Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK) Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Looking at 62 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the excellent service, highlighting helpful and prompt communication that often leads to quick issue resolution. Many people appreciate the positive purchasing experience, finding the website easy to navigate. Consumers commend the quality of products, describing them as well-made, effective, and excellent. However, some customers reported product quality issues, including missing parts, incorrect components, or poor assembly. The minority of people were dissatisfied with the packaging, describing it as skimpy or damaged.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Follow up on negative reviews appears first rate. The bits that were missing due to the poor packaging are going to be sorted and (hopefully) I can complete proper assemble and start enjoying the slin... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product & Colin a nice bloke to deal with, very helpful and prompt in communications. I will definitely be buying more kit - very impressed! One item had been mistakenly left out of the deliver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve purchased HellCat compound bow, pocket hand slingshot and a few accessories. Colin has provided amazing customer service, he kept me updates on the order as not everything was in stock, dealt wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Am well impressed with my purchase got to say the slingshot rifle is brilliant. Their was a bit of a problem with a couple of parts missing. But Colin put it right in an instant So a big thank... See more

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Slingshots.UK from Tempest Trade Services Ltd. Is a unique website selling Slingshot Products to the whole of the UK, all products supplied by a company that cares. Not only do we sell traditional slingshots, we also stock slingshot rifles, compound bows, crossbows and more, all sourced from our own great suppliers. Most products are unique to us and we are experts in the technology so we can provide expert advice on every product. We provide individual care and attention to each order, making sure you, the client are satisfied. We have a no quibble return policy as well so you are protected if you do not like the product.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Full assembly not supplied red dot…

Full assembly not supplied red dot sight not supplied

13 January 2026
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Assembly is optional on all of our kits, you did not select assembly so the kit was sent unassembled which is exactly what you paid for? The laser was sent in a different parcel to avoid damage ot the laser.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought the Hornet 10 XT slingshot…

I bought the Hornet 10 XT slingshot rifle. First time using it. The front pulley system, disconnected from the body. The slingshot rife came ready assembled. On closer inspection the fixing bolts, were to short. Only holding my a few millimeters. Luckily i was not injured. Went to B&Q to buy the appropriate bolts. As to much bother to send back. Also the barrel has some play. Rocks slightly to the left. Don't know if this is intentional.

17 January 2026
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

When we assemble we use the correct size and length bolts for all of our products and never, not once, has anybody else reported this issue in over 4 years of trading. No feedback to us at all, just this review... maybe a competitor review?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Would I buy this sling shot rifle

One of the worst things I’ve ever had to put together pay and get it built for you it was painful, also a lot of the nuts and bolts where totally not up to the job I had to use a lot of my own for stronger joints and so the moving parts aren’t so flimsy, would I recommend buying this slingshot rifle for the money No definitely not

27 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

You did not pay for assembly and all of the instructions and videos for assembly are on the same page as the product. Again, nobody else has had the issues you claim to have had, and again, no contact with us.... the SX-10 Hornet is our best seller, by far. it woud not be so if this information was true. PLUS, you kept the kit despite not recommending it! Competitor review?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The falcon 2021 slingshot rifle was…

The falcon 2021 slingshot rifle was first class it was lost forever very very happy. I will definitely be buying from this company again fantastic service.

1 January 2026
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Thank you Michael, very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

good communication

good communication after mis-understandings with the order. refund of item gone ahead, just waiting for payment

1 January 2026
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Thank you Kev, sorry it didn't work out for you this time, I will let you know when I find somethng more suitable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant slingshot

Brilliant slingshot, great customer service . Very fast shipping

25 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Thank you Cliona, very much appreciated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Am well impressed with my purchase got…

Am well impressed with my purchase got to say the slingshot rifle is brilliant.
Their was a bit of a problem with a couple of parts missing.
But Colin put it right in an instant
So a big thank you to Colin.
There's one thing I would like to suggest maybe for older people like myself at the age of 66 years and first time user of slingshot and telescopic sight with laser sight some kind of instructions for setting up would be appreciated.
As I struggled a bit with setting mines up but overall well pleased with the product

28 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Thank you Gerard, much appreciated, and we have taken note of your suggestions and will set that in motion.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Follow up

Follow up on negative reviews appears first rate. The bits that were missing due to the poor packaging are going to be sorted and (hopefully) I can complete proper assemble and start enjoying the slingshot.

24 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Thank you Peter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Arrived assembled incorrectly,

Arrived assembled incorrectly,
Scratches and dents were evident upon arrival?!, sent the item back incurred further cost for posting
Still have no update on delivery or refund of postage?!

11 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Sherwin contacted us and we set about fixing this for Sherwin. We even worked over the holiday period to ensure we got Sherwin the pefcect kit back. This is Sherwin's reply:

Good evening Colin,

Thank you so much I have received the kit and it’s perfect. Really appreciate all your help and support in making the trigger more responsive and marks are all clear.

Kind regards and have a great year Colin.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

VERY DISAPPOINTED

Packaging was skimpy and terrible. Basically, one very thin cardboard package and a number of plastic bags inside - one end torn open and nothing to give me an indication of what was missing. I thought I had ordered the made-up version but that wasn't what I got, I received a number of plastic bags with assorted nuts & Bolts and no assembly instructions, but I eventually managed to get it to something resembling the pictures on the internet (with some bits left over) so lets hope it works properly . . .

24 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

We make it very clear that we cannot send assembled product to any destinaton except UK mainland. Peter lives in New Zealand so the parcel had a ling way to travels and was secured properly for the distance involved. Holding us responsible for packaging issues is petty and childish because everybody is aware how parcels are treated by courier companies. ALL instructions for assembly (videos and PDF files) are available on the same page as the product.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sling shot gun ?

If this is regarding the ammunition and bolts, the arrived before Christmas. As promised.
Not yet had the two sling shots yet. Hope the come before Christmas.
Ammo no good without them.

1 December 2025
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Started with this company nearly £2000 a month they tried to talk to me in to signing up for a year at £450 a week. I said I would trial them for 4 months
KEEP AWAY KEEP AWAY KEEP AWAY KEEP AWAY ABSOLUTELY A RIP OFF after 11 weeks of paying crazy money I stopped the last 3 weeks of the 4 months and they have put the website down stating due to unpaid invoices. I have monitored every thing they have done for the money and my advise is stay away absolute rip off.

4 December 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Please double check the website name / URL that you have been dealing with, we sell slingshots, we do not offer websites or hosting?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing has arrived

Nothing has arrived apart from one email from Parcel2go and one from Evri on the 14th November saying they expected to have a parcel to deliver.I’m surprised you are expecting positive feedback.
Lost parcel rapidly replaced and now recieved,
Exellent service,

13 November 2025
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Reply from Tempest Trade Services Ltd (Slingshots.UK)

Parcel lost, another parcel was sent and delivered

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