PMCI - May 2016

GEAR ON TEST
“DOLG” SLINGS FROM TACTICAL
DECISIONS RUSSIA
Every so often you come across someone at a show that
is giving a demonstration, and this is what brought the
“DOLG” sling system to our attention; when you see
a guy configuring one sling in many different ways
in the blink of an eye it really does tend to leave a
lasting impression!
The tactical weapons slingt system “DOLG” is a
patented invention by Harlampova Vladimir, one of the
founders of “Tactical Decisions (TD)” based in Moscow. The
system offers a combination of the advantages of one-,
two- and three-point sling systems, while avoiding their
disadvantages.
This system of tactical weapon sling developed initially
for AK platforms is the end product of vigorous testing and
has undergone many improvements along the way. “DOLG”
slings have been successfully tested with the Russian
special units of the FSB, the Interior Ministry and Defense
Ministry, and TD actually go as far as thanking the staff
involved for their attention to the product and help with
the work developing it!
These slings allow full freedom of action, speed of
manipulation and comfort to transport a carbine, rifle or
even an LMG. The two models of sling share the same
unique principle and differ only in the design of the main
body. TD use high quality materials and fittings: The main
sling is made from nylon, monofilament sling girths
and “podtyaga” tapes, frost-proof plastic accessories,
Karabiner, and “podtyaga” ribbons sewn to provide a lownoise
signature. All accessories are fully tested for tensile
strength.
The “DOLG M2” is designed for use on light machineguns,
sub-machine guns, and semi-automatic shotguns.
The “DOLG M2” is produced in three colours and in a
standard format as each belt is extra-wide to allow for
better disposition of weight, and a Karabiner, which allows
you to install it on virtually any weapon.
The “DOLG M3” retains all the capabilities of the M2,
and thanks to a design change the main part of the belt
can also be converted to a two-point sling with adjustable
length, or the a setup similar to that you’d see being used
in a biathlon. The “DOLG M3” also comes with a set of
soft expansion components; all this allows you to use this
model with almost any weapon system including submachine
guns , automatic, semi-automatic or pump-action
shotguns, sniper rifles, machine guns, or even grenade
launchers!
To recap, the Slings are made from high-quality, carefully
selected and tested materials and accessories. The two
models can be installed on virtually any weapon, where
the front sling swivel is present. Universal sizing means
the “DOLG” slings can be installed on almost any butt.
A universal fitting kit may be needed to install the sling
on non-AK models of weapon , as variants of the sling
anchor points vary between platfoms, but TD have this in
hand too as they offer this as an accessory. The slings are
suitable for both right and left handed users, as long as the
sling can be attached to the weapon from the correct side.
Installing the sling is straightforward. First you remove
the extra hook provided. The adjustment strap hook or the
adjustment strap itself should be set on the front swivel.
The rear sling loop is initially assembled the way it
should be fitted to the head of the stock. If your weapon
has a folding stock, the rear sling loop is fitted a little
loosely, pulling the loop through the default swivel to
prevent it from sliding along the stock.
If the stock of your weapon does not fold, the loop is
fitted as tightly as possible. The strap should go through
the buckle three times to secure the knot. To fold the stock,
turn the rear sling loop carefully and ensure there are no
buckles or seams on the place of folding (the sling should
be above the receiver). The adjustment strap hook has an
extra hook attached to it. The extra hook is not usually used
in attaching the sling to the weapon. But it is necessary
to use it instead of a loop, when the weapon has a rear
sling mount for a hook where the stock is attached to the
receiver.
Then you simply pull the adjustment buckle and the
weapon slides along the sling. Use one hand to pull the
adjustment strap downwards, raising the gun by the grip
with the other hand. The sling does not slide across the
user’s back, instead, the weapon moves along the sling.
Overall this is a very unique and unusual design for
a sling system, but the bottom line is that IT WORKS,
especially if you are using an AK variant! Once you’ve got
used to it you may wonder why you’ve ever used anything else!
For more information on the “DOLG” sling system pay a
visit to www.tdrussia.com where you can also
watch some superb video of the manipulation
demonstrations; I think you’ll be as impressed
as I was!
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