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Shoot. I run an SBR as my TRUCK (same idea as Trunk) gun. I don’t have a Can or an optic on it though.
All of my SBRs have optics and are $$$. I wouldn’t mind running a cheap SBR as a trunk gun. I just don’t have one. With Eform 1’s taking 3 months, I might have to change that.
Nice setup man, I’d also like to have something dedicated like that.
I don’t want to derail this entirely, but you are saying you are OK with someone breaking into your vehicle and stealing this as opposed to a 2K Noveske?
I’m confused by your question.
Are you asking if I’m okay with my rifle getting stolen because it is not a $2k Noveske? Of course not. I don’t want anything of mine to get stolen, even if I only paid $5.00 for it. This rifle won’t live in the vehicle 24/7. It’s just that it’s only purpose is as a trunk gun when I need one. I’ll still take every precaution that I can in order to ensure it isn’t stolen, just like I do everything I own.
Or, are you asking if my car got stolen and I had a rifle in it, would I rather have this in the trunk than a $2k Noveske? In that case, of course I would.
I really like this setup. Basic, quality parts, smartly setup.
I actually get the idea behind having a lower cost trunk gun. Nobody wants their gun stolen, or would be okay with it. But having a “beater” gun makes sense to me, and not just due to theft, but also risk of it being damage/destroyed in an accident.
I have had to endure having a firearm stolen out of my car, years ago. It was recovered sometime later, but it really pissed me off, and the thought of someone possibly using my firearm in a crime left me with a very bad feeling. Part of the reason I am doing some research on having a cable style lock attached to a hard case in the trunk.
I guess I am weird. I did the opposite. During the last panic, a co-worked offered an obscene amount of money for one of my AR’s. So I immediately painted my AR’s (including my BCM blem lower) specifically to reduce their value, so I wouldn’t sell them. I made the mistake of selling off a LMT lower/BCM upper during the previous panic in 2008. Not going to allow myself to do that again.
Additionally, when you mention the state law regarding the “securely encased container”, I am curious what State that is?
Also, Eurodriver, is that as in, Euro-Copter driver?
i am thinking about doing the same thing with the blem upper I grabbed as well. The one thing I am looking for is a way to secure it in my car IE a safe or some sort of locking rig. I am looking for something that would defeat a smash and grab as well as little kids with fingers. ( i havent sorted this part out yet)
What make and model is the bag?
Nice set up.
How do you plan to carry spare magazines? A “battle belt”, chest rig, plate carrier, some kind of “active shooter” style hip bag?
I’ve personaly been thinking about something like this http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/US-Peacekeeper-Rapid-Deployment-Pack-Active-shoot-p/usp%20p20305.htm
To keep my fighting gear seperate from my “get home” bag. The thought being that if things are bad enough to openly carry a rifle that is one thing, but most of the time just CCing a pistol and some food/water/cloths will get you home.
Also, Why leave the 0-2 aperature up? I’ve just never heard of that before and would like to hear the thought prosses.
I’m planning on building a similar set up for the same reason. The only difference is I’ll be using a spare Elzetta mount for my surefire 6p and I’ll be chopping the carry handle.
Euro, I got the same blem upper as you on the BCM sale and was thinking of using it for as similar purpose. Only real difference so far is that I will be using an issued Matech BUIS instead of the carry handle… but this has given me some good ideas of where to go for the lower. Thanks!
Looks good
great set up
I picked up one of those uppers as well and planning on doing the same thing. I plan on figuring out a way to secure it better in my trunk to prevent smash and grab.
Eberlestock Gunslinger
Lots of man bag discussion already - https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?149689-Low-profile-M4-AR-mag-quot-man-purse-quot
I am not a fan for the Peacekeeper bag. YMMV.
A good thread, thx.
Thanx. Nice bit of kit that.
Per your original post it sounded as if you were OK with this rifle being stolen should someone break into or steal the vehicle. I am against so-called truck guns or leaving guns in vehicles except as absolutely necessary. If I have my rifle in my vehicle I park so I can see it and it is totally out of sight.
When people say “truck gun” they are often referring to something cheap they just leave in the vehicle and are don’t care if it is stolen. Considering all the times we read stories about weapons being stolen from fed/local LE vehicles or firearms being stolen and used i crimes, I think it’s irresponsible.
^^^Agree. Maybe the better scenario would be that it was a safely stored rifle that had to be used for self defense and was taken by the police as evidence.