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Jeep Gun
What would want in a Jeep Gun, that you kept in your Wrangler Jeep ,most of the time?
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A Marlin lever, with a scout scope, in .25 Bullberry.
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I have most times either an 18" barreled H&R 12 gage single shot or my Marlin 94P / .44 mag trapper style carbine.
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I don't keep it in the Jeep because I work on an Airforce base, but when I head for the hills my 16" Rossi 44Mag levergun goes with me.
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Something that would automatically zap the thieves that get into Jeeps...
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Springfield 1911A1 locked in the console, and a Sig 238 locked in the glove --- although mine is a hardtop, i still don't keep a rifle in there, --- but if i was just heading to the hills, -- i'd take my "lightweight" Trapper along, (Winchester 1894 .45 Trapper with Ram Line furniture ) -- its ugly enough that it doesn't need a case
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Ahh, one I am completely qualified to answer. I carried an AR-7 for years. Mine was one of the good ones, with respect to both feeding and accuracy. Some weren't so. Still, I eventually decided something with a bit more punch would be nice. So I started trying to figure it out.
Well, there in my safe was the answer, in the raw. My very first shotgun was a Mossberg 500 in .410. Hmm, thought I. With but a couple of changes, here would be "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN". So, I commenced to make "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN".
Here's what I did. I cut the barrel back to 18.25 inches (actually my smith did it). I picked up a short LOP synthetic butt stock. I modified the stock bolt by extending it and making it into sort of a butterfly bolt. The butt stock cap screws were removed, and Velcro was applied to both the buttstock and cap. So, now I have a shotgun that breaks down into three pieces. The longest part is about 20". It assembles in about thirty seconds.
With a variety of shot shells, I can handle everything from bunnies to bears (well very small bears ). Here's a couple of photos. The show it dissasembled and assembled alongside the AR-7 for comparison.
It now resides in a short soft case that I modified by adding velcro to hold the parts in place.
Well, there in my safe was the answer, in the raw. My very first shotgun was a Mossberg 500 in .410. Hmm, thought I. With but a couple of changes, here would be "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN". So, I commenced to make "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN".
Here's what I did. I cut the barrel back to 18.25 inches (actually my smith did it). I picked up a short LOP synthetic butt stock. I modified the stock bolt by extending it and making it into sort of a butterfly bolt. The butt stock cap screws were removed, and Velcro was applied to both the buttstock and cap. So, now I have a shotgun that breaks down into three pieces. The longest part is about 20". It assembles in about thirty seconds.
With a variety of shot shells, I can handle everything from bunnies to bears (well very small bears ). Here's a couple of photos. The show it dissasembled and assembled alongside the AR-7 for comparison.
It now resides in a short soft case that I modified by adding velcro to hold the parts in place.
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Jeep gun? I've got three of 'em (jeeps) and every one has more holes than a sieve--you know, not holes but about a million ways to get into them pretty fast (for thieves), so..............my guns ride in a section of the Jeep that allows me instant access--always a wheelgun of some sort.----------Sixgun
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I love that question as my biggest hobby is ATV rideing in the boonies. Truth is, in a jeep or on my quad, we can carry any weapon we own with ease. I have a lot of guns and do a lot of rideing and exploring. We live probley in one of the best areas of the country to explore, shoot and many trails here in sw utah. Here we have both mountains and wide open high desert so depending on where I am going I often pack different type guns. So the type area you are in is going to determine whats best for you that day, especialy, if you have a lot of guns to choose from.
I have picked up several guns since last year that I think I will start packing more this year. One is a rossi puma 92 in ,357. The other I just bought and havent even fired yet, one of those new .44 special 5 1/2" blackhawk ruger flat tops that are like the lipseys.
I have a lot of smiths and several colt saa`s in .44 special and dont want to scratch them up, so this ruger should fill the bill. Dont have a picture of it yet so here is the catalog picture.
http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlack ... /5233.html
I have picked up several guns since last year that I think I will start packing more this year. One is a rossi puma 92 in ,357. The other I just bought and havent even fired yet, one of those new .44 special 5 1/2" blackhawk ruger flat tops that are like the lipseys.
I have a lot of smiths and several colt saa`s in .44 special and dont want to scratch them up, so this ruger should fill the bill. Dont have a picture of it yet so here is the catalog picture.
http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlack ... /5233.html
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870 Rem 12 gauge. 18" barrell, full length magazine. If it gets stolen, you ain't out a lot of $'s.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFqr3_frh3QHobie wrote:Something that would automatically zap the thieves that get into Jeeps...
I'm sure there's a Jeep version.....
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When I had my Land Cruiser I had two military rifle racks mounted in it. One carried my 94 Win Trapper 30-30 and the other my 94AE Trapper in .45 Colt. Fit perfect.
Never, never, never, never left them in the vehicle unattended. Nuhuh.
