bird Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 I bought the dillon bag (black) and it is really a nice bag. ($60.00 cash) I want to get into competition once things get back to normal with my wife and 3 kids ( my wife was in an accident 6 weeks ago with only a 10% chance of living--she is now home and getting better every day--Thank God). I can only go to the range 1x per month for now. ($ is very tight for the next few months) I will use my HK USP fullsize .45 pistol and need to know what i should pack my dillon bag with. Thanks for any help you can give me.. I am really looking forward to IPSC shooting with my .45 once things are on an even keel in my life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Sorry to hear about your wife, hope she's better soon. With a 1911 I'd tell you that besides ammo and mags, keep some important small parts eg extractor ejector hammer sear etc. With the Hk I'm not too sure yet what you might have to replace in an emergency, worst case prob. just the extractor. Keep a cleaning kit, lube, timer, stapler, range rod, hammer (trust me) and and a note pad (in case you want to write any 0bservations or contact names and numbers. Oh and a rule book...lol Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunlop Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Ditto to Pats comments Bird, I would add one of those little camping hand towels and a fold up poncho. These things take up little or no space but are great when the weather turns nasty or too hot. Glad to hear of your wifes recovery, P.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 One tip, not necessarily for bird as he has a bag already. Do not buy the large size bags. Trust me you'll fill the small/regular size ones 'til you can't carry them any more. The big ones will get filled too and unless you have a pet camel it's a b**** to carry. Unless of course you look real bagged and Nyle Leatham passes by with his cart. He saved our National team last year at the Pan Ams giving three of us a ride up to the upper ranges at PASA . Maybe Brian can pass on our thanks. Try to keep it light especially with .45 ammo taking up a good portion of your space. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leong Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Hey Pat, what's a range rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Hopefully you will never have to find out...lol It a rod for driving squib loads out of your barrel with out damaging it, usually made of brass or similar soft metal. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 I don't know about the big matches (where do you park?). I think, for local matches you might want two bags (or a bag and a tool box). Leave one bag in the car with all the stuff you don't need. Carry what you have to have for the stages. Load as needed. I keep forgetting a towel. I remember the sunblock though. Extra ear and eye protection. And why not just take an extra gun? That way you have a backup and might be able to shoot through a second time with your other system. Variety is good. Hey...if you take that MK23 of yours you won't need to carry a hammer around. Best wishes to you wife and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 Sorry to hear about your wife. But glad to hear she is getting better. Tell her that all of us from the board wish her well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leong Posted June 25, 2001 Share Posted June 25, 2001 I second that. Let's all hope she gets well before she knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 One thing that no one's mentioned, but that I find comes in really handy is a box of Band-Aids. Now, eventually those of us who shoot a lot get so tired of guns that cut up our hands we have every sharp edge ground into oblivion. But, especially if you attend a lot of shooting classes, you can bet that before the end of the first day at least one person is going to be streaming blood and looking around saying, "Um, does anyone have a Band-Aid?" You can always tell the experienced shooters at a class. They're the ones who have Band-Aids in their bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonedaddy Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Bird, I'm sure glad HE still does miracles! For the range bag: Sunscreen, and some of dem little baby bottom wipes to get it offen your mitts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Don't forget snacks. Also maybe kneepads for those of us that go down hard. Hmmm,maybe thats because of the snacks. Bill Hearne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Schwab Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Bug spray, don't forget bug spray. Bill S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Bill---you said --"snacks" and "kneepads" and "go down hard." That kind of talk is inviting trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Yes I realized that as I was submitting it.I guess being of pure mind and body isn't part of IPSC (Thank God). Hey at least I didn't mention slide glide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38supPat Posted June 26, 2001 Share Posted June 26, 2001 Damn, Flex beat me to that comment! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Chevalier Posted June 27, 2001 Share Posted June 27, 2001 Personally I'm kinda happy Bill also didn't mention "Astro-Gllide" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fletcher Posted June 27, 2001 Share Posted June 27, 2001 You people just wont leave Astro Glide allow will you. One thing that ended up in my range bag by accident was tape. Both scotch and electrical. Several time this has come in handy. And I will agree with the band aids. If you are on course or teaching one, someone will always get cut. Just ask Pat. I believe there's a post on the site some where about a strange grip...Band-Aids will be needed if you try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyn Posted June 28, 2001 Share Posted June 28, 2001 A LEATHERMAN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneBullock Posted June 28, 2001 Share Posted June 28, 2001 One thing I have found that works for me is actually having three bags...I carry two and leave one in the truck. I carry a range bag with the essentials for the shooting line and a few little things. The second one I carry is a separate little ammo bag (the Dillon dual compartment bag (~$25 or so)). This really helps even out the weight of the ammo and the range bag and it offers a great place to put empty brass so it doesn't have to go into the rangebag (and get everything else in there sandy/dirty). The third is just a tool box in the truck that I keep large parts that I might need and all that other stuff (rainsuit,etc....) you might just need sometime. Wayne (Edited by WayneBullock at 6:26 am on June 28, 2001) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Chevalier Posted June 28, 2001 Share Posted June 28, 2001 Ball end allen keys both SAE and metric LocTite Gunsmith screwdrivers Needle oiler with a TIGHT cap Permanent marker "How to apply Astro-Glide - demonstrated by Mike Fletcher" instructional video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Fletcher Posted June 29, 2001 Share Posted June 29, 2001 I made the video when I was young and needed the money...so get of my back. But ofcourse if you are interested I can make a few more copies. I like all of the ideas people have. I only have one problem...I you took everything listed in these post, you will need to hire a moving company to get you to the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisB Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 To chime in along the lines of what Duane mentioned; athletic tape as well as band-aids will make your shooting classes much much more. fun. As a sufferer of trigger finger blisters on serrated glocks (I now have a smooth trigger thx) I found white athletic tape saved the day. if not mentioned before - soft ear plugs (in case you shoot tons indoors, wear 'em under your muffs) - sunscreen - some sort of pain killer (advil, etc.) - small pack of baby wipes (gets the lead off your hands quickly) - spare muffs & eyes for friends, non- shooters - staple gun (I'm getting all A hits these days with it) And yes, I fit this all in a normal sized Waller range bag, along with my g19, and 300 rounds... ;-) regards, Francis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Chevalier Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 Green Mountain Bags extra large size. Holds all your stuff, plus gives you a fine workout hefting the thing around. What we really need is the shooter's equivalent of a bag of holding. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Grube Posted July 5, 2001 Share Posted July 5, 2001 When I get rich I'm just going to hire a caddy. If I put a laptop in it Pat will probably haul it for me. He can post between strings of fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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