what pistol case do you use?
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Matt-J2
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Ummm....he asked for pistol case, not pistol. As in the thing you place your pistols in for storage and/or transport.
I have one of those padded, zip-up types made by Kolpin, and a gun sock. The padded one is ok, nothing special, but it complies with WI law and protects a bit better than the gun sock. The sock complies as well, but It dose little more than protect the finish from small/light objects.
I also have the molded plastic case my Neos came in, but I never use it since with the red dot mounted, the gun won't fit.
I have one of those padded, zip-up types made by Kolpin, and a gun sock. The padded one is ok, nothing special, but it complies with WI law and protects a bit better than the gun sock. The sock complies as well, but It dose little more than protect the finish from small/light objects.
I also have the molded plastic case my Neos came in, but I never use it since with the red dot mounted, the gun won't fit.
possum
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you can't go wrong with skb cases, and hardigg storm cases, pelican cases are hard to beat they are expensive but they will protect your guns and other stuff. alot of the times the standard cases that come with the guns are great for going back and forth to the range and stuff, but i do prefer to have a better than stock case for travel.
aka108
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Doskocil. Heavy plastic with foam liner and steel rod for hinging. Inexpensive but offer great protection. Natchez, Midway and most other shooting supply houses carry them.
glockman19
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I have hard cases for traveling. Soft cases for going to the local range. I like the ACG Hard cases and the Allen locking soft cases.
Deanimator
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I'm a bullseye competitor. I have a five gun Gun Ho competition box with attached scope. That's all I ever use, whether I'm competing or not.
XDKingslayer
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Another one that uses Doskocil cases. I get them for free from the local bait and tackle shop. He orders a bunch of them from time to time because they sell very well and he usually keeps one for me because he knows how much I shoot and I did his website for free.
I currently have more cases than guns, however I am working on rectifying that problem.
I use my RIA case for my RIA 1911 because it's a nice case. Eggshell padded just like the Doskocil cases not just semi-molded to the gun like most of today's cases.
All the stock cases are stacked up in the corner of the closet with the manuals, any stock parts I've replaced with aftermarket parts, and the reciept for the gun.
I currently have more cases than guns, however I am working on rectifying that problem.
I use my RIA case for my RIA 1911 because it's a nice case. Eggshell padded just like the Doskocil cases not just semi-molded to the gun like most of today's cases.
All the stock cases are stacked up in the corner of the closet with the manuals, any stock parts I've replaced with aftermarket parts, and the reciept for the gun.
The Bushmaster
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Doskocil here too.
tomh1426
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I like to use soft zip up cases, I stuff a few of them in my range bag and Im good to go.
I have a Beretta NEOs with a red dot, that travels in this
I got it for $20 at Cabelas http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20772&hasJS=true
I have a Beretta NEOs with a red dot, that travels in this
I got it for $20 at Cabelas http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...&parentType=index&indexId=cat20772&hasJS=true
CYANIDEGENOCIDE
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doskocil cases for pistols are probably the best bang for the buck, their rifle cases are kinda lackluster IMHO
MTM Case-Guard.
They make hard cases similar to Doskocil and Plano. The MTM ones are usually a little larger, except the single pistol cases. If someone told me that only one company made all of the aftermarket single pistol hardcases, I would probably believe them. They are all virtually identical.
They make hard cases similar to Doskocil and Plano. The MTM ones are usually a little larger, except the single pistol cases. If someone told me that only one company made all of the aftermarket single pistol hardcases, I would probably believe them. They are all virtually identical.
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Various things. XD and Taurus snub ride in square fabric Roma cases. The square ones are discrete -- they don't "scream gun".
Makarov in the plastic case my XD Accessory Kit came in. Fits just right.
Model 19 or Ruger Mk II, depending on which I take, in a leather Bagmaster gunrug that I'm not seeing on their website right now.
Makarov in the plastic case my XD Accessory Kit came in. Fits just right.
Model 19 or Ruger Mk II, depending on which I take, in a leather Bagmaster gunrug that I'm not seeing on their website right now.
Stevie-Ray
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Same here. Bought them all 20 or so years ago and they still work perfectly. No need to replace.
