How exactly does the M1009 gun rack work?

[LeadHead]

I brang out my AR15 to try and figure out how the gun rack works...and I couldn't figure it out.

Here's my failed attempt:
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/v757b/Other/gunrack.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu26/v757b/Other/gunrack2.jpg


By the way, that orange cap plugging that hole is from a Gatorade bottle...it's a perfect fit too. Got one in that hole down on the passenger side floorboard too.

 

[TheWeatherMan]

you can fit 2 guns on there, yours happens to be in the middle of the rack... Slide it over to either the left or the right

 

[idM1028]

Keep in mind when these trucks were made the primary small-arm for the U.S. military was the M16. And M16 means a 20" barrel with an M16 length hand-guard and full butt-stock. Not a civvie AR-15 with a 16" barrel and an M4 hand-guard and butt-stock.

 

[blackhueys]

yep like idM1028 said only made to fit the full size m-16s. When I was in we just moved the upper holder down some and that helped for our m-4s.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Can't see your pics, network blocks photobucket but I can imagine the issue. You can make them work by extending your stock fully and then either lower the top clasps or raise the bases. I find raising the bases easiest. A mid-length just makes it on these racks without mods.

 

[cpf240]

Something like this, though keep in mind that as others have said, this rifle isn't exactly what was intended...

 

[idM1028]

Is that an airsoft gun?

 

[combatmech]

My M14 fits...sort of, I use a velcro strap at the top

 

[cpf240]

Is that an airsoft gun?

Yes, my son put it in there the day after I brought the truck home from Nellis. He was not happy when I asked him to take it out though. I don't think the school has any sense of humor when I go to pick him up with it mounted back there.

 

[idM1028]

Don't you know you're supposed to put a real gun in there? Oh wait, SoCal? I'm sorry. Forgot real guns are just about totally illegal there...

 

[Varyag]

SKS, 30-30 and AKs fit in there perfect. I haven't tried any others yet.

 

[cpf240]

SKS, 30-30 and AKs fit in there perfect. I haven't tried any others yet.

hmm... maybe I should try the Nagant?

 

[monkeythumbs]

I've put everything in the rack from a C93 to an M4, NATO weapons seem more appropiate though. M4's does fit tight, but the stock extended, fits fine. Was nice during the summer time with the top off the 1009, easy access from outside the vechicle.

 

[CycleJay]

Hi guys,

I have put my Remington Model four with scope in there, and it fit just fine..
It was not hard to figure it out, just by looking at it.

Just my $0.02 cents..

Good night,

CJ
1985 M1009

 

[LeadHead]

Thanks a lot yall. I was giving it a completely different approach.
I'll raise the stock and see how that goes.

AK fits huh? Too bad I traded mine for that AR.

Now I just have to wait until I'm 18, but for now, I can keep it back there for farm "work".

 

[chief1983]

I haven't tried my Mosin Nagant yet, but I do keep an oval pool cue case in one of the holders. It fits darn near perfect, although a little tight.

 

[DokWatson]

hmm... maybe I should try the Nagant?

Even the M44 is too long. I tried.

 

[idM1028]

Even the M44 is too long. I tried.

Neither does an 870 with a 26" barrel. Just more reason for me to get a short barrel for it.

 

[wallew]

My Win Model 12 w/20" barrel fits perfectly - like it was made for it

 

[V8Astro]

I tried mounting the mount using both of my AR-15's. One has a 10" barrel and didn't even stick up from behind the seat. The other has a Gemtech can and 7x scope on it. That one didn't fit either