I was thinking that housing my Tokyo Marui 1911s required something more than an egg foam box. So, with that in mind I set out in search of something suitable and finally ended up with a Peli 1095 hardback case.
I had already decided that I wasn't buying the chrome 1911 and the case would house an M1911A1, a Series 70, an MEU and a Detonics.
The case itself is very robust as I expected of Peli but I still don't like the large lever lock system that it uses which, although very secure when actually locked, is very easy to overlook that it isn't actually closed properly.
The sling that comes with it is certainly robust and functional but has that certain look of cheapness that suggests afterthought. Does he job though.
The foam is pre-cut in 1/4 inch squares. While it's functional and easy enough to cut out the curves and angles had to be cut by hand and while easy enough took ages. The red felt was flocked sticky backed plastic I had kicking about and it worked a treat. From experience, you don't get a second chance with this stuff as it wants to stick to everything including itself.
The Colt badge was sourced from eBay as was the .45 ACP inside sticker. I think it sets the guns off quite well although the photographs are a bit dodgy. I must dig out the camera and upload a couple of decent ones rather than the iPad snaps used here.
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