Pelican Small Case 1170 Review

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Great case. Others have said it well. If you want to lock the case, here's what you'll need:

There are spots for two locks. Unsure of what padlock would fit, I took the case with me to the local hardware store and got Masterlock 9140T and they fit perfectly. The 9140 is an unusual aluminum model, but any of the Masterlock 140 series would seem to have similar dimensions, for example, this one: Master Lock 140T Solid Brass Keyed Alike Padlock with 1-9/16-Inch Wide Body and 7/8-Inch Shackle, 2-Pack They have a 7/8" (22mm) shackle height and a 1/4" (6mm) shackle. It's a solid (not laminated or coated) lock and the thinner body fits perfectly between the handle and the hasp with no room to spare or move around.

A taller shackle height would allow the case to gap open. Shorter and the lock wouldn't close. A thicker lock body wouldn't fit. One lock is sufficient to keep the case securely closed, but no problem using two if you want.

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I was a little skeptical being that when I bought this case, it didn't actually have a picture of it. So I wondered what to expect when I got it. Well, it was brand new in box from and fits my pistol perfectly and still have a little room for two magazines and 50 round box of ammo. There's not much else to say about this case other than it's the traditional awesome Pelican quality and has all the features I looked for, such as the two spots for locks, so I can check my handgun with my luggage if flying. Pick and pluck foam is absolutely awesome.

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This is awesome TSA approved I carry 2 full size handguns in this case with 100 rnds of ammo and boresnake. I highly recommended this case military grade AA.

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Whatever you plan on carrying in this case (camera, electronics, handgun, breakable valuables), rest assured it will be safe. I especially like the padlock-compatibility this case presents, and purchased the Master Lock 643D Combination Lock, 1-9/16-Inch set to go with it, which fit fine. Bear in mind that if you are airline-checking a firearm in an airline-approved case like this one, you do NOT want TSA-approved locks on it, contrary to a lot of reviews that imply that you do! This is a small case, so if you are not 100% sure your items will fit in it, order the next size up. It would be a shame to only discover an item is too tall after carefully picking out the interior foam to fit its contour...

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I bought this case to replace a Glock-brand locking firearm case which broke way too early given the use conditions. My first impression of this case was that it is very tough and durable, has plenty of room for a single, compact frame, semiautomatic handgun and two magazines. It doesn't pull open at all with the 7/8" shackle padlocks I bought to go with the case based on recommendations from other reviewers (Master Lock 140T is a perfect fit -two pack, keyed alike. Link below.) The perforated ("pick and pluck") foam inside is very dense and protects well, and I was easily able to carve out spaces for the contents using a utility knife. The latches are very solid and feel nice when opening and closing.

Here are the locks I got; they work very well with this case.

Master Lock 140T Solid Brass Keyed Alike Padlock with 1-9/16-Inch Wide Body and 7/8-Inch Shackle, 2-Pack