Sizing Help for Bags, Pistol, Rife and Shotgun Cases

Who would have thought that buying firearm accessories could be just as daunting as surprising that special girl with a cashmere sweater this Christmas?  Just like us ladies, every gun is a different height, widths and each owner has different needs.  The number one reason Bang Bang Boutique gets returns is because the case or bag was smaller or larger than expected.

And to be honest, it is hard judging the size of something on the internet!  Fear not! The goal of this post is to help you though any size question you may have.

All our cases and bags list their dimensions.  When you are deciding if you want to buy, it would be good to get out a ruler so that you can physically see what the size is going to be.   

Lastly, don't forget to measure your firearm to make sure it is going to fit in the case you have chosen!  

Range Bags:

Let’s start with the small range bag and small printed range bag which are both the same size.  This is a small power house.  To see how much it can hold, I suggest watching our YouTube video below.  Here’s a picture of this bag next to my toaster.

 

Small Range Bag Measurements:

• Outside Dimensions: 12" x 7.5" x 6.5"
• Main Compartment Inside: 9.5" x 7.25" x 5"
• Side pocket Inside: 1.25" x 7.25" x 5"
• Front pocket inside: 8" x 3" x 1.25"

Even though its capacity exceeds expectation, this bag is too small for some.  For these indiduals, they may be more inclined to choose the Hand Gun Range Bag, which is quite a bit bigger and more versatile. With this bag, there is a removable inner compartment that stores your ammo and hand guns.  If you wanted, you could remove the insert and use the bag for other purposes.

Here’s a picture of it with the small range bag.

• Main Compartment: Height – 9.5"; Width - 18"; Depth – 6.5"
• Front Compartment: Height – 9.5"; Width - 18"; Depth - 2" 
• Handgun Carrier: Height – 8"; Width - 17"; Depth – 6"
• Total Volume: 1450 cubic inches

 
Our largest bag is the Hand Gun Range Duffel.  This bag is seriously large.  Over double the amount of cubic space than the Hand Gun Range Bag.  If you have a lot of gear and worry about running out of room, this duffel has you covered.

• Main Compartment: Height – 9"; Width - 10"; Length – 21"
• End Pockets: Height – 9"; Width - 10"; Depth - 3"
• Side Pockets: Height – 7"; Length - 21"; Depth - 3"
• Handgun Carrier: Height – 8"; Width - 17"; Depth – 6"
• Total Volume: 3300 cubic inches

Pistol Rugs:

The oval pistol rug comes in four sizes.  Below, an example of the type of gun it can hold along with its inside dimensions are listed.  These measurements are taken at the highest and widest points of the pistol rug.

• xSmall – Fists a 22/25 Auto (5” x 3.5”)
• Small - Fits a .38/380 Auto (8.75" x 5.25")
• Medium - Fits up to a Large Frame Auto or 4" Revolver (11" x 6")
• Large - Fits up to a 6" Revolver (13" x 7")

It is better to buy a little big than too small.  If the overall length or height of you handgun is within 0.5” of the measurement listed, I recommend going up to the next size.  If you are on the edge of a measurement, remember you also have to account for the overall thickness of your gun – which can make getting that zipper all the way around a little tough.

For example, if you have a gun that is 6.5” long and 5” high, you should consider choosing the medium pistol rug or else you may find the small a bit too snug.

These same guidelines apply for our Pistol Case with Magazine Pouch. Pictured below is out most popular size the 11" x 7" in the Purple Leopard pictured with the smaller version in Pink Camo which is 11" x 5".

Cody PistolClutches come in one size to accommodate all type of hand guns. 

 
Approximate interior dimensions: 11.5"w x 6.5"h x 1.5"d

Overall exterior dimensions: 13.5"w x 8"h

That is just slightly larger than the medium oval pistol rug, as can be seen in the above picture.  A common question I get for this one is will it fit in the Small range bag – and the answer is no.   It will easily fit into the Hand Gun Range Bag or Duffel. 

A lot of ladies buy this one in hopes of being able to put it in their purse – understandably since it is so darn gorgeous.  It will fit in purse that is large enough, but make sure to measure your purse before you buy!

Our last option for hand gun cases is our Deluxe Handgun Cases which come in three sizes: 

Deluxe Case for Thompson/Center Handguns with Scope: Height - 11"; Length - 23"

Deluxe Case for Thompson/Center Handguns: Height - 8"; Length - 23"

Deluxe Handgun: Height - 8"; Length - 14"

More often than not, we get orders for the Deluxe Hand Gun at 8”x14”.  This is going to fit any standard hand gun.  It is a little longer than the Cody Clutch.

(If you are wondering, those are 13.5" square floor tiles - just a little something extra to help you envision the size of these cases)

Some of you may be wondering if buying a case that is a little too big may be a problem, because your gun is more likely to move around. All our hand gun cases are lined with soft, non-marking material.  Also, all of these cases have at least a 1/4" thick padding, so even if it is a little too big, the case will be hugging that hand gun of yours safely without too much movement.

Rifle and Shotgun Cases

These are the easiest, in my opinion, because the sizes are listed in the length of your most common rifle/shotguns.

So if you have a shotgun that is 48” long, you get the case that is 48” long.  This applies to our Rifle/Shotgun Case, AK Case, AR Case, Special Weapons Case and the Deluxe Rifle/Shotgun Cases.

The Cody Rifle Cases can accommodate up to a 42" rifle and the Cody Shotgun Case can accomodate up to a 52" Shotgun.

 

Purses

Finally, let’s discuss how to determine if one of the lovely Gun Tote’n Mamas purses will fit your firearm.  Every purse listing starts with the types of guns the purse holster fits.  If you don’t see your gun listed, there is a link to a PDF that has a table.  In this table you will find the guns specified in the listing along with their dimensions.  

If your hand gun matches up with the dimensions of a handgun that is known to fit the purse then you are good to go!  If it is not clear, don’t hesitate to ask first before buying.

 



As an example, my full size Springfield XDM is not listed for any of the purses.  It is a little over 8” long and about 5.5” high.  I know it will fit into the Raven Crossbody bag because a Glock 17 (G17) fits and its dimensions are the same as my XDM.

Provided are a couple pictures showing the holster compartment of both the Raven with the Springfield XDM and the Embroidered Shoulder Clutch with a Ruger LCP.

 

Hope that makes your selection easier!  We are here to help.  Leave any sizing questions you may have in the comments, or contact us at sales@bangbangboutique.com.

Happy shopping!