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Team Sergeant
10-21-2006, 16:51
Who knows the best internet retailer for Pelican cases?
(I'm tired of the internet scam artists that advertise their prices and not until you actually go to purchase the case do you find out it does not come with foam... )
Thanks,
Team Sergeant
The Reaper
10-21-2006, 18:07
Who knows the best internet retailer for Pelican cases?
(I'm tired of the internet scam artists that advertise their prices and not until you actually go to purchase the case do you find out it does not come with foam... )
Thanks,
Team Sergeant
Any stocking internet dealer should be able to hook you up. I haven't bought Pelican from them, but Brownell's, Natchez Shooter's Supply, Midway USA, CDNN Sports, etc. have proven to be good people to deal with in the past.
I have changed over to Starlight cases, they are lighter, better made, and easier to deal with.
http://www.starlightcases.com/
They regularly run sales and advertise on the shooting related boards like http://www.snipercountry.com/forsale/display_reverse.asp
Peregrino and I have both scored good deals on great cases with them before. The most recent sale is currently expired, but has the info.
http://www.snipercountry.com/forsale/Display_Message.asp?Message=0000013393.txt
HTH.
TR
The Companies that The Reaper mentioned, I have had very good relations with.
NousDefionsDoc
10-22-2006, 08:20
I've never bought anything from them, but I've heard these guys recommended:
http://www.cases4less.com/
Shark Bait
10-22-2006, 08:58
This one looks promising: http://www.casesbypelican.com/
I don't have personal knowledge of them, but they sure seem to ave a good selection on weapons cases.
Quantico arms has/had them in stock (at least in the Ft Lewis store).
I don't know if the price is the BEST but I got a 1720 w/ foam from at their booth at the gun show for $159 and that was pretty good from my research. I think they had a $20 special at the show.
Hmmmm... They don't show them for sale on their web site. I'm sure you could give the store a call and see if they can take care of you. Not as easy as ordering over the net though.
http://www.quanticoarms.com/documents/directions/ftLewisDirections.asp
A little off center here, T.S.
But try your local Dive Shops. We sold quit a few for the U/W photo crowds, to help protect their camars and such.
edit: here's one, even with a like to Pelican in their "gear" section.
http://www.aquablue.com/
I bought three recently from LA Police gear and all three arrived within 4 days (to my surprise).
www.lapolicegear.com
Team Sergeant
10-22-2006, 13:56
http://www.all-pelican-cases-4-less.com/detail_pelican_1720.html
Best I've found so far..... $159 for a 1720 with foam.
dr. mabuse
10-22-2006, 17:44
Got a 1750 from them. Would like to get a Starlight next.:munchin
I bought my 1700 from Cops Plus. With the foam option and free shipping to my location they beat all the other 4 less guys.
It's a nice case, but heavy as hell, and the latches are a #!@*@. I know you didn't ask, but if I had to do it all over again, I'd go with TR's recommendation for Starlight.
The Reaper
10-22-2006, 21:22
I bought my 1700 from Cops Plus. With the foam option and free shipping to my location they beat all the other 4 less guys.
It's a nice case, but heavy as hell, and the latches are a #!@*@. I know you didn't ask, but if I had to do it all over again, I'd go with TR's recommendation for Starlight.
That is the bottom line.
The Pelicans weigh so much that if you put much more then one light rifle in the double rifle case, you have busted the airline weight allowance that they recently dropped.
The Starlight allows you to carry at least two rifles in it.
Just my .02, YMMV.
TR
brianksain
10-31-2006, 22:39
Starlight latches bite.
These rock http://www.stormcase.com/
Best,
BK
Team Sergeant
11-01-2006, 09:59
Starlight latches bite.
These rock http://www.stormcase.com/
Best,
BK
Thanks BK, those look very nice!
TS
Peregrino
11-01-2006, 12:20
Starlight latches bite.
