Range Bag

RERICK · December 30, 2005, 04:44 PM

Any thoughts on a good range bag for say 1 or 2 pistols and or revolvers?:

azredhawk44 · December 30, 2005, 05:35 PM

I just went thru this!

I really wanted something like the range bag that Dillon Precision offers, but not at the $70 price tag.

I went to Target last week and found a soft-sided tackle box for fishing. It can hold up to 3 handguns (including my redhawk .44 as one of them), a small toolkit or cleaning kit, and up to maybe 500 rounds of centerfire pistol ammo. It has external compartments around 3 sides of it, so you can put 9mm in one pocket, .22 in another and .44 in a third. Or whatever your poison is.

My ear protection loops around the carrying strap and my eye protection is inside the bag too. All I gotta carry are my targets.

It cost me $20.

FirstFreedom · December 30, 2005, 06:16 PM

yeah, soft-sided tackle box or $20 canvas tool bag from Lowe's, etc. Or you can spend 3-5 times a much for a less durable bag. But it will have been made FOR the range. :P

LoadIt · December 31, 2005, 02:50 AM

I use a camcorder bag from the 1980's. One of the BIG camcorders. The bag holds lots of ammo and three pistols. There is also lots of room for cleaning supplies and tools. I think it was origionally urchased at K-Mart. I do like the idea of the tool bag though.

choochboost · January 1, 2006, 01:47 AM

I can't say enough about my range bag from "Kickin' A Packs 'N Stuff". I looked at bags with better known brand names but they could not compare. Not only is this the best bag out there but it is by far the best value. This bag comes with a lifetime guarantee and is a very durable bag made of heavy duty nylon. It comes in 2 sizes - medium or large. I have the medium bag. The whole top zips back making the interior easily accesible. It features dual lockable heavy duty zippers throughout, interior padded lockable pistol pockets (you can buy additional padded lockable pistol inserts for your growing pistol collection), bottom of the bag is constructed with a hard plate surrounded by padding making it handle the weight of multiple handguns and boxes of ammo well, 4 exterior dual zippered lockable pockets, comfortable adjustable shoulder strap, 10 magazine sleeves which can also be used for a cell phone, HKS speedloaders, etc (the large bag has 14 magazine sleeves), I even love the fact that the interior of the bag is red which makes it easier to find stuff when you're at a dimly lit indoor range. I paid over $30 at a gun show for mine but I see that you can get the medium bag on sale online right now for $17.49!!! I am not affiliated with this company, I am only a satisfied customer recommending what I use as opposed to just name brands I'm familiar with. You can learn more about them or purchase one here: https://www.tommysgunpack.com/Produc...?ProductCode=2. Best bag, best value, you won't be disapointed.

9mm1033 · January 1, 2006, 11:20 AM

FWIW: I spend some bucks on a name brand range bag. But, if I had to do it over again; I'd check into the many types of tool carry canvas bags. Check Lowe's, Home Depot, WalMart, etc. They are heavy duty and "cheaper" than the so-called "range bag".

joev · January 1, 2006, 12:10 PM

What is the size of that Kickn A bag. I just got a 16" sears soft tool tote with 20 in and out compartments. Put a piece of foam on bottom and its great. $25.

choochboost · January 1, 2006, 12:42 PM

Medium bag is 15x8x9. The large bag is 18x12x10. I'm telling you, its the way to go. Once upon a time I used a tool bag - not anymore. You don't have to make a Kickin A bag work, they are built specifically for the range and all your gear. You can't beat $17!

Kiel_Everett · January 1, 2006, 12:45 PM

for christmas i got my step-dad the xd range bag from xd-hs2000.com. i like it, not too big, lots of compartments and rather cheap at like $45.

but, i think id rather get that D-range bag posted above at $17, LOL

Michaelm45 · January 1, 2006, 01:02 PM

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=192791

Homeseller · January 2, 2006, 09:16 AM

I could not pass up the deal on the medium bag from Kickin' A Packs 'N Stuff .
I just ordered 2.

I'll let you know my thought when I get them!

joev · January 2, 2006, 10:12 AM

I see you are very happy with the med packn n stuff case. couple of questions... how many pistols do you carry along with ammo ear protection etc ? Do you use padded pistol case option from this manf and is it zippered? Case seems great and am thinking about it, just not sure of wich size thanks

choochboost · January 2, 2006, 01:48 PM

Homeseller, congrats! I don't think you'll be disapointed. It is a great deal.