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There must be a device on the market to secure a lever gun or shotgun in a jeep, what do the police use to secure a shotgun in the front cab ?Sixgun wrote:Jeep gun? I've got three of 'em (jeeps) and every one has more holes than a sieve--you know, not holes but about a million ways to get into them pretty fast (for thieves), so..............my guns ride in a section of the Jeep that allows me instant access--always a wheelgun of some sort.----------Sixgun
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How would you protect the jeep gun from rust, buy stainless steel or some other coating?
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I think I'd go with a stainless Mini-14 with collapable stock with sights. It would stand up to moisture, bumps and bangs, and no optics to potentially get whacked out of whack. A close second choice would be a Stainless Marlin 357 Mag. It'll hold quite a few rounds and still has the protection of stainless and with durable sights. A 16" barrel wouldn't hurt it none either.
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Er um, well it's like this .... you clean them and wipe them down once in a while. That's howslow2run wrote:How would you protect the jeep gun from rust, buy stainless steel or some other coating?
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I never leave a gun in my truck...I always bring them back inside....
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jeepnik wrote:Ahh, one I am completely qualified to answer. I carried an AR-7 for years. Mine was one of the good ones, with respect to both feeding and accuracy. Some weren't so. Still, I eventually decided something with a bit more punch would be nice. So I started trying to figure it out.
Well, there in my safe was the answer, in the raw. My very first shotgun was a Mossberg 500 in .410. Hmm, thought I. With but a couple of changes, here would be "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN". So, I commenced to make "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN".
Here's what I did. I cut the barrel back to 18.25 inches (actually my smith did it). I picked up a short LOP synthetic butt stock. I modified the stock bolt by extending it and making it into sort of a butterfly bolt. The butt stock cap screws were removed, and Velcro was applied to both the buttstock and cap. So, now I have a shotgun that breaks down into three pieces. The longest part is about 20". It assembles in about thirty seconds.
With a variety of shot shells, I can handle everything from bunnies to bears (well very small bears ). Here's a couple of photos. The show it dissasembled and assembled alongside the AR-7 for comparison.
It now resides in a short soft case that I modified by adding velcro to hold the parts in place.
I've got one of those, but have no intention on doing that to it. Perfect shotgun for it though.
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+1 16" Rossi Trapper .44. Also, one of the few uses that *seems* "right" for the new Ranch Hand--whether it actually is or not I also would never "leave" in the Jeep, but we know what you mean--I think.
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The only irreversable thing was cutting the barrel. Those I can get fairly cheap. So, there's no permanent "changes".1894cfan wrote:jeepnik wrote:Ahh, one I am completely qualified to answer. I carried an AR-7 for years. Mine was one of the good ones, with respect to both feeding and accuracy. Some weren't so. Still, I eventually decided something with a bit more punch would be nice. So I started trying to figure it out.
Well, there in my safe was the answer, in the raw. My very first shotgun was a Mossberg 500 in .410. Hmm, thought I. With but a couple of changes, here would be "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN". So, I commenced to make "THE PERFECT JEEP GUN".
Here's what I did. I cut the barrel back to 18.25 inches (actually my smith did it). I picked up a short LOP synthetic butt stock. I modified the stock bolt by extending it and making it into sort of a butterfly bolt. The butt stock cap screws were removed, and Velcro was applied to both the buttstock and cap. So, now I have a shotgun that breaks down into three pieces. The longest part is about 20". It assembles in about thirty seconds.
With a variety of shot shells, I can handle everything from bunnies to bears (well very small bears ). Here's a couple of photos. The show it dissasembled and assembled alongside the AR-7 for comparison.
It now resides in a short soft case that I modified by adding velcro to hold the parts in place.
I've got one of those, but have no intention on doing that to it. Perfect shotgun for it though.
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I wouldn't be comfortable in most circumstances leaving a gun in a vehicle, but if I did, I'd use a 'long gun' (if all I wanted handy was a handgun, I'd just keep it on my person, where it was safer from mischief and even more 'accesable').
I'd want that long gun to:
Probably the best of the bunch is the lowly SKS, even though it loads with stripper-clip vs. detachable magazine.
I'd want that long gun to:
- a) use detachable magazines (so it could be loaded/unloaded instantly)
b) be inexpensive enough to replace if stolen or damaged
c) be kind on the ears (assuming I didn't keep hearing protectors with it)
d) be capable of self-defense use (least likely, but most important, use of ANY gun)
e) be stainless/synthetic or military-parkerized/greased-hardwood
f) decent and mil-spec (very durable) metallic sights - aperture type ideally
Probably the best of the bunch is the lowly SKS, even though it loads with stripper-clip vs. detachable magazine.
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I only have $40 in this MN. Used to wear a Bushnell Phantom 2x pistol scope when it rode in my Jeep.
Used to have a CA AR-7 that I kept in my old F-150 back in the 80s.
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Like previously stated, a JEEP is not the most SECURE vehicle around. Also, you didnt state what the purpose of the firearm would be.
Due to the Security Issue, I would limit my choices to my Springfield MILSPEC 1911.