I do have one Winchester marked single pistol case that is made of aluminum and has a combination lock on it. Don't know who made it, but I bought it on the cheap when I got my CPL as a "lockable box." It's taken quite a beating in the bed of my trucks over the years, but is still, like the Doskocils, a great case.
Thernlund
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I use zip-up Cordura cases I bought at the gun shows.
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BlindJustice
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Cabelas "Bulletproof" Pistol case
Made from marine quality polished
aLuminum, with the corn ers cut and a
plate of the same material heavily welded
so the corners dn't be damaged easily.
it has heavy guage stainless steel hasps,
92), and a locking rod that passes through
both hasps with a cage for lock down
14" x 10 x 4" = 2" of foam -holds up to two
handguns of regular size. perhaps one,
ifscoped. $120 Solid brass lock $12 or
two for $20 which is what I did getting two
cases.
I also have the same design for a Carbine
it's 14" x 44" x 4" advertised for an AR 15
or a T/X Encore. It works for my Marline 1894
-or- one time I used it to take 4 handguns including
a T/C Contender to the range. $170
They also make a single rifle case, longer 52"? for
the same $170 but 44" x 10" x 4"
Next one will be an armoredPelican Pistol case. .
Randall
Made from marine quality polished
aLuminum, with the corn ers cut and a
plate of the same material heavily welded
so the corners dn't be damaged easily.
it has heavy guage stainless steel hasps,
92), and a locking rod that passes through
both hasps with a cage for lock down
14" x 10 x 4" = 2" of foam -holds up to two
handguns of regular size. perhaps one,
ifscoped. $120 Solid brass lock $12 or
two for $20 which is what I did getting two
cases.
I also have the same design for a Carbine
it's 14" x 44" x 4" advertised for an AR 15
or a T/X Encore. It works for my Marline 1894
-or- one time I used it to take 4 handguns including
a T/C Contender to the range. $170
They also make a single rifle case, longer 52"? for
the same $170 but 44" x 10" x 4"
Next one will be an armoredPelican Pistol case. .
Randall
dagger dog
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ACE CASE make real nice soft cases for storage or transport.Once I "found" them I wound up getting them for most of my guns. They are A1 and priced right.
straightShot
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lee n. field:
If you can't find it at Bagmaster, I carry their leather products at www.straightShotShooting.com. You'll find them under the "Bagmaster" link on the page.
Take a kid shooting,
straightShot
CajunBass
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I had to go look. I've got a Doskocil also. It's supposed to be for two guns, but I've found I can get four of my 22's at least in it with no trouble. I suppose it depends on how big the guns are. It works just fine.
I've also got two Plano single pistol cases for a couple of 6" D/A revolvers I bought used that didn't come with storage cases. For about six bucks they work great. I wouldn't turn them over to the airlines but they'll do to store the gun, or to ride behind the truck seat.
I've also got two Plano single pistol cases for a couple of 6" D/A revolvers I bought used that didn't come with storage cases. For about six bucks they work great. I wouldn't turn them over to the airlines but they'll do to store the gun, or to ride behind the truck seat.
earplug
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I have a forty fifty year old bullseye case that holds five handguns and folds open with a scope mount.
For range use a Bullseye type case is great, it carries weapons, ammo, scope, and gear. When folded up it looks like a old sewing machine case.
For range use a Bullseye type case is great, it carries weapons, ammo, scope, and gear. When folded up it looks like a old sewing machine case.
SomeDude
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DaggerDog is right about ACE CASE. Good stuff, low prices and made in the USA. I also have a soft case from Eagle Industries. They're American made as well.
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I like Storm ""Hardig" cases. Good latch, tough enough for airline use. Check e-bay for used ones. Similar to Pelican, but after busting my knuckles on Pelican for so many years, I can't recommend them.
Vicious-Peanut
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Heck, I use the one the pistols come in. My GP100 and Buckmark came in a nice hard case.
KiltedClaymore
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soft leather outside with nice wool inside for safe-wear. when they come out it's hard case all the way. gotta keep the girls protected 
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.I got a Safepacker, which fits neatly into a bag for going to the range, keeps it comfy while it sits in the nightstand drawer, and also serves as a "hidden in plain sight" holster for hiking or backpacking.
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