Parts Case for Barrels & Springs Etc.

[CaptBuddy]

Does anyone have a line on a good case to store my pistol barrels, springs etc.? It's hit or miss
at local stores & I'd like a decent case to store my parts, barrels & springs when I'm going
to the range.

Thanks!

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[Thernlund]

You might try The Container Store.


-T.

[Cyris]

Depends on how fancy you want to be about it and how big it needs to be. You can get a Pelican or knockoff and cut out the foam. You can also get the foam and add it to just about any case you want (ammo cans for example).

[Alex]

I get these really nice heavy duty plastic trays with snap on lids... I just have to eat the Moo Goo Gai Pan that comes in it first! 

[TheCol.U.S.M.C.]

Try a Harbor freight. Lots of cheap plastic boxes. 

[CaptBuddy]

Thank you! I hadn't thought of getting fancy w/foam or my fav store Harbor Freight or the Container Store.
I usually go with Plano boxes but can never find the arrangement I'm looking to stuff things into.
 

[coelacanth]

I keep small parts ( pins, springs, screws,bushings, etc.) in small plastic bottles, segregated by the type of gun. I custom made a few small cardboard boxes from larger acceptable donor boxes and masking tape and these are for the larger parts like barrels, recoil springs, guide rods, grips, etc.  These smaller containers then go into a surplus .50 caliber ammo box marked either "1911 parts",   "S&W Revolver parts" or whatever else I may need.  I use the custom made boxes because its almost impossible to find exactly what you need to optimize the space inside the ammo boxes.   OK - I'm OCD  .  .  .   

[Cyris]

I keep small parts ( pins, springs, screws,bushings, etc.) in small plastic bottles, segregated by the type of gun. I custom made a few small cardboard boxes from larger acceptable donor boxes and masking tape and these are for the larger parts like barrels, recoil springs, guide rods, grips, etc.  These smaller containers then go into a surplus .50 caliber ammo box marked either "1911 parts",   "S&W Revolver parts" or whatever else I may need.  I use the custom made boxes because its almost impossible to find exactly what you need to optimize the space inside the ammo boxes.   OK - I'm OCD  .  .  .   

Not really OCD.. They sell these fishing/tackle trays with adjustable sections. I have a few of these, one dedicated to AR parts for example, and it makes up a nice spare parts kit with everything from spare detents and springs to mil spec trigger parts (after upgrading triggers). I have other ones with pistol parts and whatnot too. I don't normally tote them around though, they stay on the shelf most of the time unless I need something because it went flying across the room =)

[coelacanth]

I dropped a tackle box once.  It rolled a few yards.  Took me an hour and a half to get everything sorted out and replaced in said box.     That is when I started working on the system I use now.   I dropped the ammo box once - off the tailgate of the truck.  Set it back on the tailgate - popped the lid for a quick check - everything looked just like it did before the tumble, no problemo.   

[Thernlund]

I'm reminded of these...



http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/shooting/ammocanorganizer.php

Lots of online retailers have them.

Or these...



http://catalog.dewittplastics.com/viewitems/plastic-boxes/ammo-box-organizer-inserts-2


I've never used either of them personally, but they seem like a slick ideas.

Lots of DIY ideas too if you do a Google Image Search


-T.

[Cyris]

Ohh yeah those are nice!

The tackle box things I am talking about look like the ones in picture #2. The latches are pretty strong for what they are, dropping it will not cause it to come open unless you don't close it tight =)

[coelacanth]

Yeah, the closed ones are a good idea - the lid seems to keep things from migrating.  The ones without lids though - the spaces between them let small stuff get scattered around in the event the whole box goes upside down.  The ability to customize them is the key to making them work well. 

[ynotaz]

I use one similar to this from Home Depot for AR/AK parts,  The dividers come out so buffer tubes and springs fit.

 Around $29

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-22-in-Cantilever-Plastic-Organizer-with-Metal-Latches-189746/202021301

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