If you have a rifle, most likely you need some sort of a sling for that rifle. This leads us to the Tasmanian Tiger Multipurpose sling. The TT sling comes with a bunch of different ways to attach it, thus the Multipurpose name.
When you first get the TT Multipurpose sling, you essentially say “wow” after seeing all the adapters. The TT sling uses quick fasteners, or small buckle clips, to attach different mounting hardware. The TT sling comes with 3 different sets of these little pigtail adapters. One set has HK style clips, another has loops, and the last set is just webbing with two triglides each. The last set allows you to attach sling swivels or mount it directly on a rifle. The nice thing about these pigtails, is that the clips still give you quick on/off capability. The loop option gives you the ability to mount the sling in a non conventional way, including on a DSLR camera, hence the “Multipurpose” name.
Besides all the adapters, the TT Multipurpose sling is just that, a sling. It uses 1” nylon webbing for the straps, but also has a 2” wide padded area. The padding is not too thick, and actually helps disperse weight. The TT sling is also a quick adjust style. It uses the pull tab style, as I like to call it. You just pull the webbing to make the sling smaller. Then to make it longer, you pull the little tab. Tasmanian Tiger puts a little loop of paracord on this tab to make it easier. I actually clipped one of the supplied HK clips on it and used it like a handle, it worked out pretty well. The pull tab clamp is the only part of the actual sling that is made of steel, unless you count the HK clips. The tri-glides are all plastic, as are the clips for attaching the different pigtails. Even though all the other hardware is plastic, I didn’t have any problems with it. In fact, the clips to hold the pigtails on are super strong and clip in tight.
I ran the Tasmanian Tiger Multipurpose sling at a shooting event, besides just using it at the range. This event wasn’t like 3 gun or anything, it was essentially a bunch of pistol and rifle drills. So you needed a sling for transitioning to a pistol, and some other stuff. The sling performed well, but I did run into its shortcomings. The pigtail makes it so you can’t adjust the sling, as tight or loose as you can with a standard style sling, or one without all the pigtail clips. Also, because of extra space taken up from the clip on features, the padding doesn’t sit squarely on your neck. More like half on, half off. Even with that, the padding is still comfortable. It seems like the padding would be more in tune with carrying a rifle over your shoulder.
The Tasmanian Tiger Multipurpose sling is just that, multiuse. As with most multipurpose stuff, you are dealing with trade offs. Tasmanian Tiger did an okay job getting all the features they wanted into it, without hurting other ones too much. For someone wanting a sling they can quickly switch between rifles, this might be the one. Tasmanian Tiger makes some great gear, the sling, on the other hand, is just like the name implies - Multipurpose.
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Claim to Fame:
Multi-use sling
Target Market:
Those wanting a sling with various mounting options
FNBs (Features & Benefits of this product):
Padded strap with a variety of carrying and attachment options
Quick fasteners allow you to attach weapons, hooks, etc.
Rifle Strap Set
2 elastic loop attachments work with cameras, binoculars, etc.
Various carrying and fixation options
Soft tubular webbing
WEIGHT - 6.5oz
DIMENSIONS - 59” x 2in
Quick adjustable
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?
None
What others are saying?:
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Price point:
MSRP = $49.95
Retail = $44.95
I need it now! Availability:
Tasmanian Tiger’s online dealers
Our Rating:
Pros:
Multi use
Various attachment types
Padded
Quick adjustable
Cons:
Padding is more centered, so not where needed for a rifle sling
Assorted attachments take up adjustment space
