psm 43 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Who makes gun slings on here any pics and prices add to posting ,be intresting to see whats out there and i might even buy one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 hears the one i made on my air arms pete this one was sold on verminhunter forum Quote Link to post Share on other sites
riohog 5,621 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 ...... £20 including postage each! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Only two leather strap makers mmm both nice ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Only two leather strap makers mmm both nice ... thanks pal there is a another lad one hear but ant heard nowt of him for a while 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Froudy 40 Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Leaky5 has a good looking sling Atb Froudy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Only two leather strap makers mmm both nice ... thanks pal there is a another lad one hear but ant heard nowt of him for a while Is it strong stuff I am going on memory here :blink: Or does he just make dog collars? :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 no mate unicorn leather Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 well thought there would be a few more on here,ive give it a few days both makers are great slings are much is the gaffers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 well thought there would be a few more on here,ive give it a few days both makers are great slings are much is the gaffers? mine are £40 posted come with swivels and the studs pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unicornleather 60 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Gaffer makes a nice sling,I'd recommend him, I am up to my eyes in manufacturing for Saddlery retailers, wholesalers and police horse watch groups as well as designing a new type of bridle so I don't have a lot of time to do other work. This is why I haven't been on for a while! My work can be seen in link below (scroll down the home page) and no, I don't just make dog collars! http://unicornleather.co.uk/index.php Oz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Gaffer makes a nice sling,I'd recommend him, I am up to my eyes in manufacturing for Saddlery retailers, wholesalers and police horse watch groups as well as designing a new type of bridle so I don't have a lot of time to do other work. This is why I haven't been on for a while! My work can be seen in link below (scroll down the home page) and no, I don't just make dog collars! http://unicornleather.co.uk/index.php Oz cheers mate looked on link some nice stuff on thereim after something nice for this. was waiting for more pictures of slings made with some prices added, thought there would be more on thread / post - but only 3 so far you gaffers and riohog are very nice work , im not to keen on brass fittings and would prefer stainless fittings im going to leave post for another few weeks to see if i can get some more added to it then pick one:) Edited January 13, 2013 by psm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) ok lads ive been looking on fleabay and would like something like this 200697248403 Item number: i like this desighn 360561900904 Item number: 300836028617 Item number: something thumbholed Edited January 13, 2013 by psm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unicornleather 60 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 The first one you have listed is the best leather,it's London Tan which matures down to a nice rich Chestnut colour in time, all 3 you've listed are all run through a sewing machine, machine thread will fray long before hand stitching but it's quick and convenient. The second one and the third one are made out of what we call a spilt in the trade, cheap leathergoods dressed up as expensive are also made of splits. It's basically the off cuts off the tannery or workshop floor recycled! Second one has cheap fittings and rivets Third one has chicago screws which have a tendency to come loose and drop out. Second and third should be avoided, although cheaper than the first one they are false economy Go for the first one if you intend to buy one of these off ebay It's expensive because of the tooling on it, if it was hand stitched it would be twice that price. Oz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psm 43 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 The first one you have listed is the best leather,it's London Tan which matures down to a nice rich Chestnut colour in time, all 3 you've listed are all run through a sewing machine, machine thread will fray long before hand stitching but it's quick and convenient. The second one and the third one are made out of what we call a spilt in the trade, cheap leathergoods dressed up as expensive are also made of splits. It's basically the off cuts off the tannery or workshop floor recycled! Second one has cheap fittings and rivets Third one has chicago screws which have a tendency to come loose and drop out. Second and third should be avoided, although cheaper than the first one they are false economy Go for the first one if you intend to buy one of these off ebay It's expensive because of the tooling on it, if it was hand stitched it would be twice that price. Oz WOW that would be expensive ,this guy in us does hand stitched tooled leather and snake skin for peanuts then item number 321052171758 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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