Gmcrigger2007 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 What 's a good hard case for the benelli M4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Pelican or the 42" 5.11 ... I have both. Travel = Pelican, daily/range = 5.11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohbejuan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I'll admit, I do NOT have one of these, but they look pretty sweet! http://www.laruetactical.com/combo-pelican-im3200-hard-case-and-moab-soft-case 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertigofirearms Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 look on gunbroker, im3200 for $190 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lieb Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I bought a very rugged Plano hard case from Midway USA. It was on sale for $65. I shipped my M4 to Benelli from Idaho for warranty work. It did an excellent job of protecting my gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 What is the goal? Airline travel ? To and from the range? Shipping ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhunted Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I have the Pelican with just the foam inside. Unob asks a good question. Because the Pelican is a heavy mofo in itself. I don't use it just to go to the range. More for long distance. I think about 25lbs if I recollect. So if traveling, yes. It has wheels, yada yada and it's the best. But to traverse just to the range. Look around for Blackhawk 42inch bags. They can be had at a decent price and work fine. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/370879734570?lpid=82 or http://grabagun.com/catalog/product/view/id/115672?gclid=CK_ui7LC-b8CFStk7AodghAAMA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_dog Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Pelican or the 42" 5.11 ... I have both. Travel = Pelican, daily/range = 5.11 Same thing for me as well. The 5.11 soft cases are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 To and from range and for traveling. I'm going to go for a pelican for the hard case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadDad Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have a Voodoo Tactical version of the 5.11 double rifle bag that I use to haul firearms out to the shooting range. It would be horrible for travel that didn't include the bag on my back. That LaRue combo looks sweet for the best of both worlds without much compromise other than your $$$$. I wish I needed one so I could justify the purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unobtanium Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 To and from range and for traveling. I'm going to go for a pelican for the hard case. You need lockable. Contact your chosen airline for their regulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4-Desert Camo Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 FYI ... the Pelican is big and heavy. Took it to the range once and that was it, bought the 42" 5.11 after that experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhunted Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Said the same thing, by time I put 2 rifles in it with all the gear, you are talking about something you hope you didn't have to carry. Mine has wheels and a handle, but it still is a back breaker... For traveling distance, transporting, etc.. definitely worth it. But typical rifle bags are just fine... try cramming all that in and not break your back, lol... Obviously, Pelican above, dual range bag below. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2717[/ATTACH] FYI ... the Pelican is big and heavy. Took it to the range once and that was it, bought the 42" 5.11 after that experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 What model Pelican ? im3200 or 1720 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benelliwerkes Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) General knowledge information: Pelican Products Inc, bases in Torrance California, acquired Storm-Hardigg early 2010. Pelican cases are regarded as top-of-the-line cases commercially utilized for shipping/transporting sensitive equipment. Pelican-Storm cases are more of a consumer case but still offers excellent protection for electronics and other sensitive equipment. im3200 is a Pelican Storm case 1720 is a Pelican case. That is why you will notice a $$ difference between two seemingly similar sized Pelican / Storm cases. Edited August 5, 2014 by benelliwerkes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evolution Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) My .02. I dislike hard cases of any kind. Too big, too bulky, too heavy, and too hard to cover up with stuff in the vehicle to hide the fact that there are weapons in there in the first place. Whenever I put weapons in my SUV for transport, they are totally covered up so any prying eyes, such as a cop who pulls me over for a traffic stop, will not see them. I want cases that I can stuff places and pack around. So, hard cases are of no use to me. And besides that, they are guns, battle weapons... not 1M$ Stradivarius violins. Edited August 6, 2014 by Evolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 I was thinking of a sneaky bag but i think it's too short too. I'm looking for a case that doesn't look like a gun case for the range and a hard case for traveling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2azorback Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I prefer the Blackhawk discreet weapons cases. Very nice construction, discreet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Comp Featureless Human Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I know I am replying to an old thread, but hopefully this helps someone still in the market for a case/bag. Harbor Freight has a knock off Pelican case for a fraction of the price. Here is a link: https://www.harborfreight.com/9800-weatherproof-protective-rifle-case-long-black-64520.html. I have used one of these for around a year and it has been excellent. I'm sure the fit and finish is not quite as nice as a pelican, but it is durable, water tight and I have had zero issues with function. As mentioned above though, hard cases are really only good for storage or long distance transportation/travel/shipping. They are too heavy and unwieldy for everyday use, like a trip to the range or hunting. For that I'd recommend a rifle bag type set-up. Pay attention to dimensions as many shotgun-specific bags will be made for a sporting type shotgun and will be too long and not wide enough for your M4 with a pistol grip. I recommend a bag that is geared towards something like an AR-10 that has backpack straps and lots of pouches for ammo. If you are in California (like me) you will want to make sure that the zippers can be locked with a luggage lock. I understand it can be a felony to travel within 1000 ft of a school (i.e. leaving my own driveway on the way to the range) without your long gun in a locked case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonyman74 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 The new Air models from Pelican are strong but weigh a lot less than the older ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milspec Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 Ive got an im3300 that weighs a metric ton. It's also too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClackClackBAM Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 I use a Pelican 1720 for actual travel, but for just trips to the range I pack the M4 into a First Tactical Rifle Sleeve. It works very well, the gun is nicely balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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