Long gun in your vehicle - Page 5

randytulsa2 · June 30th, 2006, 05:35 PM

PgSglQuery:

That's an excellent question. I had a couple of M44's a few months before I had it shown to me.

The rear end of the bolt itself is the safety. You grip it FIRMLY, and bracing the buttplate against your shoulder, pull back on it HARD. When you feel it pull back (maybe half an inch),twist it to the left (counterclockwise). Let go of it, and it will snap down on the left rear part of the receiver.

To turn the safety "off", pull back on it again, and twist it clockwise.

It takes some practice to get proficient with it, but once you do, it's easy.

The trigger will pull, but it will not engage the trigger spring with that safety on. And that safety is the safest safety I've ever encountered.

The spring in that bolt is S-T-R-O-N-G.

Good luck, and let me know how it goes!

chris s · June 30th, 2006, 08:25 PM

Before I retired from LE I did, now it would be illeagal

Doc Holliday · June 30th, 2006, 10:45 PM

I have thought about buying one of those real cheap coach style double barrel shotguns to keep behind my seat in the truck. With the short barrel these are real handy. I would keep a shell carrier on the butt stock. Although not a great tactical choice these are affordable and wouldn't be a great loss if stolen. (Other than the fact some street thug has a dbl. barrel shotgun now.) Plus two buckshot rounds into somebody is going to do some damage.

craig45 · June 30th, 2006, 11:14 PM

i usually have a sub2000 9mm in the trunk when traveling out of the county.

when traveling out of state, it's always there.

jhfox462 · June 30th, 2006, 11:32 PM

I don't usually have a long gun in my truck unless I am going to the range. Stick the AR back there or the .22. I don't think I would ever need it but a couple of 30 rd mags would do pretty well against...well, whatever!
Maybe if I lived in a less populated area or worked on a farm I would have a rifle in the truck but otherwise I am content with my sidearm.

'75scout · July 1st, 2006, 02:05 AM

Once I can find a Mossy or Rem pump for less than $100 I'll buy it, load it with 00 Buck and throw it behind the seat of my truck. Or if I eventually get an sks I'll put it behund the seat.

PgSqlQuery · July 1st, 2006, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randytulsa2

PgSglQuery:

That's an excellent question. I had a couple of M44's a few months before I had it shown to me.

The rear end of the bolt itself is the safety. You grip it FIRMLY, and bracing the buttplate against your shoulder, pull back on it HARD. When you feel it pull back (maybe half an inch),twist it to the left (counterclockwise). Let go of it, and it will snap down on the left rear part of the receiver.

To turn the safety "off", pull back on it again, and twist it clockwise.

It takes some practice to get proficient with it, but once you do, it's easy.

The trigger will pull, but it will not engage the trigger spring with that safety on. And that safety is the safest safety I've ever encountered.

The spring in that bolt is S-T-R-O-N-G.

Good luck, and let me know how it goes!

Oh, man, I'd never have thought of that in 100 years!

Thanks a ton! It works beutifully! :)

AzQkr · July 1st, 2006, 04:00 PM

Yup,

1982 Winchester 30-30 on the back seat of the truck covered in a long beach type towel ready to go. A 6 rd belt carrier in the armrest cup holder area covered, and two boxes of shells [ 40 rds ] for it under the front seat.

30-30 sits no rd in the chamber and 6 in the tube. It's reach back, grab it, get out, lever it and start what needs to be finished. I've also got others surprises in the truck, and carry a g26 [ presently ] 24/7 on me, so the 30-30 lever would be for when I thought it would be of benefit over the handgun/s.

P95--I also have a Marlin Papoose. NIB from years ago with extra mags I found on the net in the case along with ammo. You don't see them around much or even dicussed but it sure makes for a handy takedown doesn't it?

Brownie

kansas45 · July 2nd, 2006, 12:02 PM

I keep a Marlin 30-30 behind the seat of my pick-up. It's been there for 30yrs or so. Dosen't everybody?

dimmak · July 2nd, 2006, 01:51 PM

Sometimes when 4 wheeling....

