[RJ357]

Anybody know of a source of plastic or cardboard storage boxes for handguns? I am looking for somethimg small so they will take up no more room than necessary. For storage in a safe, not for transportation. Boxes available in various sises would be good.

[JohnBT]

www.gunaccessories.com/MTM/HandgunCases.asp

Check out the top case - it's triangular and just fits a 2" revolver. The larger cases are rectangular.

For plain boxes I think I'd start with an X-Mart or a shipping outfit.

JT

[4v50 Gary]

I like those large Dillon blue boxes. I can stuff a 5" bbl M25 or a 1911 in one and they stack nicely. They're also a lot cheaper than the MTM cases.:cool:

[sm]

Cigar Boxes.

I get them free just by asking for them. I use RIG and /or store in those silicone imprenated Sack Ups [tm].

If I need a longer cigar box , I use two to make one longer. The smaller size Swisher Sweets [tm] are perfect for speedloaders and mags...

[RJ357]

Thanks, that's about the size I'm looking for.
Might have to look for a better price though, as I need a few of them.

[RJ357]

I was leaning towards the plastic cases because of the foam liners. Then I thought of searching for shipping boxes and I found these:

Shipping (and storage) boxes (http://www.cameronpackaging.com/foam_lined_pistol_boxes.html)

Foam lined and a lot cheaper than cases. I have cases for transporting to the range and stuff. Just need neat compact storage.

[4v50 Gary]

The larger Dillon blue boxes can be lined with foam and is cheap enough. They'll outlast cardboard anyday. If you want cardboard, make it yourself with a razor blade and spare foam. I may be cheap, but there's a limit to how cheap even I become. Little wonder after I take my dates to the soup kitchen they won't go for out seconds. :p

[RJ357]

4v50 Gary -
I can't seem to find blue Dillon boxes

JohnBT - I just noticed you mentioned a shipping outfit. I read about as good as I listen.
Thanks

[4v50 Gary]

Dillon reloading catalogs. There's always a pretty model posing with some piece of reloading equipment. Without measuring one, they're approximately 11" long, 5" tall and 2" deep.

Can somebody with a scanner pleae scan the page in the catalog and post it here for the benefit of RJ357?

[RJ357]

Oh, I've seen those catalogs.
That's the problem, I never got past the cover.

They have a website. I still can't find them.

[Kruzr]

You may want to rethink about storing your guns in a plastic case. You need something that "breathes" so it doesn't trap moisture. Condensed moisture will end up on the gun in a plastic case.

[JohnBT]

A drill bit or a few well placed shots will take care of the ventilation concerns.

JT

[4v50 Gary]

Along with dessicant packs.

[RJ357]

Right now they get wiped down with oil and wrapped in polyethylene bags. They get a trip to the range or get checked periodically and so far they are fine.

Storing them dry would be nice, though. Dissicant or maybe some "vapor paper".

[Ex-MA Hole]

But this looked like the best place to put it-

I smoke Rocky Patel petite Caronas- the box that they come in holds a 642 PEFECTLY. It was made for it! I'm convinced of it!

I put a piece of felt at the bottom, and now have a bedside gun than can put left in plain sight (unless kids visit).