Joev, what made you think I was happy with the bag?

I only carry two handguns in my medium bag. There are two built-in padded dual zippered lockable pistol pockets on the inside of the bag. Although I would think you could still carry more in other pockets. I do not have the padded inserts with my bag, but I saw them at the gun show where I bought my bag. They are padded, dual zippered and lockable. The display bags at the gun show had the larger bags just stuffed with inserts lined up inside the bag. The great part about this is that you get to "customize" your bag for each range visit. You only have to bring enough inserts for the guns you want to shoot that day. If you're only shooting a couple guns, you're not stuck with all these pockets and inserts in the way. This gives the bag a lot of versatility. In my medium bag I carry 2 handguns, at least 3 100-round boxes of ammo, eyes and ears, a hand towel, 8 mags, 1 speedloader, and alot of smaller items like snap caps, etc. I love the magazine sleeves on the sides of the interior, they are easily accessible and allow you to store your mags (and other random items) along the side so that they aren't cluttering up the bottom of the bag.

afdrookie · January 2, 2006, 03:18 PM

i-shot

joev · January 2, 2006, 08:49 PM

ok, you sold me on that pack n stuff bag. looks like a value at 17.49. will let you know how I like it when I get it.

tkara3 · January 4, 2006, 07:21 AM

hi. i just got to of them last week, for the money,you can,t beat them.toni

joev · January 10, 2006, 08:09 PM

just got my pack n stack bag from tommygun. itssss greatttttttttttttttttt. real bargain for the money.

TacFan · January 10, 2006, 09:51 PM

not a deal anymore at $30

choochboost · January 11, 2006, 02:26 AM

Joev, glad you like it. I knew you would.

Tacfan, at $30 its still a deal - the best value out there. Too bad you missed the sale though.

joev · January 11, 2006, 05:36 PM

you can now get the bigger bag for $30. best bargain. med bag at 30 still a good buy

TacFan · January 11, 2006, 08:46 PM

"Joev, glad you like it. I knew you would.

Tacfan, at $30 its still a deal - the best value out there. Too bad you missed the sale though."

who said I missed it ?

choochboost · January 11, 2006, 11:24 PM

Something about that smily face.

straightShot · January 14, 2006, 07:12 PM

My favorite 1 or 2 pistol bag out of all that we carry is the Bagmaster Tournament Model 2. It holds 2 pistols, mags, ammo, muffs and more. It is still made here in the States and comes with a lifetime warranty. Good luck.

Tournament Model 2

Shoot straight,

straightShot

PoiDog · January 14, 2006, 09:23 PM

http://www.tac-force.com/pages/pg3.html

I found this one at Megasports outside Joliet IL. It's huge! Zippered compartments everywhere, lots of room.

It was about $49, but I was tired of using a gatemouth tool bag for the range.

LHB1 · January 14, 2006, 11:22 PM

Quote: "My favorite 1 or 2 pistol bag out of all that we carry is the Bagmaster Tournament Model 2."

StraightShot,
Can you tell us more about this bag (besides the physical info shown on your website) to help us make a decision? Have been studying it carefully but hesitate to order it sight unseen. Currently using a Mini Bag Deluxe by one of your competitors which is great for light use but is beginning to bulge with accumulated misc gear. Their larger Pro Shooter bag is too big for my taste and needs. The Bagmaster TM2 may just be the mid-size bag I need. Thanks for any info/help you can provide.

Good shooting and be safe.
LB

ps: Part of my problem is that I have given away the last two range bags I bought because they were not "quite" what I really wanted.

December 30, 2005, 04:44 PM	#1
RERICK Junior member Join Date: July 9, 2005 Posts: 369	Range Bag Any thoughts on a good range bag for say 1 or 2 pistols and or revolvers?:

