A comment about Waller's customer service...
from R. Ross
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"I have to tell you, I have purchased many many law enforcement related
items in my 32 years of being a Deputy Sheriff, and I have NEVER encountered a business that has been
so responsive and helpful. You can count on me to spread the word on the West coast about your company
and your products.
R. Ross
January, 2006
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What long time customer Gary Gagliano says about his Waller Range Bag...
from Gary Gagliano
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"I have a green Waller Range Bag like the one I ordered today,
used it a lot over the last 15 years, simply the best, still works fine and in perfect shape,
I just needed another.
Police Ranges, Military Ranges, Gun Club, property trips to my
private range, never let me down, what a great product.
Thank you,
Gary Gagliano
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SOFT SAFE
from Chief Tim Julian Springfield NH PD
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It is rare that you get what you pay for.
I feel, with my new Soft Safe that I've gotten much more than I paid for.
It was apparent by something simple like the velcro that holds the carry handle together.
It is INDUSTRIAL strength! When I SECURED my M4 rifle with the interior straps and hefted
the case, there was no bending and "flopping" around. My rifle was secure.
What a fine product.
Thank you,
Tim Julian
Chief of Police
Springfield, NH Police Dept.
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FIELD BAGS
from Chief David P. Cahill Sunapee NH PD
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Dear Waller & Son,
Recently I purchased three of your field bags for each of my firearms instructors. We were very pleased
and excited to find that each of these bags are covered by a lifetime guarantee as it always seems
police officers are very tough on ALL their equipment. I recently used my field bag at our department
firearms qualification day and was able to contain ALL items needed, including three firearms that I
would qualify with and 250 rounds for those weapons. I was very pleased with construction of the
field bag and its interior outline that allows movable pockets to accomadate many different sized
items.
I am very pleased with the Waller Field Bag. Keep up the good work.
Cheif David P. Cahill
Sunapee Police Department
Sunapee, NH 03782
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GEARING UP
by Gila Hayes
Woman's Outlook - July '05
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"At the top of the line are shooting bags from Waller®, with starting prices of $150."
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WallerŽ Original Field Bag
by Tim L. Walker
www.photographycorner.com
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The Original Field Bag, created by W. Waller & Son, Inc. is the perfect-sized bag
for the beginner/amateur photographer. At 15"(W) x 6"(D) x 9"(H), it is small enough that is it easy to store
and carry around, but large enough that you could bring your camera body, 3-4 lenses, a flash and accessories
with ease. The urethane-backed, 1,000 denier CorduraŽ outer shell is water resistant, making the bag so light,
it even floats (though I didn t test this out myself, though according the manufacturers website, that bag does
actually float!) The interior of the bag is composed of high density, closed cell, rigid foam protective
structural panels, helping protect your equipment from damage in addition to keep the equipment from moving
around and rubbing and knocking against each other while in transit. The bottom of the bag is well reinforced
and will stand up even to the most demanding of photographers.
The bag itself has a leather carrying handle in addition to a sturdy shoulder strap with a non-slip grip. The
shoulder strap can be easily unattached if not needed, though the fact that it has an adjustable length makes
it even more useful. The front pouch is protected by a lip all the way around the zipper to avoid water and
dirt to get inside. The pouch has an elastic strap inside perfect for holder film canisters as well as an
expandable pocket sealed with Velcro. There is a zippered pocket on the back as well, ideal for storing CDs
or a field notebook. The main compartment has adjustable panels, perfect for securing your equipment, as well
as two straps attached to the roof of the compartment suitable for attaching a large lens or a small tripod.
The main compartment also features a flat panel on the front and the back, creating extra storage space for
field materials and even media storage.
Overall, the Original Field Bag is a great choice for the single-camera, amateur photographer. It s lightweight
yet durable construction is a great starting place for the photographer who has enough gear to need a field bag,
but not enough to warrant something larger. All in all, a great starter bag for any amateur photographer.
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RANGE BAG ESSENTIALS
by Ralph Mroz
Combat Handguns - Mar. '99
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"The WallerŽ Range
Bag is the standard by which all others are measured. Sooner or
later, you're going to wish you bought the best!"
WallerŽ Range Bags are
generally regarded as the finest on the market, with extra-sturdy
construction and a full interior skeleton to retain the bag's shape,
a myriad of pockets designed specifically around shooting gear,
and very well-thought-out ergonomics. The Original Range Bag is
designed to hold four guns, two sets of eye and ear protection,
training manuals and all sorts of other necessary stuff. The bag
of choice for serious professionals, it's available in a choice
of colors directly from W. Waller & Son.
