Pelican Cases

Bond007 · December 8, 2007, 02:57 AM

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** · December 8, 2007, 03:01 AM

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

AFshooter · December 8, 2007, 02:28 PM

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.

The markup on these cases is huge.
This company seems to have the best prices and shipping I can find.
LINK

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 · December 10, 2007, 02:08 AM

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 · December 10, 2007, 02:18 AM

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:

Storm 2370:

Cubbie XD · December 14, 2007, 02:30 PM

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.

.454 newb · December 17, 2007, 01:26 AM

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 · December 17, 2007, 10:07 PM

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 · December 18, 2007, 09:48 PM

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

December 8, 2007, 02:57 AM	#1
Bond007 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 316	Pelican Cases 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

December 8, 2007, 03:01 AM	#2
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 16,750	Not really a very good picture, but I'll post it anyway. __________________ Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association? Check out Black Bear Flashlights.

December 8, 2007, 02:28 PM	#3
AFshooter Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2006 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 375	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. The markup on these cases is huge. This company seems to have the best prices and shipping I can find. LINK 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. __________________ 03 FFL, Certified Glock Armorer, Nebraska Concealed Carry

December 10, 2007, 02:18 AM	#5
zoomie Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Location: SEUS Posts: 1,684	1490 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: Storm 2370:

December 17, 2007, 01:26 AM	#7
.454 newb Junior Member Join Date: October 25, 2007 Posts: 13	1490 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.

December 10, 2007, 02:08 AM	#4
Bond007 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 316	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!

December 14, 2007, 02:30 PM	#6
Cubbie XD Member Join Date: December 13, 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 20	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.

December 17, 2007, 10:07 PM	#8
dakota1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2007 Location: The Great American Desert Posts: 172	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"

December 18, 2007, 09:48 PM	#9
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,251	This is what I've ordered for my upcoming PC1911. It may not protect against a flood but its purdy. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society.