Waiting....

[Sanders]

Called and ordered a sling from Turner Saddlery a month ago. I went cheap and ordered a "blemished" model.

Nice lady on the phone warned me - the hides will determine if it is blemished or not. It could take a while. Plus, we are a two-person shop and are way behind with no end in sight.

Well, Ma'am, sign me up. No, it doesn't matter what color brown it is to me. Here's my CC# and contact info.

Okay. We'll call you when it is ready to ship.

Thanks, Ma'am.

[Solid Snake]

What kind of sling? What kind of rifle is it for? Just trying to get a mental picture.

[Sanders]

National Match Service Rifle Sling - for an M14

https://turnersaddlery.com/ts/product/nm-sling-seconds/

For $20 more, I could get one that isn't blemished, but I'm in no hurry. They suggested I go with the NM sling because it comes in a longer size for my height than the traditional M1907 sling I called to ask about.

[4thIDvet]

Sanders hang in their buddy. EVERY damn thing weapon related since Slow Joe and crew is delayed back order shipping.
America is on a gun and parts and ammo buying frenzy since Slow Joe took office.

[Sanders]

Originally Posted by 4thIDvet

Sanders hang in their buddy. EVERY damn thing weapon related since Slow Joe and crew is delayed back order shipping.
America is on a gun and parts and ammo buying frenzy since Slow Joe took office.

Oh, I'm not complaining. The lady I spoke with was very nice and I understand the meaning of custom work = time.

Sure, who doesn't like their stuff via 2-day service, shipped the moment you order? But you won't get a high-quality product that way, either.

[ashhoe]

Great people there.
It took me months to get mine about a year ago.
TOP quality though, well worth the wait.
The upper I ordered from RRA mid December last year?
About 6 more months and it should be ready.
20% "restocking" fee if I cancel, WTF is that shit?
That'd be nice to have a business that didn't actually provide a product but got people to order it and then charged them if they cancelled the order for the product that they would never get and I wouldn't ever start work on.
Ah, the fine print.

[Hunter07]

Originally Posted by Sanders

Oh, I'm not complaining. The lady I spoke with was very nice and I understand the meaning of custom work = time.

Sure, who doesn't like their stuff via 2-day service, shipped the moment you order? But you won't get a high-quality product that way, either.

BINGO! Even with a 'blemish' (which could be nothing more than a slight 'dimple' in the leather), it'll still be 'top quality', at a cheaper price.

There used to be a Red Wing Boot Shop in a small town near where I work. I used to buy 'blems' there. 98% of the time, the 'blem' was on the 'upper' and never seen due to my jeans covering the top 2/3rds of my boots.

If ya use that rifle often, sooner or later, you're gonna put 'your own blem' on it in some form.

When it comes in, pour a cold one, bust out a good cigar and the rifle..... Kick back, unpackage the sling, admire it, and enjoy the stogie and cold one, as you install it.