diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/gunmod.json b/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/gunmod.json
index d417a01227e3b..a05559f2c14fb 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/gunmod.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/gunmod.json
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
       [ "pistol_grip", 30 ],
       [ "rifle_scope", 30 ],
       [ "shoulder_strap", 50 ],
+      [ "shoulder_strap_simple", 70 ],
       [ "single_sling", 50 ],
       [ "butt_hook", 30 ],
       [ "match_trigger", 20 ],
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/guns.json b/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/guns.json
index 3f57fa777ac28..ec032032954f6 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/guns.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/Weapons_Mods_Ammo/guns.json
@@ -963,9 +963,15 @@
     "type": "item_group",
     "id": "guns_launcher_flame",
     "//": "Factory manufactured incendiary liquid projectors (excludes improvised weapons)",
+    "items": [ { "item": "flamethrower", "prob": 50, "charges-min": 100, "charges-max": 8000 } ]
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "item_group",
+    "id": "guns_launcher_flame_xedra",
+    "//": "Factory manufactured incendiary liquid projectors (excludes improvised weapons)",
     "items": [
-      { "item": "flamethrower", "prob": 50, "charges-min": 100, "charges-max": 1500 },
-      { "item": "rm451_flamethrower", "prob": 40, "charges-min": 100, "charges-max": 1500 }
+      { "item": "flamethrower", "prob": 50, "charges-min": 100, "charges-max": 8000 },
+      { "item": "rm451_flamethrower", "prob": 40, "charges-min": 100, "charges-max": 9000 }
     ]
   },
   {
diff --git a/data/json/itemgroups/military.json b/data/json/itemgroups/military.json
index c5a49ce9b01e0..570c51f83e0a7 100644
--- a/data/json/itemgroups/military.json
+++ b/data/json/itemgroups/military.json
@@ -747,6 +747,7 @@
       { "item": "survnote", "prob": 1 },
       { "item": "rm11b_sniper_rifle", "prob": 1 },
       { "item": "shoulder_strap", "prob": 16 },
+      { "item": "shoulder_strap_simple", "prob": 4 },
       { "item": "single_sling", "prob": 16 },
       { "item": "bot_manhack", "prob": 1 },
       { "item": "bot_grenade_hack", "prob": 1 },
diff --git a/data/json/items/gunmod/sling.json b/data/json/items/gunmod/sling.json
index fdb05b070286e..71197c1afea17 100644
--- a/data/json/items/gunmod/sling.json
+++ b/data/json/items/gunmod/sling.json
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 [
   {
-    "id": "shoulder_strap",
+    "id": "shoulder_strap_simple",
     "type": "GUNMOD",
-    "name": { "str": "shoulder strap" },
-    "description": "A shoulder strap allows the rifle to be worn over your shoulders like a piece of clothing.  However, it offers no protection.",
+    "name": { "str": "two point sling" },
+    "description": "A shoulder strap allows the rifle to be worn over a shoulder like a piece of clothing.  However, it offers no protection.",
     "weight": "100 g",
     "volume": "250 ml",
     "integral_volume": "250 ml",
@@ -16,13 +16,6 @@
     "location": "sling",
     "mod_targets": [ "rifle", "shotgun", "smg", "crossbow", "launcher" ],
     "flags": [ "IS_ARMOR", "BELTED", "OVERSIZE", "WATER_FRIENDLY" ],
-    "use_action": {
-      "type": "transform",
-      "msg": "You shift the weapon to the front of your body.",
-      "menu_text": "Adjust",
-      "target": "shoulder_strap_front",
-      "moves": 120
-    },
     "armor_data": {
       "armor": [
         {
@@ -35,10 +28,27 @@
       ]
     }
   },
+  {
+    "id": "shoulder_strap",
+    "type": "GUNMOD",
+    "name": { "str": "adjustable sling" },
+    "description": "An adjustable strap that allows the rifle to be worn over your shoulders like a piece of clothing.  However, it offers no protection.",
+    "copy-from": "shoulder_strap_simple",
+    "price": 3500,
+    "price_postapoc": 20,
+    "material": [ "nylon" ],
+    "use_action": {
+      "type": "transform",
+      "msg": "You shift the weapon to the front of your body.",
+      "menu_text": "Adjust",
+      "target": "shoulder_strap_front",
+      "moves": 120
+    }
+  },
   {
     "id": "shoulder_strap_front",
     "type": "GUNMOD",
-    "name": { "str": "shoulder strap (front)", "str_pl": "shoulder straps (front)" },
