Global Sports: Features To Choose With Aluminum Handgun Carrying Cases

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Features To Choose With Aluminum Handgun Carrying Cases

By Rodney Greyling


A huge consideration for owners of hand guns is safely transporting their weapon when they want to go someplace to fire it. Gun owners know that the trick actors pull in movies of sticking the bun in their belt is just fiction, this is not only unsafe and unwise, in some states it is illegal. For real people who need to transport their handguns from one place to another, an aluminum handgun case is the way to go.

Instead of making a quick or snap decision, there are a few things you should look at. Although cost is a consideration quality is an area where you cannot afford to compromise. Make sure that the case you get gives you the best quality for the money spent.

The first thing you need to look at is the construction of the case. Start by looking at the handle attachment. Even the best case will be worthless if the handle falls off. The material used to make the handle should be high quality, and that the attachment is strong and secure. You should also check the hinges of the case the same way. Make sure that they will hold up to some use and maybe a little abuse.

Also inspect the locks and latches on the case. Make sure that the latch mechanism operates easily. You will have to deal with the latches every time you unlock you case. Check to make sure that the dials on the locks are easy to turn and that the numbers line up the way they are supposed to. If the locks and latches do not operate properly when the case is new they certainly will not work well with some age on them.

The latches on your case should also be tamper-proof. Many cases now come with anti-pry latches which will keep someone from being able to force the lock open. The harder it is to break into your case, the less likely that a thief will bother with it.

Also carefully inspect the interior of the case. There should be sufficient padding to house your weapon and hold it in place inside the case. If you drop the case or bump it against something you do not want your gun knocking around inside. Look for a padding with a minimum of 80 psi compression foam. The higher the psi number, the more firm the foam is, and the more secure it will hold your gun.

Also take into consideration the size of your weapon. Check to see that your handgun can easily fit inside your case. But also, you don't want to pay for a larger case than you really need. Inspect the interior dimensions of the gun case to be sure your gun will fit inside.

Picking the right aluminum handgun case is not a difficult thing to do. It does require shopping around some, but in the long run the time and effort you spend will be well worth it. You will end up owning a case that is not only functional, it is built to last.




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