The Sealock SL-E899 Soft-Sided Gun Case is specially designed to protect the gun from scratches, bumps and dust when used in frequent scenarios such as target practice, hiking carry and cabinet storage. It is equipped with a full-length zipper, a front auxiliary pocket and a detachable shoulder strap. You can choose either rifle straight-cut or shotgun conical-cut models. The product has undergone multiple tests including weight-bearing, wear resistance and splashing resistance.
SL-E899 soft-sided gun case
Crushing, and handling by people who do not know what is inside. Its rigid shell is what makes airline hold transport, freight shipping, and stacked storage viable, and most airlines require a lockable rigid case for checked firearms. It weighs 4–5 kg at this length and opens through latches.
Scratches, knocks, dust, and abrasion during routine handling — the risks that occur weekly rather than annually. At approximately 0.85 kg it is a fifth of the weight, opens through a full-length zip in one motion, and stores flat in a cabinet or behind a seat.
| If the Priority Is | Choose | Because |
| Airline or freight transport | Hard case | Crush resistance and a lockable rigid shell |
| Carrying on foot | Soft-sided | approx. 0.85 kg against 4–5 kg |
| Frequent access at a range | Soft-sided | Full-length zip; no latches to work |
| Stacked or third-party handling | Hard case | Rigid shell resists compression |
| Storage in limited space | Soft-sided | Stores flat; a fraction of the footprint |
| Everyday scratch and knock protection | Soft-sided | Foam and lining cover the common risks |
| Long-term secure storage | Hard case | Rigid, securable construction |
| Unit cost across a range | Soft-sided | Lower at comparable finish quality |
For most owners the hard case is used a few times a year and the soft case constantly. That usage ratio is the argument for stocking both, and for not positioning the soft case as the budget option.
A retailer who presents a soft case purely as the cheaper alternative tends to under-sell it. The customer buying a hard case for a trip abroad still needs something for the other fifty weeks of the year, and that is a second sale rather than a lost one.
Positioned correctly the soft case is the everyday product and the hard case is the specialist one. Brands running both tiers report the soft line turning over considerably faster, because it addresses a need the customer meets every time the firearm is handled.
| Attribute | Figure or Detail | Consequence |
| Weight | approx. 0.85 kg | Carried rather than left in the vehicle |
| Structure | Flexible, three-layer | Conforms to available space instead of demanding a footprint |
| Opening | Full-length coil zipper | One motion in and out at a range bench |
| Padding | Foam, 10–15 mm | Covers knock and scratch risk without hard-case weight |
| Profile | Tapered cut | Less volume than a rectangular bag of the same length |
| Storage | Flat in cabinet or behind a seat | Fits where a rigid case will not |
| Item | Specification |
| Model | SL-E899 |
| Size | 122 × 26 cm (48 × 10–11 in) |
| Weight | approx. 0.85 kg |
| Outer fabric | 600D polyester Oxford, water-resistant finish |
| Padding | Foam, 10–15 mm |
| Inner lining | Soft polyester |
| Closure | Full-length coil zipper |
| Accessory pocket | 1 zippered front pocket |
| Profile | Tapered rifle and shotgun cut |
| Carry | Adjustable removable shoulder strap + reinforced handle |
| Construction | Heavy-duty stitching, bound edges |
| Weather rating | Water-resistant |
| Colourways | Sand / Army Green / Camouflage / Black |
| MOQ | 300 pcs |
| Sample lead time | 7–10 days |
| Production lead time | 30–45 days |
| OEM / ODM | Supported |
| Option | Notes |
| Profile | Straight rifle cut or tapered shotgun cut |
| Product length | Matched to target firearm range |
| Padding thickness | Positions the case across price tiers |
| Colourway matching | To an existing hard case range, so the two read as a family |
| Camouflage pattern | Customer pattern matching |
| Branding | Screen print, heat transfer, or embroidery |
| Lining | Standard polyester or soft fleece upgrade |
| Packaging | Colour box, printed carton, hang tag, barcode |
1. Incoming inspection of fabric, foam, lining, webbing, and zipper
2. Precision cutting of shell, foam, and lining
3. Layer assembly between outer and inner
4. Full-length zipper installation
5. Accessory pocket, strap, and handle attachment with bar-tack reinforcement
6. Edge binding and seam reinforcement
7. Function and water-resistance inspection
8. Final inspection and export packing
| Gate | Standard |
| Incoming material inspection | Every batch |
| Foam thickness and placement | 100% |
| Stitch alignment and density | In-process |
| Zipper function | 100% |
| Handle and strap pull test | Sampling |
| Dimensional verification | Sampling |
| Packaging inspection | 100% |
| Trial | Method | Outcome |
| Carry comfort | Loaded case carried over mixed terrain | Balanced; strap held adjustment |
| Vehicle transport | Pickup and SUV cargo areas over uneven roads | Internal stability held; foam recovered |
| Storage compression | Stored under the weight of other equipment | Recovered shape; no permanent set |
| Abrasion | Wooden platforms, cargo floors, benches, bark | Structural integrity retained; cosmetic wear only |
| Zipper cycle | Repeated full-length operation | Smooth movement; full closure |
| Water-resistance | Surface spray and rain-carry | Shed surface water; interior dry |
Storage compression is included because soft cases are routinely stacked under gear in vehicles and cabinets. The construction is stitched and not immersion rated.