+    "name": { "str": "adjustable sling (front)", "str_pl": "adjustable slings (front)" },
     "description": "A shoulder strap allows the rifle to be worn over your shoulders like a piece of clothing.  Currently adjusted so the weapon hangs off your front.",
     "copy-from": "shoulder_strap",
     "use_action": {
diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/misc.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/misc.json
index 9dec8f914d260..9535573c2b94e 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/misc.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/misc.json
@@ -104,9 +104,14 @@
         "distribution": [
           {
             "distribution": [
-              { "item": "rifle_flintlock", "charges": [ 0, 1 ], "contents-item": "shoulder_strap", "prob": 50 },
+              { "item": "rifle_flintlock", "charges": [ 0, 1 ], "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple", "prob": 50 },
               { "item": "pistol_flintlock", "charges": [ 0, 1 ], "prob": 20 },
-              { "item": "longrifle_flintlock", "charges": [ 0, 1 ], "contents-item": "shoulder_strap", "prob": 30 }
+              {
+                "item": "longrifle_flintlock",
+                "charges": [ 0, 1 ],
+                "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple",
+                "prob": 30
+              }
             ],
             "prob": 50
           },
diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_naval_personnel.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_naval_personnel.json
index d48dd0eb54247..bec0ee6672c49 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_naval_personnel.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_naval_personnel.json
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
           },
           {
             "group": "military_standard_lmgs",
-            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap",
+            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple",
             "prob": 10,
             "damage": [ 0, 4 ],
             "dirt": [ 0, 6000 ]
diff --git a/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json b/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json
index ddf0e7fc40ad2..d0668e21c5524 100644
--- a/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json
+++ b/data/json/monsterdrops/zombie_survivor.json
@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@
               { "group": "guns_pistol_common", "prob": 100 },
               { "group": "guns_rifle_common_worn", "prob": 20, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap" },
               { "group": "guns_smg_common_worn", "prob": 5, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap" },
-              { "group": "guns_shotgun_common_worn", "prob": 40, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap" }
+              { "group": "guns_shotgun_common_worn", "prob": 40, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple" }
             ],
             "prob": 24
           },
diff --git a/data/json/professions.json b/data/json/professions.json
index dddc99a9ea273..4964853f93bdd 100644
--- a/data/json/professions.json
+++ b/data/json/professions.json
@@ -696,7 +696,7 @@
           { "item": "water_clean", "container-item": "canteen" },
           { "item": "m1911", "ammo-item": "45_acp", "charges": 7, "container-item": "holster" },
           { "item": "45_acp", "charges": 23 },
-          { "item": "garand", "ammo-item": "3006", "charges": 8, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap" },
+          { "item": "garand", "ammo-item": "3006", "charges": 8, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple" },
           { "item": "garandclip", "ammo-item": "3006", "charges": 8 },
           { "item": "3006", "charges": 4 }
         ]
@@ -1774,7 +1774,8 @@
           "socks",
           "boots_combat",
           "dive_bag",
-          "diving_watch"
+          "diving_watch",
+          "single_sling"
         ],
         "entries": [
           { "group": "charged_two_way_radio" },
@@ -1783,12 +1784,7 @@
           { "item": "glasses_bal", "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ] },
           { "item": "kukri", "container-item": "sheath" },
           { "item": "chestrig", "contents-group": "army_mags_mp5" },
-          {
-            "item": "hk_mp5",
