grrclark Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does anybody use the gun slip/stand with the built in legs? It works just like a golf stand bag. Going to buy a new slip and torn between a classic leather slip and the slip stand. It means no more lying the gun down on the mud, in wet grass or leant against a tree, but it is a bit more cumbersome I guess. Not seen any in the flesh so would be an online purchase so any experienced opinions gratefully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 (edited) I have one of those stand things, it lies in the coal cellar. If your ever down near Kelso your welcome to it. Edited July 10, 2015 by billytheghillie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I have one of those stand things, it lies in the coal cellar. If your ever down near Kelso your welcome to it. Haha what was wrong with it that you abandoned it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 just didn't get on with it. don't do much of the pheasant shooting, once a year if im lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 A mate of mine has one. I think they`re quite a nice piece of kit. Seems to be good quality, nicely padded. Yes they`re a bit bulky but I`d happily buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Thanks for the opinions chaps. I confess the classic leather slip is probably more appealing, but shall mull it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I'd much prefer the leather gunslip personally. I either hang mine on the peg (it isn't leather but a mixture of heavyweight canvas and leather) I'm shooting from, over my shoulder ( if walking gun ) or hang it on the hide. I could see the practicalities if double gunning, but otherwise I just don't like the look of them. Possibly something to do with golfing, not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I know what you mean Scully, it is a question of style over practicality and quite frankly style should win. Practical can wait for another day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 I know what you mean Scully, it is a question of style over practicality and quite frankly style should win. Practical can wait for another day Or if in Kelso, you can have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Or if in Kelso, you can have it. Thanks for the offer, if I am down in your neck of the woods I will drop you a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does anybody use the gun slip/stand with the built in legs? It works just like a golf stand bag. Going to buy a new slip and torn between a classic leather slip and the slip stand. It means no more lying the gun down on the mud, in wet grass or leant against a tree, but it is a bit more cumbersome I guess. Not seen any in the flesh so would be an online purchase so any experienced opinions gratefully received. If ever there was an example of a company with brain dead management this is it. The Shamilton has now been on the market for several years, initially sales were good but inevitably people found that they were more trouble than they are worth as they apparently blow over in wind, aren't particularly stable and just plain extra baggage. I see almost none being used on the circuit. If they had a brain they would have read all the constructive criticisms and acted on them because the product itself is actually rather well made and surprisingly well priced too. In case they're reading this they need to refine the design to iron out the balance issues, then put a great big dirty cartridge carrier in the centre of the bag, do away with slings and self cocking legs and instead place wheels in the centre line such that when being carried the weight falls on the axel and not the arm. Simple innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hamster, with the courage of your convictions knock up a prototype and market it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hamster, with the courage of your convictions knock up a prototype and market it Years and years ago someone brought one out, I bought a 2nd hand one off ebay a few years ago, new they were too dear and a little too heavy and the wheels were located at the bottom end so the weight would fall onto your arms which made carriage tedious but generally it did the job and the self cocking arms worked really well as all it took to let it stand on its own was to push it upright to work the mech. I think it lasted about 3 years before it fell apart so to be fair wasn't up to the rigours of clay shooting but it does prove that it must be possible to design and market a sturdy version. The Shamilton is crying out for wheels, the basic gun carrier is excellent but just needs a big cartridge pouch and wheels in the centre line, I reckon people would pay close to £200 for them then. You see more Krieghoff Parcours on an average layout than you do the Sham and they start at £12000 big ones so the money is there. I have thought about it but it's not my thing, reckon you'd have to have a trip out to China or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I've got one my boys bought me it for my birthday I think its great doesn't blow over well hasn't yet it seems well built yes its a bit bulky but it keeps my gun off the floor and dry it does seem to get used as a coat stand though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LancsLad45 Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I counted 9 of