Believe it or not but I secured my Mini-14 sling from my local Walmart. It's a Winchester 1" black nylon sling with a neoprene shoulder pad. It was like $8 or $9 and fit my needs perfectly.

 

Not sure what kind of sling you are wanting as there are so many options. Check the " CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SLING IN ACTION " video. Looks interesting.

I use a 1 1/4" leather military style sling from Hillside leather which did require wider sling swivels. Am considering one of the montana slings due to ease of adjustability.

http://www.montanagunslings.com/index.php

 

I've had an M1 Carbine sling on my Mini since I got it home, the cotton slings aren't slippery when you tie up in 'em.

 

Same here. They give the Mini a vintage military look while still being functional. It is not as comfortable as padded sling, but I don't hike long distances with it anyway.

 

Interesting idea to use a sling from a M-1 carbine. How well do they fit? Since the Mini has rings for a 1" sling, a wider width won't fit. Any photos?

 

The M1 Carbine sling fits the rings perfectly. Only problem is the snap has to go on the rear swivel because the front swivel has too thin of a gap.

 

Isn't the M1 sling 1.25" wide, and the sling loops on the Mini-14 are only at 1"?

 

Thanks for the rapid responses, is this a great site or what!!!

 

how do you like this? My wife sowed these buttons on, i like the sling because it can carry ammo.

 

If the OP is looking for an M16-style sling with the clip on one end and the clamp on the other, it can be found at:

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/MGR015-1.html

This is what I trained with in the Corps. It is 1.25" so buyer beware, modifications may be needed.

At $12 bucks you can't go wrong!

 

The M1 web rifle sling is 1 1/4" wide, it'll fit 1903, Garand, M14, and M16 rifles.

The M1 Carbine sling is just 1" wide, and goes on Mini's just fine.....

 

The M1 web rifle sling is 1 1/4" wide, it'll fit 1903, Garand, M14, and M16 rifles.

The M1 Carbine sling is just 1" wide, and goes on Mini's just fine.....

That's a very nice pic of your mini! I will be getting the Carbine sling.

 

Looks like the M-1 Carbine sling will go well with a 10/22 as well. Now I've got to get two!

Hotlead, the photo is a little dark, but your front swivel looks like the ones I use, a TOC Talon QD; mine is s/s. It is for a 1" wide sling, and is a good swivel.

 

Hotlead, the photo is a little dark, but your front swivel looks like the ones I use, a TOC Talon QD; mine is s/s. It is for a 1" wide sling, and is a good swivel.

Both swivels are the ones Bill Ruger himself put that rifle in 1976, straight OEM.

Thanks, Oathkeeper.

 

A consideration when selecting a sling for any semi-auto

I've never done this as an experiment, for the obvious reason, but has anyone ever accidentally let a nylon sling touch the barrel on their Mini after getting it good and hot? I've always assumed it would melt it, so I use a basic canvas sling. Of course a leather sling wouldn't have this potential problem either. I say "potential" only because I don't know that some "nylon" type slings aren't made with heat resistant material. I do know from experience how easy it is to melt nylon rope.

 

My favorite slings are the following Outdoor Connection, Inc. slings (in order of preference):

• The Super-Sling 2+
• The Original Padded Super-Sling
• The Original Super-Sling

Right now, Walmart is selling the Super-Sling 2+ under the Winchester brand name. It's going for $17, and there are different colors to choose from. In fact, I bought a Real-Woods style yesterday.

The best part about these slings is their ease of adjustment. The thumb hole loop makes it possible to adjust the sling in a matter of seconds. And, shortening it for storage is a breeze.

NOTE: If you want to use the quick detachable sling mounts with the factory Mini gas block, you will have to modify the gas block slightly. I've done this "mod" and love it. I think it's well worth the effort. Here's a link that explains the process:

click here

If this "mod" is not up your alley, you could simply use the 1" sling and route the nylon strap through the factory sling swivels.

In fact, I've done this (with the 1 1/4" sling) on both my M1A and my father's M1 Garand. The sling functions just as well as it does with the QD swivels.

I'm in the process of putting these Outdoor Connection slings on most all my rifles. The features, plus the price can't be beat.

Just my two cents...

~ alaj70

 

Butler Creek

i love the standard butler creek sling. it goes perfect with my tapco mini and its about 17 bucks from miday USA. Its very comfortable and locks goods with the sling mounts.

 

i love the standard butler creek sling. it goes perfect with my tapco mini and its about 17 bucks from miday USA. Its very comfortable and locks goods with the sling mounts.

I bought (by mistake from Cabela's) a Butler Creek Quick Carry with sewn in QD swivels, so I couldn't use it with the Mini's fixed swivels. I don't want to change the studs.

Has anybody tried this one, or others, from Specter Gear?
http://www.spectergear.com/mini14_cqb_sling.htm

Looks like they make some nice stuff and it can be got for less at other sites.

 

Thanks, bwraven. Good testimonial.

Can it be used like a web sling with the Mini's swivels (without the wrap-around attachments)? It looks like it's 1.25". I don't understand why Ruger used 1" fixed swivels. I know it's a Mini but they didn't have to apply the concept to everything.