samboy Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hi gang. I received my new leather gun slip today after a 2 week wait. It seemed as it was made back to front or for a left hander. No good for me so sent it straight back for a refund. Looking at it from the front the zip was on the left of the case.. I've had quite a few cases over the years but never seen one like this before. Back looking now for another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Most slips are ambidex... pity you didn't take a photo. If your right handed and it has a full length zip then after initially opening it you should take hold of the shotgun with your right hand as you complete unzipping with the left and then break the gun open before fully withdrawing it. Sounds to me it was spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 I’ve got two leather slips one left one right they fasten together for a pair of guns very useful for the loader or he wouldn’t be able to get number 2 gun out 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
222mark Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Try Quality Gunslips Ltd in Wales. Excellent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down South Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 \/ This, just taken delivery of a new game bag, very nice, very pleased. 28 minutes ago, 222mark said: Try Quality Gunslips Ltd in Wales. Excellent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 hours ago, Down South said: \/ This, just taken delivery of a new game bag, very nice, very pleased. Hello, they look nice, 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr grumpy Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 You wont go wrong with ogdens shooting supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reindeer Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Never leave a damp or wet gun in a leather gun slip overnight, unless it is lined with a synthetic fabric. The chemicals that were used for tanning are known to damage blueing and some will even cause corrosion to the barrels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted August 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 I ended up buying a Teales one. Very nice too. But i will give credit to John Shooter they gave me a refund with no hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 hours ago, reindeer said: Never leave a gun in a gun slip Fixed it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, reindeer said: Never leave a damp or wet gun in a leather gun slip overnight, unless it is lined with a synthetic fabric. This much is excellent advice - however - I would never risk it regardless of what the liner (or indeed the slip) is made from. If a gun is left in any 'enclosed space' or almost anywhere when wet/damp - it is likely to rust ......... I learned that the hard way over one night when I was about 18! Guns need to be dry, allowed to be in free(ish) air and metal parts very sparingly coated with oil/inhibitor. 1 minute ago, London Best said: Fixed it for you. You beat me to it by seconds! Edited August 12, 2021 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungle The Bear Posted August 17, 2021 Report Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 12/08/2021 at 14:22, samboy said: I ended up buying a Teales one. Very nice too. But i will give credit to John Shooter they gave me a refund with no hassle. +1 for Teales quality at sensible money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted August 18, 2021 Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 I've only ever bought cheapo gun slips as I abuse them. So, if a slip has a full length zip, how is it handed? Can't it just be turned round to open/close it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgreco Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I’m struggling to understand how a gun slip can be left or right handed. Perhaps a diagram or photo please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, elgreco said: I’m struggling to understand how a gun slip can be left or right handed. Perhaps a diagram or photo please? I think the answer is this; The lower one in the photo is 'handed' because the shoulder strap is mounted on one side. To open it, you hold it in your right hand and open the zip with the left hand. The upper slip is not handed because the shoulder strap is mounted on the fold (edge) so the strap can be held with either hand when opening it. I can only guess that is what is meant and before this thread had never thought of them as handed. If I am wrong can someone please correct me as it means I don't know what makes them handed either! Edited August 19, 2021 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Other than the top flaps being R or L handed for a pair of slips I can’t personally see what difference it makes where a zip is placed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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