Pelican Case for Multiple Handguns

[sgtbilco]

I have a mid sized Pelican case that I would like to convert to carry 4-6 handguns. Preferably pocket slits where just the back straps are visible, as opposed to the entire profile of the gun being visible.
Anyone done this as a do it yourself or know of an internet or local company that does this?
TM

 

[occbrian]

Build your own hot wire foam cutter and buy foam.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showpost.php?p=2139553&postcount=29

 

[occbrian]

For example, I did this myself. I know you don't want them this way but you can easily do what you are talking about. I don't have time now but I have a walk through on how to build the cutter and where to buy the foam. I can send it to you tomorrow.

 

[JMintzer]

A bit pricey, but this is what you want...

http://www.casecruzer.com/gun-cases/shooting-range/qdsr-handgun-5pack.html

 

[daijizai]

For example, I did this myself. I know you don't want them this way but you can easily do what you are talking about. I don't have time now but I have a walk through on how to build the cutter and where to buy the foam. I can send it to you tomorrow.

Nice. My next acquisition is going to be a matched pair of 1911s - possibly Caspian receivers that I build up myself - and now I find myself wanting to duplicate your case.

 

[sgtbilco]

A bit pricey, but this is what you want...

http://www.casecruzer.com/gun-cases/shooting-range/qdsr-handgun-5pack.html

Yeah that about nails it. $280 for it though is a little steep, but I appreciate the find. I guess I'll add it to the wish list.

 

[dontpanic]

Hot knife is great, but if you don't have one, use an electric carving knife

 

[Matlack]

Can you post the instructions on here, I wouldnt mind trying this for myself.

Thanks,

 

[occbrian]

This is what I used to get started. It's a How-To by Mark Fingar (the guy who does all of Larue's photography).

http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=3&f=4&t=292695&page=1
HOWEVER....

I use negative templates. In other words, he cuts out the template and uses the cut out. He then traces "around" the template. I cut out the template and toss the cut out. I then trace "within" the cutout. For me, it works better because it keeps you from straying outside of the lines. If you make a mistake, it's on the part you are cutting out so WGAF.

You can put it together however you want, it doesn't have to be like his (mine isn't). The electrical diagram is great. I've seen other builds where they mount the bar so that it is held in place with wingnuts and can be angled, instead of the straight up 90.

That allows you to do different kinds of angled cuts through your foam.

I get my foam HERE....

I suggest closed cell foam. Open cell foam can retain water and cause rust problems.

 

[Jackson923]

OP a very sharp kitchen knife will work or an electric knife depending on how much your cutting.