This is a really easy fix cvarcher, just buy a cheap metal nail file. File the slot to increase the width so the fatter bands will fit, it will not damage the slingshot in any way what so ever. Most people want smaller slots to use Thera-Band GoldWell I just received the aluminum with black polyester coated replica of the Milligan Special small frame.It has a really nice thick black coating that feels plastic like and it has the exact shape of that great vintage slingshot that I like to shoot .However the coating seemed to fill in a bit more than I liked inside the band slots and so I cant get any decent thick bands to slide in when folded. I tried the 1/16" gum rubber which this sling originally came with and even tried the .050 latex but I just couldnt get it to squeeze in.Im willing to bet if I ordered the plain all aluminum one I wouldnt have this problem. I emailed Pete at Hogancasting and mentioned the problem and am awaiting their reply .Anyone else have this problem?
