Truck guns?

[stewwalker]

I keep at least one firearm in my truck. I usually have my 30-30 riding in the passenger seat when I'm on the ranch and it goes in the gun box when I'm on pavement. Fortunately I don't have to worry about to much crime where I live, so a lock isn't necessary. I was wondering what others keep in there vehicle for personal protection, hunting, just for fun, and how they keep it safe.

 

[1911]

I always have a pistol on my person, but a lot of times on a back country trip I will take a cheap built-from-parts AR-15 with a collapsing stock that fits about anywhere in the truck.

 

[laylow]

When I'm offroading here in Southern California, it's usually a bolt action 22.

 

[Mike S]

Personal protection while traveling s a Colt Officer's Model .45 SCP.

General truck gun is a 17 rimfire magnum. But I am often bird hunting so I also have shotguns on board.

 

[ssc45]

I always have a pistol on my person. When I am wheeling, I generally have long guns as well. In CA I have a mossy 500 and either a mini-14 or my old rem 700 in 30-06 (OBD). In AZ, I have a mossy 500 and an AR--sometimes an AK, in addition to the AR.

Cheers, Steve

 

[theicecreampeople]

i always have gun with me also ,i used to use my kimber 45 ,but last year got a ruger vaquaro less working parts and fixed sights ..lol..metal sights..cant hurt this gun with banging around etc..keep it under my seat .dont usually bring a long gun unless im hunting ..

 

[Wyowanderer]

I always have a sidearm with me, either a S&W 629 or a Charter Arms Bulldog in 44 Special.
In the truck I generally carry my 30/30 or my AKM; I keep a Mossberg 12g pump in the camper.
If I'm in the sticks I usually have a Nylon 66 with me for plinking.

 

[wcdu]

Truck guns, sometimes thought of as trunk guns have been traditionally though of as:

1) something you wouldn't mind losing
2) something that you wouldn't mind getting damaged / beat-up
3) something not offensive to the local constabulary
4) something to get you home
5) suitable for TEOTWAWKI

I tend to think of it as another tool appropriate for the occasion. On a recent trip to AZ via NM and back to CO, a Gunsite Scout Rifle in .308 was chosen as there was a pig involved. Normally around here, depending on time of year it must be suitable for bear and other 4 legged critters more than the 2 legged types. So, in the spring and summer it is a .45-70 lever action and in the winter a .44 mag lever gun is dragged around everywhere.

On a recent trip to Denver the long gun was a AR with 20" barrel and trijicon ACOG, Ching sling and magazine or 2. When traveling around upland game hunting, I include an properly set-up 870 to go with my OU's. Ammo is as least as important as the tool. For example, my wife totes her 20ga semi on all her daily walks. The first round, in the chamber, is hi-base 6's. The second, in the magazine tube is triple-ought buck and the 3rd is a slug. The butt cuff contains 3 bird shot, and one each buck and slug. Rattlers are issue #1 and bears a distance second with upright varmints 3rd. Sporting Clays are her thing so she can run through all three quickly and repeat as necessary.

A proper handgun, a 1911 in .45 acp, is a given. Sometimes the BUG is another 1911 but more often is a titanium 2" .38 spl. Once again depends on the...er...mission.

Steve

 

[Corey]

For carrying when driving, I have my Glock 36 is 45 ACP in the lower part of the picture.
The 21SF 45 ACP is my home defense gun.

For heading up to the mountains whether to explore old growth forest roads or when camped, the AR15 comes along for the ride.
Had it extensively modified this past Christmas.

Going to be shooting it and the G36 while back country camping this season.
Still waiting on my Acog to show up, it is on backorder.

Also a law will be going into effect here in July, silencers will now be legal to shoot in WA. state
Right now you can buy one and mount it, but you have to travel to Oregon or Idaho to shoot with it.
That will be another mod for my AR.

 

[Haggis]

I guess my definition of a truck gun is different those most of what's being posted here. I wouldn't call the ones posted truck guns but Personal Defense and "Look at Me" Guns. We don't consider our truck guns to be for defense but for takin' game. This is more in line in what is traditionally held to be a truck gun in our patch of the boonies...

Truck guns, sometimes thought of as trunk guns have been traditionally though of as:

1) something you wouldn't mind losing
2) something that you wouldn't mind getting damaged / beat-up

Though I would add....

3) Something ready to take whatever game is in season when you stumble across it.
4) Something reliable and capable of taking abuse
5) Something not for a full day of hunting, but available when you find the need for it
6) Something that if it gets stolen isn't going to cost and arm and a leg to replace or tear you up with the loss of memories it gave you.