January 1, 2006, 01:47 AM	#5
choochboost Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2005 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 610	the mother of all range bags I can't say enough about my range bag from "Kickin' A Packs 'N Stuff". I looked at bags with better known brand names but they could not compare. Not only is this the best bag out there but it is by far the best value. This bag comes with a lifetime guarantee and is a very durable bag made of heavy duty nylon. It comes in 2 sizes - medium or large. I have the medium bag. The whole top zips back making the interior easily accesible. It features dual lockable heavy duty zippers throughout, interior padded lockable pistol pockets (you can buy additional padded lockable pistol inserts for your growing pistol collection), bottom of the bag is constructed with a hard plate surrounded by padding making it handle the weight of multiple handguns and boxes of ammo well, 4 exterior dual zippered lockable pockets, comfortable adjustable shoulder strap, 10 magazine sleeves which can also be used for a cell phone, HKS speedloaders, etc (the large bag has 14 magazine sleeves), I even love the fact that the interior of the bag is red which makes it easier to find stuff when you're at a dimly lit indoor range. I paid over $30 at a gun show for mine but I see that you can get the medium bag on sale online right now for $17.49!!! I am not affiliated with this company, I am only a satisfied customer recommending what I use as opposed to just name brands I'm familiar with. You can learn more about them or purchase one here: https://www.tommysgunpack.com/Produc...?ProductCode=2. Best bag, best value, you won't be disapointed.

January 1, 2006, 11:20 AM	#6
9mm1033 Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2005 Location: A big city with far too many cars and people. Posts: 932	FWIW: I spend some bucks on a name brand range bag. But, if I had to do it over again; I'd check into the many types of tool carry canvas bags. Check Lowe's, Home Depot, WalMart, etc. They are heavy duty and "cheaper" than the so-called "range bag". __________________ No one reads or cares what is written in ones signature box. So I'm not writing anything worth reading or remembering.

January 1, 2006, 12:10 PM	#7
joev Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: ct. Posts: 32	Range bag What is the size of that Kickn A bag. I just got a 16" sears soft tool tote with 20 in and out compartments. Put a piece of foam on bottom and its great. $25.

January 1, 2006, 12:42 PM	#8
choochboost Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2005 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 610	Medium bag is 15x8x9. The large bag is 18x12x10. I'm telling you, its the way to go. Once upon a time I used a tool bag - not anymore. You don't have to make a Kickin A bag work, they are built specifically for the range and all your gear. You can't beat $17! Last edited by choochboost; January 1, 2006 at 01:15 PM.

December 30, 2005, 05:35 PM	#2
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	I just went thru this! I really wanted something like the range bag that Dillon Precision offers, but not at the $70 price tag. I went to Target last week and found a soft-sided tackle box for fishing. It can hold up to 3 handguns (including my redhawk .44 as one of them), a small toolkit or cleaning kit, and up to maybe 500 rounds of centerfire pistol ammo. It has external compartments around 3 sides of it, so you can put 9mm in one pocket, .22 in another and .44 in a third. Or whatever your poison is. My ear protection loops around the carrying strap and my eye protection is inside the bag too. All I gotta carry are my targets. It cost me $20.

December 30, 2005, 06:16 PM	#3
FirstFreedom Junior member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: The Toll Road State, U.S.A. Posts: 12,451	yeah, soft-sided tackle box or $20 canvas tool bag from Lowe's, etc. Or you can spend 3-5 times a much for a less durable bag. But it will have been made FOR the range. :P

December 31, 2005, 02:50 AM	#4
LoadIt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 269	I use a camcorder bag from the 1980's. One of the BIG camcorders. The bag holds lots of ammo and three pistols. There is also lots of room for cleaning supplies and tools. I think it was origionally urchased at K-Mart. I do like the idea of the tool bag though.

January 1, 2006, 12:45 PM	#9
Kiel_Everett Member Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 51	for christmas i got my step-dad the xd range bag from xd-hs2000.com. i like it, not too big, lots of compartments and rather cheap at like $45. but, i think id rather get that D-range bag posted above at $17, LOL

January 1, 2006, 01:02 PM	#10
Michaelm45 Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2004 Location: NV Posts: 215	Looks Good! http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=192791

January 2, 2006, 09:16 AM	#11
Homeseller Member Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 29	Thanks for the heads up! I could not pass up the deal on the medium bag from Kickin' A Packs 'N Stuff . I just ordered 2. I'll let you know my thought when I get them! __________________ "When the 2nd Amendment is gone, the rest will soon follow!" SURPRISE! A liberal said that! Hubert H. Humphrey

January 2, 2006, 10:12 AM	#12
joev Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: ct. Posts: 32	pack n stuff bag I see you are very happy with the med packn n stuff case. couple of questions... how many pistols do you carry along with ammo ear protection etc ? Do you use padded pistol case option from this manf and is it zippered? Case seems great and am thinking about it, just not sure of wich size thanks

