High Speed Low Drag in the 30s: Arisaka QD Sling
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores a historical quick-detach (QD) sling designed for Japanese Arisaka rifles. Unlike modern nylon slings, this older design utilizes wire clips for rapid attachment and detachment from sling swivels. While its exact intended user remains unknown, it was found on various rifles, notably becoming popular on the Type 2 Paratrooper model, despite being developed prior to its official adoption. The video highlights the ingenuity of early sling designs and their evolution.












