What Is Your Favorite Method To Compactly Store 16" AR15 In Take Down Configuration?

[arakboss]

I am looking for a method to compactly store an AR15 with 16" barrel, in a lockable hard container/case. Barrel would separated from upper for storage. The rest of the take down configuration has not been decided. The smaller the case or container the better.



Edit: I won't be using pin and welded barrel so non-timed flash hider will be included in container. Stock will be standard M4 style. Time from storage to deployment will be a consideration. Faster obviously better but cheap trumps speed. If any tools are required for reassembly of rifle they should fit in container too.

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[Alexx1401]

One place you may try looking is hard cases made to carry a laptop. Not as common as they used to be but many used to like the larger laptops with 17" screen. One made for this "might" work. The nice part of so many online sites selling this stuff is normally the measurements are easy to find. So you could see if the inside area would work.

 

[arakboss]

One place you may try looking is hard cases made to carry a laptop. Not as common as they used to be but many used to like the larger laptops with 17" screen. One made for this "might" work. The nice part of so many online sites selling this stuff is normally the measurements are easy to find. So you could see if the inside area would work.

Great idea and low and behold this one might work. I don't like the price but I think it would fit an entire rifle plus some mags.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZGJSL1?pd_rd_i=B075ZGJSL1&pf_rd_p=ad30dda5-7068-4151-a176-bb7863eee2e3&pf_rd_r=R1E6R6WPMDT1VKRRV13W&pd_rd_wg=JrPWp&pd_rd_w=ETElK&pd_rd_r=dfe9396d-ed36-4f40-9e12-f3d9add4cfda

 

[Alexx1401]

Great idea and low and behold this one might work. I don't like the price but I think it would fit an entire rifle plus some mags.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075ZGJSL1?pd_rd_i=B075ZGJSL1&pf_rd_p=ad30dda5-7068-4151-a176-bb7863eee2e3&pf_rd_r=R1E6R6WPMDT1VKRRV13W&pd_rd_wg=JrPWp&pd_rd_w=ETElK&pd_rd_r=dfe9396d-ed36-4f40-9e12-f3d9add4cfda

Pricey alright but, may be able to find a cheaper "version" along the same lines. Nice thing about cases like this is no one gives them a second glance. They do not "look gun".

 

[arakboss]

Pricey alright but, may be able to find a cheaper "version" along the same lines. Nice thing about cases like this is no one gives them a second glance. They do not "look gun".

I would be sure to plaster it with woke stickers


Edit maybe something like this and then cover the exterior of case with paint splotches.

 

[stick655]

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[arakboss]

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Attachments no worky

 

[TTSX]

Unless you have a reliable quick change barrel system, removing and installing the barrel every time you store it sounds unnecessary. I understand you want compact but the juice it's not worth the squeeze here

 

[arakboss]

Unless you have a reliable quick change barrel system, removing and installing the barrel every time you store it sounds unnecessary. I understand you want compact but the juice it's not worth the squeeze here

I do have a method for relatively quick attachment and detachment of barrels but the kits would not necessarily be used often. I am of the mindset that you shouldn't keep all your eggs in one basket. Having a compact and discreet method of storing a complete rifle will allow me to find more baskets to store my eggs.

 

[stick655]

Lame...It was just more Bob Ross propaganda, because you can't ever have enough Bob.

 

[Kruel J]

Build an SBR, you can make it as compact as you want and no trickery.

 

[arakboss]

Build an SBR, you can make it as compact as you want and no trickery.

 

[Alexx1401]

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I hear that. Damn things are a TON of damn fun but, the stupid NFA costs and hassles really put a crimp in them.

 

[arakboss]

I hear that. Damn things are a TON of damn fun but, the stupid NFA costs and hassles really put a crimp in them.

The only benefit to the SBR route would be, allowing me to purchase a smaller container. I still want a container/case that would allow me to be out in public with the firearm (where legally allowed) and not have people aware that I have the firearm in my possession. Not worth the stamp cost and hassle, especially on multiple firearms that will rarely be used.

 

[arakboss]

We have a bag of stuff to drop off at Goodwill, I think I will go inside after we make the drop and see what type of cases they have.

 

[Ura-Ki]

I know you want to avoid the SBR rout, but it really IS the best way to go! The Quick Change isn't very quick, or the good ones cost way more then the Tax Stamp, so, ether way, your gonna have to pay to play! Me, I rock the SBR, 11.5 inch barrel sans suppressor, and a 20 rounder in the mag well, it fits nicely under a parka on a single point when I travel in hostile lands, or fits inside a messenger bag so I can have it close at hand and ready to go and not have to assemble anything!

As an alternate, the Kel-tech SU-16 Cali spec converted to normal is an awesome little carbine, way quicker to deploy and light and snappy when needed!
A good simple alternate that can do everything the AR can do, and some things better!





Edit
Working on a better folding stock for it, my first "Gun" related 3D printed project!

 

[titsonritz]

https://www.northwestfirearms.com/t...akedown-survival-rifle-enters-service.299851/

 

[arakboss]

18 in. x 6 in. x 13 in. Black Aluminum Case

Amazing deals on this 18In X 13In X 6In Aluminum Case Black at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I may do four of these, so cost will be a serious consideration.

I might do a braceless pistol for one of the small baskets.

 

[arakboss]

If I can get a coupon deal on this one it should fit a rifle.

4800 Weatherproof Protective Case, X-Large, Tan

Amazing deals on this Weatherproof 4800 Case X-Lg Tan at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Ar180 556 10.5" is roughly same size as an mp5. Sling pack deploys with a single pull. Very fast. Stribog or mp5 with suppressor fits with room to spare. Functional buffer tube is biggest limiting factor imo. Law adapter helps with that and also the tri fold ARs are pretty tiny for storage.

Ar180 (brn-180) 10.5" Size


Sling pack made for single pull gun deployment. I bet a 16" ar-180 with brace folded would fit but don't have one to try.

Stribog w/o suppressor fit: