Pelican Cases

[Bond007]

I'm considering getting a Pelican case for Christmas to keep a pistol in.

I'd love to see any pictures of your case set ups if you've got them. I'm still really torn on size and how much or little I want to pack in it.

Thanks!
M

[JohnKSa]

Not really a very good picture, but I'll post it anyway.

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=7932&d=1070335277

[AFshooter]

Sure. These are the 1120 and the 1150. I have total confidence that I could throw one off a second story or drive over one with my car and the contents would be fine. We use them extensively in the military to transport sensitive equipment. I have yet to see one break or any of the contents be damaged.
I'd like to get some of the stiffer foam because the stock foam is a little soft for my liking.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/DSC02056.JPG
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/DSC02057.JPG

The markup on these cases is huge.
This company seems to have the best prices and shipping I can find.
LINK (http://cgi.ebay.com/PELICAN-1150-BLACK-CASE-WITH-FOAM-NEW_W0QQitemZ180135718352QQihZ008QQcategoryZ50505QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem)

The 1150 case (full size handgun) is $24 from that vendor. The same one at Cabela's is $35 and Bass Pro is something like $44.
The 1120 (small auto's, J frames) is $20. Cabela's is $30.

[Bond007]

Thanks guys, and AFshooter thanks for the link, those really are great prices.

I'm trying to decide between set ups you both have and a larger case that could hold some more magazines, flashlight, batteries, etc. Given the prices though, I'm more inclined to the set ups you guys have with a 1200.

Thanks again!

[zoomie]

I've got a Pelican 1490 on my Christmas list. I plan to put a commander and government in it, and maybe my 239 as well. I think all 3 will fit, but I might make room for ammo or something instead.

Storm makes great cases, too. They're the exact same sizes as Pelican (+/- 1") and they're the same price or a little less.

Pelican 1490:
http://www.ritzcamera.com/graphics/products/3-70/319260170.jpg


Storm 2370:
http://www.stormcase.com/images/StormCaseImages/im2370Foam-HandleDown.jpg

[Cubbie XD]

We use these at my work to ship sensitive government items as stated above. Never thought about getting one to hold a gun, but I am glad I came across this post. I bet I could get myself a nice deal from work.
These things are extremely sturdy, but we all know that. :D

[.454 newb]

I'm also looking seriously about the Pelican 1490 as a case for my Ruger SRH. I like that its big enough to hold a couple of guns and maybe even a box or two of ammo to take to the range. I also like that it has built in locks on the latches. Its supposed to be a laptop computer case so if its tough enough to keep sensitive electronics safe it should do just fine for firearms.

[dakota1911]

I have used them to carry camera equip. for over 20 years. Not cheap and not as pretty as "Halliberts" (which are also good but more expensive). Both cases, "take a wammin and keep the stuff inside working"

[sholling]

This is what I've ordered for my upcoming PC1911. It may not protect against a flood but its purdy. :)

http://image.sportsmansguide.com/dimage/81715_ts.JPG?cell=320,320&cvt=jpeg