[Bun]

Hello slingshot world, I was wondering if anybody had any experience with these two commercial slingshots and which one would you recommend.

Trumark FS-1
http://slingshots.co...-shots-fs1.html

Marksman 3040
http://www.marksman....3040_slings.php

I've always wanted to try out the wrist-brace types just can't decide between the two here!

 

[Tex-Shooter]

Neither one, I recommend a Saunders flat band Hawk! Whether you get it from me or someone else! -- Tex

 

[jmplsnt]

I like the actual slingshots made by Marksman better than the Trumarks but the Marksman band is far from my favorite.

The Trumark bands are pretty good but the plastic clips in them give me horrible band slaps so I pulled them out of all my remaining stock and rebuilt them with the kink-and-tie method.

Personally I think the best wrist-brace commercial model is the Barnett Black Widow but again it's your choice.

Finally, why don't you consider something made by the cottage-industry makers on this site? You will get a far better product than some stamped/moulded junk!

 

[Sam]

To be honest I would recommend buying a bespoke slingshot from any of our wonderful Site Vendors...

 

[smitty]

For commercial slingshots, I like the Saunders brand the best. They have worked hard to develop some real shooters.

 

[NaturalFork]

I own both of those. Marksman feels more solid but overall teh Trumark is much better. But like all others have said, Saunders is the way to go. They are around the same price.

 

[NaturalFork]

The only thing I dislike about the saunders is you cannot shoot 3/8th inch ammo in one.

 

[NaturalFork]

Neither one, I recommend a Saunders flat band Hawk! Whether you get it from me or someone else! -- Tex

What is your opinion of the Falcon 2?

 

[Bun]

Thanks for the replies, I'm considering Saunders products. Trumark and Marksman are more easily available in retail stores/online so I guess that's what lured me to them.

 

[NaturalFork]

Thanks for the replies, I'm considering Saunders products. Trumark and Marksman are more easily available in retail stores/online so I guess that's what lured me to them.

I dont know I like Trumark stuff. What ammo are you planning on shooting? Saunders cannot shoot the little stuff.

 

[Bun]

Thanks for the replies, I'm considering Saunders products. Trumark and Marksman are more easily available in retail stores/online so I guess that's what lured me to them.

I dont know I like Trumark stuff. What ammo are you planning on shooting? Saunders cannot shoot the little stuff.
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Mainly 3/8" steel I'm still considering the FS-1 now though ha.

 

[pelleteer]

I'd go with the Trumark. Well made, accurate, and weighs virtually nothing.

 

[christopher]

The marksman is more comfy on the forearm. Other than that they are really close. I use to perfer braced slingshots. But I don't now.

 

[NaturalFork]

The marksman is more comfy on the forearm. Other than that they are really close. I use to perfer braced slingshots. But I don't now.

Isn't that weird. All I used to shoot were wrist braced. And I still do sometimes. I just like shooting the small pocket stuff better. You could always just make a slingshot too. Naturals are awesome.

 

[NaturalFork]

Lets not forget that trumarks are made in the USA. Where I think marksman's are not.

 

[Flatband]

Between Trumark and Marksman-go with the Trumark. Flatband

 

[Bun]

Anybody used the Barnett Black Widow before?

 

[NaturalFork]

One of flatbands ergo's are about as great of a slingshot as you can get. Are you looking for a wrist braced type?

 

[wd40]

I'd listen to Tex and the others and go with Saunders over either of those two. I've had them both. Yes, they will shoot okay, but any Saunders, even the cheapest Hawk, is head and shoulders above either of those two. SSSSSSSSSSSSaunders.

 

[haertig]

If you want to go for a handcrafted wood slingshot, there are many vendors here that make them. Eventually I will have to buy one for each different vendor, but since I'm still a newbie, I only have one. An A+ Slinghots PS-2 model. I absolutely love that slingshot. Don't let "handcrafted" scare you away. These are still quite inexpensive.

If you decide you'd rather stick with metal, you might want to consider this:

http://www.dankung.com/emart/jungle-hunter-dankung-slingshot-iiusalong-handle-p-319.html

It is a fine slingshot for only $19. And shipping is only $2.85. The only downside is that it is shipped from China, so takes about two weeks to get to you. But that extra anticipation makes you really appreciate it when it arrives.

I have a Marksman 3040. It has Trumark tapered bands on it. I never shoot it anymore. I no longer care for wrist-braced slingshots after buying the A+ PS-2 and the Dankung Jungle Hunter II. These other two are much more fun to shoot than the Marksman, and a whole lot easier to shoot accurately with.