I don't know anything about the gun rack, but Hello from Fort Worth

 

Hey there! Where in Fort Worth? I'm all the way north, close to Cabelas.

 

it doesn't say as to what model its specifically made for,and judging by the pics its an older gen wrangler possibly TJ. also if you see the left review of the item the guy says pretty much its shabby leaving 3 stars only.


I would also check your local laws to see how legal that is. i know texas is very open about firearms but some reason i don't see that as being kosher.

 

Southwest Fort Worth, just north of Crowley

 

Dallas here

 

I had a buddy about 15 years ago with a similar rack mount in his pick up.

Didn't work as good as he thought it was going to.

I thought it was a good idea but if it really were such, 'everybody' rather than 'nobody' would have one.

Try it and let us know your experience.

 

this is what a gun rack in a Jeep should look like:thumb:

 

I use this one Amazon.com: Big Sky BSR-2 Gun Rack: Sports & Outdoors mounted to the roll bar in the back of a 2 door, directly behind the sound bar. Works great. Mounted it with 2 muffler clamps, solid as can be.

 

I own a gun store and a Jeep....this is in my future;

 

oooo want!

 

Thanks guys! I'll figure out a good setup and I'll share it with everyone. Jeeps and guns.... now i just need a case of beer and a chick and life will be complete. haha

 

You forgot the Jeep dog...

 

maybe look into fitting a mount like the military uses in the hmmwv? very simple mechanism and easy in/out. mounts in the door way muzzle up. I used them while in the Marines and always thought they worked pretty well.

 

I just use the back seat ?

 

Check with Extreme Outfitters, I think they make Rifle mounts as well as pistol mounts

 

This and a cheap gun case............

 

A few questions for the OP.

What type of rifle are you thinking about putting in the JK?

A long rifle may be a tough order as opposed to an M4/AR15 with a collapsible stock.

Are dead set on having it overhead?

In similar posts in other forums....the best spots tended to be along the base of the back seat, mounted on a solid cargo barrier, on the swingout rear door (probably won't work for a JK) or in the cargo area.

If you carry a pistol....I would figure that you do not need immediate access to the rifle?

Doc

 

Probably depends on whether concealment is a requirement. Against a white ceiling, especially if your rig is lifted, it will be visible to every car on the road. Obviously not an issue if for trails only.

 

I bet some of these gun racks could be converted to carry ski's or maybe even a snowboard. Dry, of course, would need to bag them or something for after skiing.

 

After ruining the paint on my '12 JKUR hood, I found that using a 1/2" hard foam rubber mat makes a great base for shooting off the hood using a bipod.(varmints). Clear 2" wide mailing tape keeps it snug for a weekend.
You can find the mat in the camping department (goes under a sleeping bag).

I need a rig for using the open side of the tailgate (not as good as the stable hood for those long shots).

 

Captain Ahab, who is the manufacturer? Can't find anything online.Thanks in advance!

 

I just found that somewhere online, but looks like Kydex to me. Lots of folks doing custom Kydex holsters, including my shop.

 

'Murica.

 

Here is the original idea: (ie, Willys MB)

 

Thanks for the info Cap!

 

I have one like the op posted. I tried it over the front seat, and with 1 AR in it, I didn't like it. It was too close to my head for my liking. I ended up moving it to the rear over where my rear seat used to be. It works pretty good there, and is easily accessible through the back window, or the sides if top is down. No pics of the mount, sorry.
For carrying my pistol, I just use a Serpa holster, mounted with one of their male/female connectors. I mounted the female to my center console, and just snap the holster on and off as needed. works great.

with gun

 

Nice! Awesome idea. I see you have a SA-XD Service model. I have similar in .45, but no threaded barrel. At least it looks like one from what I can make out in the pic. I feel a "mod" coming on and I already have a Serpa, just need the connectors.

 

i love the idea of an overhead rifle rack. once i buy my welder (probly next year) i think ill try fabing my own. but i would make it alot more secure than that 'quick draw' deal, more like a thin safe that bolts on to the rollcage

 

See and try one before you buy. A Wrangler doesn't have a lot of head room for average to taller drivers and these sorts of racks can cause serious head injury in a traffic accident.

We tried overhead racks when I was a cop and it only worked when we used M4 rifles and 14 inch barreled shotguns, then mounted them slightly behind the driver's head and in just in front of the prisoner partition of our SUVs. These weapons weren't the typical hunting rifles and shotguns. Plenty of us got our heads banged in the initial mounting position before they were moved behind the driver.

Keep in mind that seatbelts have some slack in them and in an accident, you will be thrown around a bit, even with the airbag and you have to take its deployment path into consideration and where your head will be thrown to in a collision if you use it as a road vehicle. You don't want the airbag to shoot your head into a rifle bolt or into an immoveable steel assembly, only to kill you or turn you into a brain damaged person.

Overhead racks as shown in the OPs example are not considered concealed in any State that I know of [the weapon is clearly visible], but may violate some States laws concerning transportation of the weapons in a vehicle.

 

Is there any more information on that door mount one? I am really interested in some way to mount an AR on either side on the front door hinges while out and about in the back country.