Comments on: VG1-5 slings http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/ Adventures in gun building! Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:49:22 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 By: Storm http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9573 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 04:40:57 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9573 2. looks best for me (feels strongest).

]]> By: Loess http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9489 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:29:30 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9489 Install a threaded insert in the stock, and use a screw to attach the sling?

It lets the sling be serviced /replaced /removed, without damaging the stock, and gets you 80% of the original appearance.

]]> By: The mad Russian http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9473 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 05:57:36 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9473 I lean toward the first one, however I am sure they used whatever webbing was available. So anything in a wartime style webbing would work. Nailing will last just about as long as the life of the poor sob who had to go up against one of my relatives. So a screw system or a slot would make more sense.

]]> By: JB http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9449 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:53:59 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9449 The (Th 3891) sling color and weave looks more like number 2.

]]> By: Bill http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9448 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:52:52 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9448 Number 3 is probably closet to the one I saw on a original VG 1-5. But it isn’t the same either. The one I saw was very thin, close weave and dark gray. Kind of like the color of German Luftwaffe or East German web gear.

]]> By: Jeff http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9447 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:09:01 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9447 I guess I can’t post Picture Links… Sorry Guys.. Do a Google Image search for German VG 1-5 and look for Serial Number ( Th 3891 ) thats kinda what I’m talking about.

On a side note since your really going the extra mile to make this as close as possible… What about a ( Fake ) safety lever on the left side of the receiver ?? Looks like stamped steel pressed and folded.

Jeff

]]> By: Jeff http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9446 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:50:14 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9446 Well the best sling option would be to find the Post War German Gas Mask Canister Slings made in the 1950’s and 1960’s Roland had a bunch at one time ( At The Front ) or may know where to get some.. or Greg at Allegheny ?? I guess I’m leaning towards number 2 of the three posted..

As for a bracket it should be inset into the wood held into the stock with a screw and have a slot in it to run the sling through.. Here is a Picture I found online:

[IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/673/GlzAHN.jpg[/IMG]

]]> By: Ken http://gunlab.net/vg1-5-slings/#comment-9444 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:54:21 +0000 http://gunlab.net/?p=3076#comment-9444 I like #1 the best and don’t like the nail idea either but it may be better than most – or all – alternatives.

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