At the local swapmeet I always keep my eyes open for nice hinged wood boxes, and these are usually sold very cheaply. The ones shown in the photo used to hold machinist tools, and they cost me 25 cents for the bigger one and 50 cents for the smaller one. If they have any fittings inside I rip them out, then cut a piece of 1/2" thick foam rubber to fit the top and bottom. The foam is glued in place with 3M spray contact cement, and presto, you now have a great case for magazines, small parts, and if the case is deep enough you can even store pistols in them
