Anyone here know a lot about leather slings for Garands? A friend of mine wants one.

[the ringo kid]

Sorry if this aint the correct place to ask but, I was wondering how much a leather Garand sling might cost and where can you find them? A good friend of mine wants to buy one.

 

[BearBio]

Try posting on the CMP forum. I have used the standard Springfield on mine as well as a canvas one.

Prices vary on quality and authenticity but generally under $50.

 

[the ringo kid]

Try posting on the CMP forum. I have used the standard Springfield on mine as well as a canvas one.

Prices vary on quality and authenticity but generally under $50.

Muchos gracias. Are they aso a good source to buy from? $50 sounds like a good price. I have oen myself--but it came on a rifleI bought about 18 years ago so I never was aware of values.

 

[cass]

I got mine, the leather style with the brass hooks, from Cheaper than Dirt, but wouldn't buy one from them now if they were the only slings left in existence.

 

[brucev]

I have been shooting vintage military rifle matches since 2000. Before that I just carried and used USGI rifles for hunting, recreational range shooting, etc. I've found that the 1907 sling is just about perfect for use at the range or in the field. I've had some that after a year or two of use were in pitiful condition. I've got one on my current 03 match rifle that is still going strong after 11 years.

I would suggest you buy the best grade of leather sling you can find. I have been very pleased with the slings I have purchased from Turner Saddlery. Below is a link to their site. There you can do some reading and find the sling that will best meet your needs. Take a look at the National Match seconds. I bought a couple of these for use w/ my M-1 rifles. I have found them to be excellent in every respect.

I have also included a link to Les Tam. I have not personally used any of his slings. Other folks I know have used his slings and have found them to be of excellent quality.

HTH. Sincerely. brucev.

http://www.turnersling.com/index.html

http://www.mcssl.com/store/turnersaddleryinc/catalog/product/88281aa887274b93a0ecdf211fd34834

http://www.lestam.com/

 

[BearBio]

I have been shooting vintage military rifle matches since 2000. Before that I just carried and used USGI rifles for hunting, recreational range shooting, etc. I've found that the 1907 sling is just about perfect for use at the range or in the field. I've had some that after a year or two of use were in pitiful condition. I've got one on my current 03 match rifle that is still going strong after 11 years.

I would suggest you buy the best grade of leather sling you can find. I have been very pleased with the slings I have purchased from Turner Saddlery. Below is a link to their site. There you can do some reading and find the sling that will best meet your needs. Take a look at the National Match seconds. I bought a couple of these for use w/ my M-1 rifles. I have found them to be excellent in every respect. HTH. Sincerely. brucev.

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NM Sling Seconds - Turner Saddlery Inc

I THINK mine might be a Turner's. I have a 1917, 1903, Garand and a Krag, so I don't remember which is which. I've also used military style on my hunting rifles since I was a teen (50 yrs ago).

Add to that the memory isn't what it was.

 

[Deuce Caboose]

Another vote for Turner's sling. The genuine article and a first rate sling.

 

[ladder13]

+1 on Turner or Les Tam. I have a few of Tam's, they're great looking slings.

 

[30-30remchester]

I haven't check EBAY for awhile now, but I used to sell original Garand slings for anywhere from $75 to $125 prior to the economic downturn. When prices dropped to under $75 I quit listing my remaining slings.

 

[Faulkner]

If you want top quality I'd go with a Turner.

If you want a decent good looking 1917 style sling, here's one at Sportsmansguide that'll do the trick.

Reproduction Wwii Leather Sling, Brown - 127738, Gun Slings at Sportsman's Guide

 

[Diamondtreo]

Les Tam! He will custom make one to fit if you are larger than average.

Les Tam Slings

 

[Alpo]

I'd say Turner, if you want the best.

Pacific Canvas and Leather, however, has always sold me quality merchandise.

Pacific Canvas & Leather Co. INC

 

[bgrone]

Sling

If you want a custom made sling I'm sure our forum leather worker Snubbyfan could make you a fine one.



Jim in Iowa

 

[dswancutt]

Another recommendation for Turner slings. I think I might have bought one of their seconds and could not find the defect.

 

[suckersrus]

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