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GUIDE TO USEFUL GUN GEAR
by Duane Thomas
Handguns - Dec. '98
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"Let's take a look
at a few of the products that have, over my years of dealing with
firearms on a daily basis, impressed me as being among the most
useful handgun accessories:"
WALLERŽ RANGE BAGS
If the true test of a product's usefulness is how often you use it,
then if you're a dedicated shooter you'll find a quality range bag
your single most valuable accessory. My personal example of this
piece of equipment is the Waller Original Range Bag, an extremely
well-made, well-designed, large shooter's bag. Frankly, I use my
ORB so frequently and rely on it so much I almost can't imagine
being without it.
The Waller ORB is nine
inches tall by 11 inches wide by 26 inches long. This is large enough
to hold a lot of gear, but still small enough to easily carry. It
features a large center compartment with six moveable interior partitions
that can be adjusted to the user's specific needs or even removed
altogether. All six sides of that main compartment are padded to
give the bag structure so it retains its shape even when loaded
with heavy stuff and to protect the bag's contents. There is a long,
zippered compartment on the front of the bag, as well as two squarish
zippered pockets, one on each side.
The bag is very attractive
in appearance, the quality of the materials and workmanship used
in its construction is evident. The ORB is so sturdy it can double
as travel luggage. I use mine as a suitcase when traveling by plane.
For carrying the bag over extended periods, the ORB comes equipped
with a removable wide nylon carrying strap. The bags durable construction,
capacious interior and excellent design all combine to allow it
to adapt to non-shooting carrying chores.
W. Waller & Son's
line of nylon shooter's bags, of which the ORB is only one example,
is often referred to by connoisseurs as "the Rolls-Royce of
nylon gun gear." Waller range bags are imaginatively designed,
constructed of the finest materials and wonderfully well put together.
The have my highest recommendation.
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LOST SHROUD OF THE SNUBBIES
by Mike Oakes
Guns - Aug. '97
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This innovative add-on enhances the concealability of your snub-nose
.38.
Short-barreled revolvers have always enjoyed certain popularity. They are reliable,
chambered in effective self-defensive calibers and extremely compact.
The combination has proved to be a winner for millions of gun-toting
Americans over the years.
The oft-quoted axioms of the defense gurus include a line something
like, "The first rule of defensive handgunning is: Carry a
gun." The full-sized handgun may rest undisturbed in the gun
cabinet while the compact snubbie tours the town on the hip of its
owner, carefully concealed. The question that begs asking is: Can
this weapon be brought quickly to bear in an emergency?
Decades ago it became apparent that drawing a revolver from the depths of
concealment was often difficult. The spur of the hammer can tear
into a jacket-lining, hook onto the edge of a purse, seize the inside
of a pocket and generally fail to draw in a timely manner. This
brought about "hammerless" revolvers, bobbed hammers and
the hammer shroud.
The hammer shroud was a slick alternative to hammerless revolvers. It
allowed the user to easily thumbcock the weapon but still shielded
the hammer from contact with potentially-clinging objects. This
was accomplished by forming a smooth, metal envelope to encapsulate
the hammer. This envelope had a narrow notch that ran vertically
allowing just the merest portion of the hammer to protrude.
Colt first introduced the hammer shroud for their D-frame revolvers decades
ago but they were discontinued in recent years leaving owners of
Colt D-frames no easy alternative for snag-free operation.
Now W. Waller & Son, Inc. of New Hampshire has reintroduced the
hammer shroud for the Colt D-frame revolvers, and has developed
a lone of Hammer shrouds to fit the popular Smith & Wesson J-Frame
revolvers as well. Owners of S&W's Model 35, 37, 60 and Lady
Smith revolvers can now join the owners of Colt's Detective Special,
Agent, Cobra and the other D-frames in having a snag-free option
for their snubbie.
Offered in blued and stainless finishes, the Waller hammer shrouds require
a minimum of gunsmithing for installation and most competent gunsmiths
should be able to easily perform the necessary drilling and tapping.
With the hammer shroud fitted to your revolver you will enjoy the silky
smooth, snag-free draw it provides. You will also enjoy the reduced
wear and tear on your belongings.
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SOFT SAFE
by Mike Oakes
Guns - Nov.'97
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For carrying guns with safety and convenience,
nothing beats Waller's unique carrying case.
When FBI agents approached Waller several years ago, they were looking for a new hybrid in
gun-toting technology. Waller's Bob Schwartz explained, "They
told us they wanted a discreet package that doesn't look like a
gun (case) for rifles, shotguns or SMGS. Then they said they wanted
it to be lockable and child-proof because they might need to take
a gun home around the kiddies or transport it on a commercial airliner.
"A black, gun-shaped cordura bag with external mag-pouches is what everyone had then
and that is what they wanted to avoid." After long months of
testing, Waller produced a patented soft gun case that more than
satisfied the order.
