Pelican 1750 Case
Exterior Information | Case Review

Pelican 1750 Case Material

In case you're interested the Pelican 1750 case is injection molded out of polypropylene copolymer. It's a material that is lightweight when compared to the strength it offers and is the core of what makes a Pelican 1750 so strong. The exact recipe which makes the case is a secret held by Pelican. Polypropylene copolymer can be used from -40° F to 210° F.

The Pelican 1750 was designed for long rifles so the color choices offered reflect this purpose. Black, OD Green, and Desert Tan. Black is an original color by Pelican and hasn't changed for years. OD Green (olive drab green) & Tan were inspired by the United States Military and their need for warfare colors. The two colors were once special order, but with the United States overseas presence the colors became stock and available to the general public.

The latches on the 1750 case by Pelican are wider than most other Pelican cases. Considering the case is so long the wider latches offer more surface area to clamp down and maintain the watertight seal. Like all Pelican cases however the 1750 does have double throw latches. This means when opening, the latch pry's against itself similar to a crowbar opening a stubborn door. The opposite force of the latch against itself especially helps when opening the case with a compressed load.

There are a total of 2 handles on the 1750. The first is located on the front for "briefcase" like carrying. It is the wider of the two and measures 12.63" wide. Wide enough to get two hands on if needed. The second handle is located on the right side (opposite of the wheels) and is 6.63" wide. This smaller handle is made to hold while wheeling the case around. The case is long enough where no extension handle is needed. Both handles can fold so that they can be hidden during transit minimizing the potential for damage. Unlike other Pelican cases however the Pelican 1750 case does not have rubber molded into either handle. The reason is unclear, but there is no rubber to help with grip.

As mentioned earlier there is no extension handle on this case. There is only a fold down handle on the end to be used when wheeling around the case. The case has 2 wheels which is normal for case of this size.

Case Exterior: 53.00"L x 16.13"W x 6.06"D
Cardboard Box Exterior (Shipping Dimensions): 53.37"L x 16.25.00"W x 6.25"D

Located on the right of the case is the purge valve (between the two latches). The purge valve allows air to move freely in and out of the case. Utilized in high altitudes it equalizes the pressure eliminating the dreaded vacuum effect and allowing the user to easily open the case. The valve however keeps out moisture and other contaminants. It works automatically and requires no user input.

The Pelican 1750 case does have locking holes and good thing too, as a case made to hold rifles should. There are a total of 4 locking holes spread across the front of the case. 2 of the holes (outer) are plated with metal so cutting the case rather than the locks would be much more difficult. The other 2 holes located toward the middle are not plated. Although these secondary holes are not metal plated, adding locks to them would still help deter a potential thief.

Located to the right of the purge valve (on the right side of the case) is a nameplate. When the case is sent all nameplates are blank. The nameplate can only be removed when the case is open which helps prevent mix-ups. If you or your company does not have a method of filling out the nameplate, Pelican does offer a nameplate service. At the time of this article if the nameplate is sent into Pelican you will be allowed 19 characters on 3 different lines. It costs $9.95 each and is shipped within 2-3 days from arrival. All the paperwork for submitting a nameplate request is included in the Pelican 1750 case.

The Pelican 1750 case includes 4 hinges. The hinges hold stainless steel pins that will not rust in weather. It is important to note that the pins can only be inserted one way. Once inserted (by the manufacturer) the pin cannot easily be removed which means it cannot be tapped out because the pin head is only exposed on one side (and very nestled at that). Another important feature about the hinges that should be considered is the fact that they don't have built in lid stays. Unlike most Pelican Cases the 1750's lid can be opened 180°. This may cause an inconvenience for some, but it seems this was done because the case is so symmetrical it wouldn't stay upright when empty.

The 1750 by Pelican has 8 small bumpers in which the case rests on when laying flat. These take the majority of the scraps so the case can look good for longer. Another reason for these bumpers is stackability. The bumpers fit nicely into receiving crevices on the top of the case. If you needed to store more than one 1750 case they stack because of the bumpers.