Opinions Needed: Range Bag - Page 2

Guns and more · November 5th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Do yourself a favor.

Don't do what I did and buy 3 range bags, two sit around.

Get the Midway bag. Often on sale for $39, it is very well made, lots of pockets, tons of storage, great shoulder strap. Very good quality. Even a pocket for a water bottle, and a business card.

or buy one of my old range bags.

You'll thank me later.

Biomortis · November 5th, 2009, 04:49 PM

For my casual, only going to shoot my EDC gun, I use a camera bag. It hold 3 boxes of ammo (150 rounds), a couple mags, my safety glasses and ear plugs and a couple rags. Its small and compact with a nice shoulder strap.

rocknsnow · November 5th, 2009, 05:01 PM

LAPG Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag Best Seller!

i like this bag. i have one and it works great.

Wilson2 · November 5th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Here is another vote for the Midway bag.

I've seen the 5.11 range bag for about $100 and Academy Sports range bag for $59, which both look identical to the Midway bag except for sewn on logos. Makes me wonder if they are all made at the same place. Perhaps there are some differences in material thickness. However, they all look to be of superb quality.

Anyway, do yourself a favor. Listen to Guns and more' advice above. Midway's bag is by far the best for you money and it matches up to any of the well known more expensive bags.

One last point, better to have a bag that is bigger than you think you need. You will eventually find more stuff to put in it.

wmhawth · November 5th, 2009, 06:14 PM

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sass20485 · November 5th, 2009, 08:47 PM

+1 on Midway, good deal on their range bag now. I love mine, may get another, I carry A LOT of gear.

jjkjr · November 5th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadRunner71

Personally, unless you really care what you look like walking in, go with a good quality gym bag of the appropriate size. Nobody really looks at your range bag except you. Until you are carrying 4-5 pistols with ammo to go around, a cheap bag is all you really need. I would look for one that you can put a lock on the zipper though - just to keep the little hands out.

I know thats right....... i saw a guy come out of an indoor range just today and he had his stuff in a Hyvee grocery environmental bag......

Bark'n · November 5th, 2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jelliott24

I just recently purchased this MidwayUSA range bag. On sale until the end of November. Lots of space, many pockets, detachable ammo bag, brass bag with mesh bottom. I couldn't be happier.

MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag PVC Coated Polyester Black - MidwayUSA

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As far as I'm concerned, you simply won't find a better range bag than the Midway Competition Range Bag!

Especially at the sale price of $40. That's $20 off the regular retail. I've had mine for about 6 or 8 months and it is incredible. Go to the website and read the hundreds of product reviews!

Technical Information:
# Overall dimensions: 22"L x 15"W x 10"H.
# 9 Total pockets: 7 on main bag - 2 on removable stage bag/ammunition carrier.
# 14 Total magazine pouches 1 1/2"L x 4 1/2"H 8 in rear compartment - 6 in stage bag/ammunition carrier.
# Fired brass carrying bag 5" Diameter 6"H with cinch top, reinforced mesh bottom and chrome plated steel clasps.
# Heavy duty 2"W x 52"L removable carrying strap with shoulder pad and chrome plated steel clasps.
# Full wrap around carrying straps with 5" strap connector/handle with hook and loop closure.
# External ID pocket.
# 2 Non-slip stabilizing pads 2" x 5" on bottom of bag.
# Main compartment 17"L x 10"W x 10"H.

* Includes:
+ 2 removable padded pistol rugs with zippers 8 1/2"H x 12"W fit most large frame semi-auto pistols and revolvers with barrels up to 6".
+ Removable stage bag/ammunition carrier with carrying handles for portability 15"L x 5"W x7.5"H.
+ Removable stage bag/ammunition carrier features:
* 2 Padded zippered pockets 7 1/2"H x 15"L.
* 2 Padded moveable hook and loop equiped compartment walls.
* 2 Chrome plated steel D-rings for quick attachment of the carry strap.
* Full wrap-around nylon handles.

