Recommendation For Pistol Rest

[oldguyguns]

Anyone have recommendations for a pistol rest? The Random Rest looks nice but don't want to spend $400 + for a rest since I won't use it that often. Ideas brands etc appreciated.

 

[IndyGunworks]

sandbags

 

[Slawburger]

sandbags

Sandbags are a good option, fill with your choice of material.


These are inexpensive (but more than a sandbag), work well and have a carry handle that is very handy.
They have an opening to refill if needed or to change how much they flex.
Rangemaxx® Magnum Bench Bag | Bass Pro Shops

 

[WhitleyStu]

I have a set of bags, but also have a Steady Point rest. There are times I want the gun higher than the bags allow so I use the rest. With the rest I can take out the "human factor" when checking out new ammo or new sight adjustments.

 

[nipprdog]

MTM Pistol Shooting Rest

 

[derrickgoins]

Could always make your own. I made one of these a couple of years ago and it works out pretty well - not adjustable but it works and you can use different lengths to lower / raise accordingly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVz8KlEeHoc

 

[BE Mike]

If you really want to squeeze all the accuracy out of a gun for serious competition, the Ransom Rest is the only thing out there that can do it. Sandbags and other pistol rests require a lot of good shooting technique and good eyes. You can get extremely good results with the Ransom Rest the first time out, if you have a very solid base with which to affix it. Excellent results with sandbags and other pistol rests usually is a work in progress. All that being said, most casual shooters wouldn't benefit from a RR, because they don't need to squeeze that much accuracy out of their guns/ammo.

 

[mshogren]

I picked up a Caldwell rest from Menard's that is a combined rifle and pistol rest. I have not use the pistol rest for shooting, but I did use it to sight in a laser to same point of aim as the sights. Might just need to get is out and shoot with it since I am developing some new loads for my pistols though...

Mark