Padding & Stitching Options

Mounting the Sling | Padding and Stitching

Basic

custom leather gun sling with a lion and name

Stitched

Suede Lined

Padded

Basic Option Stitched Option Suede Lined Option Padded Option
Stitching No Yes Yes Yes
Suede Lining No No Yes Yes
Foam Padding No No No Yes

Basic – A single layer of 7-10 oz veg tan leather with a grooved border.  No padding or lining

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Flexible
  • Most economically priced

Cons

  • Not as much traction as the suede lining
  • Leather may stretch a bit without stitching

Stitched – A single layer of 7-10 oz veg tan leather with stitching going around the border.  The stitching is mostly for cosmetic reasons, though it does help prevent stretching.

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Flexible
  • Helps prevent stretching

Cons

  • Not as much traction as the suede lining
  • No cushion (padding)

Suede Lined – A layer of thick suede is hand stitched to the back of the leather where the sling makes contact with your body (tips of the sling are no lined). Note: color of the suede is subject to availability.

Pros

  • Traction to reduce slipping
  • Flexible
  • Lightweight

Cons

  • Not as much cushion as the padded option

Padded – Our most luxurious option. A layer of foam padding (approximately ⅜” thick) is stitched between leather and suede lining.
Note: color of the suede is subject to availability.

Pros

  • The leather sits off the shoulder a bit to prevent it from cutting into the shoulder when worn for long periods of time or if the gun is heavy
  • Cushion provides comfort
  • Traction to reduce slipping

Cons

  • Stiffer/less flexible
  • Bulkier
  • Slightly more weight