-            "ammo-item": "9mm",
-            "charges": 30,
-            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap", "suppressor", "holo_sight" ]
-          }
+          { "item": "hk_mp5", "ammo-item": "9mm", "charges": 30, "contents-item": [ "suppressor", "holo_sight" ] }
         ]
       },
       "male": [ "boxer_shorts" ],
@@ -2369,7 +2365,8 @@
           "wristwatch",
           "pants_tactical",
           "elbow_pads",
-          "knee_pads"
+          "knee_pads",
+          "single_sling"
         ],
         "entries": [
           { "group": "swat_ballistic_vest_pristine" },
@@ -2380,12 +2377,7 @@
           { "item": "ear_plugs", "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ] },
           { "item": "grenadebandolier", "contents-item": [ "flashbang", "flashbang" ] },
           { "item": "usp_9mm", "ammo-item": "9mm", "charges": 15, "container-item": "holster" },
-          {
-            "item": "hk_mp5",
-            "ammo-item": "9mm",
-            "charges": 30,
-            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap", "rail_laser_sight" ]
-          }
+          { "item": "hk_mp5", "ammo-item": "9mm", "charges": 30, "contents-item": [ "rail_laser_sight" ] }
         ]
       },
       "male": [ "boxer_shorts" ],
@@ -2699,14 +2691,14 @@
     ],
     "items": {
       "both": {
-        "items": [ "knit_scarf", "socks", "boots_steel", "pants_cargo", "jacket_flannel", "hat_hunting", "wristwatch", "single_sling" ],
+        "items": [ "knit_scarf", "socks", "boots_steel", "pants_cargo", "jacket_flannel", "hat_hunting", "wristwatch" ],
         "entries": [
           { "group": "charged_smart_phone" },
           {
             "item": "compcrossbow",
             "ammo-item": "bolt_steel",
             "charges": 1,
-            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap",
+            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple",
             "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ]
           },
           { "item": "quiver", "contents-group": "quiver_crossbow_hunter" },
@@ -2737,7 +2729,7 @@
             "item": "remington_870",
             "ammo-item": "shot_00",
             "charges": 5,
-            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap",
+            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple",
             "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ]
           },
           { "item": "bandolier_shotgun", "contents-group": "bandolier_shotgun_hunter" },
@@ -2768,7 +2760,7 @@
             "item": "remington700_270",
             "ammo-item": "270win_jsp",
             "charges": 4,
-            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap",
+            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple",
             "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ]
           },
           { "item": "bandolier_rifle", "contents-group": "bandolier_rifle_hunter" },
@@ -2809,7 +2801,7 @@
             "item": "ar15_50",
             "ammo-item": "50beowulf_xtp",
             "charges": 10,
-            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap",
+            "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple",
             "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ]
           },
           { "item": "chestrig", "contents-group": "mags_50beowulf_ar15" },
@@ -2842,7 +2834,7 @@
           { "group": "charged_smart_phone" },
           { "item": "shot_00", "charges": 25 },
           { "item": "beer", "count": 6 },
-          { "item": "remington_870", "ammo-item": "shot_00", "charges": 5, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap" }
+          { "item": "remington_870", "ammo-item": "shot_00", "charges": 5, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple" }
         ]
       },
       "male": [ "boxer_shorts" ],
@@ -4642,7 +4634,7 @@
           "pipe_cleaner"
         ],
         "entries": [
-          { "item": "rifle_flintlock", "ammo-item": "flintlock_ammo", "charges": 1, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap" },
+          { "item": "rifle_flintlock", "ammo-item": "flintlock_ammo", "charges": 1, "contents-item": "shoulder_strap_simple" },
           { "item": "flintlock_pouch", "contents-group": "flintlock_pouch_reenactor" },
           { "item": "flintlock_ammo", "charges": 15 },
