Wasz Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I'm looking for a decent hard case able to carry a couple handguns. Seeing as most of you seem like hard use people, I thought some of you might have some suggestions on whats tough and what isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UW Mitch Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Pelican or Storm Hardigg - both are very good. I personally have Pelicans (service is AWESOME) and my lab has Storm cases. ~Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03k64 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I have a Pelican I use when I need to bring a few guns to the range. Pricey but they make a great product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 the SKB cases are great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Skip the low-end Doskocil-type cases unless you're really short of $ or just want a plastic box to put a gun in. Good-for-not-a-lot-of-$ - the smaller SKB's and Pelicans (big sizes get to be $ fast) Great, especially for travelling-- Secure Firearms Products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinkroe Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I will second the Pelican cases. You could run over a pelican case with a car and your guns would be fine. They are pricey but they are also waterproof. I have several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasz Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) Which models do you guys find works best? Also where do you buy them? Edited December 1, 2007 by Wasz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Which models do you guys find works best? Also where do you buy them? I have the 1450 model cases for handguns, the 1700 for rifles. I buy them direct from Pelican...http://www.casesbypelican.com/guncases.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Another vote for SKB. It's solid and cheap. One thing about hardcases (for pistols).. unless you fly with them.. I never see people use them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 www.cases4less.com has probably the best prices on Pelican cases. I've got the 1300 which works great for one medium sized pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P. Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 +1 for www.cases4less.com I have several cases but the one I use for travel is the 1500 series with the cubed foam. I will carry 2 Open blasters in there very securely. I also use Pelican cases for most of my SCUBA gear as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshF Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 (edited) I'd highly recommend Starlight Cases. They aren't the cheapest but if you look around you can get decent prices on them. The rifle cases are available with wheels like most luggage and spring retracting handles. Makes carrying long guns and some luggage MUCH easier in airports. I've flown with mine a few times and absolutely nothing fazes it. I don't have one of their pistol cases yet but it's who I will go with when I do. If you want to read up on them search google. Never have heard a bad thing about them and you definately won't from me. http://www.starlightcases.com If you want to read up on them...... http://www.snipersparadise.com/newproducts/starlight.htm http://www.snipercountry.com/InReviews/StarlightCase.asp Edited December 1, 2007 by KSmoker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I have Pelican rifle and pistol cases. If you are going to fly they are the way to go, can take the abuse dished out by the baggage handlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 If you buy one and intend to fly with it, make sure you check the airline regulations. I originally bought a Pelican 1650 and learned that it was just a little too big. By big, I mean height + width + length has to be within a certain number. I believe NWA was around 62 inches (but I'm not sure off the top of my head). I think the Pelican 1650 was 2 inches over the limit. I've never seen anyone get out a tape measure, but if they did, it would be an additional fee. Also, the cases are heavy. There is a weight limit. The 1650 weighs in at 35#'s and the weight limit is 50#'s. 200 rounds of 45 ammo is around 11-12 pounds. With guns and gear, it would have been over the weight limit for a domestic flight. I do remember reading somewhere burried in the airline regulations that rifle cases are exempt from their linear dimensions regulation. (I print all of that stuff off and take it with me to the airport. The people working the counter have no idea what their regulations are. You have to educate them on how to do their job). Good luck. I ended up sending the 1650 back and buying a Pelican 1610. I couldn't be happier. +1 on cases4less.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I'll also second Starlight cases, I have 3 of them. The only problem I have with hard cases is the Foam. I keep changing guns or configurations and I need to cut out new foam each time (which isnt cheap). Out of curiousity, what do most people prefer, open cell or closed cell foam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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