transporting multiple pistols to the range?

[steveh326]

Anyone have any suggestions for easiest way to transport multiple pistols to the range? I have a 4 pistol case that I can stuff 6 in if I have to, but it gets awful crowded, and occasionally I am taking more than 6. I am thinking maybe pistol rugs and put them in a large range bag, but I dunno if there might be a better way. Sometimes when I hit the range with friends I take a variety of guns for them to shoot if they want to try something different. I also thought about one of those double rifle hard cases, which might be another option, but space to open it up may be an issue once I get there.

I am trying to consolidate them into one container that leaves my other hand free to carry an ammo box.

thanks for any ideas/suggestions.

 

[SRD]

If I'm taking more than 4 (which is the biggest single case I have) I'll put them in soft-cases and then throw them in my bigger range bag.I like to carry as little as possible (minimal luggage).It makes it easy to carry but it does get heavy.

 

[jimbobborg]

One of those roll along suit cases with the pistols in gun rugs and ammo on the bottom. Don't carry when you can drag.

 

[Mooseman]

The gun rugs and range bag works. I have often thought about the rifle case idea but have not tried it. Look at small luggage. You can always buy and cut your own foam.

 

[swinokur]

One of those roll along suit cases with the pistols in gun rugs and ammo on the bottom. Don't carry when you can drag.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^6

this

 

[SRD]

One of those roll along suit cases with the pistols in gun rugs and ammo on the bottom. Don't carry when you can drag.

Great idea.

 

[steveh326]

thanks for the suggestions. I would not have thought about rolling luggage but it might be a good option.

I saw a movie a few years ago with Antonio Banderas and he had a guitar case full of guns, but I would probably get some strange looks if I went with that method.

 

[bulletbill]

Range Bag? I have two. One for pistols, six pistols hasn't been a problem. The other one I stock for rifles/chrono etc.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/939259680/midwayusa-competition-range-bag

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Regular hard shell rifle cases work. My Encore wont fit in a hard pistol case- because the barrel is too long - so I carry it in a rifle case.

Ive carried multiple pistols in a hardshell rifle case - the kind with egg crate foam on the inside. It works fine.

 

[JMintzer]

This is a little pricey, but cool...

http://www.casecruzer.com/gun-cases/handgun-6pack.html

Jamie

 

[platoonDaddy]

I throw them into a gun bag and secure to the rear seat of my motorcycle and head to the range.

Generally with a long-gun in a hard case tied to my luggage rack.

 

[hvymax]

I have one of those 36" plano wannabe pelican cases. With the center foam intact it can carry a dozen handguns and accessories slides and barrels.

 

[jimbobborg]

This is a little pricey, but cool...

http://www.casecruzer.com/gun-cases/handgun-6pack.html

Jamie

That one doesn't look so hot for revolvers. And for $226, I'll pick up my drag along suitcase ($30) and six gun rugs ($120ish) and still have money left over.

 

[JMintzer]

That one doesn't look so hot for revolvers. And for $226, I'll pick up my drag along suitcase ($30) and six gun rugs ($120ish) and still have money left over.

I did mention that it was pricey...

 

[steveh326]

I think I am going with the Midway range bag and gun rugs. I had searched Midway/Cabelas/etc but for some reason didn't find the one pasted above, it looks like it'll work well for what I need.

Thanks to all for the ideas and help.

 

[subvet]

I have used both soft cases with them all in a range bag,
and also place them in a hard rifle case.

 

[TimGB]

I've been using gun sleeves, like these:

http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-Safe-SackUps-Gun-Sleeves/product/13251/140366

They don't provide a ton of protection, but they take up much less space in your range bag than even the typical soft cases. And as long as you are not throwing your range bag around, they provide enough protection to transport your guns back and forth to the range.

 

[SuperMag]

Most range bags are useless for me (I've tried several over the years). They try to be everything to everyone, and that makes them fall short--with multiple pockets, crappy straps, questionable/cheap materials and construction. They're made like gym bags. Fill a typical one with three or four pistols and a few boxes of ammo, and the stitching starts to come apart. Best solution? A tool bag! Craftsman (and others) are made to carry 40 lbs of tools, so a few pea shooters and some ammo, and the bag won't even blink. Most tool bags have hard bottoms too--which is awesome. Amazon sells a tool bag series called "Dead On," and these are fantastic. The Dead On "killer combo", here

http://www.amazon.com/DO-88838-Kill...P05Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335997748&sr=8-1

is great, because you get a large bag and a small bag--you can choose the size you need, depending on how heavy you're traveling. On days you're taking the family to the range, guns and safety gear in the big bag, and ammo in the small bag.

 

[BlueHeeler]

I out grew the 4 pistol case too. Now I just put pistols in a hard rifle case. It is ultra convenient to have every pistol /mag available in one case and have plenty of space left over rather than trying to shuttle multiple cases from the car.

The added benefit it you look like and assassin to noobs. You carry one case filled with 4 feet of pistols, like a mobile gun shop.

 

[gamer_jim]

How about a guitarcase?