           { "item": "vinegar", "container-item": "bottle_plastic_small" },
@@ -5460,7 +5452,7 @@
             "item": "m249",
             "ammo-item": "556",
             "charges": 200,
-            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap", "holo_sight", "bipod" ]
+            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap_simple", "holo_sight", "bipod" ]
           },
           { "item": "ear_plugs", "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ] },
           { "item": "m17", "ammo-item": "9mm", "charges": 17, "container-item": "holster" }
@@ -5521,7 +5513,7 @@
             "item": "m320",
             "ammo-item": "40x46mm_m433",
             "charges": 1,
-            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap", "holo_sight" ]
+            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap_simple", "holo_sight" ]
           },
           { "item": "ear_plugs", "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ] },
           { "item": "grenade_pouch", "contents-group": [ "army_grenades_40x46" ] },
@@ -5702,19 +5694,15 @@
           "boots_combat",
           "diving_watch",
           "molle_pack",
-          "multitool"
+          "multitool",
+          "single_sling"
         ],
         "entries": [
           { "group": "charged_two_way_radio" },
           { "group": "us_ballistic_vest_pristine" },
           { "group": "army_mags_mp7" },
           { "item": "water_clean", "container-item": "canteen" },
-          {
-            "item": "hk_mp7",
-            "ammo-item": "46mm",
-            "charges": 20,
-            "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap", "holo_sight", "suppressor" ]
-          },
+          { "item": "hk_mp7", "ammo-item": "46mm", "charges": 20, "contents-item": [ "holo_sight", "suppressor" ] },
           { "item": "ear_plugs", "custom-flags": [ "no_auto_equip" ] },
           { "item": "knife_combat_marine", "container-item": "sheath" },
           { "item": "XL_holster", "contents-group": "holster_supp_MEU" },
@@ -6618,7 +6606,7 @@
           { "group": "charged_ref_lighter" },
           { "item": "chestrig", "contents-group": "army_mags_m14" },
           { "item": "knife_combat", "container-item": "sheath" },
-          { "item": "m1a", "ammo-item": "762_51", "charges": 20, "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap" ] }
+          { "item": "m1a", "ammo-item": "762_51", "charges": 20, "contents-item": [ "shoulder_strap_simple" ] }
         ]
       },
       "male": [ "briefs" ],
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json b/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json
index 8f3d231863517..35e63497075e2 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/recipe_deconstruction.json
@@ -5186,7 +5186,7 @@
     "time": "6 m",
     "qualities": [ { "id": "SCREW", "level": 1 }, { "id": "CUT", "level": 2 } ],
     "components": [
-      [ [ "shoulder_strap", 1 ] ],
+      [ [ "shoulder_strap_simple", 1 ] ],
       [ [ "2x4", 1 ] ],
       [ [ "amplifier", 1 ] ],
       [ [ "cable", 10 ] ],
diff --git a/data/json/recipes/weapon/mods.json b/data/json/recipes/weapon/mods.json
index 8e0751f0a2347..c7e11efe62bdc 100644
--- a/data/json/recipes/weapon/mods.json
+++ b/data/json/recipes/weapon/mods.json
@@ -658,7 +658,7 @@
   {
     "type": "recipe",
     "activity_level": "LIGHT_EXERCISE",
-    "result": "shoulder_strap",
+    "result": "shoulder_strap_simple",
     "category": "CC_WEAPON",
     "subcategory": "CSC_WEAPON_MODS",
     "skill_used": "fabrication",
@@ -668,6 +668,21 @@
     "qualities": [ { "id": "CUT", "level": 1 } ],
     "components": [ [ [ "rope_natural_short", 1, "LIST" ], [ "cotton_patchwork", 3 ], [ "cordage", 6, "LIST" ] ] ]
   },
+  {
+    "result": "shoulder_strap",
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "activity_level": "LIGHT_EXERCISE",
+    "category": "CC_WEAPON",
+    "subcategory": "CSC_WEAPON_MODS",
+    "skill_used": "tailor",
+    "difficulty": 3,
+    "time": "2 h",
+    "autolearn": true,
+    "using": [ [ "tailoring_nylon_patchwork", 3 ] ],
+    "qualities": [ { "id": "HAMMER", "level": 2 } ],
+    "//": "This should be using plastic sliders, but we don't have any.",
+    "components": [ [ [ "scrap", 2 ] ], [ [ "plastic_chunk", 2 ] ] ]
+  },
   {
     "type": "recipe",
     "activity_level": "LIGHT_EXERCISE",