January 2, 2006, 01:48 PM	#13
choochboost Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2005 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 610	Homeseller, congrats! I don't think you'll be disapointed. It is a great deal. Joev, what made you think I was happy with the bag? I only carry two handguns in my medium bag. There are two built-in padded dual zippered lockable pistol pockets on the inside of the bag. Although I would think you could still carry more in other pockets. I do not have the padded inserts with my bag, but I saw them at the gun show where I bought my bag. They are padded, dual zippered and lockable. The display bags at the gun show had the larger bags just stuffed with inserts lined up inside the bag. The great part about this is that you get to "customize" your bag for each range visit. You only have to bring enough inserts for the guns you want to shoot that day. If you're only shooting a couple guns, you're not stuck with all these pockets and inserts in the way. This gives the bag a lot of versatility. In my medium bag I carry 2 handguns, at least 3 100-round boxes of ammo, eyes and ears, a hand towel, 8 mags, 1 speedloader, and alot of smaller items like snap caps, etc. I love the magazine sleeves on the sides of the interior, they are easily accessible and allow you to store your mags (and other random items) along the side so that they aren't cluttering up the bottom of the bag. Last edited by choochboost; January 2, 2006 at 04:46 PM.

January 2, 2006, 03:18 PM	#14
afdrookie Member Join Date: December 25, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 20	i-shot

January 2, 2006, 08:49 PM	#15
joev Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: ct. Posts: 32	pack n stuff ok, you sold me on that pack n stuff bag. looks like a value at 17.49. will let you know how I like it when I get it. __________________ The older I get, the more the gun sights are off.

January 4, 2006, 07:21 AM	#16
tkara3 Member Join Date: October 6, 2005 Location: n.e. ohio Posts: 21	range bag hi. i just got to of them last week, for the money,you can,t beat them.toni

January 10, 2006, 08:09 PM	#17
joev Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: ct. Posts: 32	packs n stuff just got my pack n stack bag from tommygun. itssss greatttttttttttttttttt. real bargain for the money. __________________ The older I get, the more the gun sights are off.

January 10, 2006, 09:51 PM	#18
TacFan Member Join Date: June 14, 2005 Posts: 27	not a deal anymore at $30

January 11, 2006, 02:26 AM	#19
choochboost Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2005 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 610	Joev, glad you like it. I knew you would. Tacfan, at $30 its still a deal - the best value out there. Too bad you missed the sale though.

January 11, 2006, 05:36 PM	#20
joev Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: ct. Posts: 32	bag still a bargain you can now get the bigger bag for $30. best bargain. med bag at 30 still a good buy __________________ The older I get, the more the gun sights are off.

January 11, 2006, 08:46 PM	#21
TacFan Member Join Date: June 14, 2005 Posts: 27	"Joev, glad you like it. I knew you would. Tacfan, at $30 its still a deal - the best value out there. Too bad you missed the sale though." who said I missed it ?

January 11, 2006, 11:24 PM	#22
choochboost Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2005 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 610	Something about that smily face.

January 14, 2006, 07:12 PM	#23
straightShot Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2000 Location: MI, USA Posts: 668	Bagmaster Tournament Model 2 My favorite 1 or 2 pistol bag out of all that we carry is the Bagmaster Tournament Model 2. It holds 2 pistols, mags, ammo, muffs and more. It is still made here in the States and comes with a lifetime warranty. Good luck. Tournament Model 2 Shoot straight, straightShot __________________ Take a kid shooting.

January 14, 2006, 09:23 PM	#24
PoiDog Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 1999 Location: IL Posts: 309	http://www.tac-force.com/pages/pg3.html I found this one at Megasports outside Joliet IL. It's huge! Zippered compartments everywhere, lots of room. It was about $49, but I was tired of using a gatemouth tool bag for the range.

January 14, 2006, 11:22 PM	#25
LHB1 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,545	Quote: "My favorite 1 or 2 pistol bag out of all that we carry is the Bagmaster Tournament Model 2." StraightShot, Can you tell us more about this bag (besides the physical info shown on your website) to help us make a decision? Have been studying it carefully but hesitate to order it sight unseen. Currently using a Mini Bag Deluxe by one of your competitors which is great for light use but is beginning to bulge with accumulated misc gear. Their larger Pro Shooter bag is too big for my taste and needs. The Bagmaster TM2 may just be the mid-size bag I need. Thanks for any info/help you can provide. Good shooting and be safe. LB ps: Part of my problem is that I have given away the last two range bags I bought because they were not "quite" what I really wanted.