darrylta Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) After a decade of searching for Monitor related items, I finally found and purchased a real deal Monitor Mag Pouch Belt.Many thanks to the collectors that made it happen!jl7422 for the lead and Normal1959 for the sale.My Monitor collection is now complete.Thanks,Darryl Edited February 9, 2021 by darrylta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 As a side note:Finding a non existent FBI Monitor hard case would be nice too.I've only seen a photo of one.Thanks again,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 That's really cool! Might have to build the case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt Chopper Posted February 10, 2021 Report Share Posted February 10, 2021 If only that belt would fit me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Chopper,The belt would fit you with the adjustable webbing on its backside.With that in mind, I recently bought a modern bullet proof vest size 3X,tried it on and it wouldn't close. I had to take photos so they could size what I needed.Turns out I need a 6X, the vest is a flexible armor type that's capable of stoppingrifle rounds.With what the dumbarats are spouting, who knows what's in store for us.Stay safe,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Dan,Would you be interested in trying to fab the case?Let me know,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 It might be a fun project. I remember my alphabet buddy was trying to find a case when he had his hands on one of the last two monitors with the agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Possible to share a photo of an original case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I'll post the photo of the Monitor case when I get back to my work computer.In the past, I had spoken to Greg Fox about making a reproduction case, but couldn'tget past the need of getting the gun to him to get the fit up done. Maybe I could get Dan to build the box with Greg's direction since I've given Dan themeasurements of the Monitor to assist him build the excellent reproductions he does. Then ship the box to Greg for the leatherette covering phase of it.Of course, I would cover all the incurred related cost of the project.Just maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 That seems like the perfect solution! Let's do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hmmm. . . a project like this might be of interest to us guys with reproduction Monitors too. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 That's great.Dan can you contact Greg to see if he could pitch in?I think the case box should be made with the very stable Baltic birch plywood, of course Greg may haveother recomendations.I'll post the photo Monday.The case is similar to the Winchester 07 vintage case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 In sent Greg an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 This is the only photo I've seen of the elusive FBI Monitor case.Dan, let me know what you think?Thanks,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Greg and I exchanged an email.. but I think the premise would be simple. Build the bottom half of a box and set up the partitions so the gun fits. Then send it to him to build the box. Provide a couple of mags.. or any other parts besides the gun that need to be fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Sounds good, lets start the process. Did he say what type of wood to use?Looks like the vertical strut in the top lid is shaped to fit the grip.I have the special barrel cleaning rod as well.What's the metal part that looks like it goes in the mag well?Let me know,Thanks again,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 If you're asking about the part just above the cleaning rod, it's a magazine loader. Apex shows them in stock. Any idea what the items are that are to the right of the magazine in the upper right compartment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 I'm only seeing more magazine loaders with a leather restraint strap.I've never used a mag loader.Looks like plenty of space for spare parts. Might make a spot for the mag. belt too.It would be nice to see a full open view of the case. But beggars can't be choosy :-)Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks for another lead. I bought a couple of them.When I first looked at it, it appeared to be a device affixed to the box bottomto locate the rifle in the case. It may just be a loose loader laying in the case.Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl7422 Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Agreed, now that I continue looking at it I'm seeing another mag. loader in the upper right compartment. How are the mags. held in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I think that gravity holds the mags in place. With the lid closed and box carried by the strap or handles gravity works. They probably just barely will come out when the box lids lays flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I don't think from what I see that the box has more than one partition to hold the rifle other than the one for the barrel. If you make it the length of the rifle it won't slop forward and backwards lengthwise. And maybe it's just the right width that the toe of the stock is against the front edge and the rear sight is against the back edge. Could be something under the gun to have the receiver contact the back edge rather than the wings of the rear sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Dan, I'm glad your in on the project. Your ideas and common sense approach will probably improve the design of the case.Besides the cleaning rod and mag loader, I think we have enough room in the bottom of the case to store a leather WWIparts pouch and the mag belt.Would you like me to send you the accessories I have for fit up purposes?Maybe there should be leather or pillow blocks at the contact points interface similar to the Thompson period cases? I'm hearing that at least one other Monitor fan is interested in purchasing a case. Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 I'll be as much help as I can. Accessories will be helpful. I'm right in the middle of building some bar stocks, but after that I could build a simple case bottom for positioning of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrylta Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Dan,I'll get what I have in the mail.Email me your address to dlregister@reagan.comThanks,Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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