Mine is an old 870, bought real cheap years ago and it now rides around in the truck. It is always ready to dispatch a tasty morsel that I might come across. In it's case are a few different choke tubes if I want to change up the pattern. There's a couple of boxes of shells in the truck from game loads, turkey loads, and some slugs for larger critters. Come fall a couple of boxes of steel shot end up in the truck when the ducks and geese are flying.

This old gun has taken everything from squirrels, rabbits, game bird, turkeys to geese, ducks and swans. Never taken a deer 'cause in hunting season the "Deer Truck Gun" gets the call for that. It's well used, shot a ton of critters, gets limited care and is always dependable when the time comes for it to shine. It ain't black, doesn't have any fancy sights, got an old faded camo paint stock but it's a hell of a good Truck Gun.

 

[BeachinFJ]

I guess my definition of a truck gun is different those most of what's being posted here. I wouldn't call the ones posted truck guns but Personal Defense and "Look at Me" Guns. We don't consider our truck guns to be for defense but for takin' game. This is more in line in what is traditionally held to be a truck gun in our patch of the boonies...



Something like this...:bike_rider:

 

[stewwalker]

Haggis and wcdu, I can't agree with you more. A truck gun should just be another tool in the box.

I was in a buddy's ranch truck yesterday and while driving quickly down the road his AR fell out of the gun scabbard on the side of the front fender. (by quickly I mean 65mph) It was a little scratched up as I suspected but I kept on wondering why he was throwing a fit. I asked "how much was the gun"? He told me three grand! Three thousand dollars for an AR-15 that stays in the truck 90% of the time is outrageous.

So today I sold him an old Marlin 336 for $300. I guess his AR went from being his truck gun to being his centerpiece at the dinner table.

 

[1911]

Haggis and wcdu, I can't agree with you more. A truck gun should just be another tool in the box.

I was in a buddy's ranch truck yesterday and while driving quickly down the road his AR fell out of the gun scabbard on the side of the front fender. (by quickly I mean 65mph) It was a little scratched up as I suspected but I kept on wondering why he was throwing a fit. I asked "how much was the gun"? He told me three grand! Three thousand dollars for an AR-15 that stays in the truck 90% of the time is outrageous.

So today I sold him an old Marlin 336 for $300. I guess his AR went from being his truck gun to being his centerpiece at the dinner table.

I agree. the AR's that I posted were built from deeply-discounted/traded/cheap parts (except for the Aimpoint on the one) and were done for well under $1,000. They get no special treatment, and are short enough to deploy in or out of the truck in a hurry if need be.

 

[IdaSHO]

My "truck" guns are simply my carry fire arms.

Traditionally my Springfield XD40, or my latest purchase, a mid 80's S&W double action 357 3" revolver.

Both will do the job if it had to be done. I really feel a rifle is a bit too cumbersome in a vehicle. You really need to have a specific location for a truck gun. One that allows quick, unobstructed access. For most vehicles, that REALLY limits the possibilities when thinking about a rifle.

The options are nearly endless with a hand gun. Even when driving in California, 100% legit and legal, my Springfield sits locked in its case along with both mags right under my seat.

Around here, it sits in a dash mounted holster, loaded.

 

[stewwalker]

been thinking about this for a "trunk" or "truck" gun, don't have a trunk or a truck at the moment so mine would be a "hatchback" gun, but indulge me.

H&R "Survivor" rifle in either .308 or .223.

Single shot, break open action. Synthetic stock with storage space in the butt stock as well as the forestock to fit a decent amount of survival gear in as needed. ie, small knife, fire starting tools, etc.

Sling with ammo carrying capability or a butt stock carrier to have 20-30 rounds on hand with enough other tools stored in and on the gun itself to get you home if the worst occurs while on the trail.

Very reasonably priced, under $300 from any dealer for either version. Maybe not the absolutely most needed piece of gear in the world, but plenty of cool factor points. From what I've read they're plenty accurate for meat hunting. Also available in a shotgun/rifle "Handi Rifle" combo setup but the hollow stock won't fit according to the folks at H&R.

There's a great thread about modifying one as described above on the Zombie Squad forums.

I have the .410 version of this gun made by Rossi/Taurus. It has killed many rattlesnakes. The only problem I had with it was the pistol grip broke off and I had to replace it with a beefier AR-15 style stock and grip. I think H&R has a different way of mounting the butt/grip. They're great guns and will never fail, even when there isn't a stock.