These rock http://www.stormcase.com/
Best,
BK
BK - I'm with you. I've got a mix of all three cases (Pelican, Starlight, and Storm/Hardigg). IMNSHO the Storm latches really are the heat. I have the Starlight cases because TR hooked me up with the good deal and, for the price, they are great. NOTE - The price was so good because they are changing to a more "user friendly" latch - akin to the Storm latches IIRC and they were clearing out old inventory. Despite some (seriously) skinned knuckles the Starlight cases have been well worth the money. I quit using my Pelican 1750 as soon as I got them. That said - any cases I purchase from now on will probably be Storm/Hardigg. The Pelicans just aren't worth the weight/cost penalty and I haven't had a chance to check out Starlight's new latches (I wonder if I can retrofit?). My .02 - Peregrino
Roguish Lawyer
11-01-2006, 13:09
Starlight latches bite.
These rock http://www.stormcase.com/
Best,
BK
So which one do I want? I'd like one that will fit two long guns, one with a bunch of stuff attached (optic, light, etc.).
Peregrino
11-01-2006, 13:16
RL - Pick your poison.
3100 - carbines
3200 - assault rifles (civ equiv)
3300 - SWS (most bolt guns)
All cases will fit two rifles.
FWIW - Peregrino
Roguish Lawyer
11-01-2006, 18:31
Thanks. One Colt H-Bar target rifle with EOTEC, Surefire weapon light mounted on side rail, Dieter grip and a Mossberg 500 shotgun with an extra barrel.
gunnerjohn
11-01-2006, 22:02
Hey, check with Sam's Club. I bought a Starlight double rifle case from them 2 years ago. It cost me 69.95 and I couldn't resist. Took it to Africa with heavy gun and accessories in it. Sold my Pelican afterwards and have purchased other Starlights since. If they are not in stock, ask customer service if they are still available in other warehouses. They were by far the lowest price I have ever seen.
brianksain
11-02-2006, 18:57
Sam's deal was a one time overrun, sale was nationwide and will not happen again.
Some went as cheap as 39 bucks. No more.
Sorry to rain on the parade.
BK
Team Sergeant
11-02-2006, 21:08
Thanks. One Colt H-Bar target rifle with EOTEC, Surefire weapon light mounted on side rail, Dieter grip and a Mossberg 500 shotgun with an extra barrel.
Mossberg 500? In the world of fighting shotguns I don't think I've ever heard anyone mention employing a Mossburg......:rolleyes:
The Reaper
11-02-2006, 21:28
Mossberg 500? In the world of fighting shotguns I don't think I've ever heard anyone mention employing a Mossburg......:rolleyes:
IIRC, it is issue and is one of the two pump guns currently in the US military inventory.
One would think that a prestigious member of a prominent law firm could afford the Remington 870 Express, if not the Benelli, eh?
TR
Team Sergeant
11-03-2006, 09:12
IIRC, it is issue and is one of the two pump guns currently in the US military inventory.
One would think that a prestigious member of a prominent law firm could afford the Remington 870 Express, if not the Benelli, eh?
TR
Yes TR I was aware the military used them, lowest bidder I'm sure. Probably the only deal keeping Mossburg alive and the very reason the military made the purchase.
Remington is the way to go for offensive shotguns.
TS
Roguish Lawyer
11-03-2006, 09:13
Yes TR I was aware the military used them, lowest bidder I'm sure. Probably the only deal keeping Mossburg alive and the very reason the military made the purchase.
Remington is the way to go for offensive shotguns.
TS
Roger that. WILCO eventually.
frostfire
10-27-2011, 14:50
Any stocking internet dealer should be able to hook you up. I haven't bought Pelican from them, but Brownell's, Natchez Shooter's Supply, Midway USA, CDNN Sports, etc. have proven to be good people to deal with in the past.
I have changed over to Starlight cases, they are lighter, better made, and easier to deal with.
http://www.starlightcases.com/
They regularly run sales and advertise on the shooting related boards like http://www.snipercountry.com/forsale/display_reverse.asp
Peregrino and I have both scored good deals on great cases with them before. The most recent sale is currently expired, but has the info.
http://www.snipercountry.com/forsale/Display_Message.asp?Message=0000013393.txt
HTH.
