I am a beginner so this slingshot has been a challenge learning to shoot. After a few fork hits I have gotten better, but beware of damaging the fork which can make it more difficult to use the top insert band attachment.
I find myself using this frame more as I get better at shooting - it has a small frame gap but fits the hand well and allows for larger bands, which is a good option to have.
I would recommend this frame to more experienced shooters.
Definitely a 100 year slingshot. It will outlast the shooter. Beautifully made solid metal frame.
This model of the Five rings luck Microdankung does not have rounded corners so it is tough on the hand. You will see many internet photos of this slingshot with a paracord wrap to give it a softer feel. I extended my paracord to give my pinky something to try and hold onto.
Adding a cork through the pinky hole to act as a palm swell finally gave me something that I could really hold onto.
I struggle with consistency when shooting this small frame, so I filed grooves into the frame for positive positioning of the bands on the frame. I do not recommend that you do this, but I would like to see the frame manufactured with grooves just like the Dankung Snail was given.
Thank You Dankung. This is a wonderful frame.
A good choice for anyone wanting a cold bend traditional Chinese looped tubes slingshot. It felt a little small at first, but now I like it as is and wouldn’t want it larger. The grooves to align the tubes are extremely helpful. After a few months of shooting this frame I see no need for aiming grooves.
The bands that came with this slingshot were fairly short, making for a heavy draw weight. I prefer a lighter draw weight and am still trying different band sets to find which ones I most like to shoot with.
It has taken several fork hits while I have been trying out different band sets so I can confirm that it is definitely a 100 year slingshot.