Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Considering The Advantages Of Aluminum Rifle Cases

One thing that gun enthusiast need to decide is what material is best for their gun cases. Your choices typically come down to metal, plastic, or cloth cases, and each one has some advantages. If you want a durable, versatile case, metal is your best choice.
Cloth Gun Cases
One of the biggest advantages of a cloth gun case is that it is light weight and easy to store. They are easy to stow away while your gun is in use. Cloth cases are easy to slip open when you are ready to use them.
But cloth is not a very durable protection for your gun. Unless you only use your gun at an indoor shooting range, you are probably taking your weapon into an environment where it could potentially get damaged. The more often you use your gun, the more likely it will be damaged.
A cloth case is designed to protect your gun from scratches, or from light impacts. It will not offer much protection from hard hits, dropping, or being flexed. For that kind of protection you need a case made of a harder material.
Gun Cases Made of Plastic
Plastic cases provide a measure of protection that cloth cases do not provide. Plastic does not bend and the hard material takes a little more abuse. Plastic is light weight and easy to carry.
But plastic does not hold up the way metal does. Over time they are susceptible to cracking and breakage. With some wear, it becomes very easy to damage the plastic case and the gun inside. It also creates a problem of causing damage to objects the case comes I contact with. The edges of the broken area can be sharp. These sharp edges can scratch or tear the surface of anything the broken case is put up against.
Once the outer case has been cracked, the case itself is no longer water proof. Getting caught in the rain with a broken plastic case will offer your gun no protection. If the case is not dried thoroughly, it can mildew or mold.
Gun Cases Made of Metal
Metal gun cases can provide the durability that you need, they are light weight, and they provide a great deal more security for your gun than either cloth or plastic cases. They are weather resistant, are durable, and they are not easily broken into. If you travel with your gun, especially if you travel by air, a metal case will give you the best protection for your gun that money can buy.
Your gun case is not a good place to try to save money. A quality metal gun case will give you the protection you need at a price that is affordable. When you shop your options, metal becomes clearly the better selection.

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