I use a large roller and simply put my hard sided airline approved gun case inside that along with my clothes and everything else. If it's getting checked, has wheels, and is the only piece of luggage I need then it doesn't really matter to me whether its backpack size or double that.
For a single pistol in checked luggage I really like these.
http://www.gunvault.com/nanovault-200.html
I loop the cable around the exterior handle of my B&R suitcase, skinny end through the fat, end and then lock the skinny end in the vault. I close the zippers around the cable (it's small enough where they can meet) and then lock the bag with a TSA lock.
I can see instantly on the carousel if the cable is still attached.
+1 on that. If I am going to a match and shoot a 1911 it does not quite fit so I use up a bump....Originally Posted by SouthNarc
http://www.gunvault.com/mv500-std-microvault.html
My suggestion is to have a variety of locking cases.
Sometimes I am only traveling with one gun, other times I might be carrying five guns (Bianchi Cup). Having a case that fits the number you need without adding extra weight, or taking up extra room is very good.
I also prefer key locks. There is something about giving the TSA idiots my combination that feels wrong.
They do not like the combos. The "rule" is it has to be a key lock. I take the battery out and use just the key and have never had a problem.
I often fly with a handgun or two and they are my completely insured and replaceable glocks and/or j-frame. So I use the TSA locks which saves me a bit of time (especially in San Antonio) and don't worry about it.
I keep a separate backpack for travel, one that's different from my daily work bag. So I don't end up with a "how'd that hollow-point end up in there?" problem.
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