TSA and Zero Halliburton
Dec 9, 2006 | 6:33 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 7,700
Answering my own question: yes they are. A nice polished gold as well.
Dec 9, 2006 | 10:41 am
#17
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: west of DFW airport
Programs: AA LT Gold 1.9 MM flying my way to LT PLAT
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The nice polished gold is a signal to thieves. I have a gold brief case I was given as a gift for years of service. Really hesitate to use it. I had a gold weekender but sold it on EBay last year. Couldn't bear to check it and it was too heavy as a carry on for Europeon airlines.
Dec 9, 2006 | 4:11 pm
#18
Join Date: Apr 2005
Programs: Delta SkyMiles
Posts: 654
The "Zeroller" model is, and they have a separate model made of carbon fiber, but prepare yourself for a little sticker shock on that one.
Dec 10, 2006 | 6:47 pm
#19
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SJC
Posts: 5,694
The "Zeroller" model is, and they have a separate model made of carbon fiber, but prepare yourself for a little sticker shock on that one.
It's so sexy...I've lusted after that one for a long time. I would hope it's light.
I have one of their delux computer cases in gunmetal. The only two downsides are that any color other than raw aluminum doesn't hold up to scratches that well and that they scream "steal me". I don't use mine unless I'm trying to be pimp.
For a long time I was using a regular Tumi case but these days I've got a great North Face backpack and it's my ultimate carry on now.
Dec 11, 2006 | 10:28 am
#20
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Colorado
Programs: TSA
Posts: 2,745
How can I secure the gun case inside the checked bag without using a TSA lock, and yet allow TSA access to the inside of the checked bag for searching?
I know there are other travelers here who fly with their firearms. I am curious as to their experiences, if any, with this type of bag, and what suggestions they may have.
Anti-gun types, please sit on your hands.
I know there are other travelers here who fly with their firearms. I am curious as to their experiences, if any, with this type of bag, and what suggestions they may have.
Anti-gun types, please sit on your hands.
May 18, 2013 | 3:48 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2011
Programs: lufthansa
Posts: 1
I believe the best way to defeat the Zero Halliburton lock, regardless of the type, is to avoid it altogether, and to defeat the hinge. It is a single pin hammered through the hinge barrel. Simple using another slightly narrower pin that is longer than the barrel to hammer out the pin, and then pull your narrow pin out and the barrel hinge should come apart. For this reason you should consider modifying your Zero Halliburton by crimping the hinge barrel on both ends so that the hinge pin can't be hammered out.
May 18, 2013 | 7:44 pm
#22
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
Programs: WN Nothing and spending the half million points from too many flights, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,043
I believe the best way to defeat the Zero Halliburton lock, regardless of the type, is to avoid it altogether, and to defeat the hinge. It is a single pin hammered through the hinge barrel. Simple using another slightly narrower pin that is longer than the barrel to hammer out the pin, and then pull your narrow pin out and the barrel hinge should come apart. For this reason you should consider modifying your Zero Halliburton by crimping the hinge barrel on both ends so that the hinge pin can't be hammered out.
You have successfully contributed to my new knowledge for the day pursuit. Thanks. I would have thought the Halliburton had a spot-welded or peened hinge pin.
Oh, and nice bump, too.