Everyday field and range transport; carrying on foot where a hard case becomes an awkward load; range sessions with repeated casing and uncasing; cabinet and vehicle storage where a rigid case will not fit; and as the companion product to an existing hard-case range rather than its replacement.
| Feature | Soft-Sided | Hard Case |
| Weight | approx. 0.85 kg | 4–5 kg |
| Crush resistance | Cushioning only | Rigid shell |
| Airline checked transport | Not suitable | Standard requirement |
| Carrying on foot | Comfortable with strap | Awkward over distance |
| Access speed | Full-length zip | Latches and lid |
| Storage footprint | Flat and flexible | Fixed and bulky |
| Typical use frequency | Weekly or more | Occasional |
| Unit cost | Lower | Higher |
The soft case handles frequency; the hard case handles severity.
Hard cases sold well but the chain had no soft option, and staff were losing the follow-on sale when customers asked what to use for weekly range trips. We matched the exterior colourway and logo treatment to the existing hard case range so it read as a companion product rather than a cheaper substitute. 1,200 pcs, 43 days, sold as an attachment to hard-case sales.
Hard cases were expensive to ship and prone to carton damage claims. We optimised folded packing dimensions and specified a colour box sized to the folded case, reducing dimensional weight while keeping a retail-grade unboxing presentation. 2,000 pcs, 41 days, lower per-unit shipping than the hard case line.
Guest and loan rifles moved daily between gun room, vehicles, and hill. Hard cases were slow to handle at volume and took excessive space in estate vehicles. We supplied an estate colourway with upgraded handle reinforcement for repeated daily lifting and numbered labels matching each case to its rifle. 300 pcs, 39 days, retained in service across two seasons.
“Matching it to our hard case range was the right call. Customers stopped reading it as the cheap option and started buying both.”
— Buying Director, Firearms Retail Chain
“Six of these fit in the shelf run where four hard cases used to sit. That changed what we could merchandise in the same space.”
— Store Manager, Sporting Goods Retailer
“You told us plainly it was not for airline hold transport. We would rather hear that upfront than deal with the complaint later.”
— Category Buyer, Outdoor Distributor
Both, if the range allows. A hard case resists crushing and meets airline requirements; a soft case covers the frequent scratch, knock, and dust protection of everyday handling. Most owners use a hard case a few times a year and a soft case constantly.
No. Airlines generally require a lockable rigid case for checked firearms. This is built for everyday ground transport and storage.
Positioning it that way tends to under-sell it. It is the everyday product, used far more often, and customers who own a hard case still need one. Several of our customers match the soft case finish to their hard case range so it reads as a companion product.
It cushions impact through the 10–15 mm foam layer but does not resist crushing the way a rigid shell does. If cases will be stacked or handled by third parties in freight, specify a hard case for that use.
No. The 600D Oxford outer is water-resistant against rain and spray during normal carry. It is stitched with a standard coil zipper and is not designed for immersion.
Yes. It is produced in a straight rifle cut and a tapered shotgun cut, with length customizable within each. Many customers run both profiles from one programme.
The standard 10–15 mm range is the most common retail choice. Thinner suits entry-level volume and thicker suits premium positioning.
It stores flat and flexibly rather than holding a fixed footprint. Customers commonly report fitting around half again as many units into the same shelf run, though the figure depends on fixture depth and facing.
Yes. Storage compression recovery is part of our testing, since soft cases are routinely stacked under equipment. The foam is specified to recover rather than take a permanent set.
Yes, and it is one of the more effective ways to position a soft case as part of a family rather than a substitute. We work from physical samples or your specification.
It improves carton efficiency against rigid cases, which matters most for sea freight volume and for online sellers whose costs are driven by dimensional weight. Carton and pallet configuration is calculated per project.
MOQ 300 pcs, samples in 7–10 days, production in 30–45 days, quoted EXW, FOB, or CIF, with development covering profile, length, padding, colourway matching, branding, and packaging.
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