Again once I lived in my hometown of Petersburg, Alaska, a superb gun case was a necessity. Dwelling on an island means most all recreation comes by way of a skiff chopping by means of waves, slinging corrosive salt water spray in all places.
So, you want a superb case. Now, residing on a homestead in Oregon with my very own private taking pictures vary, I haven’t wanted a case in years. With some fascinating journey alternatives on the horizon (carbine programs), I discover myself in want of a compact and safe methodology of transporting an SBR.
Ideally, one which’s a bit discreet as nicely. Right here’s the place the Savior Tools Fiddle Grasp gun case is available in. On the heels of reviewing (and loving) their Apollo digital listening to safety, I had excessive hopes.
Right here’s the tech specs, adopted by hands-on.
Tech Specs:
Discreet Violin Hardcase
Climate-Resistant Sealing
Suits Firearms 30″ OAL or Much less
2x Cuttable Rifle Lockdown Straps
TSA Permitted Locking Latches
Sticker Pack Included
Imported
Excessive-Affect Polymer Shell
Rubberized Inside Shell
Polyurethane Ester Foam
4 Latches
Aspect Carry Deal with
Exterior | 33” x 15” x 7”Inside | 31” x 13” x 4”Straps | 15” x 1.5”
The place To Purchase
Exhausting sided, locking, discreet “violin” case with an adjustable inside. Sounds good, so let’s try it out.
The outside of the Fiddle Grasp is a strong materials. I’m no skilled on the numerous sorts of polymer, however this isn’t solely robust, however clearly fairly scratch and scuff resistant too. It took some dragging throughout gravel to lastly mar the floor a bit.
Should you say “Climate Resistant”, you’re speaking about rain. No person is anxious about some sunshine sneaking in proper? So, let’s hit the Fiddle Grasp with a backyard hose. 10 minutes, specializing in the seam the place the 2 halves come collectively ought to do it proper?
No water intruded into the rubberized inner lining, only a couple droplets left in-between the overlapping lips of the lid and base.
Taking a gun in a locking case on the aircraft sadly means utilizing a TSA permitted lock. I used to be capable of choose this lock 3 times, in beneath ten seconds every time. Name me grateful then, that Savior Tools additionally included somewhat gap to loop a cable lock by means of, binding the case collectively.
I additionally pried on the 4 latches as a lot as attainable with out straight up destroying the case, which might be simple sufficient utilizing instruments even when the case was made from metal. The latches are shut sufficient to the physique of the case that they don’t make prying simple. The latches are unfold out sufficient to withstand prying in between latches.
Okay, so the case can maintain your gun as protected as ought to be anticipated. Now let’s take a look at how nicely it really works for it’s nominal goal.
The 2 included straps may be looped by means of any of the 11 slots, providing you with anchor factors wherever you need them. These straps will also be lower for probably the most photogenic and comfortable match, however for those who plan on altering which gun you’re toting within the case like I’m, it’s possible you’ll wish to depart the straps lengthy.
The highest half of the Fiddle Grasp has good comfortable foam, however the rifle will really be resting on the underside half that it’s strapped to. The rubberized materials is fairly inflexible, however does have somewhat little bit of “give” to it. Positively one thing I’d think about a non-scratch floor. It must be a fairly thick gun to press into the froth within the prime half of the case,
Whereas the Fiddle Grasp does certainly maintain your rifle safe, it’s missing within the means to carry an assortment of equipment (magazines, most notably). I can agree {that a} compact case isn’t meant to be a do-it-all, so I’ll stow ammo, mags, and equipment in a discreet vary bag.
Measurement constraints would considerably restrict the quantity of products saved alongside the gun anyhow. I feel Savior Tools has a chance right here to design some non-obligatory equipment that connect by way of one of many 11-mounting factors, and provides the flexibility to securely maintain on to a magazine at the very least.
Backside Line:
The Fiddle Grasp isn’t solely an not noticeable rifle case, however a tricky one as nicely. Climate resistant, lockable, and sturdy sufficient to get your gun the place you’re headed, and in model. The Savior Tools Fiddle Grasp runs $149.99.
–Jens “Rex Nanorum” Hammer
@Rexnanorum
