CharlesP Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 A few short months ago I bought an new gun slip. Being a thrifty Yorkshireman I saw no advantage in spending vast sums on a Musto or Croots "look how rich I am" type of thing and I purchased a bargain basement version in a local gun shop. It is lined with shiny material lined with foam. I use a Beretta Outlander, which means that in order to placate the "oh dear you have an Auto" brigade when clay shooting I keep it in the slip until I enter the cage, and return it before leaving the stand. That means the sharp bits of the gun have ripped the shiny cloth ad dug a hole in the foam. The muzzle now finds its way into the resultant foam lined hole every time I put my gun away and the foam stuff grabs the barrel and foresight when I try to remove it. This is inconvenient, and hacks me off. Can anyone out there recommend a slip that'll taker a 28" barrel Outlander without a bizarre mostly-closed end that makes life difficult, and that'll stand up to the sharp bits round the muzzle without self destructing? I still don't want to spend a fortune but I'm happy to spend enough to do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Buy yourself a gun sock and and a cheap slip.sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exudate Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've had my Jack Pyke pro-sport for 6 years now. Used almost every weekend and still not showing any signs of damage: http://www.jackpyke.co.uk/products/pro-sport-range/pro-sport-gp-gun-slip.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 A 2nd hand Brady canvas job will outlast you & the next couple of owners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Problem is that good material costs good money, I can spend over a thousand pounds a week just on material, which means the customer has to pay for this. The days of cheap ripstop canvas are long gone, and they won't come back. Yorkshireman or not, you're going to have to pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've had my Jack Pyke pro-sport for 6 years now. Used almost every weekend and still not showing any signs of damage: http://www.jackpyke.co.uk/products/pro-sport-range/pro-sport-gp-gun-slip.aspx Seconded, use one every week and then some, perfect. With a good strap and handles Chiefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt1980 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I saw a slip ages ago which was a hard textile but had rigid plastic end for the barrel and almost like a neoprene lining. Thought then it'd be good for a semi! No help to you tho as I can't remember the make!!! I've just got a textile one with a full zip and a buckle and flap at the top which seems to work fine. Prefer fleece lining personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yorkshireman or not, you're going to have to pay You really know how to hurt, don't you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Only one thing worse than a tight Yorkshire man, and that's a Yorkshire Farmer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Duct Tape the inside where it rubs........ Edited September 8, 2015 by Stonepark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 You really know how to hurt, don't you! Ah well, you see, outside my place the sign says "LTD" not "Registered Charity" . . . It doesn't really, I'm not limited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I was brought up on a farm in Yorkshire.... ..so with tears in my eyes from the stinging comments I have delivered my otherwise perfect gun slip to my next door neighbour. He stitches things, and the plan is to affix a length of nylon seat belt to the damaged spine. We'll see how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye18 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I use an old british surplus lee enfield rifle slip.made from tough but soft webbing.very cheap and bomb proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 decent leather gunslip...buy well buy once......guns get bashed about in transit etc cannot understand folk putting £1000+ guns in cheap/carp slips......ding the barrel and it is costly ding it badly and its scrap.....£120 ish gets a decent Leather slip and will last/protect.........or every 4-5 years buy another rubbish one for £30 that does'nt do the job...now even a Yorkshireman might see the spend to save message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesP Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have it back already! The nylon (?) seat belt webbing is, naturally, very tough, and has a sort of slippery surface. The muzzle of my trusty Outlander glides into the slip like, well, a well-oiled thing, and I'm back to being in possession of a perfectly serviceable item. Better than new, in fact. And no money expended. A good result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 thats nothing,I used to get up half an hour before i went to bed.........................oh well good to see a happy Yorkie......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I have it back already! The nylon (?) seat belt webbing is, naturally, very tough, and has a sort of slippery surface. The muzzle of my trusty Outlander glides into the slip like, well, a well-oiled thing, and I'm back to being in possession of a perfectly serviceable item. Better than new, in fact. And no money expended. A good result. It's polyester actually, not nylon, and yes, it's slippier than a slippery thing. ................................... Just thought I'd mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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