Aamdskeetshooter
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I have their brand bag and it’s really nice. My buddy likes the GPS bags he has.
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I have their brand bag and it’s really nice. My buddy likes the GPS bags he has.
Moonlighter
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It's kinda like buying a gun safe, they seem to shrink over the years.
I'd personally rather have enough space to carry whatever I needed versus having to cherry pick because the range bag is too small. My 5.11 has a shoulder strap, carrying it jam packed isn't a problem for me. Good luck...
The Smith & Wesson bag looks like it's almost a copy of the 5.11 bag - I'm looking for reviews on that one.It's kinda like buying a gun safe, they seem to shrink over the years.
I'd personally rather have enough space to carry whatever I needed versus having to cherry pick because the range bag is too small. My 5.11 has a shoulder strap, carrying it jam packed isn't a problem for me. Good luck...
This is kind of fun, but ultimately the best way, as with anything else, is to actually get your hands on it to try it out yourself.
AliasNeo07
Ultimate Member
This is what goes in my range bag but everyone is different.
1. Foam ear plugs
2. Electronic hearing protection
3. Safety glasses
4. Uplula mag loader
5. Target pasties
6. Sharpie
7. Targets
8. Little bottle of gun oil (CLP)
9. Multitool
10. Dummy rounds
11. Stapler
12. Trauma kit
I keep loaded mags in a separate bag, and then the handguns in a hard case.
Really just depends on where you're shooting and what type of guns you're shooting.
1. Foam ear plugs
2. Electronic hearing protection
3. Safety glasses
4. Uplula mag loader
5. Target pasties
6. Sharpie
7. Targets
8. Little bottle of gun oil (CLP)
9. Multitool
10. Dummy rounds
11. Stapler
12. Trauma kit
I keep loaded mags in a separate bag, and then the handguns in a hard case.
Really just depends on where you're shooting and what type of guns you're shooting.
- Feb 4, 2013
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Range bags are like holsters.
You need different ones at different times for different trips to the range.
I have several, some are packed for rifle shooting. Others for other use. And one smaller one, I toss a few things in for a quick range trip.
Again, my recommendation is look around. Find one that looks good, and get it. And it may be great. But you may see one that would be better. Get it
If you end up with any that don't work for you, sell them. They may work for someone else
You need different ones at different times for different trips to the range.
I have several, some are packed for rifle shooting. Others for other use. And one smaller one, I toss a few things in for a quick range trip.
Again, my recommendation is look around. Find one that looks good, and get it. And it may be great. But you may see one that would be better. Get it
If you end up with any that don't work for you, sell them. They may work for someone else
I figure at some point I'll wind up with a couple of different bags for different reasons. Right now I'm looking the single-most versatile bag - sort of a buy-once-cry-once proposition.
I've narrowed it down to 2:
The Orca Bag mentioned above:
https://www.orcatacticalgear.com/co...-gun-and-ammo-shooting-range-duffel-bag-black
The Smith & Wesson Bag, which for all intents and purposes seems to be a pretty faithful, less expensive copy of the 5.11 bag:
https://store.smith-wesson.com/shoo...fficer-tactical-range-bag/110023.html#start=1
These look pretty danged similar to me. They both have the pull-out bag and the drawstring brass bag.
S&W:
5.11 Bag:
KevinK
Ultimate Member
Had to look that up.
https://www.timbuk2.com/collections/all-messenger-bags
When ever I see that word, I always think of:
"Tim and I huntin' went ....."
- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
One thing to remember, if you get a large bag with lots of room, you WILL fill it up. And then may be unable to lift it. 
I’ve been reading articles, watching videos, and trying to figure out how big of a bag I want to get.One thing to remember, if you get a large bag with lots of room, you WILL fill it up. And then may be unable to lift it.
I typically take:
1-3 pistols
Plenty of ammo for those pistols - usually at least 100 rounds each
Magazines for those pistols - usually 2 each
Eye protection, sometimes x2
Ear protection, sometimes x2
Container for spent brass
A couple of other things - screwdriver, target stickers...
The search continues...
It's kinda like buying a gun safe, they seem to shrink over the years.
I'd personally rather have enough space to carry whatever I needed versus having to cherry pick because the range bag is too small. My 5.11 has a shoulder strap, carrying it jam packed isn't a problem for me. Good luck...
This. I’ve carried mine with 2 handguns and ammo and plenty of free space, I’ve also had it loaded with 5 handguns, three suppressors, boxes of ammo, and magazines and have it weigh 40+ pounds and never an issue
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- Feb 4, 2013
- 28,175
You may want to consider two smaller ones for more flexibility.
When using both, one can be firearms and protective equipment and the other for the ammo.
When using both, one can be firearms and protective equipment and the other for the ammo.
Homesick Texan
Active Member
I like the idea of two for flexibility and I find it easier to carry two things at 20lbs each versus one at 40lb.
