The Rohrbaugh Forum
Miscellaneous => The Water Cooler -- General Discussions => Topic started by: MikeInTexas on August 28, 2020, 07:02:34 PM
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Ok after going to a private range last month or so I realized that I don't have a proper way to carry my pistols. Taking them out of their plastic cases and wrapping them in red rags followed by stuffing in the range bag was not acceptable. So I started a search for a proper pistol case that is functional and looks good. Nothing I liked was found in the online gun part houses, so plan B was to make my own.
I remember how much I liked the aluminum brief cases the stars always seemed to carry on the old LA Law TV show and set out to find a Zero Halliburton case for a good price and convert it. None to be found in local thrift/pawn/second hand stores. Only avenue was buy a used one on the internet. New one out of the price range ($500+ to start). Ebay was hit and miss, low price + outrageous shipping = Nope. Until last week and I found one. Honest shipping and fair price, total < $100. Got it yesterday in the mail. Wanted a silver (aluminum finish) one, but settled for a black one. Can't COSPLAY Victor Sifuentes or Arnie Becker with it, but I'm not into that anyway, LOL.
Trip to craft store to buy foam and cloth. Thought I would spray glue the black crushed velvet to the foam to make the pads. Glad I decided on the local seamstress. Last night she sewed me up a fine pair of inserts. I cleaned it up and am pretty happy with the results. May get her to sew me another insert a little thinner, went with a 3 inch in the bottom and a 2 inch on the top. When closed the contents are very tightly secured. Might be a bit too tight, got enough velvet to do one more, just got to go grab some more foam and get another one made.
So do you think this is a befitting way to travel with the Rohrbaughs to the range?
(Or do I need to add a chain and a handcuff??)
CLICK to enlarge pictures.
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Now that is really nice! Good work Mike.
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Looks nice. Thanks for the idea. I have a silver Zero with a ratty interior that could be my project case.
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Very nice!
That group of shooters deserves a fine tote.
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PhilZ, if you decide to not make one and want to sell the case let me know. Herself is eyeing this one with what I perceive as evil intent..............
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Looking like you're "Good - To - Go" Michael!
Nicely done good Sir.
ECR