# Front compartments - 2 Padded zippered pockets 8"L x 2"W x 8"H - Right side pocket features embroidered MidwayUSA Logo.
# Right side compartment - 1 Padded zippered pocket 8"L x 2"W x 8"H with 5 internal elastic accessory holders 1 1/4"W x 2 1/2"H.
# Left side compartments - 1 Padded zippered pocket 4"L x 2"W x 8"H and 1 padded beverage holder with drain hole.
# Rear compartment - 1 Padded zippered pocket 8"L x 2"W x 16"W which features:

* 8 magazine pouches.
* Internal padded pocket 8"L by 15 1/2"W.
* 12 various sized internal elastic accessory holders designed to hold brushes, jags etc for calibers from 50 down to 17.

Midway also makes a smaller version bag which is on sale now for $27 you can find here.

Wasabi · November 5th, 2009, 11:06 PM

For a small bag that holds a bunch, I'm partial to this GunMate bag:
GunMate Range Bag Nylon Black - MidwayUSA

I can load that little sucker up with a lot of stuff and not feel like I'm dragging around a duffel bag. It's very well made also. If you want to be a little more discreet with the bag, take a black Sharpie to the GunMate logo to help hide what may be in the bag from curious eyes.

sixplus1 · November 6th, 2009, 02:15 AM

When I decided to be a regular at the indoor range, I grabbed a bag I already had. The bag that fits on the back of my bicycle. It's just the right size to hold the eyes & ears, ammo, target tape, sharpie pen, mags and pistol. This bike bag was not cheap - it slides onto the back piece on a little rail thing and clicks in for fast install and removal on the bike. But since I already had it, I didn't need to get another bag.

November 5th, 2009, 04:49 PM	#12
Biomortis Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 97	For my casual, only going to shoot my EDC gun, I use a camera bag. It hold 3 boxes of ammo (150 rounds), a couple mags, my safety glasses and ear plugs and a couple rags. Its small and compact with a nice shoulder strap. __________________ Glock 27 - 2009 Marlin Model 65 .22LR - 1968 Remington Model 31 16ga - 1932 Remington 1900 12ga - 1904

November 5th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#15
wmhawth Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,707	Check out Bagmaster. BAGMASTER - Quality Bags, Cases and Holsters __________________ William

November 5th, 2009, 11:06 PM	#19
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	For a small bag that holds a bunch, I'm partial to this GunMate bag: GunMate Range Bag Nylon Black - MidwayUSA I can load that little sucker up with a lot of stuff and not feel like I'm dragging around a duffel bag. It's very well made also. If you want to be a little more discreet with the bag, take a black Sharpie to the GunMate logo to help hide what may be in the bag from curious eyes. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

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November 5th, 2009, 04:32 PM	#11
Guns and more Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fl Posts: 834	Do yourself a favor. Don't do what I did and buy 3 range bags, two sit around. Get the Midway bag. Often on sale for $39, it is very well made, lots of pockets, tons of storage, great shoulder strap. Very good quality. Even a pocket for a water bottle, and a business card. or buy one of my old range bags. You'll thank me later.

November 5th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#13
rocknsnow New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Rucker Posts: 14	LAPG Tactical Bail Out Gear Bag Best Seller! i like this bag. i have one and it works great.

November 5th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#14
Wilson2 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 26	Here is another vote for the Midway bag. I've seen the 5.11 range bag for about $100 and Academy Sports range bag for $59, which both look identical to the Midway bag except for sewn on logos. Makes me wonder if they are all made at the same place. Perhaps there are some differences in material thickness. However, they all look to be of superb quality. Anyway, do yourself a favor. Listen to Guns and more' advice above. Midway's bag is by far the best for you money and it matches up to any of the well known more expensive bags. One last point, better to have a bag that is bigger than you think you need. You will eventually find more stuff to put in it.

November 5th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#16
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	+1 on Midway, good deal on their range bag now. I love mine, may get another, I carry A LOT of gear.

November 6th, 2009, 02:15 AM	#20
sixplus1 New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tacoma Posts: 5	When I decided to be a regular at the indoor range, I grabbed a bag I already had. The bag that fits on the back of my bicycle. It's just the right size to hold the eyes & ears, ammo, target tape, sharpie pen, mags and pistol. This bike bag was not cheap - it slides onto the back piece on a little rail thing and clicks in for fast install and removal on the bike. But since I already had it, I didn't need to get another bag.