I have been using a Blackhawk! duffle bag I have been using since 2002 to throw my crap in. Guns, etc.... and I use this DeWalt storage case to divide up different ammo and with the adjustable inserts, can make room for small tools, militec, etc...
1 bag is too heavy for ammo and stuff.
1 bag is too heavy for ammo and stuff.
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Magnumite
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You’ve had that bag for awhile. I’ve had my blue Dillon since the early 90’s, don’t recall exactly. I have stitched up ripped seams more than a couple times.
Actually I got it in 2001 to take with me to Air Marshal training. I literally hate the bag because as long as I've had it, the cordura/nylon-ish material is almost just as stiff as when it was new.
I don't need a dedicated range bag because my pistols aren't safe queens. I just throw them in there, maybe zip them up in a "rug" if I can find them.
Dang bag probably cost 35 bucks back then. I dunno.
Orca Tactical Gun Range Bag for Handguns, Pistols and Ammo - Duffle Carrier Stores and Protects 3+ Firearms Safely - Transport Shooting Range Equipment - Designed for 2020 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1JX9ZB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_8tZ9FbWGEQ00Z
This is what I’ve used for a few years now. Great bag.
I’ve fit 4 handguns, ammo, a basic tool kit, and 3 sets of compact ear muffs without issue
This is what I’ve used for a few years now. Great bag.
I’ve fit 4 handguns, ammo, a basic tool kit, and 3 sets of compact ear muffs without issue
This is the kind of information that seems to always be missing from reviews. I watch video reviews, but the most people will pull out is one set of ear-pro and eye-pro. I typically double that up. It's nice to see that the bag is big enough to do that I just picked up two sets of Walker Razor electronic earmuffs, and they're fairly compact.
I'm still on the fence between the Orca bag and the Smith & Wesson bag - the S&W is basically a clone of the 5.11 bag, but I think that 90% of the time it will be too much, especially if it's just me going to the range.
So after a good bit of analysis paralysis, I finally ordered a range bag. I really thought hard about getting the Orca Bag, but at the end of the day I wanted to be sure that I had enough room, and I wasn't sure the Orca bag was going to provide that.
My next options were the Midway USA Competition Range bag or the 5.11 bag. The former was $70, but a few days ago they were still out of stock in either of the two colors I would have wanted, (black/olive drab) and the 5.11 bag is $100. I'm not cheap, but I went with option "c."
Smith & Wesson M&P Officer Tactical Range Bag. $72.
From what I can see, like the Midway USA Bag, this is essentially a copy of the 5.11 bag. I just pulled it out of the box and gave it a once-over. The padding is good and it seems to be pretty well made, and since it's a clone of the 5.11 bag, it has most of the features of the other two such as the fold down mat to lay guns on, all of the mag holders, the spent brass bag, padded pistol sleeves that pull out, the entire inner bag that pulls out with the Velcro partitions - it looks like a pretty nice setup. It's big, but it doesn't come across as being too big - it would be if it was any bigger though.
I think I made a good choice - I like how the bag is set up - I can fit more than what I need - ear protection x2, (or more) eye protection x2, (or more), 4 pistols easily - more if I really needed, plenty of ammo, tools, mags....
I'll post pictures later with a couple of pistols and accessories to give a bit of a scale for size.
My next options were the Midway USA Competition Range bag or the 5.11 bag. The former was $70, but a few days ago they were still out of stock in either of the two colors I would have wanted, (black/olive drab) and the 5.11 bag is $100. I'm not cheap, but I went with option "c."
Smith & Wesson M&P Officer Tactical Range Bag. $72.
From what I can see, like the Midway USA Bag, this is essentially a copy of the 5.11 bag. I just pulled it out of the box and gave it a once-over. The padding is good and it seems to be pretty well made, and since it's a clone of the 5.11 bag, it has most of the features of the other two such as the fold down mat to lay guns on, all of the mag holders, the spent brass bag, padded pistol sleeves that pull out, the entire inner bag that pulls out with the Velcro partitions - it looks like a pretty nice setup. It's big, but it doesn't come across as being too big - it would be if it was any bigger though.
I think I made a good choice - I like how the bag is set up - I can fit more than what I need - ear protection x2, (or more) eye protection x2, (or more), 4 pistols easily - more if I really needed, plenty of ammo, tools, mags....
I'll post pictures later with a couple of pistols and accessories to give a bit of a scale for size.
I just want to reiterate some of the things in this thread that are good ideas:
- Bring some earplugs in addition to earphone type hearing protection.
- Throw some chamber flags into your bag.
- If your firearms have accessories attached bring hex keys etc.
Also, I use an incognito bag... If you look around Home Depot at the various "toolbox" type bags. They work great.
- Bring some earplugs in addition to earphone type hearing protection.
- Throw some chamber flags into your bag.
- If your firearms have accessories attached bring hex keys etc.
Also, I use an incognito bag... If you look around Home Depot at the various "toolbox" type bags. They work great.
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