TR
A friend just alerted me to a sale Starlight (http://www.starlightcases.com/) has posted on the Sniper Country website.
http://www.snipercountry.com/forsale/Display_Message.asp?Message=0000013931.txt
We've discussed these cases several times as quality alternatives for more expensive (and heavier) Pelican or Hardig/Storm cases. Most of us with military experience have seen/used examples of them (probably without noticing the manufacturer) because Starlight gets a lot of contracts to case sensitive equipment. TR got me interested in them several years ago; since then I've acquired five of their cases. Can't beat the price and if you live in the FBNC area it's worth the trip to drive to the warehouse and shop in person. They're good people and they've usually got scratch & dent stuff not listed anywhere for fantastic prices that they'll be happy to part with. They're especially supportive of MIL/LEO guys (they customized my stuff while I waited - and I enjoyed the tour/data dump; never even noticed the wait).
+1
just a dig from old thread, but another thumbs up for Starlight case and Brack Wilson, the owner I believe. As Peregrino noted, very supportive of MIL/LEO. Brack went above and beyond to get me my 52" case. The padlock holes and latches are all lined up with metal, whereas Storm cases' are not. It comes with an automatic pressure equalization valve. So I jumped up and down on the case as hard as I could and it sure worked. The wheels are more protruded out than Pelican and Storm but as a result the container space is much larger to fully fit two full sized long range rifles. If you live in NC, you'd be supporting local business as well and buying American
Starlight latches bite.
The new latch system does not bite anymore. It uses metallic rod with spring parallel to the case horizontal plane. It has to be pressed and the latch peeled at the same time to open. Hard to imagine how it could ever open accidentally (2 different, perpendicular force engaging at the same time). The contact area in the latches with the rod are lined with metal as well.
On the mention of Brownells, I do not know if you know this but they offer wholesale prices to military and police on 90% of their products. Any parts I need I get from them dirt cheap because of this. All I had to do was send them an email from my AKO. I would bet cases would be the same deal. To figure the wholesale price in the book they send, it is the first four digits of the part number, or online, it automatically deducts to price on checkout. Hope that helps you out.
Roger that. WILCO eventually.
Yeah, the 870 bbl's don't overheat after 4 rounds, so you won't need an extra. :D
Divemaster
01-20-2012, 16:29
On the mention of Brownells, I do not know if you know this but they offer wholesale prices to military and police on 90% of their products. Any parts I need I get from them dirt cheap because of this. All I had to do was send them an email from my AKO. I would bet cases would be the same deal. To figure the wholesale price in the book they send, it is the first four digits of the part number, or online, it automatically deducts to price on checkout. Hope that helps you out.
I did not know that. The only reason I even keep an AKO account is for the military pro deals that require such.
69harley
01-23-2012, 11:03
If you are in Fayetteville and an 18, TSE Inc. will hook you up with special pricing (dealer cost). They will have to order it for you, so be preppared to wait a week or so. When TSE says they support the community they mean it. Give Carl, Rich or Ed a call with the model number.
Just FYI when you go to stormcase it brings up Pelican now. :confused:
The Reaper
01-24-2012, 18:57
Still using the Starlight rifle/carbine cases and picked up a new rolling tool box from them at SHOT.
Great value in a case, sturdy and light.
TR
Tatonka316
01-24-2012, 23:21
... a rolling tool box might fit nicely under a drawer that took 4 hours to install!?!?!:eek:
molon labe:lifter
69harley
01-25-2012, 08:07
Just FYI when you go to stormcase it brings up Pelican now. :confused:
Pelican purchased Hardig (Storm Caes) several years ago. They are now the same company.
The Reaper
01-25-2012, 19:48
... a rolling tool box might fit nicely under a drawer that took 4 hours to install!?!?!:eek:
molon labe:lifter
Nope. Not big enough for that.
Besides, the instructions say that it only takes 30-45 minutes for one person to install the drawer. We should have done them all with that hardware. We could have been done before Christmas. This year.
TR