The case was named the "Long Gun Soft Safe" and featured a smooth, non-gun, external
appearance, a keyed safety locking system and two-ply aluminum heat
and fire shielding. Offered in 36' and 46' lengths, Soft Safe cases
have seen use transporting a variety of long guns, but have also
been used to transport numerous other items such as computer and
video products where the heat-shielding was highly valued.
Mobile Gun Safe
The compact 36' Soft Safe is a perfect size for safely storing and transporting a variety
of carbine-sized long guns (CAR-15, Marling Camp Carbine etc.) and
most shotguns, such as the Remington model 870, with the barrel
detached. Beneath its demure exterior, the Compact Long Gun Soft
Safe sports a long, padded pouch for storing a detached shotgun
barrel, four padded mag pouches, and two large mesh pockets. Three
large hook-and-loop retention straps secure the long gun rigidly
in place where the ample interior padding protects it from contact
with the magazines, barrel, or whatever may be stored in the exterior
compartments.
A blend of synthetic and natural materials are evident in the Soft Safe's construction,
with a cordura-type nylon material providing an extremely water-resistant
outer shell, and a sturdy blend of nylon and thick leather forming
the backbone of the case.
The nylon carry handle is wrapped with leather for comfortable carry, and the straps wrap
around the entire case to support the weight evenly. Sturdy, cross-stitched
fittings tie into each side of the bag for clipping the provided
shoulder strap, allowing vertical carry and across chest or back
carry.
The mild-mannered appearance of the Compact Long Gun Soft Safe conceals many advanced features
and well-engineered durability worthy of investigation by any shooter.
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DRESSED FOR PEACE/ARMED FOR TROUBLE
by D.K. Pridgen
Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement - 1995 Equipment Annual
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My first contact with
W. Waller & Son was testing one of their famous Range Bags several
years ago. I was very impressed with the quality and construction
and decided to see if it was carried over to other products.
I received a rifle/shotgun case from Waller, the Long Gun Soft Safe made of 1000 denier Cordura
nylon, with leather reinforcement on the handles and lock location.
This case is, as I said, well constructed and designed with a number
of interesting features. It is available in 36 and 46 inch lengths.
The case I received was the one for shorty rifles and shotguns. It has a lightweight (200
denier) nylon liner. Inside are two zippered net pockets for odds
and ends and six Velcro pockets for magazines. The last pocket is
a long one that can carry a barrel or cleaning rods. Velcro straps
keep the long gun firmly situated inside the Soft Safe.
The entire case is well padded with what feels like at least 3/8 inch closed cell
foam that will protect the long gun, even when thrown in the trunk
of a squad car along with all the other associated junk. In addition,
an internal, double ply, aluminized heat/fire shield is included
in the construction.
As with all of Waller's products, a key lock is integral with the case. It encloses the
zipper when closed. This restricts the curious and according to
the President of W. Waller, Robert Schwartz, it should meet the
requirement that a gun should be kept in a lockable case. Furthermore,
it does meet federal requirements for interstate transportation
of firearms. Quality and excellent features make the Long Gun Soft
Safe an excellent buy for anyone.
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SOFT SAFE PISTOL CASE
By Carl E. Krupp
Self-Reliant Living - Issue #159
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Keeping a Gun Safely
For years we have urged readers to keep their guns safely stored,
and yet at the ready. We have, from time to time, suggested several
ideas to help you, such as the gun rack written about several years
ago. But now there is a product that will make it all so easy…the
Soft Safe from W. Waller & Son, Inc.
SOME BACKGROUND
W. Waller & Son, Inc. has been known for years for their quality
bags for airline pilots. More recently, they have extended their
talent to pistol range bags, one for two pistols and everything
else you need on the range, and a giant bag that holds four pistols
plus accessories. THE SOFT SAFE Soft Safe shares many of the
fine qualities their other bags enjoy, such as heavy Cordura water
repellent exteriors, padded interiors covered with Oxford nylon
cloth, a nylon zipper that won't scratch fine gun bluing…and
most important, a unique case lock.
CHILD AND ADULT PROOF LOCK
Now nothing is indestructible, but this lock will keep the gun safe
from all but the most determined thieves. In order to break the
lock you would have to cut the thick plastic tab that covers the
zipper tab and holds it locked in place. At this point, it would
be easier to take a sharp knife and cut the fabric to gain entry!
Further, the lock uses a special tumbler (circular) key, as found
on pay phones and other special applications. It is not the difficulty
of duplicating that intrigues us, but rather the fact that the key
can be inserted in the dark, turned until it drops in, and then
opened, something very hard to do with a standard flat key. Here
is a lock that is secure, and yet easy to unlock in the dark.
By the way, combination locks are less desirable for kid-proofing
guns, for they only have a limited number of possibilities, and
kids have unlimited time, patience and talent. We have never seen
a combination lock that a kid couldn't open, if you gave him a week!
