Y-straps: Finding for a cheap price??

[stermhuler]

I'm looking for some y-straps that really don't exceed 65-70 USD. I found some at ima-usa for i think 27 something. Also any help pointing out places with GREAT bargains on Heer belt/buckle canteen/mess tin/kar98 pouches for a person on a strict budget would be GREATLy appreciated@ Danke schön!

[Fusilier]

Jul 7, 2009 23:58:38 GMT -5 stermhuler said:

I'm looking for some y-straps that really don't exceed 65-70 USD. I found some at ima-usa for i think 27 something. Also any help pointing out places with GREAT bargains on Heer belt/buckle canteen/mess tin/kar98 pouches for a person on a strict budget would be GREATLy appreciated@ Danke schön!

You want cheap,you get cheap! A lot of IMA's stuff is junk.They don't specialize in field gear,thats something they just started selling to make a quick buck.
You can't beat ebay!

[kilroy9thss]

u want cheap but very good y-strapes. i got mine here 4 years ago an there still going strong

www.militarytour.com/Reproductions/WW11/German/Uniforms/Ystrap.htm

for k98 pouches thats not bad i payed 50 for my pair from grigsby

www.militarytour.com/Militaria/WW11/German/Accessories/k98Pouch.htm

[Fusilier]

I got a set of web y-straps from Military Tour.I'm not too thrilled with them. The steel is painted a funky gloss black! I also got a smokin Fallschirmjager helmet from them as well.

[kilroy9thss]

paint comes off and u can take it off, still good quality and worth the money. hey its better then paying what 90 bucks for grigsby's thin crappy y's that break if u r being dragged

[Gerry]

shop.ebay.com/merchant/acmeimports_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ25

This guy has good leather gear at good prices and fast shipping it is pretty stiff and need some conditioning, I use neatsfoot oil a few coats a few nights and its good to go, down the road you may want to change the front hooks. I won an original set of hardware on Ebay for 8 bucks.

www.ima-usa.com/product_info.php/cPath/14_84/products_id/867

IMA has a good deal on a belt and buckle I use this combo and am often asked if the buckle is original, I gues because it is poorly stamped that it looks like it is old and worn. You will need to cut and restitch the belt if you are smaller than a 40" european waist but hey for 25 bucke waddya want!

A common problem I come across is that many manufacturers use good quality fabrics but their leather stitching and thread is applesauce . When I buy something like a bread bag or need to modify or convert Y straps I use this nifty tool which will help you shorten your belt if needed
www.ems.com/catalog/product_detail_square.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442602839&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574489160637

-Gerry

[aquist]

I bought two Y straps for 15 from Hessen but they are Austrian, I am only using them for loaners, I bought a lot of cheaper gear for that reason, I got 3 canteens for 15 dollars, Sportsmans guide yes they are Swedish, but...I got old ammo pouches from ww1 actually early ww2 also for 29 dollars for 12, hunters Lodge. I am going to buy e German bread bags for less than ten bucks each. why should I buy the best stuff for other guys? this is just in case we actually get rekruts. you can still get entrenching tools for 15 dollars, true, they are east Germans, but so what.

[aquist]

I guess I should watch the dates on these posts b4 putting in my two cents... who knows if the guys who posted are even still active, or even breathing

[kingraptor141]

Jul 16, 2012 13:07:08 GMT -5 aquist said:

I guess I should watch the dates on these posts b4 putting in my two cents... who knows if the guys who posted are even still active, or even breathing

Good idea, but someone may find the info useful stumbling upon it by accident

This guy "justformesales" on ebay usually has them, great price, got mine today and they are lovely

www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-German-Reproduction-Leather-y-straps-/300739550877?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4605795e9d

[jimmiroquai]

Hikishop's Y-straps are the best cheap Y-straps.