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Posted: 3/22/2007 7:37:20 PM EDT
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I received my Pelican 1720 today and was looking forward to customizing the foam for my new RRA. I have two Hardigg cases for other guns but tried the Pelican because it is so popular on this forum. Well tomorrow I am eating the freight both ways and paying a restock fee so I can order another Hardigg Storm. The handle is much more comfortable, the latches have a push button so they have less chance of opening while being tossed around by the airlines and the fit and finish is better. LaRue Tactical has them available on their site. Just my 2cents. |
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Go ahead and choose whichever case you like, but..... Pelican has an Army contract. Storm doesn't. Why do I see more fragile and valuable equipment transported in Pelican cases? Which of the two has a higher crush rating? Take a look at folks around here with expensive gear and see which case they prefer. Would MFingar trust his gear to a Storm case? I doubt it. IMHO, Pelican cases are superior. Like I said, choose whichever yo want. HS1 |
Why are Pelican cases superior? Do you know which has the higher crush rating I value Mark Larue's opnion and they carry the Storm case. I have both side by side and I know the pelican latches will pop up if pressure is put on them and the Storm's will not. I want the best case I can get so I would like to know the facts. |
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Here is an update on the comparison. -Both are made in the USA.  -According to Hardigg both companies supply the US military and have to meet the same specs. I could not find which has a higher crush rating but I think both will do the job. -I talked with Mike at LaRue Tactical and he said they prefer the Hardigg Storm for their own use which is why they sell them. He mentioned the difference in the latch as one of the reasons. -The Hardigg Storm handle is padded and at least to me is more comfortable. -No right or wrong both are great cases. |
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One shouldn't make incorrect statements about government contracts (or lack thereof) without proof or knowledge of the actual facts: Hardigg's Government Contracts I've used both, and while Pelican makes a great product, I would not say they are superior to Hardigg. With the new latches (just like Hardigg's), the Pelican might be equal in quality, but definitely not better. |
The Pelican I received did not have the new latches. I might have kept it if it had. The Storm handle is padded which is also a plus. |
| I'm considering getting a nice hardcase for my AR's and would like to know more about these cases. Can you guys with both supply me some pics comparing and contrasting the two? I would like to see hinges, latches, foam, etc. Also, does anybody actually know the crush ratings of two comparable cases? Thanks. |
Here are links to the Hardigg and Pelican web sites. They are better pictures than I can take. Neither company would quote crush strength but both companies say their consumer cases meet military requirements. A previous post mentioned a new latch on the Pelican cases but their web site still shows the same ones that I did not like compared to the Hardigg Storm push button latch. The Storm also has a latch on either end. I don't know if it makes a difference but it would seem more secure under extreme conditions. The Storm handle is padded and more comfortable. Hardigg Storm Pelican |
| I have a few Pelican cases in which I either purchased new, used, or in the case of two were given to me. Granted they are not weapon cases but various sizes from the 1200 to the 1450. I like them all for carrying equipment I need protected and to stay dry. That said, Pelican cases are pricely. The storm cases seem to be lower priced and very well made. One of our SWAT officers has one for his M4 and I gotta say it has seen some abuse yet still works as intended. I may have to get a Storm case. |
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I vote neither. SKB cases have proven many times to me that they can take a severe beating and still perform as promised. I just picked up my 3rd SKB case...a custom double rifle case with the new TSA locks. (Midway USA for $220) |
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We use both at work. I personally prefer Hardigg cases. This one is my favorite. It's just too damn convenient |
SKB cases are water resistant not watertight like the Pelican and Storm. Also I know it does not matter to everyone but they are not made in the USA. |
I don't remember where they said they were made when I did the research for the original post. Here is a link to their web site. SKB |
According to these links, it seems like it depends on the case: www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=2SKB-4900/328.0.10011.10010.0.0.0 www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=3I-1610-5B-L/328.0.10011.10010.0.0.0 One says North America, another Orange, CA. |
The small one that is made in CA is also water tight which their rifle cases are not. At the time of the orginial post I was just researching AR sized cases. |
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I bought one Pelican and one storm from cases for less. Both are great cases, the pelican has fewer latches which is quicker to access contents. The storm has better feeling handles and seems a little heavier built. FWIW Pelican stands behind thier products. heck they replaced a flashlight I had, that I bought when in the service in the late 80's. I had nearly 20 years of use out of that light before i broke it by falling on my fanny and crushing the contents in my fanny pack. O even then it was only cracked, it wasn't water proof anymore at that point but it lasted another 6 years before finally breaking in two. that's some tough stuff and great folks to deal with. I'd say buy either one, based on size options or price |
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