CharlesAFerg Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Does anyone here happen to have a Pelican 1700 case they could place their M4 w/ collapsible stock in to test fitment? I am considering a case and the 1700 size fits my application best, and the size looks to be very, very close. If you wouldn't mind posting some photos, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigoo7e Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 If you can wait a little bit, just get one of these and be done with it! lol Magpul DAKA Hard Cases If you already have the Pelican case, Magpul is supposed to be already making the modular inserts for certain Pelican cases if I do recall. Check their website or call them and find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesAFerg Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Well, I ordered it. I'll post pics when I get it for anyone else to reference. If I can't use it for the M4, I can use it for something else. 🤷♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesAFerg Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Angled to match the stock, with a bias towards the butt pad closer to the side of the case because, well, it's a butt pad. I wouldn't say it's comfortable but it's definitely possible. Probably more so if you angled it completely from corner to corner. So, FWIW this will fit a collapsed M4 and you won't have to pay extra airline fees because the 1700 is just within the limits for large bags for air travel. (62 linear inches) @bigoo7e 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexwpilot Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Nice set up, I was looking at the 1700 as well but I ended up with an old Dockocil case which worked out perfectly from a friend looking to get rid of it. The company was bought out by Plano and I was able to get new keys for the case . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesAFerg Posted April 25, 2023 Author Share Posted April 25, 2023 3 hours ago, alexwpilot said: Nice! 3 hours ago, Gmcrigger2007 said: Nice set up, I was looking at the 1700 as well but I ended up with an old Dockocil case which worked out perfectly from a friend looking to get rid of it. The company was bought out by Plano and I was able to get new keys for the case . Thanks! The way I see it, the shotgun is robust enough not to worry too much, and if it barely fits, great - I'll just give it room at the muzzle and let the recoil pad hit the side. I'll be buying some replacement foam and cutting for different configurations. It can serve multiple weapons without having to buy more cases. I'll also be carrying an ar15 in it with the upper/lower receivers separated. The only downside is that It's a *surprisingly* heavy case, but it seems like it does the job I need it to do - Protect and contain the firearm & accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Do you think the 1750 would be a better fit for the pistol grip & field stock M4s ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesAFerg Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, Gmcrigger2007 said: Do you think the 1750 would be a better fit for the pistol grip & field stock M4s ? The 1750 is overkill. The 1720 is still manageable if you're really worried about it, but tbh the 1700 is max size for air travel without insane fees and it actually fits in my cars (anything larger won't) and stores at home easily. The 1750 is just gigantic and probably weights a ton more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 Thanks ,I really didn't realize that the 1750 was that big.I have a couple of small Pelican cases and i like their products. The 1700 is probably the way to go. I don't want anything too big. I have the Dockocil which is fine but i need a shorter case for the M4 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesAFerg Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 38 minutes ago, Gmcrigger2007 said: Thanks ,I really didn't realize that the 1750 was that big.I have a couple of small Pelican cases and i like their products. The 1700 is probably the way to go. I don't want anything too big. I have the Dockocil which is fine but i need a shorter case for the M4 . I was torn between the 1700 & 1720, and the 1700 was the only one that fit into the trunk of both cars I needed it to fit inside. Also, the 1700 won't fit some ARs unless the receivers are separated. I don't have an issue with this, and I also bought receiver covers for this reason, but just keep this in mind. Be warned that the 1700 is quite heavy, even without anything in it. Surprisingly so. Good luck! (Receiver cover mentioned earlier) https://rcsgear.com/topstop-ar-upper-receiver-cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmcrigger2007 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Plano has some nice new cases that look just as robust as Pelican cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesAFerg Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 For basically the same price I'm super happy with my Pelican a year later and I've used it for not only a Benelli but a mk12 traveling by air as well. Highly recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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