MadMercS55
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I kept a Ruger SP-101 as a truck gun with good results. Never rusted on me, always worked, and was darn accurate.
Looking for a good Cheaper "truck gun"
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I always heard the term "Truck Gun" however, I have never left a
Firearm unattended in a vehicle, with the distinct exception being
the ones locked in the trunk of an unmarked LE vehicle, in the past.
I now have a CCW permit, but I would not want to leave a firearm in My
car and come back and find either the car stolen, or even just the firearm itself.
Plus that most of My cars always seem to have lock problems anyway.
Firearm unattended in a vehicle, with the distinct exception being
the ones locked in the trunk of an unmarked LE vehicle, in the past.
I now have a CCW permit, but I would not want to leave a firearm in My
car and come back and find either the car stolen, or even just the firearm itself.
Plus that most of My cars always seem to have lock problems anyway.
mrmeval
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When selling crap you'll garner more people buying your stuff if you make them laugh than if you try and cheat them. At least one person on another forum has bid on that rifle hoping to strip the stench of Ray-bubba off of it. 
phoglund
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I suspect the ethics or desireability of leaving a firearm in an unattended auto has much to do with the local environment of the firearm owner. I certainly would be hesitant about leaving a firearm in a car in the vicinity of downtown Los Angeles for instance. Where I live however it's common to see rifles in pick-up truck racks and it's a reasonable assumption there's a pistol in there somewhere as well. I normally have two handguns in my car and not unusual for me to have at least one rifle in my trucks. Of course I have three rifles hanging in my garage, I don't lock my house, and I leave keys in all of my vehicles for convenience. Don't be too quick to judge another's security concerns or lack thereof by your own particular environment.
As far as a "Truck Gun" and assuming a handgun as that seems to be your need there are many options from various online vendors as well as I assume local sellers. Any used Ruger, S&W, or Taurus revolver in .357 or greater in reasonable shape and reasonably priced would serve well. I'd also think one of those sinfully ugly but evidently functionally good Hi-Point semi-auto pistols in .40 or .45 would also be good choices. Very inexpensive, easy to replace, a lifetime warranty, and very ugly make for a gun you won't feel bad about losing through theft, damage, or (Heaven forbid) taken into custody as evidence if you ever have to use it to protect yourself.
(Those comments and advice were worth 2 cents but given to you free! What a bargain eh?)
P.S. If you need to refinish your choice in a quality but inexpensive finish I recommend Lauer Weaponry Duracoat. It's easy to apply, inexpensive, and makes a nice finish. A complete kit with one color will set you back all of $50 plus shipping and refinish 3 - 4 handguns.
As far as a "Truck Gun" and assuming a handgun as that seems to be your need there are many options from various online vendors as well as I assume local sellers. Any used Ruger, S&W, or Taurus revolver in .357 or greater in reasonable shape and reasonably priced would serve well. I'd also think one of those sinfully ugly but evidently functionally good Hi-Point semi-auto pistols in .40 or .45 would also be good choices. Very inexpensive, easy to replace, a lifetime warranty, and very ugly make for a gun you won't feel bad about losing through theft, damage, or (Heaven forbid) taken into custody as evidence if you ever have to use it to protect yourself.
(Those comments and advice were worth 2 cents but given to you free! What a bargain eh?)
P.S. If you need to refinish your choice in a quality but inexpensive finish I recommend Lauer Weaponry Duracoat. It's easy to apply, inexpensive, and makes a nice finish. A complete kit with one color will set you back all of $50 plus shipping and refinish 3 - 4 handguns.
blinkin357
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Any "J" frame will do the trick.
I carry a S&W 36 w/2" bbl and enlarged rubber grip in my truck. It fits perfectly into a Nemesis pocket holster placed into a dash board recess under the radio. It is a couple of inches from my shift lever, easily retrieved when needed. Anything larger would stick out too far from the dash and may fall out in an emergency manuver.
I also use it because I'd rather that it be stolen during a break-in than one of my Glocks.
I carry a S&W 36 w/2" bbl and enlarged rubber grip in my truck. It fits perfectly into a Nemesis pocket holster placed into a dash board recess under the radio. It is a couple of inches from my shift lever, easily retrieved when needed. Anything larger would stick out too far from the dash and may fall out in an emergency manuver.
I also use it because I'd rather that it be stolen during a break-in than one of my Glocks.
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