Locking handgun cases...

Cliff · March 4, 2000, 11:12 PM

I'm looking for one that can carry four full sized handguns, sturdily constructed and suitable for trips to the range or airline check-in.

Any manufacturer or model that you knowledgable people can suggest will be appreciated.

Thank you.

Cliff

loknload · March 5, 2000, 07:47 AM

Check with the latest Shotgun News. I saw an advertisement for some and they were on sale. I don't remember who had them though. They were nice ones and priced decent. Another place to look would be the Gun List.

Hope this helps

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Sid Post · March 5, 2000, 08:58 AM

Checkout KK AIR @ 800-262-3322. The only thing they don't have is recessed latches. Everything else about these cases is top notch. If you are concerned with baggage handlers stressing them, go with the extra thick .080 inch wall thickness (aluminum).

SKB offers a cheaper 'plastic' airline approved case that locks as well at about half the cost of the KK AIR case.

There are other aluminum case manufacturer's as well that make good cases. Overall, price points are similar so, shop for features.

The final thought I have is buy the best you can afford because these aluminum cases are apt to last your lifetime and that of your kids as well, a great investment for long term use.

Sid
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FFL

jcoyoung · March 6, 2000, 02:01 AM

Check out Pelican Cases. They are sturdy as heck, airtight, and airline approved. Did I mention sturdy?

Cliff · March 7, 2000, 11:40 PM

Thank you for the replies, folks!

I researched your suggestions... good choices, all.

I decided that I wanted an aluminum case. The four handgun case manufactured by Kalispel appears to fit my needs perfectly. Their website is at http://birkana.com/kalispelcaseline/ if anyone is interested.

Suitable dimensions for me, piano hinge, .080 available on request and I can choose the lock as opposed to it being built in.

Price is $143.00 A good value, I think.

Sid - I agree 100% on investment value.

Cliff

March 4, 2000, 11:12 PM	#1
Cliff Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 1999 Location: Saranap, CA Posts: 473	I'm looking for one that can carry four full sized handguns, sturdily constructed and suitable for trips to the range or airline check-in. Any manufacturer or model that you knowledgable people can suggest will be appreciated. Thank you. Cliff

March 5, 2000, 07:47 AM	#2
loknload Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 1999 Location: PA. USA Posts: 1,781	Check with the latest Shotgun News. I saw an advertisement for some and they were on sale. I don't remember who had them though. They were nice ones and priced decent. Another place to look would be the Gun List. Hope this helps ------------------ We preserve our freedoms by using four boxes: soap,ballot,jury, and cartridge. Anonymous [This message has been edited by loknload (edited March 05, 2000).]

March 5, 2000, 08:58 AM	#3
Sid Post Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 1999 Posts: 107	Checkout KK AIR @ 800-262-3322. The only thing they don't have is recessed latches. Everything else about these cases is top notch. If you are concerned with baggage handlers stressing them, go with the extra thick .080 inch wall thickness (aluminum). SKB offers a cheaper 'plastic' airline approved case that locks as well at about half the cost of the KK AIR case. There are other aluminum case manufacturer's as well that make good cases. Overall, price points are similar so, shop for features. The final thought I have is buy the best you can afford because these aluminum cases are apt to last your lifetime and that of your kids as well, a great investment for long term use. Sid --- FFL

March 6, 2000, 02:01 AM	#4
jcoyoung Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Oak Forest, IL Posts: 661	Check out Pelican Cases. They are sturdy as heck, airtight, and airline approved. Did I mention sturdy?

March 7, 2000, 11:40 PM	#5
Cliff Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 1999 Location: Saranap, CA Posts: 473	Thank you for the replies, folks! I researched your suggestions... good choices, all. I decided that I wanted an aluminum case. The four handgun case manufactured by Kalispel appears to fit my needs perfectly. Their website is at http://birkana.com/kalispelcaseline/ if anyone is interested. Suitable dimensions for me, piano hinge, .080 available on request and I can choose the lock as opposed to it being built in. Price is $143.00 A good value, I think. Sid - I agree 100% on investment value. Cliff