these being used at Flitwick on Sunday including one of the guys I go with using his for the first time while I've been out with him. Problem with his is it wasn't long enough for his 30" barrel S/A with extended choke and the stock stuck 2" out the end. He still had to Carry a cartridge bag as well and was a bu@@er to get in the boot of a mondeo with 3 other gun slips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I counted 9 of these being used at Flitwick on Sunday including one of the guys I go with using his for the first time while I've been out with him. Problem with his is it wasn't long enough for his 30" barrel S/A with extended choke and the stock stuck 2" out the end. He still had to Carry a cartridge bag as well and was a bu@@er to get in the boot of a mondeo with 3 other gun slips.They make a longer one my semi fits it's tight but it fits 30"with external chokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Have the Deluxe leather version in extra long for the Maxus. Nice, just a stable as propping up ur gun on a tree but some clay stands esp on 'woodland' type shoots where the ground is sloped requires thought on placement. Otherwise I think it's great..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardFocus Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I have had the delux version for about a year or so I use it quite a lot at least two times a week. About a month ago one of the legs snapped, I phoned the guys from Hamilton and the service was first class. I sent them a picture of the broken leg and they immediately dispatched me a replacement. I have had no problems with it blowing over in the wind etc. It's horses for courses I guess but I think it's a great bit of kit, it saves having to bend down, saves having to put your gun on the ground. Yes it's a bit more bulky than a conventional slip, but that's a trade off I am more than happy to make. What I also like is that the company stand by their product as they replaced mine without any questions asked and it arrived within 3 days. So in summary I like mine, it makes sense to me and think that it's a good product. What does not make sense in my mind is paying lots of £££££ for a gun and then putting it on the floor. I saw two gun get run over by a quad type bike at the CLA Gamefair at Blenheim last year. The driver did not see them on the ground. Also if you have ever been to EJ Churchills you will have seen the automatic/robotic lawn mower in front of the clubhouse. A guy put his new Gun CG down on the grass and the lawn mower to a chunk out of his stock. As I say though horses for courses.... I have had the delux version for about a year or so I use it quite a lot at least two times a week. About a month ago one of the legs snapped, I phoned the guys from Hamilton and the service was first class. I sent them a picture of the broken leg and they immediately dispatched me a replacement. I have had no problems with it blowing over in the wind etc. It's horses for courses I guess but I think it's a great bit of kit, it saves having to bend down, saves having to put your gun on the ground. Yes it's a bit more bulky than a conventional slip, but that's a trade off I am more than happy to make. What I also like is that the company stand by their product as they replaced mine without any questions asked and it arrived within 3 days. So in summary I like mine, it makes sense to me and think that it's a good product. What does not make sense in my mind is paying lots of £££££ for a gun and then putting it on the floor. I saw two gun get run over by a quad type bike at the CLA Gamefair at Blenheim last year. The driver did not see them on the ground. Also if you have ever been to EJ Churchills you will have seen the automatic/robotic lawn mower in front of the clubhouse. A guy put his new Gun CG down on the grass and the lawn mower to a chunk out of his stock. As I say though horses for courses.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 The RoboMower at EJC stops when it hits a daffodil I watched as it head butted a friends case sticking out over the grass verge and turn, the CG guy must have been very unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 The RoboMower at EJC stops when it hits a daffodil Maybe it was made in Wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Maybe it was made in Wales? That did make me laugh Daft humour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I own one - I got it for the wife to give to me last Christmas It does have good and bad points. A big one is the sling is positioned wrong - try navigating stairs with it slung over your shoulder unless you are 6'6" tall and it has blown over in wind when empty. Also, it is bulky However since I have got my CG with a floating high rib it has come into its own as I don't like to rest it in the rack in case the gun gets banged and damages the rib. It also takes my 32" with extended chokes - snug but it fits Hope this helps with your decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks for all the feedback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger-Mouse Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Daft humour. Guilty as charged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I think they are tackle tarts gear . What's wrong with your gun in a slip over your shoulder ? Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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