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Xbonz 03-06-2014 03:13 PM
Magazine confusion
 
Looking for input on how folks keep track of their mags. When you own a number of different pistols with similar shaped mags and similar calibers, how do you differentiate? Not all mags are stamped so it can become a guessing game. I store them in a chest which has labels on the lid and on the back, but occasionally they get intermingled and the fun begins...



http://www.blogcdn.com/www.pawnation.../123554745.jpg

jmlutz 03-06-2014 03:52 PM
I've never really even thought about that. I've always tried to keep my ammo and mag needs simple, .45ACP, .223, .22LR, and 12 gauge is all I ever have to keep up with.

milkmanjoe 03-06-2014 04:42 PM
I engrave a tiny number on the back, down near the base plate. That number goes into a notebook that tells where/when I got the mag and approximate round count through it. My initials go on the baseplate.

MajO 03-06-2014 05:25 PM
If you have that many different pistol magazines, you could put a dot of nail polish on the magazine, of course, using a different color for each different pistol the magazine goes to. ;)

Riverpigusmc 03-06-2014 05:38 PM
They make a pistol other than .45 acp? Why? :confused:

Deleted 03-06-2014 05:59 PM
I like Playboy and Hustler and Recoil magazines.

Sheepdog 03-06-2014 06:14 PM
I use a silver or gold shape and grip tape-magazines at Dawson Precision. Numbering magazines will also help you identify bad mags. They have them for almost everything. Example:

https://www.dawsonprecision.com/Prod...7C5-1388518024

BlackKnight 03-06-2014 06:31 PM
I really don't have any issues with any magazines where I felt I needed to mark them. I do number my work ones just to track if there's any issues. Those I just put a number sticker on the bottom of the base plate.

Xbonz 03-06-2014 06:43 PM
Thanks folks. Issued resolved. Goin' to do the redneck ghetto method shown to me on another forum.. Permanent white Sharpie.

Xbonz 03-06-2014 06:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc (Post 71211)
They make a pistol other than .45 acp? Why? :confused:
Why not? :fencing:

skosh69 03-06-2014 07:32 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc (Post 71211)
They make a pistol other than .45 acp? Why? :confused:
Because some people feel the necessity to shoot at something or someone upwards of 17 times vs once or twice with 45 ACP

Quote:
Originally Posted by Xbonz (Post 71223)
Why not? :fencing:
See above answer.

But in all seriousness OP, For me it's not hard to tell the difference between a 1911 mag, a M&P mag, a Shield mag and a Ruger. If I have to go and paint different colors for each caliber and manufacturer, I should probably just sell my guns and turn in my man card. If you have a bad mag, why do you still own it? Shouldn't it have met it's fate already?

Xbonz 03-06-2014 07:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by skosh69 (Post 71232)
Because some people feel the necessity to shoot at something or someone upwards of 17 times vs once or twice with 45 ACP



See above answer.

But in all seriousness OP, For me it's not hard to tell the difference between a 1911 mag, a M&P mag, a Shield mag and a Ruger. If I have to go and paint different colors for each caliber and manufacturer, I should probably just sell my guns and turn in my man card. If you have a bad mag, why do you still own it? Shouldn't it have met it's fate already?
PM outbound. Don't really want to list my collection here.

Riverpigusmc 03-06-2014 08:25 PM
I wanna know
I wanna know

If you tell him, he'll tell me anyway :p

GD2A 03-06-2014 08:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jmlutz (Post 71206)
I've never really even thought about that. I've always tried to keep my ammo and mag needs simple, .45ACP, .223, .22LR, and 12 gauge is all I ever have to keep up with.
That's .38 shy of my exact lineup - I like your style, sir :)

Sheepdog 03-06-2014 09:04 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by skosh69 (Post 71232)
Because some people feel the necessity to shoot at something or someone upwards of 17 times vs once or twice with 45 ACP



See above answer.

But in all seriousness OP, For me it's not hard to tell the difference between a 1911 mag, a M&P mag, a Shield mag and a Ruger. If I have to go and paint different colors for each caliber and manufacturer, I should probably just sell my guns and turn in my man card. If you have a bad mag, why do you still own it? Shouldn't it have met it's fate already?
Most people can tune, clean, replace springs and followers. But then again we don't have 10 round mags you can't take apart.

skosh69 03-06-2014 10:05 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheepdog (Post 71243)
Most people can tune, clean, replace springs and followers. But then again we don't have 10 round mags you can't take apart.
MOOOOOOM, he's being a richard cranium again! :rolleyes:

Xbonz 03-27-2014 06:11 PM
Conclusion to this saga. Took me a while but I finally got a permanent white marker. So far working like a charm..

Caleb 03-28-2014 01:11 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Xbonz (Post 73007)
Conclusion to this saga. Took me a while but I finally got a permanent white marker. So far working like a charm..


:pics:

Lonestar grips. 03-28-2014 03:15 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 73072)
:pics:
here you go Caleb:D

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/y...psaebe1dbd.jpg

skosh69 03-28-2014 07:21 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by IamCaleb (Post 73072)
:pics:
Here's another one Caleb:

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/...psae1dabd3.jpg

Xbonz 03-28-2014 09:13 PM
Here ya go:

Xbonz 03-28-2014 09:14 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by skosh69 (Post 73094)
Here's another one Caleb:
Ellison Selfie

:eek:

Caleb 03-29-2014 12:46 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonestar grips. (Post 73080)
Wise guy......get back to sanding!

Caleb 03-29-2014 12:47 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by skosh69 (Post 73094)
Is that Phil in his pre-dough.nut days?


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