Anyone ever build a brass catcher?

[dgray64]

Most of my pistols kick the brass out on a tarp that I lay out ahead of time so I can easily pick it up for reloading, but my CZ's chuck that brass as hard as possible and it's next to impossible to find it.  I saw a brass catcher on some Outdoor show, but didn't get a good view of it.  It sure would be handy!  Thanks.

Dave   

[gunman42782]

I never built one, but I bought a ready made one.  This one attaches to your hand.  It is kind of a pain in the butt!  It is really, really distracting when you are shooting.  I don't use it much anymore, I would rather lose a few pieces of brass than fool with the dern thing.

[TAB]

I've seen a few made out of PVC and misqeto netting.   I'm sure they cost less then 15 mins to build.


edit,  just remember seeing one on another site... here is a pic

[gunman42782]

Hey, Tab, thanks for that picture.  Now that gives me an idea.....

[hawkeye1]

Hey Tab, that is a good idea.  I always use a blanket hanging from the rafter at the range.  It keeps the brass from scattering, but still have to pick it all up.  That net is a great idea. 
I bought a brass catcher for my AR that is a hard plastic one that snaps on under the carrying handle.  it is out of the way and works great.  The best thing I ever bought.  Would not shoot without it.  They also make one for almost any other weapon.  I am not sure how they connect but it  would be worth a look. 

www.brasscatchers.com

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[Mike1951]

Certainly never built anything as nice as TAB's.

Back in the '60's, I made one from a coat hanger and some mesh, along the lines of a butterfly net.

I held the coathanger frame along the grip to my 1911.

It worked ok for the range.

Mike