Harry Callahan homemade presentation case for Smith and Wesson 29

[bripro]

I was able to get the wood scraps from my job, had the urethane and stain, hardware was under ten dollars and Dirty Harry items were about fifteen on eBay. What do you guys think for a total of atound $25?
I also made 2 1/2 minute YouTube video about it if anyone’s interested. https://youtu.be/gczGY5nOc4Y

[gghbi]

Need to see more detail on the joints and finishing to give it a final grade. Nice work, and an interesting idea. I can see it many years from now when this gets passed on and someone will want a fortune because it is the 'real' thing and very rare. The ID card is a nice touch.

[Emptymag]

You aren't planning to STORE the handgun in that, are you?
Foam can hold moisture. Moisture can cause rust.


Oh yeah... looks cool.

[bripro]

I didn’t go crazy with the joints. They’re just squared off instead of mitered. Since the wood was free I wasn’t picky and some of it took to stain very differently than others.

As far as storage I’ll keep doing what I’ve been doing which is pretty much wrapping the gun and a microfiber cloth after a liberal coating of oil.

Since we”re on that subject how exactly should firearms be stored in a safe? Obviously they should be well oiled but do most of you guys just keep them loose on the shelves?

[Delkal]

I wouldn't worry too much bout storing your pistol in waffle foam. I have a S&W revolver in a factory case like that for over 30 years. Not a speck of rust.

Just have it at room temp and dry before you put it away. The foam used to suck up some oil and give the pistol a blotchy appearance when it was new. No corrosion though and after a quick rub with an oiled rag it was good as new. I guess it eventually soaked up enough oil so it doesn't do that anymore.

If you are worried about it give the foam a very light coat of oil to get it started.

[Emptymag]

I'll never take that risk again. I do believe that others have had no issue, but I had surface rust form in 2-3 days after leaving a rifle in a case (with foam) after a group shoot.

[stainless]

I wouldn't worry too much bout storing your pistol in waffle foam. I have a S&W revolver in a factory case like that for over 30 years. Not a speck of rust.

I have a S&W 629 in factory wood presentation case and the foam left crappy marks on the wood grips. Gun is fine though.

[Walleye Hunter]

Need to see more detail on the joints and finishing to give it a final grade. Nice work, and an interesting idea. I can see it many years from now when this gets passed on and someone will want a fortune because it is the 'real' thing and very rare. The ID card is a nice touch.

Why wait many years? Post it now!

[Rosco the Iroc]

Cool box and touches. But I'd cut and felted it.

[Rosco the Iroc]

It's amazing what a trip to Hobby Lobby can inspire. For $80 I can make a case for you. I added a S&W patch to the inside lid later.



A nick nack case, felt, they have it in several colors, foam, spray glue, a few really sharp knives and scissors.