Gun owners are always looking for a discreet way to transport their firearms.
I got this small hard sided briefcase for free the other day and thought it might fit my Ruger Charger....but it was a few inches too short. So I decided to make it into a gun case anyway and give it away to another needy gun owner.
Here is what the outside looks like, made of sturdy plastic
The inside
I cut some closed cell 1/2" thick foam to glue to the bottom side
I used contact cement to glue it to the plastic
I then cut some "pluck & pull" open celled foam to cradle the firearm(s)
Finally I used some Armor All to clean up the dusty exterior
Here it is ready to be given away, I even found the original keys and the locks actually work
I picked up a set of these Ruger GP100 grips at a gun store for $2.00, I didn't need them, but I figured I could clean them up and sell them for a small profit
The aluminum parts need some help and the finish on the wood is horrible
After sanding to 600 grit finish
I then applied oil and sanded in 3 coats, I used the oil as a lubricant, then forced the slurry into the grain
The metal parts cleaned up
I then cleaned up the rubber, and this is the result:
Next up was this rusty parkerized Beretta M9 magazine that I got for free.
Reblued
and finished
Before and after
Really nice job on all of it, but I liked the mag the best. I enjoy this type of little projects a lot.
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