What all handguns will fit in the Wit's End console box?

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I was looking for a list or something for what all handguns will fit in Joey's lock box, but searches didn't turn up what I was looking for. I have the standard small (short) one in my 80 and I know that S&W J-frames, mini-22's and .380's will all fit mine without disassembly, but I'd like to get a larger pistol because I am typically more accurate with those. So, what is the max size handgun that will fit? In my lock box the largest pistol I could fit was a Beretta 84/85 but it only fit with the mag removed. What all else for handguns will fit in there without breaking the gun down? I don't mind pulling the mag but field stripping a pistol just to fit it in there seems like a lot of extra work.

The reason I'm asking is that I'm looking to get a designated 'truck gun' to keep in there, and before anyone gets into it- yes I have a CCW and vehicle carry is legal where I live, so there are no legal issues to worry about here. The main use for this particular gun would be dispatching animals on the roadside that are critically injured from vehicle strikes, but it would be nice if the gun could do some defensive work too if that ever became necessary. It would probably have to be a 'beater' pistol with a messed up finish and a low price just in case the truck burned up or crashed with it inside. My favorite handgun is an FN Hi Power but it just does not fit in the box, and besides that I'd really hate to lose it to an accident or something.

Has anyone tried putting a CZ-83 or PA-63 in there? S&W 6904 or 2-1/2 inch 66? Or a Star BM? Do any of those fit?
 
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Those MPA's are not particularly useful for the purposes mentioned, nor would one fit in the console box.

I have fired a silenced MAC-10 though, and while it was certainly fun, I didn't find it to be very accurate. Not really what I'm looking for here.
 
If you necessarily have to get your defensive weapon from a box you wont necessarily survive. Pro tip: Use a shoulder holster or suffer a huge tempo penalty.(law permitting)

Even the trusty .22 will dispatch something as large as a cow depending on whether or not the user has a butcher's familiarity. So really you could pick any caliber you desire ,but stopping power may be important to you as well at some point.

My tools for instance must be light, mobile, and make an appropriate impact. So there is very little that a duo of 9mm and .308 (for example) leaves intact to worry about.

Nevermind, I just realized I didnt really answer YOUR actual question haha. :):)
 
My LCP loaded with Lehigh Defense extreme penetrators will probably do in just about any north american mammal assuming I can just walk up to it and pick my shot at a range of only a few feet. Problem is I can't shoot it decently at any kind of yardage. Not the fault of the gun, just my aging eyes and a very short sight radius. Bifocals require a longer sight radius, at least for me, and so for me that means a larger pistol.
I wonder if a Keltec P30 would fit in the box if it was taken down?
 
g43 should fit...
 
I carry a G30SF (45 cal) with a threaded barrel and suppressor as my daily carry. When I am in bear country I carry a 50 caliber Beowulf. (alexander arms)
It is essentially an AR with a 14" barrel that fires 50 cal. With a 14 inch barrel it stuffs neatly between my passenger seat and the console.
It will knock down a moose, Grisly, or even stop a 64 buick. :))
Sometimes I carry a 10 inch barrelled AR that fires 300 blackout. It stuffs neatly between the seat and console also.
The 300 blackout is a cool gun. 10" barrel but accurate out to 800 yds. With subsonic ammo and a suppressor is is almost silent.
 
Sorry calling BS on 10" barrel and accuracy to 800yrds. Unless your idea of accuracy is hitting a wall. 300blk out was invented to give troops a hard hitting short distance <100yrd round. The idea that the 5.56 being a small sectional area and quite fast that it would go right through the enemy. Troops wanted a heavier bullet that wouldn't penetrate and would deposit more energy.

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At 800 yds the drop on a 300blk out that is 185g with a BC of 0.560 and 1000ft/sec is

yrds - 800
drop in inches -1172.1
drop in MOA -139.9
Velocity - 797.9ft/sec
Energy - 268.5ft/lbs

You have almost 100 feet of drop at 800yrds. And I don't know of any scopes that can even be dialed into 140MOA of drop. Even 34mm scopes usually max out at about 70MOA so even if you use a canted base you're still not close.