If it were going to be in a woods environment and hunting purposes, a short barreled shotgun would be hard to beat.
Due to the Security Issue, I would limit my choices to my Springfield MILSPEC 1911.
If it were going to be in a woods environment and hunting purposes, a short barreled shotgun would be hard to beat.
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I agree, a Chopped & channeled Mosin for a Truck Gun is hard to beat and "easy" to lose... though generally not desirable enough to steal.Combat Diver wrote:I only have $40 in this MN. Used to wear a Bushnell Phantom 2x pistol scope when it rode in my Jeep.
Used to have a CA AR-7 that I kept in my old F-150 back in the 80s.
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I think this remington pump 760 in 30-06 fills the bill. It was dads. He shot his last buck with it at about 86 years old. I inherited it and left it just sit in the back of my safe for about 7 years. I benched it last year and was nicely surprised. Very accurate, light, fast handeling, box mag, whats not to like? I just tried to post a picture of it but it must be too big, but you all know what they look like anyway.
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These two ride around in my YJ, a stainless Super and 44mag Trapper hard chromed w/ Mahovsky's Metalife.
Of course a 1911 of some sort rides shotgun.
Of course a 1911 of some sort rides shotgun.
...and I don't think he even knows it...Walks around with a half-assed grin...If he feels fear, he don't show it. Just rides into hell and back again.
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I used to carry an Enfield .303 carbine but now as, I worry about people (LE) saying that a rifle is not legal loaded in the vehicle, I carry this pistol as I am authorized to carry a pistol everywhere I go. As you can see it shot well from the 50 yard line.
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They have an electric lock system OR they lock them in a rack system in the trunk. What does the real security for the cops is that the vehicle is a POLICE vehicle. That makes most people pause long enough for the opportunity to pass. Most, not ALL. Their guns are STILL stolen from police vehicles.slow2run wrote:There must be a device on the market to secure a lever gun or shotgun in a jeep, what do the police use to secure a shotgun in the front cab ?Sixgun wrote:Jeep gun? I've got three of 'em (jeeps) and every one has more holes than a sieve--you know, not holes but about a million ways to get into them pretty fast (for thieves), so..............my guns ride in a section of the Jeep that allows me instant access--always a wheelgun of some sort.----------Sixgun
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meanc wrote:These two ride around in my YJ, a stainless Super and 44mag Trapper hard chromed w/ Mahovsky's Metalife.
Of course a 1911 of some sort rides shotgun.
Must ........................ resist .................................... temptation ! What a pair of beauties , love the hard chrome treatment
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Had that done after I saw Winchester's version of it. I really like it myself.
For locking them in the Jeep, for the Wrangler anyway, there is a cargo lock top system that can be installed behind the back seat. The top latches inside the compartment so it can't be opened from the cab. So the only access is by opening the rear door.
The cargo area only has about 35" of width in my 94 YJ so the Trapper rides inside its case perfectly. My Mossy 500 Defender w/ Knox Recoil stock fit perfectly as well.
For locking them in the Jeep, for the Wrangler anyway, there is a cargo lock top system that can be installed behind the back seat. The top latches inside the compartment so it can't be opened from the cab. So the only access is by opening the rear door.
The cargo area only has about 35" of width in my 94 YJ so the Trapper rides inside its case perfectly. My Mossy 500 Defender w/ Knox Recoil stock fit perfectly as well.
...and I don't think he even knows it...Walks around with a half-assed grin...If he feels fear, he don't show it. Just rides into hell and back again.
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Well, no fancy locking compartments in my old CJ-8. So, I don't leave the gun in the Jeep unless I'm out "Jeepin". And then, if I leave the Jeep for a bit of a stroll, it either comes with me, or I run a cable lock thru the receiver (they can't do much with the barrel and stock) and hook it to the roll bar. I guess I could run into a thief with the right tools to cut the cable, but then, wasn't there someone who recently had his safe, in his garage, cut open with his own tools?
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My Rossi R357S was my truck gun for several years while on Maui, great for the numerous wild goats I came across while fishing deserted shorelines off 4x4 trails, kept behind the seat of my Nissan 4x4 truck.
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Streetstar,
Love the hardchromed look - what does it run to have that done?
Love the hardchromed look - what does it run to have that done?
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Love the hardchromed look - what does it run to have that done?
I sent it to Mahovsky's Metalife. Total cost was around $175 including shipping to and from. That was a few years ago so prices may have risen a bit.
Sad to say they no longer do firearms from California.
They used to, as I had two Beretta 92 pistols done in Metalife in 1993 when I was still living in Irvine.
...and I don't think he even knows it...Walks around with a half-assed grin...If he feels fear, he don't show it. Just rides into hell and back again.
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well, i'm surprised at you fellas.
maybe one of these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nug5FZgxuk
anybody remember a tv show called rat patrol?
always thought that jeep mounted browning was cool.
maybe one of these?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Nug5FZgxuk
anybody remember a tv show called rat patrol?
always thought that jeep mounted browning was cool.
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