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June 30th, 2006, 10:45 PM	#43
Doc Holliday Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,351	I have thought about buying one of those real cheap coach style double barrel shotguns to keep behind my seat in the truck. With the short barrel these are real handy. I would keep a shell carrier on the butt stock. Although not a great tactical choice these are affordable and wouldn't be a great loss if stolen. (Other than the fact some street thug has a dbl. barrel shotgun now.) Plus two buckshot rounds into somebody is going to do some damage. __________________ Give Doc the shotgun. They'll be less apt to get nervous if he's on the street howitzer. Why, Johnny Ringo, you look like somebody just walked over your grave. I have two guns, one for each of ya.

June 30th, 2006, 11:32 PM	#45
jhfox462 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 246	I don't usually have a long gun in my truck unless I am going to the range. Stick the AR back there or the .22. I don't think I would ever need it but a couple of 30 rd mags would do pretty well against...well, whatever! Maybe if I lived in a less populated area or worked on a farm I would have a rifle in the truck but otherwise I am content with my sidearm. __________________ I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftnes, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend (Tolkien, Two Towers).

July 1st, 2006, 04:00 PM	#48
AzQkr Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: In the Superstitions Posts: 1,378	Yup, 1982 Winchester 30-30 on the back seat of the truck covered in a long beach type towel ready to go. A 6 rd belt carrier in the armrest cup holder area covered, and two boxes of shells [ 40 rds ] for it under the front seat. 30-30 sits no rd in the chamber and 6 in the tube. It's reach back, grab it, get out, lever it and start what needs to be finished. I've also got others surprises in the truck, and carry a g26 [ presently ] 24/7 on me, so the 30-30 lever would be for when I thought it would be of benefit over the handgun/s. P95--I also have a Marlin Papoose. NIB from years ago with extra mags I found on the net in the case along with ammo. You don't see them around much or even dicussed but it sure makes for a handy takedown doesn't it? Brownie __________________ The mind is the limiting factor http://www.threatfocused.com/forums/index.php Last edited by AzQkr; July 1st, 2006 at 04:12 PM.

July 2nd, 2006, 12:02 PM	#49
kansas45 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: kansas Posts: 50	I keep a Marlin 30-30 behind the seat of my pick-up. It's been there for 30yrs or so. Dosen't everybody? __________________ I HAVE TWO GUNS. ONE FOR EACH OF YOU!

June 30th, 2006, 05:35 PM	#41
randytulsa2 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	PgSglQuery: That's an excellent question. I had a couple of M44's a few months before I had it shown to me. The rear end of the bolt itself is the safety. You grip it FIRMLY, and bracing the buttplate against your shoulder, pull back on it HARD. When you feel it pull back (maybe half an inch),twist it to the left (counterclockwise). Let go of it, and it will snap down on the left rear part of the receiver. To turn the safety "off", pull back on it again, and twist it clockwise. It takes some practice to get proficient with it, but once you do, it's easy. The trigger will pull, but it will not engage the trigger spring with that safety on. And that safety is the safest safety I've ever encountered. The spring in that bolt is S-T-R-O-N-G. Good luck, and let me know how it goes!

June 30th, 2006, 08:25 PM	#42
chris s Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 83	Before I retired from LE I did, now it would be illeagal

June 30th, 2006, 11:14 PM	#44
craig45 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: crestview fl Posts: 472	i usually have a sub2000 9mm in the trunk when traveling out of the county. when traveling out of state, it's always there.

July 1st, 2006, 02:05 AM	#46
'75scout Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,165	Once I can find a Mossy or Rem pump for less than $100 I'll buy it, load it with 00 Buck and throw it behind the seat of my truck. Or if I eventually get an sks I'll put it behund the seat.

July 2nd, 2006, 01:51 PM	#50
dimmak Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TN Posts: 1,754	Sometimes when 4 wheeling.... __________________ "Ray Nagin is a colossal disappointment" - NRA/ILA Executive Director Chris W. Cox. "...be water, my friend."

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