aris Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 What do you look for in a slip? Full leather certainly appeals, but is there a weight disadvantage if you are carrying it around all day? There is the cost too. Fleece lined protects it - are there any alternatives? One thing I noticed is that most slips look the same. When at a shoot, it can be easy to mistake someone else's slip for yours. Can anyone recommend an all round good slip that won't break the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) I have a simple plain leather, fold over end with buckle fastener, no zip and unlined (no wet lining). Wish I knew where I could get another. It came from 'Quality Gunslips' and was possibly made to order? Had it about 30 years or more - and now nearly worn through in places! I do have a fleece lined one - but soon gets wet from a wet gun being put in it and slow to dry. Edited July 8, 2013 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 i have a cheap slip that isnt fleece lined and its not leather, its that other cheap stuff, and it lasted a few weeks until the bead at the end of gun ripped it and now the gun gets stuck everytime i pull it out! if i get another one it will definately be fleece lined and also im liking the look of the john shooter leather slips at the moment, they are on ebay, search john shooter or www.johnshooter.com see if you like anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 How much for a slip! Mines a cheap jobby and does the job fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Talk to Phil Ogden Ogdens Bags make anything exactly how you want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagtail Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've got a couple of Buffalo River gun slips. They come in various shapes (scoped / non scoped) and sizes from 44 - 52". They're relitively cheap (on Amazon from £14.99) but offer very good protection, are very well made and in my oprinion very good value for money. I use them for my scoped air rifle and my shotguns and have been very happy http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_gnr_fkmr0?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abuffalo+river+gun&keywords=buffalo+river+gun&ie=UTF8&qid=1373384601 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeceknight Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I have a £50 ish quid musto one for my bettinsoli and clays, fur lined etc. I would say it's my "good" slip for a day out in the sun at clays, but I also have a old school canvas one for my aya wich cost next to nothing I love the old canvas one, light weight etc with a bit of character. each to there own I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 All mine have had full lenght zips so if it gets wet inside it is easy to open up and dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I've just got a basic, green £10 ebay jobbie for the Lanber O/U. It does the job but doesn't half get camouflaged in the grass! My brother in law has a Lincoln O/U that get pulled out of an expensive Beretta gold cup bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks chaps. I note the Baretta gold shotgun slip doesn't have any fleece padding - does anyone use one and do you rate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Thanks chaps. I note the Baretta gold shotgun slip doesn't have any fleece padding - does anyone use one and do you rate it? i have just bought one of these mate http://www.johnshooter.com/brown-leather-shotgun-slip-lamb-wool-lined-side-zip-p-406.html i will let you know on friday (if i receive it then) what the quality is like, he also does the leather ones with the buckles if you like that sort of thing, have a look and see what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmoz82 Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 I've got a couple of Napier of London slips and a cartridge bag, they are very good quality !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 just an update, i will be receiving the john shooter slip tomorrow as i am told by the seller and i might do a little review on it and post a topic in this part of the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 A review would be nice. Most of the slips you see online do not have enough detailed info or pictures for you to make an informed decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvEr_KiLL Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 i wont be taking pics, i will just say how the build quality is etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted July 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 I went to my local RFD to have a look - nothing like seeing something in person. In the end I got the Beretta HP (High performance) gun slip. Very nice indeed - about 60 pounds. Has extra protection for the rib, and the receiver, and feels very nice. I had a look at the Beretta Gold Cup slip - found it a bit flimsy compared to the HP one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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