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Title: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: BowZen on June 05, 2009, 08:04:00 PM
One Piece Slammer OR 3 Piece Take Down?
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: BowZen on June 05, 2009, 08:04:00 PM
Opinions Please !!!!
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: Steve G on June 05, 2009, 08:35:00 PM
I have  a one piece and have shot his 3 piece, and I think it may hinge on your preference between a 1 or 3 piece bow in general. They are both great bows, I like the lighter 1 piece, the look, feel etc. The 3 piece I still may buy myself, for the extra weight and maybe get 2 sets of linbs. Either bow is nice just a little different.
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: ocd on June 05, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
really like my slammer
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: hvyhitter on June 06, 2009, 03:50:00 PM
You cant go wrong with one of Leons bows,I have a one piece that shoot fantastic. But then again I think all 3 piece longbows are butt ugly.
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: dragon rider on June 06, 2009, 04:31:00 PM
I almost agree with hvyhitter.  It's clearly right that you can't go wrong with one of Leon's bows.  It's also true that in general a three piece isn't quite as graceful looking as a one piece. I have two of Leon's three piece takedowns. however, and while admittedly it's only my opinion, they are not butt ugly.

It's also possible that all that proves is that Kurt Vonnegut was right and "all tastes are tastes."
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: BowZen on June 06, 2009, 11:20:00 PM
Leaning towards a one piece also with a checkered grip.
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: tukudu on June 07, 2009, 06:08:00 AM
Bow zen,
    Big difference will be in the mass weight of the three piece. Both are Bomb proof and have a great grip. 99% of both that leon makes have a leather grip. You might want to shoot both before you make a decision on the checkered grip. His leather grip is outstanding and very comfortable to shoot in either bow.  The bow is outstanding in performance and shootability. tom
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: GangStarr on June 08, 2009, 03:38:00 PM
hey Zen
i have a 65lb. one piece that hits like a truck
and a friend that just pick up a 3 piece t/d at the Baltimore shoot that also hits hard!
his is 60lbs good mass weight very stable in the hand and its a head turner!
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: maxwell on June 08, 2009, 08:31:00 PM
Three piece slammer- little more mass helps me shoot better and I love the portability of the three piece.  The slammers are just great bows.
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: Bowtie on June 08, 2009, 10:50:00 PM
Bowzen,
I have a Stewart 1-pc., 66" and a Stewart 3-pc., 64".  Both are outstanding bows, smooth draw, no hand shock, quiet and quick shooters.  They're both about the same draw weight (48 & 49).  My arrow groups with the 3-pc. are generally a little tighter than the 1-pc. (probably because of the mass weight).  The 1-pc. is quieter.... my hunting bow.
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: BowZen on June 09, 2009, 04:00:00 PM
I ordered one!!!  with an odd length- 63" single piece slammer at 53# @28".  Any advice on the length I selected?  Leon thought it be no problem. I still have time to change my mind, so if any one has any advice....I'm listening.
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: Killdeer on June 09, 2009, 04:06:00 PM
Follow your bliss.   :D  

Killdeer
(1-pc Slammer, 60", #50@28)
Title: Re: Leon Stewart Slammer
Post by: BowZen on June 09, 2009, 11:34:00 PM
Killdeer, yours helped me make a decision. Also saw how nice your centaur turned out!