Anyone try these target stands from GT Targets, specifically the new foldable style?

http://www.gttargets.com/paperstands.htm

I have the H stands from GT targets. Sighewa has the foldable stands that you use a 2x4 for.

I have the h folding ones, but bought from elsewhere. Paid 120 or so shipped for 5. They are great for personal shootting. However, must be staked down if using in the new cj pits.

Where did you get the H foldable stands? The CJ pits is where I intend to use them so I figure I'll get a bunch of tent stakes. I just want to be able to fit a whole bunch of stands in my trunk if needed along with everything else.

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=240

 

I think I showed you those when i showed you around CJ. 5 fit into a small box, and plenty of space left in the beemer for them.

Thanks, they look great.

Gonna be making up some target stands very soon and offering them for sale soon. Stay tuned.

Gonna be making up some target stands very soon and offering them for sale soon. Stay tuned.

great

Ok cool keep us posted. Approximately what's very soon?

Gonna be making up some target stands very soon and offering them for sale soon. Stay tuned.

 

Brian, what kind are you making? IPSC or Steel or maybe a combo of both.

 

 

Brian, what kind are you making? IPSC or Steel or maybe a combo of both.

 

Going to start with standard uspsa/ipsc stands. After I gauge interest I might make some others. Time frame will probably be by the weekend or early next week.

 

 

Going to start with standard uspsa/ipsc stands. After I gauge interest I might make some others. Time frame will probably be by the weekend or early next week.

 

Not sure if anyone makes them but I really think an IPSC stand that is foldable with a spot to hold a 2x4 in the center for a steel stand wild be great. Got to draw a few things up myself and see what might work good. I know I need to replace the ones I made out of wood. They worked well but too dang bulky to transport.

 

 

Not sure if anyone makes them but I really think an IPSC stand that is foldable with a spot to hold a 2x4 in the center for a steel stand wild be great. Got to draw a few things up myself and see what might work good. I know I need to replace the ones I made out of wood. They worked well but too dang bulky to transport.

 

all the target stands I have seen for steel have been for 4x4's. It's a base and a cap I think. Problem is that every steel plate is different when it comes to mounting them. I could probably make an ipsc/uspsa stand with a spot for a 2x4 but I'm not going to deal with making them foldable. Too much effort for the time I have. My intent is to make some decent target stands at an affordable price for all the nj local guys. If I get into complicated stuff its going to be costing me money.

 

I do see ipsc stands doable and an ipsc/steel combo doable at this time.

Awesome I can't wait!

I started playing with the welder a few weeks ago, and put together one stand so far. I've cut the steel for three more, just haven't gotten around to welding them together. Personally I wouldn't think of selling mine, i'm very much a novice welder, and some of my welds look like crap, but they seem to hold. For this one I just used some 1x2 rectangular tubing and 1" angle iron.

 

Where did you get the H foldable stands? The CJ pits is where I intend to use them so I figure I'll get a bunch of tent stakes. I just want to be able to fit a whole bunch of stands in my trunk if needed along with everything else.

 

I wouldn't waste money on nice tent stakes, just buy those 10" nails from Home Depot.

 

I started playing with the welder a few weeks ago, and put together one stand so far. I've cut the steel for three more, just haven't gotten around to welding them together. Personally I wouldn't think of selling mine, i'm very much a novice welder, and some of my welds look like crap, but they seem to hold. For this one I just used some 1x2 rectangular tubing and 1" angle iron.

 

 

That looks great. Maybe drill a few holes so you can nail them down?

 

 

 

 

That looks great. Maybe drill a few holes so you can nail them down?

 

Yep, just didn't get around to it.

Thats pretty much what the ones I'm going to make are going to look like. Haven't decided whether to use angle iron or box steel.

I'll check when I get home from work but I think angle was cheaper. I got my steel at Fazzio's in Wall.

Looks great Brian..

Ok, here's the price on the steel, 1"x1"x1/8" angle 10' long was $6.96 per piece. The 1"x1"x16gauge box was for another project, but 10' of that was $8.86 per piece.

Any plans to make foldable or stackable types?

Make them stackable, or foldable.

 

I will take pics of the ones I bought. Trust me, having foldable ones is worth the price and time. I can fit 5 of those target stands, 10 pieces of 1x2 wood strips, a box of 25 IPSC targets, my range bag, a crate for tools and stuff in my smallish trunk.

 

If they were not foldable... no way in hell, unless you got a pickup and space for dead space.

 

The legs, can be just 2 pieces of metal that fold in.

Do what Maks said if space is an issue for you. I have a truck and don't mind just throwing them in the bed. The ones that Maks has are really pretty slick, and for the price you probably can't beat them.