mm
Size 11.5 (46.5) 300mm
Size 12 (47) 304mm
Size 12.5 (48) 308mm
Size 13 (48.5) 312mm
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Tactical slings are essential during engagements, but they become a real management nightmare when you need to store your replica in a safe, trunk, or quickly retrieve it from a tight bag. A loose sling is a constant snag hazard. The Sling Sleeve™ by Blue Force Gear solves the problem with ingenious simplicity: a 5-inch premium military-grade elastic tube designed to accommodate and secure excess webbing.
Its use is immediate: thread your sling through the Sleeve before mounting it on the rifle. Once mounted, fold the taut sling into a "Z" shape against the stock or receiver and slide the Sling Sleeve over the nylon bundle to secure it firmly to the weapon's body. The rifle will be clean, compact, and free of dangling elements. When action calls, you don't need to unclip anything: just firmly grasp the sling and pull. The elastic will yield, instantly releasing the sling and allowing you to aim in a fraction of a second. The Sling Sleeve is compatible with most unpadded 2-point slings on the market (including the standard Vickers Combat Application Sling).
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Pro Tips:
The Art of the "Z-Fold": For this Sleeve to work perfectly, the secret lies in how you fold the sling. After tightening it on the rifle, create a bundle by folding the remaining webbing in a zigzag (just like a Z) and pressing it against the stock of your replica. Then, slide the elastic over the entire bundle. When you need to quickly pull your rifle from the trunk during a faction emergency, you won't have nylon spaghetti in your hands: pull the rifle towards you, grab the webbing, pull hard, and you're already aiming!
The Ninja Mod for Carabiners: This elastic isn't just for compacting. If you have a sling with very noisy metal hooks (like classic HK clips) that clink against your M4's sling swivel, revealing your position, use the Sleeve as a suppressor! Slide it until it completely covers the metal hook. To prevent the elastic from slipping off during play, you just need to literally give it two stitches with a needle and thread at one end to tighten it and keep it still around the base of the carabiner. You will have created the perfect, low-cost silencing cover!