Denison Smock Sniper Modifications

[Micheal Doyne]

Gil,
That sounds a great price, but sadly I’m looking for either a DMP wIth the sling clip for use, or more preferably a reasonable approximation Denison smock.

I am looking for the Denison because in the training pamphlet and stories from my grandfather (who was on a sniper cause) there is reference to snipers struggling to maintain as comfortable and steady sling position should modify the smock decision with appropriately placed button and or padding stitched on to the smock to provide purchase. I want to see how effective this is.

I had just prior to reading the posts about Kay Canvas decided to buy one of heir smocks the next day. What is the main objection? Poor quality, wrong colours, inaccurate pattern, wrong material?

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[Gil Boyd]

DPM.........Disruptive Pattern Material

[Micheal Doyne]

DPM.........Disruptive Pattern Material

I just spent a good couple of minutes reading back thought the posts to work out why you where explaining what DPM was, then realised my own miss type.

[GeeRam]

I had just prior to reading the posts about Kay Canvas decided to buy one of heir smocks the next day. What is the main objection? Poor quality, wrong colours, inaccurate pattern, wrong material?

Material is poor, way too thin compared with original, and the colours are not quite right, plus a few detail inaccuracies. They are cheap and perfect for the reenactor market though which is the point, they are not aimed at collectors or someone wanting an accurate repro.
So it does depend on just how close to an original you want it to be. Front what you have said, though the thinness of the material compared to an original may not suit what you are trying to achieve.