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I would have given item 5 stars but they could have made it a bit wider. 3 to 4 more inches wider.

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I bought two of these initially, one for tools and one for toys. This box is a nice size; long enough for guns and gear, but not so wide that it becomes cumbersome. Here are my initial impressions:

-the included gun organizer is well done. It's sturdy, holds 4 guns total of various size and configuration, and protects them well with the minicell foam. The velcro straps to keep them in place on a rough road work well enough, although I think they could be reconfigured to work a little better.

-the organizer trays are configurable to hold lots of various items. Some larger items fit kind of awkwardly, but the trays work well for their intended purpose. They will hold quite a bit of boxed ammo, cleaning supplies, parts, or other items.

-the box itself is sturdy. The latches for the lid are metal and clamp securely, and all 3 latches are lockable with a padlock. It features cupholders on top of the lid if you are using it as a bench.

-the wheels on the bottom are nice for rolling the box on hard surfaces, but also make it tend to slide back and forth in a truck bed or the rear of an SUV unless you buy and install the optional bracket.

So far I only have a couple complaints and suggestions for improving this product. Of course when this large box is fully loaded, it's heavy. This highlights the weak points of the 3 handles (two on the sides and one on top).

The top handle is attched with two short bolts and secured on the inside of the lid by two small washers with compression nuts. I am afraid over time this design could end up pulling through the plastic. I would like to see a reinforcement plate on the underside of the lid to make this a sturdier setup. There is a reinforcement plate on the outsides of these handles, and one could easily be added to the inside of the top lid as well.

My other issue is that when you pick up this fully loaded box using the side handles (with help of course), the handles smash your fingers/knuckles into the side of the box. It's a bit painful to have to carry the loaded box any distance at all. To rectify this the handles would need a "stop" built in to the side of the box or the handle itself, only allowing the handle to be raised to about 60 degrees to allow a secure grip on the handle but not crush your fingers into the side of the box.

Alternately the handles on the side could be eliminated and a molded inset handle could be used instead, which would reduce just slightly the useable space inside the box.

Overall I really like this box. I agree that they are a bit pricey, but it's a sturdy box and designed pretty well and very useful.

edit: The title of the review, "Hurt Locker", is not a reference to the somewhat painful way in which the handles hurt your fingers, but instead it was just something I called it once I loaded it up with 4 firearms and accessories...The Hurt Locker.

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purchased for my 96 suburban that i use with the local Volunteer Fire department. i needed something to keep my tools a gear secure and allow me to pull them out easily for grocery runs and action traveling. This really fit the bill. i used the gun racks on one side to store my extrication and entry tools and still had plenty of space for everything else on the other side. the case is sturdy and just as described. I also ordered the vehicle bracket to keep it from shifting around off road and expect that to work just fine. i am considering a second one now.