Easy fix for traveling

rangerearthpig

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Jan 5, 2014

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #1

I don't know how many of you are gun-toters or hunters, but the old Glock case that was sitting empty in the closet makes a wonderful, protective carrying case for pipes. Even if you aren't a gun owner, you can purchase pistol cases like this at Walmart or any sporting goods store. Obviously, you don't want to leave it lying around, as thieves will assume it's a gun. Works really well, though.

 

tobyducote

Lifer

Jun 10, 2012

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #2

Nice combination...guns and pipes..,who could ask for more...I have done the same Ranger...then recent switched to a padded pelican case that I could customize to hold pipes and tins....

 

ssjones

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May 11, 2011

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #3

That really is the best and safest way to transport a pipe. It might get some funny looks at the airport!

 

shortyeastcoast

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 28, 2013

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #4

Nice!
Mine:

 

rangerearthpig

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 5, 2014

858

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #5

@shorty:
Now that is classy! Great job!! 8)

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #6

Yeah I use gun cases all the time. I have a nice zippered camo pistol case that works great.

 

lyle

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Nov 10, 2012

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Des Moines, IA, USA

• Jan 25, 2014

• #7

I do the same. I don't own any guns, but the case was cheap and very handy.
A bonus tip: if the foam is not fixed to the shell, you can tuck lighters, pipe cleaners, and other less delicate things "behind" the foam. It makes room for more pipes.

 

latbomber

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May 10, 2013

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• Jan 25, 2014

• #8

When I travel I take a durable pipe that I wont mind losing and one tin of tobacco. I would only take more if I was moving somewhere permanently. That being said, I love Glocks and the Glock case idea is awesome :mrgreen:

 

rolldog

Starting to Get Obsessed

Oct 4, 2013

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• Jan 31, 2014

• #9

I too use a gun case when travelling on my bike. Fits easy in the saddlebags without worrying about loose stems or other damage.

 

apiperisdown

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 28, 2014

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• Jan 31, 2014

• #10

Great idea ranger I have a couple of Colt cases that I bet would hold a churchwarden.
shorty, well that one is bordering on some kind of obsession....which is precisely why I joined this forum. :D

Very nice.

 

petes03

Lifer

Jun 23, 2013

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The Hills of Tennessee

• Jan 31, 2014

• #11

I have several empty pistol cases like that, and I must say the thought has crossed my mind about using them for pipes.
@shortyeastcoast. That's an awesome set up!

 

branzig

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 7, 2014

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• Jan 31, 2014

• #12

I feel like such an amateur...I just throw the pipe in my pocket and the tobacco in a baggy! :lol:

 

olewaylon

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Oct 14, 2012

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• Jan 31, 2014

• #13

Shorty that thing reminds me of Hunter's briefcase jn Fear and Loathing. Thats pretty awesome.

 

shortyeastcoast

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 28, 2013

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• Feb 1, 2014

• #14

Thanks, fellas. It was just a cheapo $20 case from Harbor "Fright."
Fun little quicky project.

 

murf

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Mar 1, 2013

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• Feb 1, 2014

• #15

shorty, where did you get the foam padding?

 

mso489

Lifer

Feb 21, 2013

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• Feb 1, 2014

• #16

Anyone who has ever seen a group of high school boys' eyes light up with a feverish glow hanging over

the glass case in a gun shop has to wonder about the strong allure a pistol case would have for anyone

smitten with firearms and not equally braced with scruples. Just something to consider. If you use pistol

cases as pipe carriers, keep them out of sight, in your car or with your luggage.

 

shortyeastcoast

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 28, 2013

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• Feb 2, 2014

• #17

@murf it came in the case!
The exact model isn't on harborfreight.com anymore, but it's darn close to this one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/18-x-12-34-x-6-Aluminum-Case-69318.html

 

oldmannk

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 11, 2014

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• Feb 5, 2014

• #18

I agree guns & pipes what more could you want. Great idea and nice looking cases. Thinking about doing the same. Have several pistol case just hanging around.

 

kokopiper

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Feb 4, 2014

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• Feb 5, 2014

• #19

I agree with trailboss - I used to use a pistol case I got at Cabela's for like $5, but then I got so many strange looks I decided to opt for something more discrete.

 

murf

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Mar 1, 2013

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• Feb 5, 2014

• #20

thanks, shorty! I actually found that case, didn't know the foam came with it. I see a new purchase in my future...