Labeling System? Mag organization?

[moneymark757]

Hello All,

I need input on how to keep track of which mags go to what. How do you keep it straight?

After many years as a firearm enthusiast, I have many weapons that take similar looking, but different, mags. Pistol mags are the most likely culprits. I also have mags that fit multiple different weapons such as the PSA AK-V and AR-V.

I thought of just putting labels on the mags. I am sure they would come off eventually.

I do not want to engrave them. So what do I do?

Any input is greatly appreciated. I would like to come up with a system that works the first time. (That will be new.)

[sgcardinal]

I got oil-based Sharpie markers (white) from amazon and just write what I need on the base. Typically the name of the gun (yes, I name my guns) and a unique number so that if I have a problem at the range that could be mag related I can note that it was Mag 1 or Mag 3.

[Longbowhunter]

You could use different color paint pens to put marks on upper portion of the mags so they wouldn’t be seen when loaded.

I do this with my AR10 mags. I hunt coyotes on a regular basis with two other guys who also shoot AR10s. Theirs are chamber for 6.5creed. Mine is 243. This allows a quick id so mags don’t get mixed up.

[19foxtrot]

Brother l had a Remington 700 bdl in 6mm Remington bull barrel. And a Savage 243 bolt. Deer and whistle pigs back then.

I have one AR10 in 308 one 300BLK and l use the rubber bands on their mags, rest are unmarked.

Now l want another 243 damnit

[GuitarGuy]

I use the rubber bands and color code mags to gun.

[AZ_Joe]

One guy I shoot with put paint marks on recivers and related mags to that specific caliber.

I filled in some of the glock oem magazine caliber makings with white or gold paint pen for 9mm vs .40 S&W.

[tsbond]

That is a good idea, I have ton of glock mags.

[AZ_Joe]

Another Option…

this was inherited and does not get shot much. Thankfully some of my other handguns are magazine/caliber specific. 1911/.45acp, do not fit S&W Shield in 9mm or vice versa, as an example

[tsbond]

Yeah for sure but the whole white out on glock I just had to go try right away!

I have actually shot 9mm in 40 and 10mm in 45 magazines. little lose but do work. Not the other way though.

[madduner]

I use color coded vinyl tape on the receiver and mags for ARs, and handguns both.

[AZ_Joe]

Wow, that looks familiar!

How you doing brother?

P.S.

Welcome to the forum!

[madduner]

Thanks Brother!

[napierstevenr]

Use a sharpie…