Guardforce Outback 36C Hunting Case

I have been looking for months for a new handgun case that I can use to secure my guns for travel. There are many choices out there, but I really wanted the top shelf product at a good price. I sucessfully found that with the Guardforce Outback 36C case. They call it a "hunting case", which I suppose it would be if you were hunting with a handgun. For me it is a secure travel solution for multiple handguns. The case will easily hold four large handguns. Two guns with magazines is a cinch. The Guardforce case comes with a built-in central lock and two keys (numbered, presumably so that you could replace them if necessary). The two latches also each have a hasp/hole to accomodate padlocks. The case is made in China - just so you know. The asthetics of the case are really nice. It has a modern, almost 'tacti-cool' look on the exterior, with mulitiple shapes and angles molded into it. The exterior is covered with a black fabric, skin tight. Nice touch - it really adds to the quality and look/feel. All of the hardware is black. The Outback 36C has a single handle. I like this much better than some cases I own that have a thin handle on each side that meet together in the middle when closed. I've never been a big fan of that design. The Outback's handle is also padded on the inside grip portion, and even has finger groves (like the front strap of a Glock). Very comfortable to carry! There is no shoulder strap, nor anyplace to attach one, unless you used the lock holes in the latches... but with the padded handle and nice overall size I don't feel the need for a strap. The built-in lock seems adequate. The feel of it is nice - it feels secure and well made. Some locks feel (and even look) so flimsy you don't trust them. I'd be comfortable to rely on this lock to keep honest people honest and to keep out unauthorized curious hands. The rear hinges are good quality, and I know they will last - but I would have preferred a single piano hinge that runs the length of the case. Just a personal preference for rigidity and security. The case opens to a 90 degree position only. If you need or prefer one that opens to 180 degrees, it's important you know this. The rubber feet on the bottom of the case are a good size and provide great stable support for the case. I really like this case and I expect to get many years of use from it. However, there is one issue that caused me to rate the case four stars instead of five. The egg-crate foam inside the case needs to be thicker. When transporting handguns in this case, they WILL slide around inside. I don't like having to take additional precautions against having my guns scratch each other up, such as wrapping them each in some fabric. A very good case should be a tight fit and not permit the contents to jostle around. I still like the case very much and will use it for years.

This hunting case was ideal for what I needed. As a compeititive shooter, I needed something to carry my guns to and a from the range and competitions. I use it to transport my competition .22 with red dot sight, my 38 revolver, 5 clips, and various other items. All of these items stay where I place them in the case with no shifting around. The case has a key lock and hasps for two padlocks. I generally do not use the locks, but I would in the event I needed to check my bag with the air lines. The hasps are designed for full size padlocks and not those miniture, useless padlocks that generally come with suitcases. As I recall, this bag was a bit toward the top end cost-wise, but you generally get what you pay for and it is well worth the cost. I would recommend this case to others.

This multi-pistol case seems very durable and hardy. It is the perfect size and weight to carry in the back of my Harley (in the tour pack) and comfortably carries four full-size handguns (five in a pinch) including a S&W Model 27 with a 6.5" barrel (12" OAL) and a Colt SAA with a 7.5" barrel. Even packed to the gills with five full-size handguns, this case is not awkward or heavy to tote around, despite being of sturdy construction. The inbuilt lock isn't the usual shoddy construction found in most pistol cases of this ilk. I usually use the in-built lock along with a second padlock on one of the clasps. I have not tested it for water-proof-ness, nor have I flown with it, so I can't speak about those use cases. One thing I wish is that the case had some internal pockets to hold snapcaps, papers etc, but it's no big deal, really. I will definitely be buying another one. EDIT: 2 years down the road : Removed one star (should have been half a star, actually) due to the fact that my guns move around in the case, and scratch each other when this happens. While "You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours" may be an acceptable interaction among humans, it is a bit less so when it comes to precision machinery. I will need to use an extra foam cutout to keep my guns in place. That said, I've just purchased another one to house my ever-growing collection during transport.

I purchased this case to transport firearms on the airlines. Everything went well on its first trip. The case is well made and has 3 locking points ... one built into the case itself and the other two on the latches. I purchased the small TSA locks for the latches. It worked well for me in Phoenix at 1 am when no TSA personnel were around to verify the paperwork. US Air just sent it down the belt to the TSA agent who examined the contents. I also like the size. I can transport more than one firearm, it fits in my checked bag, and it is large enough to be conspicuous. I am pleased and would recommend it to others.

The foam needs to be thicker so the guns don't move around. I'm using an additional piece cut out right now to keep my guns in place. Revolvers stay put, but not semi automatics of any size or caliber. That said, I'm happy with the case. Given the choices out there, I'm still pleased.

I received this case today and am very impressed. Even though it is made in China, it seems to be very well made with solid construction, very good hinges, very good quality latches (each will accept a padlock) and the built-in lock is of reasonable quality and provides a secure locking function. Could it be picked? Probably, but there are the padlockable latches as backup. The outer surface has a felt-like feel on top of a solid siding material. I did a good bit of comparison shopping looking at various models and I am very pleased with the final results of my selection.

I am glad I read others' reviews about this case. It is of good workmanship and I am please with it.