Blasst said:
I carry a G30SF (45 cal) with a threaded barrel and suppressor as my daily carry. When I am in bear country I carry a 50 caliber Beowulf. (alexander arms)
It is essentially an AR with a 14" barrel that fires 50 cal. With a 14 inch barrel it stuffs neatly between my passenger seat and the console.
It will knock down a moose, Grisly, or even stop a 64 buick. :))
Sometimes I carry a 10 inch barrelled AR that fires 300 blackout. It stuffs neatly between the seat and console also.
The 300 blackout is a cool gun. 10" barrel but accurate out to 800 yds. With subsonic ammo and a suppressor is is almost silent.
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Even if you were trying to lob it onto the target, you couldn't adjust your scope enough to actually see what you are aiming at. You would literally have to pick a spot 100ft in the air above the target and pray. lol.

NLXTACY said:
@scottryana maybe he’s shotputting the slug on target :hmm:
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Whatever you say. I have trained men in conflict zones using that round since it first came out.
Learn to shoot....it would help you.
 
When did this turn into a gun forum? Asking which gun is best is like women asking which shoes to get.:rofl:

First and foremost what you gonna do with that said animal. Second do you have an ARB or Ironman bumper? If you ain’t gonna eat it then I say back up a few dozen feet and give it a go. Second hit usually do the trick. 80 plus ARB should always do the trick unless it’s an elephant.

If you ARE gonna eat it then carry a sharp pocket knife to let out blood so it would taste better. Bleed to death is better for eating and quite humane.

And of course if you simply want a gun then I don’t think anyone here can help you better than you can help your wife choose the perfect shoes.
 
Haha ok Blasst. You can't beat physics or the drop chart. I have shot a lot of long range from .257wthby, 6mm, 6.5, .308, 7mm REM, 300RUM, .338Lap, 33-378, .50 BMG, and if you can make a hit on a 10" target at 800yards with a 10" barrel AR and off the shelf subsonic 300blk out, in 3 shots I will mail you $100 and eat my words.



Blasst said:
Whatever you say. I have trained men in conflict zones using that round since it first came out.
Learn to shoot....it would help you.
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when you shoot a weapon that short a lot of variables come into play. What trigger are you using? What barrel? Is it cut rifled or button rifled?
What powder are you using? How tightly are your rounds headspaced?
I would have to see you shoot to correct something technical you are doing wrong.
How much coffee do you drink? What is your resting heart rate? Do you know your VO2 max?

There are so many variables that come into play when you shoot a rifle that short and any mistake is amplified exponentially.
Because you can't do it don't say it can''t be done. It only shows you are a fool.
It has been done for so long I did not know there was anyone that even questioned the fact anymore.
I have even taught 14 year old conscripts in Ukraine to do it.
 
We aren't talking about me, nor are we correcting my technique. I didn't make the claim.

The offer stands, take your 10" barrel AR with a reasonable scope and zero (no 40MOA mounts and 100MOA scope), off the shelf subsonic 300blackout ammo, you can use any 10" barrel you want, and any trigger you want. Get video ranging the shot and making the shot and I will send you $100 in cash, ammo, or cruiser parts your choice.



Blasst said:
when you shoot a weapon that short a lot of variables come into play. What trigger are you using? What barrel? Is it cut rifled or button rifled?
What powder are you using? How tightly are your rounds headspaced?
I would have to see you shoot to correct something technical you are doing wrong.
How much coffee do you drink? What is your resting heart rate? Do you know your VO2 max?

There are so many variables that come into play when you shoot a rifle that short and any mistake is amplified exponentially.
Because you can't do it don't say it can''t be done. It only shows you are a fool.
It has been done for so long I did not know there was anyone that even questioned the fact anymore.
I have even taught 14 year old conscripts in Ukraine to do it.
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