>>1398389Get one that is one solid material like wood, metal, or plastic. Don't get Chinese ones that are metal as there is a good chance it is a weaker alloy that will snap. Don't get any that have moving parts other than a lanyard. Tube elastic lasts longer, but isn't as good for hunting and it can snap at the slingshot end and hit you. Band elastic requires you to cut it yourself (use fabric cutter) and make it tapered so it will break on the pouch end and not hit you in the face.
Durability of wooden slingshot frames can be hit or miss due to wood type, lamination, and/or thickness. Thicker will be better for wood and shorter arms will also be better. Slingshot style between through-the-fork (TTF) and over-the-top (OTT) matters. Hunting slingshots are more powerful and OTT will allow better shooting, butterfly/albatross stance, and help reduce arm fatigue due to short arms having less leverage on your wrist. TTF are best for plinking since the draw back isn't going to be all that much. You can do a lot of plinking with TTF without getting fatigued.
Plastic slingshots can also be a problem with breaking in cold temps, but with all material types it will depend on how they are made and what they are made with. With any that you purchase, read up on reviews first.
I suggest you wear some type of glove or padding on your knuckles when you shoot. Sometimes the pouch comes back and will hit your knuckles. It shouldn't be doing that, but it can happen. Always wear serious eye protection.
Check out JoergSprave's youtube stuff on general slingshot use & safety. Also, watch videos on slingshot hunting. You may need to search, "catapult hunting," as some places use, "catapult," instead of "slingshot".
Personally, I prefer a solid hardwood OTT slingshot frame with short arms, 1 set of Theraband Gold bands, and 9.5mm steel ball ammo for hunting. Before you try hunting anything larger than a small bird, get 70% accuracy on targets.
