Need new range bag

larryw · April 27, 2002, 12:45 PM

I need a new range bag that has cable reinforced handles or a secure tab for locking it down. I drive a SUV and currently use a padlock through a handle to lock the bag to the rear seat when I leave it unattended. While this will slow down a smash and grab, it is not as secure as I'd like.

Other requirements would be the ability to hold at least two full-size handguns in fully enclosed, zippered (padlockable) compartments and a large compartment for eyes, ears, ammo (lots of ammo!), etc. I'd like a soft sided bag and would prefer not to carry the guns in a separate case.

My current range bag is an Uncle Mike's Deluxe Range Bag that I'm very happy with as it meets all my needs except for the lock-down security.

All suggestions appreciated.

thanks,
LW

KSFreeman · April 27, 2002, 02:23 PM

I use a Waller Range Bag. It has been through hundreds of hours of skuling. Very tough.

A main compartment big enough to hold 2 sets of ears and eyes, 2 pistols and my bug, cleaning stuff, and kotex. The side pockets are for suntan lotion, bug repel, and gun rags. There's a front pocket for the mags.

I use a small padlock to close the 4 zippers for the plane rides. You could run a cable under the main compartment's handle.

Make sure you buy a black one so it's tactical.

TonyB · April 27, 2002, 02:55 PM

I actually use an old tool box.....it locks and no one knows there's a gun inside.....plus it was free!!although some times it's embarrasing when I go to the range and see all these nice bags...although one guy said"I need to get an old tool box like you,and maybe my gun will be as accurate as yurs!"
just a thought...............
I've seen Hopes bags at Walmart for $30.....thats almost 3 boxes of ammo!!

ms1200 · April 27, 2002, 05:13 PM

i use a toolbox to.

JoeHatley · April 28, 2002, 03:10 PM

I've got range bags from www.bagmaster.com www.acecase.com and MPI www.midwayusa.com

They all work great. but the one I got from Midway gets used the most.

Good Luck...

Joe

Bogie · April 28, 2002, 05:49 PM

I'd go for a beat-up old toolbox. Get a magic marker, and write something like "toilet cleaning snake" on the top.

Sastrugi · April 30, 2002, 12:35 AM

After looking @ or trying most of the other "name" bags this is the one stayed with:

http://www.shooterstore.com/acb/show...4571&CATID=475

April 27, 2002, 12:45 PM	#1
larryw Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Posts: 336	Need new range bag I need a new range bag that has cable reinforced handles or a secure tab for locking it down. I drive a SUV and currently use a padlock through a handle to lock the bag to the rear seat when I leave it unattended. While this will slow down a smash and grab, it is not as secure as I'd like. Other requirements would be the ability to hold at least two full-size handguns in fully enclosed, zippered (padlockable) compartments and a large compartment for eyes, ears, ammo (lots of ammo!), etc. I'd like a soft sided bag and would prefer not to carry the guns in a separate case. My current range bag is an Uncle Mike's Deluxe Range Bag that I'm very happy with as it meets all my needs except for the lock-down security. All suggestions appreciated. thanks, LW

April 27, 2002, 02:23 PM	#2
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	I use a Waller Range Bag. It has been through hundreds of hours of skuling. Very tough. A main compartment big enough to hold 2 sets of ears and eyes, 2 pistols and my bug, cleaning stuff, and kotex. The side pockets are for suntan lotion, bug repel, and gun rags. There's a front pocket for the mags. I use a small padlock to close the 4 zippers for the plane rides. You could run a cable under the main compartment's handle. Make sure you buy a black one so it's tactical. __________________ "Arguments of policy must give way to a constitutional command." Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 602 (1980).

April 27, 2002, 02:55 PM	#3
TonyB Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: E.Greenbush,NY Posts: 146	cheap box... I actually use an old tool box.....it locks and no one knows there's a gun inside.....plus it was free!!although some times it's embarrasing when I go to the range and see all these nice bags...although one guy said"I need to get an old tool box like you,and maybe my gun will be as accurate as yurs!" just a thought............... I've seen Hopes bags at Walmart for $30.....thats almost 3 boxes of ammo!! __________________ I only need 2 things..jesus and a 357.....ok AND a pizza

April 28, 2002, 03:10 PM	#5
JoeHatley Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,135	I've got range bags from www.bagmaster.com www.acecase.com and MPI www.midwayusa.com They all work great. but the one I got from Midway gets used the most. Good Luck... Joe __________________ Go NRA

April 28, 2002, 05:49 PM	#6
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2000 Location: Job hunting on the road... Posts: 3,827	I'd go for a beat-up old toolbox. Get a magic marker, and write something like "toilet cleaning snake" on the top. __________________ Job hunting, but helping a friend out at www.vikingmachineusa.com - and learning the finer aspects of becoming a precision machinist. And making the world's greatest bottle openers!

April 27, 2002, 05:13 PM	#4
ms1200 Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2002 Posts: 133	i use a toolbox to.

April 30, 2002, 12:35 AM	#7
Sastrugi Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2001 Location: Western NY Posts: 110	After looking @ or trying most of the other "name" bags this is the one stayed with: http://www.shooterstore.com/acb/show...4571&CATID=475 __________________ "Speed is fine, accuracy is final." Chuck Taylor