Anyone own a Waller Original Range Bag?

glockinmysock · May 25, 2002, 01:26 PM

Would appreciate your comments and info as to how well either of these 2 bags accomodates 2 handguns (i.e. does it come with padded handgun sleeves or do I need to provide my own?), ammo boxes, and little things like earplugs, snapcaps, etc (are there little open-top pockets inside?). Right now I am doing the Home Depot gatemouth thing but would like to invest in a nice functioning and nice looking bag. No flames please or reviews of other bags, as I am already aware of Shooters Connection, Dillon, etc. but looking at the Waller vs the Green Mtn.

Thanks in advance for your replies and have a great holiday weekend!

jaysouth · May 25, 2002, 07:41 PM

My twice a week shooting buddy has the big Waller bag that looks like your attached photo.

He has dedicated ammo bags from Dillon so does not carry ammo in the Waller. I have been shooting with him for at least five years and the bag is holding up very well. It has padded pockets inside to hold handguns.

With all the guns he carrys (5-6), other gear and several sets of tools, the bag easily weighs 75 pounds. It works good for him.

I would consider getting one except it won't hold all my shooting gear. My current shooting bag is a dedicated Ford Van. I've been looking at used U-hauls.

Fireglock · May 27, 2002, 07:06 PM

I bought a Green Mountain as I was down sizing what I carry at the matches. The big difference I see is that the GM has wrap around handles while the Waller uses a handle sewn to the top of the bag. I prefer the wrap arounds, stronger and the GM is more economical.

My other bag is a Bagmaster which is great for general range work but it is big and I tend to put to much gear in it for matches.

MARTINI13 · July 21, 2002, 12:09 PM

I can't comment on the green mountain bag, but I have a Waller range bag and I find it to be perfect for me. I carry three or four handguns at a time, ammo, ear muffs,tool kit, extra mags,and nutrigrain bars. It has held up for four years without any wear.

KSFreeman · July 21, 2002, 12:57 PM

Great bag. Mine has been around the country and is still in great shape after 10 years. Laughs at baggage handlers (it's that tough).

May 25, 2002, 01:26 PM	#1
glockinmysock Junior Member Join Date: November 27, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 13	Anyone own a Green Mountain or Waller Range Bag? Would appreciate your comments and info as to how well either of these 2 bags accomodates 2 handguns (i.e. does it come with padded handgun sleeves or do I need to provide my own?), ammo boxes, and little things like earplugs, snapcaps, etc (are there little open-top pockets inside?). Right now I am doing the Home Depot gatemouth thing but would like to invest in a nice functioning and nice looking bag. No flames please or reviews of other bags, as I am already aware of Shooters Connection, Dillon, etc. but looking at the Waller vs the Green Mtn. Thanks in advance for your replies and have a great holiday weekend! __________________ __________________________________ glockinmysock GLOCK 30, GLOCK 19, ArmaLite M15A2 Medical Student NRA member Husband of very supportive woman! __________________________________ Last edited by glockinmysock; May 25, 2002 at 11:49 PM.

May 27, 2002, 07:06 PM	#3
Fireglock Junior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8	I bought a Green Mountain as I was down sizing what I carry at the matches. The big difference I see is that the GM has wrap around handles while the Waller uses a handle sewn to the top of the bag. I prefer the wrap arounds, stronger and the GM is more economical. My other bag is a Bagmaster which is great for general range work but it is big and I tend to put to much gear in it for matches. __________________ Peace, Jerry What doesn't kill us makes us stronger.

July 21, 2002, 12:09 PM	#4
MARTINI13 Junior Member Join Date: July 16, 2002 Location: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF TAXACHUSETTS Posts: 9	Waller range bag I can't comment on the green mountain bag, but I have a Waller range bag and I find it to be perfect for me. I carry three or four handguns at a time, ammo, ear muffs,tool kit, extra mags,and nutrigrain bars. It has held up for four years without any wear. __________________ THE AMERICAN FLAG: THE BEST FLAG IN THE WORLD

July 21, 2002, 12:57 PM	#5
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	Great bag. Mine has been around the country and is still in great shape after 10 years. Laughs at baggage handlers (it's that tough). __________________ "Arguments of policy must give way to a constitutional command." Payton v. New York, 445 U.S. 573, 602 (1980).

May 25, 2002, 07:41 PM	#2
jaysouth Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 787	My twice a week shooting buddy has the big Waller bag that looks like your attached photo. He has dedicated ammo bags from Dillon so does not carry ammo in the Waller. I have been shooting with him for at least five years and the bag is holding up very well. It has padded pockets inside to hold handguns. With all the guns he carrys (5-6), other gear and several sets of tools, the bag easily weighs 75 pounds. It works good for him. I would consider getting one except it won't hold all my shooting gear. My current shooting bag is a dedicated Ford Van. I've been looking at used U-hauls.