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I really like this gun case, but a little on the pricey side.
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You could probably pick up a new guitar case for $100 and get the foam for $30ish. Rivet on a little luggage style hasp for a lock and cut/glue the foam yourself. If you're doing it to be stealth you could get a used case with the stickers and scratches already on it for even cheaper.
Golddiggie
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I picked up an used guitar case for ~$40 and modified it myself for my AR pistol. I'm sure you could get one for under $100 (as mentioned) and do the mods yourself for short money. Even if you pick up some foam to use (like in Pelican cases) you'll be far under $350+ (as those are to your door).
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My son and I carried our shotties in guitar cases for a while.
"You're the musicians that play at Southborough, aren't you?" I was asked at Hopkinton, one day.
Used cases, at yard sales, straps with buckles. Done.
"You're the musicians that play at Southborough, aren't you?" I was asked at Hopkinton, one day.
Used cases, at yard sales, straps with buckles. Done.
Infinite Jester
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I picked up a used guitar case for my Thompson, but it wouldn't fit.
Don't they fit in violin cases. At least they did in those 1940's gangster flicks.
"What's the difference between a violin and a viola?"
"I dunno..."
"A tommy gun doesn't fit in a violin case."
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I thought it was that the viola burned longer, and held more beer....
This. I picked up a new unused hard side guitar case off Craig's for $40. All I need is some foam and my AK will have a nice new home.
Picked up a guitar case from a thrift shop, antique store, and so on. Buy the foam and cut it yourself. I built mine with the used case and foam for $50. I would not pay $300+ for a fancy case with foam in it.
Golddiggie
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Here's a source for the foam...
I'm planning on getting some soon, to change out the inside of my AR guitar case. Probably get some to change out my Pelican rifle case too.
I'm planning on getting some soon, to change out the inside of my AR guitar case. Probably get some to change out my Pelican rifle case too.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Musician-s-Gear-Deluxe-Dreadnought-Case-107234429-i1151384.gc
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http://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-Convoluted-Hospital-Size-Blue-Inch/dp/B000EWVPCG/
I went with blue since the contrast makes it easier to see black accessories / cleaning tools. Otherwise black foam is cheap too.
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http://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-Convoluted-Hospital-Size-Blue-Inch/dp/B000EWVPCG/
I went with blue since the contrast makes it easier to see black accessories / cleaning tools. Otherwise black foam is cheap too.
There's a good video around (it's on here too but couldn't find it) using expandable foam to make custom gun case interiors.
I bet you could make something similar for about $20 if you can find a decent guitar case at a yard sale
I bet you could make something similar for about $20 if you can find a decent guitar case at a yard sale
JuergenG
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I picked up a used guitar case for my Thompson, but it wouldn't fit.
Damn, there goes my plan.
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Even though those are expensive, they have nice layouts and dimensions shown if you want to "roll your own". I've wanted to do this for awhile now, just don't want to use my current guitar cases, so I'll have to find some cheaper ones for this purpose.
MaxStravinsky
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I use a banjo case. Intend to do the foam thing, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I live in a very congested area, have to park on the street. I don't want my neighbors knowing my business.
These were very popular at one time, now they don't make them anymore. If u can find one, they usually come at a premium. i found one awhile back, its very nice. I'm not a fan of the hard cases, i like the soft case.
It fooled my father one day, i brought over a new rifle to show him, he said. " You bought a Guitar"??? I laughed!!
http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=7&f=160&t=1230504
JuergenG
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Got this violin case relatively cheap. Fits a 6" 686 snuggly and has some space for ammo
I'm still on the lookout for a case to fit my Kahr 1927-A1, a few 30 rd stick mags and the drum.
I'm still on the lookout for a case to fit my Kahr 1927-A1, a few 30 rd stick mags and the drum.
Keep an eye out on Musicians friend and other sites. They run special for cheap cases that are easily modified for rifles and whatnot.
What is total lenght? Have you looked at long neck banjo or bass cases?
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