Best Review on Plano Protector Four Pistol Case
I am very pleased with this case.
It's not a pelican, but it is nice for the money.
Here is everything I fit in this case, with room to spare:
One full size pistol with three magazines (and there is easily room for one or even two more guns)
Earmuffs
Safety glasses
Multitool
Marker
Folder with 20 8.5X11 targets
Magazine speedloader
Full size holster
Large roll of masking tape
Bottle of oil
Flashlight
All that stuff fits with room to spare. I like the bottom piece of foam that allows you to break pieces away to perfectly fit whatever you want in it. This is a good product.
I have only had it for a few weeks, so I am not sure how long the latches will last, however. They almost seem like the type to break off after repeated use. When that happens, I will simply buy another case at this price....
My wife and I each bought a case. I cut the center foam to hold two large hand guns and an LC9. My wife carries a 38 bodyguard and her ear and eye protection. No rattles and the latches hold firm. Save the foam in case you want to change the layout.
BalasHapusI have a Glock 30 and a 1911 target 45 I wanted to carry to the range. Both guns fit in this case in their soft cases.
BalasHapusIn the bottom I put 4 Glock 21 magazines, 1 Glock 30 magazine and 3 1911 magazines. The case was slightly bulged but they all remained in place. For $20 you cannot beat the price.
BalasHapusThe construction is everything you would expect from Plano, excellent hinges and rigidity. Plano makes one other case very similar to this one, but I have to wonder why anyone would buy it other than lack of research.
BalasHapusPlano's reel case sports the exact dimensions as this case. In fact, they appear to be carbon copies of one another with the exceptions that it is tan instead of black and the foam is two-piece instead of three. I find this 2nd cavity quite useful for storing spare spools and spinning reel handles while not in use.
I was looking for an inexpensive case to hold a paintball marker of mine, and ran across this. It isn't a Pelican like what I have for some other stuff, but in a way that's good because I couldn't afford the appropriately-sized Pelican case.
BalasHapusThis isn't meant to shield valuables from heavy damage, that's what a Pelican would do, but you'd pay 10x the price. This will be excellent for carrying anything which would fit.. netbooks, electronics, firearms, etc, on a daily basis. It isn't waterproof.
DETAILS:
It's a sturdy ABS-style plastic, with actual hinges for the clips and the case itself. It'll withstand average forces, and light impacts. It comes with 3 layers of foam: 2 outer layers of eggshell-style foam, and the inner layer which has perforated sections which you can tear out as needed.
DIMENSIONS:
I didn't see dimensions in the description, which would've been beneficial, but here they are.
The label says (presuming outside measurements): 16.75" x 14" x 6"
My actual measurements (inside): 16" x 10" x 6"
Inside measurements will always be a little less as seen above. This will fit a paintball marker and barrel nicely.
Not much else to say.. it's a case, it was $20 shipped, and it'll keep my paintball marker safe during transport. Well worth the money.
This gun case holds a lot more then 4 guns. I put 6 guns 2 speed loaders, bb's pellets, and co2 cartridges in it and it held it secure. This is a pistal case not a travel case. My guns did not move one bit when I did transfer it from one place to another. The lock part, not so good but if your like me I don't leave my guns unintended, If they want you guns , they will take case and all. This is a good case for the price, I bought 2 of them they protect your guns and keeps them dry.
BalasHapusI am very pleased with this case.
BalasHapusIt's not a pelican, but it is nice for the money.
Here is everything I fit in this case, with room to spare:
One full size pistol with three magazines (and there is easily room for one or even two more guns)
Earmuffs
Safety glasses
Multitool
Marker
Folder with 20 8.5X11 targets
Magazine speedloader
Full size holster
Large roll of masking tape
Bottle of oil
Flashlight
All that stuff fits with room to spare. I like the bottom piece of foam that allows you to break pieces away to perfectly fit whatever you want in it. This is a good product.
I have only had it for a few weeks, so I am not sure how long the latches will last, however. They almost seem like the type to break off after repeated use. When that happens, I will simply buy another case at this price....
My son is a warhammer player -- a game that involves lots of small hand built figures. These 4-pistol cases are excellent alternatives the the expensive carrying cases sold by the gaming stores and websites. The foam inserts are perfect for securely and safely carrying the figures. Gave one to my son for X-mas with some new figures. It's worked so well, I just ordered two more.
BalasHapusI have purchased several of these, from various Wal-Marts with prices varying from 9.96-11.97. A great box to keep your guns dry, clean and unscratched while traveling to and from the range or field. Plenty of room for several pistols or a couple guns and ear and eye protection.. the foam is easily replaceable with craft foam from Hobby Lobby if you mess your up. These are no substitute for a safe or metal lock box as these are easily opened by a determined child.
BalasHapusI bought this case to protect my FOSTEX MR-8HD multitrack recorder. The inside dimensions (was dying to know these before I bought it!) are 11.25" front to back x 15" wide x 6" high (base to lid). With the foam, it's tighter, of course, but you know what you want to put inside and whether or not you need all the foam.
BalasHapusIt comes with two identically diecut egg carton style dense foam inserts, about an inch or so thick (each). One is set inside the lid, the other sits in the middle like the meat of a sandwich. There's also a flat, 1/2-inch diecut foam pad on the base of the case. All of the foam inserts can be easily removed. The case's handle and latch indents are molded into the case, and the foam inserts trace the outline for a custom fit. The latches pivot like a simple hinge, which will last much longer than latches that are molded onto the shell and eventually break off. Likewise, the case's primary hinge is real, like a plastic tackle box (an appropriate comparison, since Plano knows tackle boxes), so it too will last over time. The latches snap closed, and there's a padlock hole inside the handle compartment in case you want to deter curious lookers.
Back to my use as a case for my Fostex recorder. I have a little past experience putting electronics with knobs into tight, foam cases. Knobs don't like too much pressure against them, especially if you're moving the item around and stressing the knobs even more. They can stop working or decide to do funny things when you're not even touching them. So I made a paper pattern to indicate where the knobs are and traced it onto the upper foam. Then I cut out the areas where the knobs would be. Now, when the lid is dropped down, it floats just a little above the "closed line," which provides enough pressure to keep the unit snug. I put a little piece of the leftover foam behind the recorder to absorb shock when the case is put down like a briefcase. I didn't need the middle foam insert. One other thing, I keep the recorder on the left side of the case, leaving a nice open section for the power cord. The manual fits nicely under the recorder.
While it's no road warrior (I wouldn't subject it to being crushed or manhandled), it's actually a pretty tough box. I highly recommend it!