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?

[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.

[Roy W]

If it has epaulettes, simply undo the epaulette, fold it down the arm and attach to the pen pocket button, this creates a loop t hold the sling in place. If it doesn't have a pen pocket, simply attach a button in the right place for the epaulette to fix onto when undone and laying down the arm.

It's what people used to do all the time

[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.

[Micheal Doyne]

If it has epaulettes, simply undo the epaulette, fold it down the arm and attach to the pen pocket button, this creates a loop t hold the sling in place. If it doesn't have a pen pocket, simply attach a button in the right place for the epaulette to fix onto when undone and laying down the arm.

It's what people used to do all the time

That is very interesting and may have been what the training literature was implying about adding a button? I had thought they where just implying that a suitably placed button might catch the sling and stop it sliding down, but and epaulet folded down would make a lot of sense. Did guys reenforce them in any way?

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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.

That isn’t good no know, yes the thinness would I think pose an issue. Thanks for the knowledge Il look into the American $199 option.

All the best

[Roy W]

Not reinforced, just folded down and buttoned onto the pen pocket button, more than strong enough

[Gil Boyd]

Loads on that site all the time, all genuine ones in MTP and DPM with clips.