Microgunner Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I've been pulling and twisting pretty hard on my new Beachin sling and I don't seem to be getting any discernable flex from the plastic parts. There is some stretch from the woven paracord but that is to be expected. I don't think I could ever put enough stress on these plastic parts to break them. Edited June 2, 2014 by Microgunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StainTrain Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) If you are just shooting and running drills, you likely will never have an issue. As many of you know, its what you are doing when you aren't shooting that kills slings. I am still running the sling on my MP5 and will keep everyone posted on the performance. It may be stronger than I am giving it credit for. Blue and blksheep nailed it. Two lines and two different price points make sense. Just Luke Grip-pod with their mil and le versions. Edited June 2, 2014 by StainTrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I put a lot of pressure on my sling & there was a little flex in the thin strip of plastic separating the webbing , but very little & I put some good pressure on it to make it flex just a little. Not something thats going cause concern to me , but I wouldn't toe a car with it . I also looked at two of my other slings , one a Magpul & I forget the name of the single point , but they also have plastic strap buckles , but they are different & probably much stronger . The magpul has there HK type attaching clip & the only thing metal on it is the actual hook . These too are of a different configuration & stronger construction. -Top is a Specops single point - middle is a Magpul -bottom is Beachin Comparing the thickness of Magpul's & Beachin's The thin divider is what I witnessed flexing a bit , but it did take a good pull to do it . I also looked at BlackHawk slings in Gander Mountain today & they were also plastic & made similar to Magpul's . I have field tested these other two slings mentioned , last year & I will field test this one & make a comparison . I can see it being a little too short as StainTrain mentioned though, especially with body armor & other accessories being worn . I wouldn't give up on plastic ones , maybe a stronger type , like those above . Edited June 6, 2014 by survivalshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I wish I could find the ones above, they are beefy! I had a one point sling in Afghanistan, and I believe it was spec ops brand. It used an hk style hook, and the way it held the rifle on a Midwest industries one point mount caused the sling to fail. Luckily when it failed, I was simply taking pictures with my dad when he was able to visit my fob. For that reason, I cant do metal on metal myself. I think it took 4 months of daily missions to break, but that is WAY to fast. It went to the trash. I returned all my plastic components today, and i will be ordering metal 1.5", as well as an entire line of 1" components to tonight. I have alot going on this week, and no slings are going out, but I am using the down time for r&d, hopefully the Facebook page, and preparing to jump back into this with both feet next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hey brother Jacob how's you'r hand ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 don't sweat it man. you will probably have 2 or 3 more evolutions before you nail it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Hey brother Jacob how's you'r hand ??? My hand is doing well! I still have pain every now and then, but there is nothing better than hard manual labor to get damaged tissue back up to par, and I am up to my neck in it! ;-) Thank the Lord. I was always taught to pray for work, not money, and I have been VERY blessed. The next evolution of my sling will be out next week! I am excited to post some pictures up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 <munch> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) For anyone who is interested, my website right now is Facebook.com/beachintactical. If you could like it, I would appreciate it, and if you could suggest it to any gun totin freedom loving friends, that would be even better. Or if you just like seeing all kinds of far right political posts, and you don't get enough of that on your wall already ;-) (I don't endorse facebook, in fact, I hate it with a passion. there is no freedom of speech on facebook, and facebook puts our dollar bills right into the pockets of our enemies) Edited June 5, 2014 by beachmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beachmaster Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 The tripple Solomon weave is a lot of extra work and time, as well as 50% more material, so it is going to cost $50 shipped for members, and is only available with 1.5" webbing. Also, this sling is mine, and it is the last sling to use plastic hardware. I have to wait until tomorrow for my 1.5" metal hardware to come in, but I am completely set up for 1". I have even more coming, including new color patterns and a 1.5 point sling! Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Does that include the "factory" duct tape? <laughs> Just kidding my man. Couldn't help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) cool pic...but 2 suggestions. place the gun across the red/white only. the blue is too dark and muddies up the pic. second, download yourself a simple edit program. a hair more contrast and brightness would make that picture pop. I put a free one on my phone and a few quick touches do wonders. that fat weave looks awesome and comfy. excited to see round 2 Edited June 6, 2014 by blue109 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Haha the duct tape should stay out of pictures, you are right! Its an old military habit. maybe its an airbornething. But i can have loose ends flapping (if they are non quick adjust) and iI cant have any metal on metal. And you are spot on on my photography of course. It took me hours to make this sling... this pattern is a nightmare. When I got done it was like 2230, my fingers were all blistered up, and i just wanted to throw something up. From now on, my wife will be my photographer and editor. She uses ribbit, and she is really pretty good at it. Thanks for the kind words and advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Here is my new metal hardware! The 1.5" stuff is hard to find and a bit spendy, but everything for 1.5" is spendy, and in the future, the price will reflect that Its kinda late, so I know the picture sucks, I apologize. Ill get some better ones up tomorrow! My camera doesnt like close ups, and it seems that the quality of pictures it takes deteriorates daily... not to mention my each room in my house is illuminated by one naked lightbulb... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Damn! You made that happen FAST, brother!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 do my eyes deceive me....or do I see some black and tan in there. (and I ain't talking 'bout beer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I do now have black 1" webbing and buckles, as well as od green webbing. I can get od green 1" or 1.5" hardware, but purchasing it AMD having it powdercoated is 5x as expensive. I think I will offer it as an option for extra $ I can get folliage and tan 1" hardware cheaply though :-) I also now have black 550. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 My SIG PM400 with Beachin Tactical sling. Nice work Jacob. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) Your pm400 is the most popular firearm on the page! Its a sweet setup! Here is my most recent sling going out in black and tan. I hope the buyer likes it! Edited June 21, 2014 by beachmaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue109 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 pic didn't work...I want to see that beast. may be my next order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Works for me. Lookin good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 pic didn't work...I want to see that beast. may be my next order. It worked yesterday , he must have deleted it on Photo bucket. I like that one also & will have to order one like it soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachmaster Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 It worked yesterday , he must have deleted it on Photo bucket. I like that one also & will have to order one like it soon . Let me tell you about my relationship with photobucket... LOL I use their app on my phone, and the app randomly decides to download pictures of its own choosing, then dowload them between five and twenty five times... then I rip my hair out and start deleting, which sometimes doesnt work... Anyways, the black and tan is a good look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhulesAu Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Woo Hoo, Beachin Tactical Sling showed up Today!! :banana: :banana: Pics sent to beachmaster , who'll probably post. Excellent workmanship, it looks and feels like someone cared about their work. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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