Trunk Weapon?

[Grizzly16]

perhaps I have my evil black rifle in the car because I was hoping to get some range time in today!

Until Arkansas added a conceal law and a law to allow guns for protection on "journeys" the common practice to carry guns was to always be on your way to the range. Lots of guys kept a bag with glasses, targets, hearing pro and such in the truck at all times. If they got pulled over they were invariably on the way to a range or were going there after wherever they were currently headed

[Dave L.]

Why do you hate to shoot it?

Have you ever shot an under folder? Your face gets beat to shit by the metal bar and the length of pull is slightly longer than most people like.

[ST911]

As always, to each his own. Your experience leads you one way, mine another.

This sounds far more baiting than I intend it to be, but I'd be curious to hear what your experience is with use of the gun you mention (including context of use). Also, why are you a proponent of a rifle caliber pistol, which offers all the liabilities but few of the benefits of either.

[Buckshot TX]

Romanian SAR-1 w/ a Hungarian 20 rnd Tanker mag in an appropriately "not a gun- don't bother stealing me" bag, Ace sidefolder, Ultimak w/ a Micro, old Chinese chest rig w/ 3X30.I live in a good neighborhood but it still comes in at night

I'd rather have the AR that is at the house, but the AK would likely get me home thru the riot if I do my part, plus it has a more voracious appetite for sheet metal & windshield glass.

By the way, as a part-time pro guitarist, I really am baffeled by guys who keep a rifle in a gig bag. In these parts, a thief would be at least as likely to steal an axe than a rifle - easier to fence & the usual victim is less likely to be a threat if the theft is interrupted. A gig bag is good cover if its actually on your shoulder, but its a great big STEAL ME when not under positive control.

[Web Architect]

How about a PS90? 50 round mag, drops brass at your feet, could be shot one handed if needed... It's very short, very quick handling, and easy to shoot well. Wish I still had one!

[kerplode]

I like my PS90 a lot. I'd be hesitant to rely on it as a trunk weapon, though. First off, it's expensive and I'd hate for it to be stolen. More importantly, though, there is ample reliable evidence that the terminal performance of the standard 5.7x28 offerings is sub-par. This would be especially problematic for situations where the need for penetrating barriers (i.e. auto bodies and glass) might be required.

I think a cheap folding AK, beater shotgun, or a lever-gun would all be better choices.

FWIW, I occasionally roll with an old Glock 22 in my vehicle as a supplement to my CCW. The G22 stays locked in a small steel handgun case which is cabled to a seat support. It's cheap, corrosion resistant, as theft resistant as I can make it, and relatively quick to get to. Plus, 46 rounds of 180gr gold dots should solve whatever problem I've encountered (or get me killed in the process ;-) ).

[tgace]

IMO the locking compartment in the back end of a Jeep (if it's under the rear decking) is pretty safe from the average thief who would rummage through your car.

Around here its pocketable stuff like GPS's, change, computers and even purses/wallets that knuckleheads leave visible in their usually unlocked cars.

[omega21]

Have you ever shot an under folder? Your face gets beat to shit by the metal bar and the length of pull is slightly longer than most people like.

no, never fired on. Maybe it should stay that way...

[docsherm]

Have you ever shot an under folder? Your face gets beat to shit by the metal bar and the length of pull is slightly longer than most people like.

Wrap it is 550 cord. I learned that from my terp......it works like a charm. I wrap the bar and the "but stock" with 550 cord and use a little hot glue to keep it in place.

And it looks really cool.

[tgace]

Wrap it is 550 cord. I learned that from my terp......it works like a charm. I wrap the bar and the "but stock" with 550 cord and use a little hot glue to keep it in place.

And it looks really cool.

I've seen that as an option to the foam sleeve on the ACE stocks too. I've often wondered how well that would work out.