IDEAL FOR GUN TRANSPORT
Many states require that handguns be in a LOCKED case and carried
in the trunk of a car before coming into their state. This case
is ideal, for you can carry the gun into your motel room with you
at night, and back to the car in the morning, and each time you
move the gun it will be in a locked case!
BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT
In addition to being the best designed locking gun case, the Soft
Safe is also beautifully made. There is a double ply aluminized
heat/fire protection shield to protect the firearm from the effects
of fire. The fabric of the Soft Safe is beautiful, heavy Cordura,
in your choice of colors; black, grey, navy or red. The interior
padding assures that the gun will be protected from what ever you
put in the pocket on the other side of the case, which holds up
to five magazines for a semi-auto, or several speedloaders for a
revolver. There is a genuine leather strip inside the case
to give it rigidity. Never before have we seen a case where leather
was used except for decoration! All stitching is done with
heavy nylon thread, assuring that the case will last many years.
TWO SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM
There are two sizes of the Soft Safe.The smaller of the two is just
right for most handguns, as it will comfortably hold a semi-automatic
pistol with up to a 5" barrel. This includes the Colt .45 and
all its clones, all of the Smith & Wesson pistols, and almost
all other semi-autos. It also will carry a revolver with 4"
barrel. The case size is 9" x 12". The larger Soft
Safe is 9" x 18" and is designed for long barreled target
or hunting pistols. Buying more than one Soft Safe at a time, so
you have a safe place for each of your handguns, saves you money
for shipping. If you have children, their protection is worth
this small cost. If you transport a firearm across state lines,
or if your state has tough transport laws, then again, having a
case that meets the federal requirements for interstate transportation
is worth the price.
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WALLER RANGE BAG
Quartermaster Column
by Roy Huntington
GUNS Magazine - December 1999
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The WallerŽ Signature Series are the most impressive range bags I've
ever seen, period. Not only are they loaded with features that are
practical in the real world, the construction is accomplished peerlessly.
The fabric combines the texture and feel of traditional #8 Cotton
Duck with the durability of one of today's wonder fabrics. The side
panels are full-grain leather; no "genuine vinyl" here.
It is supple, richly colored and smells like great leather should.
Gussets, piping and solid brass hardware hearkens back to turn-of-the-century
travel cases on their way to Europe aboard luxury liners. Yet touches
like a rubberized bottom update the design and protect the contents
from damp ground. A Signature bag is an investment that will no
doubt last your lifetime and speak volumes about who you are. It's
available in Stealth Black, Racing Green, Firecracker Red and appropriately
… British Khaki.
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RANGE BAG ROUNDUP
By Richard Verdi
Combat Handguns - May 2000
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Last but by no means least is the only bag I can personally attest to from long term
use. I purchased a Waller Original Range Bag about 7 years ago and
it is a purchase I have never regretted. In those ensuing years
my Waller has been on and off airplanes, in and out of car trunks
and on more ranges than I can remember. Its been dirty, muddy, dropped
and thrown and it still looks and works great. A couple of years
back I caught and ripped the side pocket, pulling it off a baggage
carousel. I sent the bag back to Waller, requesting a repair and
asking them to bill me since I ripped it through my own carelessness.
I got the bag back the next week, repaired, and not only was there
no bill they stuck a Waller hat in the Bag! Great customer service
is as important as the product itself and these folks treat their
customers' right. The Waller Original Range Bag that I have is virtually
identical to the new sample that Waller sent me for this review,
and the first thing you notice is that Waller did not design the
bag around the "Tactical Look". They designed the bag to be functional
and they succeeded. The Waller appears smaller than many of the
bags but by virtue of its design neatly holds as much as bags that
appear much larger. It features a roomy main compartment with three
moveable partitions that allow you to customize the inside of the
bag to suit your equipment, with two padded partitions for pistol
storage. The underside of the bag lid is equipped with two large
hook and loop straps to hold a spotting scope. Two large end compartments
can swallow up a variety of equipment including muff type ear protection.
A large compartment along the front of the bag contains six elastic
loops for holding spare magazines. On the back of the bag is a zippered
pouch that will hold an 8-1/2" x 11" notebook or spare targets.
The Waller is made of 1000 Denier DuPont Cordura, Waller then coats
the back of the fabric with a heavy coat of urethane for added water
repellency. This high level of construction is why many refer to
the Waller as the "Cadillac" of range bags, a moniker they are totally
deserving of. The Waller Original Range Bag is offered in five colors-Black,
Grey, Navy, Green and Red. Two of my departments Firearms Instructors,
in addition to myself, have Wallers and the only thing they ever
argue about is who has the nicest color. They both agree they have
the nicest range bag. Certainly not the cheapest, but the best usually
isn't.
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