JDog Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have a Beretta gun slip which is about four years old. Until recently I considered it to be good value but the zip has now given in and it appears is irreparable. Does anyone know where I can get a new zip fitted? As a comparable my Brady gun slip is twenty years old and is still going strong. The only problem with it is that my semi auto will not fit in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 A decent tailor shop may be able to help. I had a broken zip on a nearly new Deerhunter fleece the other week. A local tailor replaced the poor plastic zip for a metal one and did a cracking job for only £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I have a Beretta gun slip which is about four years old. Until recently I considered it to be good value but the zip has now given in and it appears is irreparable. Does anyone know where I can get a new zip fitted? As a comparable my Brady gun slip is twenty years old and is still going strong. The only problem with it is that my semi auto will not fit in it. her good self said , have you got a couple of pics of the zip and slip please jdog ?. it might be a very easy repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 her good self said , have you got a couple of pics of the zip and slip please jdog ?. it might be a very easy repair. Please thank Mrs mel b3 for her attention. Pictures as requested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Enquire from someone in the equestrian world - saddlers usually do this sort of work. I had my Brady sleeve (over 40 years old and used weekly) 'rezipped' a few years ago by a saddler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 How far from Wisbech JDog..??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisThePelvis Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Think that's a browning slip.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodbepigeonshooter Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Can recommend Mel b3's mrs ( apologies as can't remember your good ladies name)as she replaced the zip on a leather gun case for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Think that's a browning slip.. It may well be. I confess I do not know which logo is which. How far from Wisbech JDog..??. Sadly a two hour slog. I could send it if you have a good recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Think that's a browning slip.. I thought that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Mate of mine has the same slip his didn't last long either and the lining ripped to bits and kept getting caught on the front sight. Don't think it would be a hard job for a seamstress or she'd let to refit a zip. You can buy rolls of zip you cut to length and clip the ends. This zip repair kit might do it http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/361899255809?_mwBanner=1 Edited February 20, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 It may well be. I confess I do not know which logo is which. Sadly a two hour slog. I could send it if you have a good recommendation. Fits Zips in Wisbech,Did my shooting Coat a treat,leave it with me,try to get you phone and address mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Her good self has just taken a look . She said , its easy enough to repair , she would charge a tenner to do the repair , plus parts and postage , she said that if she has any suitable zip , you can have it for free. If you decide that youd like lin to do it , just let me know jdog , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Interesting. I gave a gunship to a mates daughter over three years ago ( who worked as a saddler ) and I still haven't got it back. She claimed it couldn't be repaired, even though I claimed someone must be able to source gunslip zips for obvious reasons! Hope you get sorted. Edited February 20, 2017 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 There you go JDog,Sorted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Interesting. I gave a gunship to a mates daughter over three years ago ( who worked as a saddler ) and I still haven't got it back. She claimed it couldn't be repaired, even though I claimed someone must be able to source gunslip zips for obvious reasons! Hope you get sorted. They can usually be repaired , it just isnt usually worth it . to buy a single zip for a gunslip can often cost more than a new gunslip , then add up to two hours labour costs . Lin does lots of repairs either free , or as cheaply as possible for pw and sd members , we usually lose money on the repairs to be honest , but it comes back in future sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 They can usually be repaired , it just isnt usually worth it . to buy a single zip for a gunslip can often cost more than a new gunslip , then add up to two hours labour costs . Lin does lots of repairs either free , or as cheaply as possible for pw and sd members , we usually lose money on the repairs to be honest , but it comes back in future sales. Thats the conclusion I came to; I just think there's something desirable about a well worn gun slip! 😊Thanks for that, and good for you. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) The wife has just replaced two zips on our gun slips, we got two zips of ebay, they are the type that are used on caravan awning, took her a while, but now sorted, a better zip than the ones that were on, like others have said after all the cost it may be just as well to get a new slip, unless someone is handy. hope you get sorted soon. Edited February 21, 2017 by johnphilip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) Though I haven't worked it myself my parents were in the rag trade and my mum is an experienced sample machinist. I don't think its as simple as if you can fix one slip then they can all be fixed the same way. The materials determine the machine required to do the job, so my mum for example couldn't work on that zip because her machine, needles etc just wouldn't cope with those materials. Also it may be that when that zip was put on in the first place that it was done before the other side of the gun slip was stitched together so the two sides of the slip sat flat on the machine (hope that makes sense), so if the machinist has to take the whole slip apart in order to stitch new zip in that it becomes a much bigger job than one which can be stitched without dismantling the case. Al that said, comparing a jacket zip replacement with a gun slip replacement is like comparing apples and pairs, both jobs are very different. Is it repairable, definitely yes, it's the labour required which will determine if it is feasible. Edited February 21, 2017 by Cosd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 sounds like a good offer from mel b3 mrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydi73 Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 So basically, your semi keeps falling out your zip....hmmmmmm can see this could cause a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 So basically, your semi keeps falling out your zip....hmmmmmm can see this could cause a problem A rare bit of humour from you Lloydi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Years ago there was a small workshop near Chartham that used to be able to re-zip slips for cheap money but I have all but given up on bothering with gun slips anymore, it doesn't matter whether they're for shotguns or rifles they all seem to break within a couple of years. Surely there must be a bullet proof zip in existence by now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 It be the modern throw away world im afraid i "inherited" a Beretta gunslip sheep skin lined from a friend who retired .It,s over 25 years old and still tickety boo.I suppose like a lot of things the name on the label is now made in china for a price.Mel,s mrs Lynn does bostin stuff and its very well made so it,s a great offer from her, atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 You could just stitch the new zip over the old one and then cut the old plastic parts of the zip off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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