MTM 4 Pistol Handgun Case Up to 8.5-Inch Revolver Barrel
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With the foam inserts removed, the bottom half is 3 1/2 inches deep and the lid is one and a half inches deep. The dimensions are 14 1/2 inches side to side and 9 1/2 inches back to front.
This is a double-layer case with three foam inserts, so there should be plenty of room. If you need more space for ammo, you can remove the bottom layer of foam, but your guns will remain safe between two layers of foam.
No, and it isn't required. The foam simply compresses beneath the pistols or whatever else it's being used for. It fits my 8" barrel revolvers perfectly, and it's a very nice case. If you want to be extra secure, you can add a lock.
The top and bottom layers are waffle foam, while the middle layer is solid foam. It is designed to work without the use of any cutting tools and it performs admirably. Several guns are kept separate and well protected. You'll probably ruin the case's effectiveness if you cut out the foam to "fit" your guns. Customization isn't required for everything!
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I don't like the idea of things sliding around and slamming into and scratching each other, no matter how unlikely it is. The case is certainly stout and sturdy, and I believe your guns would be safe inside if it weren't for the latches, which are a little flimsy. This is a compelling case. The hinge is very sturdy. The latches are simply snapped shut. That's about the only thing about this case that I don't care for. Although I would prefer a buckle, you must make some concessions for the price. This is an excellent case for the money. br>br>As I previously stated, I would not likely store four guns in this case, let alone a slew of magazines or other items. I believe the case is sturdy, but I believe that if you try to stuff it full of guns and magazines, it will not close properly and will bulge. It does have a couple of places where you can add your own padlocks to keep curious people out, but padlocks aren't going to stop someone in this case. br>br>As for me, all I needed was a secure location to keep my six-shooter. I used a razor to cut out the shape of the pistol I drew on the solid piece of foam. Because the foam was quite thick, and the gun sat quite low, I reinserted a thinner layer of foam into the cutout to raise the gun higher. In addition, I made a square of foam to hold fifty rounds of. Ammunition for the 45 caliber rifle. I used spray adhesive to adhere the top and bottom egg crate foams, as well as the solid piece. (For my AR-100, I made the same changes to large cases. ) 15 and the AK-47 ) The end result is nearly identical to what I had hoped for. I'd prefer the case to be a little thinner, but it is designed to hold four guns. I'm pleased with the end result; it's the perfect storage solution for my Cimmarone Pistolero when I'm not carrying it in its cross draw holster on one side of my cartridge belt and my Henry Mare's Leg holstered on the other hip. Fun! br>br>I must emphasize that for the price, this is an excellent case for storing and transporting a weapon or several weapons to the range. I wouldn't use it for any type of shipping, though, because of the latches, which I don't think are strong enough. In any case, I doubt it is TSA approved. Again, if it had actual buckles, this case would be ideal. That feature would have been worth a few extra dollars to me.
The inside of the case is lined with 'egg-carton' style plastic foam, which is separated by a two-inch thick removable foam insert. On the lower half, I keep my six-shot 22-caliber pistol. With its additional magnum chamber, this revolver has a western style. My 9 mm semi-automatic rifle is mounted on the upper part. Four magazines are included with the automatic handgun. There's plenty of room for extra accessories with only two guns. Above all, everything is extremely well safeguarded. Because the contents are securely held in place between the 'egg-carton' liner and the thick foam insert, even if the case is dropped to the ground, the contents will be unaffected and the case will not be damaged. [I did, in fact, trip and drop the case. ] While holding it in my hands, I was walking - instead of grasping it by the handle The foam can lose elasticity and 'wear out' as a result of the constant flattening impression of the foam over and under the contents. Is replacement foam (in this case's size) going to be available in the future? I haven't asked any questions. Finally, I don't keep my 9mm ammo in this case to avoid unnecessary compression and wear on the foam - Certainly not in a typical retail box (too big and heavy). I bought a 100-round (10 x 10) plastic case with a thickness of less than an inch. The weight of two boxes is now distributed over a much larger surface area, resulting in less compression from a wider but thinner silhouette.
Thousands of microscopic particles will flutter around the room! At the time of purchase, all of these cases were very nice. You can't fit four pistols in a case without it bulging out and breaking, which is exactly what happened to me, and two of my 1911 pistols fell to the concrete. The foam is prone to ripping and is of poor quality. With only two pistols, they all protrude far too far, and the bindings are all plastic, prone to breaking. The only way this case works well is if it's a two pistol case and you cut the top layer so your pistols lay flush inside using the under foam as a bed; otherwise, the binding will break because the case can't handle the weight of four pistols while bulging from that much pressure. br>I bought ten of these in various sizes, and they've all doubled or tripled in price this year compared to what they've been for years. br>The foam is too soft, and there are trillions of microscopic particles scattered throughout the case every time you open and close it. br>When you get it, I'd remove the foam, run them under water, and thoroughly wash the entire case before using it. br>At first, I didn't do that and ended up getting fibers in my hands, then rubbing my eyes, which turned red and swelled up. It felt like tiny needles poking me in the tender skin on the inside part of the eye closest to your nose. It was terrible, and the source of the problem turned out to be this case, which I still have two more of in this size, which I washed right away after the incident. All of the cases, however, have that problem, and if they'll let me upload photos, which they used to be able to do, I'll show you pictures of the particles and the cracked case that I returned. These used to cost $14. br>My favorite MTM size was the 805 ($7), which cost $7. 99- It used to cost 99 cents depending on where you bought it, but now it costs three times as much, making it completely unnecessary. I liked how they all looked the same but had different scales, and that they were all reasonably priced, making the negative aspects of the purchase worthwhile. I'm not going to buy them again unless they return to their original prices, which have been in effect for years. br>The breakdownbr>$7 for a single compact, fixed latch (non-articulating lock) from Amazon. 99br>I purchased a single 6" revolver/pistol for $7 on Amazon. Single 8"- 99br> For $7, I recommend the 10" pistol 805 from Amazon /WM. 99- br>$13 for a four-pistol stack from Amazon/WM. 99- $14. 99br>These were all reasonable prices, but they aren't worth any more. On Amazon, there are a plethora of other options for $20 that are far superior.
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