tazanimal Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 This is one to watch i got myself a nice sexy gun slip from ebay blue with miroku in big leters down the side. i thought i had a good one nice black cord lining about 4" longer than my new mk70 miroku semed ok! Off to the game fair we go shoot a quick 40 clays on the way back to the car the zip split down goes the gun on the tarmac :o , Luck would have it butt first so the damage was limited to butt plate and wood work When i got home a good look at the slip shows the zip is a chepy and the sholder strap is coming off as it is only stiched though the outer skin not all the way though IT WAS NOT MADE BY MIROKU JUST A RIP OFF/FAKE Now i am going to have to strip the wood and oil it and recut the chequers on the four end and buy a butt plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatGun Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ouch, I bet that hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-shot Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 thats ebay for you it is better to pay top dollar when it comes to your guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browning123 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Exactly - you get what you pay for! Upsetting that mate, I'm sure with a bit of elbow grease you will bring it back to its original condition. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 and i bet u could have got one cheaper from a gun shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Sympathy! However, and I don't want to sound a smartarse, I was taught to carry a gunslip "barrels down" so that if the zip failed the gun wouldn't fall out. I didn't believe them at the time, now I do! Having said that, I did buy a cheap gunslip that had the stitching set up for "barrels up" carrying, never used it as I figured it wasn't fit for purpose. Hmm, should I flog it on eBay to some unsuspecting newbie? We live and we learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoughton Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 This is one to watch i got myself a nice sexy gun slip from ebay blue with miroku in big leters down the side.i thought i had a good one nice black cord lining about 4" longer than my new mk70 miroku semed ok! Off to the game fair we go shoot a quick 40 clays on the way back to the car the zip split down goes the gun on the tarmac , Luck would have it butt first so the damage was limited to butt plate and wood work When i got home a good look at the slip shows the zip is a chepy and the sholder strap is coming off as it is only stiched though the outer skin not all the way though IT WAS NOT MADE BY MIROKU JUST A RIP OFF/FAKE Now i am going to have to strip the wood and oil it and recut the chequers on the four end and buy a butt plate Ouch. I feel for you mate - that must have ruined your whole weekend. Might be worth checking if your home insurance covers you under the personal posessions sections? I know that mine would. That way you can get it back to it's full former glory and not live a permanent reminder of the day. Good Luck, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazanimal Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 hi i had a look at home insurance covers but it is over £1000 so must be listed it will be now and it was barrels down luckly or i might have have got them bent. the slip has had a fight with my sewing machine and looks a bit different now ' now 5" shorter the zip no longer gos round the top it has a flap a safety strap plus the handels are stiched to gether and the sholder strap restiched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) I learned how to shoulder a gun slip in the days when the only closure was a leather strap. While on duty driving the game cart, I am continually telling people how to do it, barrels down, and why. There aren't many gun slips about with decent zips! Edited July 29, 2009 by rjimmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazanimal Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 luckly it was barrels down they stayed in the slip when the zip opend at the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanl50 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 My heart goes out to you mate what a "*******" Id be gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Sympathy! However, and I don't want to sound a smartarse, I was taught to carry a gunslip "barrels down" so that if the zip failed the gun wouldn't fall out. I didn't believe them at the time, now I do! Having said that, I did buy a cheap gunslip that had the stitching set up for "barrels up" carrying, never used it as I figured it wasn't fit for purpose. Hmm, should I flog it on eBay to some unsuspecting newbie? We live and we learn. How many times to we see on that idiotic Emmerdale, when they stage a shooting day and the toffs all walk around carrying their guns upside down. As said most quality gunslips are fitted with a flap and leather strap, sorry but you brought it on yourself, shame no one pointed out the danger before it happend. Rgds D2D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazanimal Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 went down to my local shooting ground today to buy a new vest got a nice musto one ,quick look at the gun slips what do i see the same miroku slip and they are browning dealers and the girl told me one has been returned for the same thing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! they are to long at 55" with the strap at the very ends so when you put it over your sholder the but point pressing on the zip no safety strap and no velcro round the handels that meens it is not if it is going to brake though the zip but when Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 sorry to here that mate no one likes to see that. But why is it people work hard to buy a nice gun be it shot gun or rifle then scrimp on the slip it is going to be carried about in. my rifles cost about two grand with the scope on so a £130 on a slip is quite cheap really. You might be able to claim on your house insurance and have it sorted out just an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 a gun dropping must be rated as one of the worst sounds ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiiithy Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) I posted a wanted ad on here for a 70+ cartridge bag because I was put off buying one from eBay by this topic. Has anybody purchased a cartridge bag off eBay if so any recommendation? Edited November 9, 2009 by smiiithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/THICK-NEW-BROWN-LEAT...0#ht_1676wt_941 I bought this bag a week ago - and have the matching gunslip. Can't fault it at all, really nice quality. They have a 'proper' shop outside of ebay too - www.manorhouseonline.co.uk Bag was £44 and easily holds 150 carts. Gunslip £98, but I'd say its almost identical to the Musto Antique leather slip which retails at twice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Cartridge bags are for shirtlifting activities I got one of these, they hold a small double decker bus and huge quantities of cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiiithy Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 That's a very nice looking cart bag but I don't want anything too expensive to get abused and ruined, not that I plan on taking especially poor care of it. I think I remember seeing a green Bisley cart bag on eBay for around £15 and I think it wasd 75 cart. Chard I can't currently get on Amazon as I'm at work but would consider other options. If you can get a price/description/picture that would be great but if not I'll have a look tonight when I get back. Size constraints could be a bit of an issue as I'm currently looking for an MR2 roadster and space might become a bit of an issue when going decoying etc. If I found a bag could also hold netting, deeks and the rest this could help but might not be practical for other types of shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiiithy Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Had a sneaky peak on my phone and that APC/Tank tool bag looks pretty cool and good value. Chard do you use this to store carts? What's your closest guestimate as to how many it might hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Chard I can't currently get on Amazon as I'm at work but would consider other options. If you can get a price/description/picture that would be great but if not I'll have a look tonight when I get back. Size constraints could be a bit of an issue as I'm currently looking for an MR2 roadster and space might become a bit of an issue when going decoying etc. If I found a bag could also hold netting, deeks and the rest this could help but might not be practical for other types of shooting They're usually £7.99 . They're all over at the moment, Ebay, Amazon, outdoors and camping shops. Ying Wang Wong Enterprises must have flooded the country with them . They seem quite tough. I throw mine down whenever I have a bad stand on the clays (about 15 times every weekend) and it seems to be holding up OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmiller Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 a carrier bag or rucksack does the job if your in a hide! Clay shooting a belt does the trick then nip back to the car after the first 20 odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I swear by these rifle slips and they're from Ebay. Never had any trouble with them. Plus they're cheap as chips http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GUN-SLIP-BAG-CARBINE...=item19b754f426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Got one of them manorhouse gunslips myself A1 value for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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