TAPCO leather FAL slings

jaybob · May 06, 2002, 18:52

I ordered two of these. I ordered on line without talking to anyone and they came fast.
The slings look unissued and are nice thick leather. They are a little stinky but no mildew, they should air out fine. They fit the sling swivels fine and have plenty of length. I would say a definite BUY for $4.99.

MM in NM · May 06, 2002, 19:12

I agree, they're a bargain. I saddle soaped mine in the tub then rubbed em with Tan antique leather stain followed by a good rub with "Mink" oil. I didn't like the way the buckle works, or didn't work, so I used a button I had on one. When I was in the leather store I got some rivets for another but havn't yet riveted on the bickle on it. It appears when or if I do it'll be permanent on the gun unless I cut the buckle off so maybe I'll either find some more buttons or snaps.
Still, a leather sling for less that $5 bucks is a bargain and I think everyone should include a few of these in their next Tapco order.

NorthWoodsman · May 07, 2002, 22:24

I agree, good sling and they do stink. I hung mine up in my workshop to air out. Upon my return the next day, the room was filled with its reek.

Jonnie G. Tyler · May 07, 2002, 23:36

Man, I must have been real lucky. Mine was brand new, never been used and didn't have anything other than the usual leather smell.

After looking at the way it rigs up I don't know if I'll use it, but like you guys said, at $5 you can't go wrong.

May 06, 2002, 18:52	#1
jaybob Registered FALaholic #: 5029 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 446	TAPCO leather FAL slings I ordered two of these. I ordered on line without talking to anyone and they came fast. The slings look unissued and are nice thick leather. They are a little stinky but no mildew, they should air out fine. They fit the sling swivels fine and have plenty of length. I would say a definite BUY for $4.99. __________________ The question you have to ask yourself is. Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?

May 07, 2002, 22:24	#3
NorthWoodsman Registered FALaholic #: 6361 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17	I agree, good sling and they do stink. I hung mine up in my workshop to air out. Upon my return the next day, the room was filled with its reek. __________________ Not all those who wander are lost.

May 07, 2002, 23:36	#4
Jonnie G. Tyler Registered FALaholic #: 5746 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 479	Man, I must have been real lucky. Mine was brand new, never been used and didn't have anything other than the usual leather smell. After looking at the way it rigs up I don't know if I'll use it, but like you guys said, at $5 you can't go wrong. __________________ If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that Acme crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?

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May 06, 2002, 19:12	#2
MM in NM Registered FALaholic #: 5720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East mountains of New Mexico Posts: 461	I agree, they're a bargain. I saddle soaped mine in the tub then rubbed em with Tan antique leather stain followed by a good rub with "Mink" oil. I didn't like the way the buckle works, or didn't work, so I used a button I had on one. When I was in the leather store I got some rivets for another but havn't yet riveted on the bickle on it. It appears when or if I do it'll be permanent on the gun unless I cut the buckle off so maybe I'll either find some more buttons or snaps. Still, a leather sling for less that $5 bucks is a bargain and I think everyone should include a few of these in their next Tapco order.