Magazine Numbering?

03gringo · Dec 2, 2011

I own 2 M&P pistols, one each in 9mm and .40 S&W, and have multiple magazines for them.

I have marked them clearly as to caliber, by filling in the factory stamping with crayon.

How can I mark them with durable numbers on each mag? I am wary of stamping them for fear of denting/cracking or otherwise damaging the mags.

Kenny
S&WCA #1525

OKFC05 · Dec 2, 2011

Electric pencil on the baseplate. You can add durable colored marker for ease of reading.

TLM · Dec 2, 2011

i use an automatic centering punch
it just puts in a dimple
i put the dimples at the back base of the mag
1, 2, 3, 4, what ever i need

TNDave · Dec 2, 2011

I often use liquid paper or nail polish. Just put a dot on the base plate. Mag number 2, two dots, etc. It will finally wear off but you can just put it back on. I had some malfs at an IDPA match with some unnumbered mags. I put a paster on the bottom of each baseplate and just put dots with a magic marker. Still on those mags several years later.

ol' geeser · Dec 2, 2011

automobile touch up paint on base....many colors,etc. - quite durable - very inexpensive...

W.E.G. · Dec 2, 2011

Coal Man · Dec 2, 2011

If you're a single male, please don't tell anyone you have nail polish...
Not that there's anything wrong with that...

GT1 · Dec 2, 2011

I have been contemplating on a way to number my mags(I have 10 for each pistol). I was thinking of taking a centerpunch and just 'scratching' numbers on them. I'm not sure I want to go buy nail polish.

Firey flame or precocious pink, arrest me red?

Yeah, I'm going to go find my punch.

pyper22 · Dec 2, 2011

i use a liquid paint pen they come in many colors. i put a dot in the bottom of the mag for diff. calibers. diff. colors.

Bicky Robby · Dec 3, 2011

Use of colored base plates is also an option to denote caliber and then number each mag with a contrasting color.

However, I just use a freezer bag to keep 9 and 40 mags separated and use a silver Sharpie to number the bottom of each mag.

chuck s · Dec 3, 2011

Don't fear colored baseplates or filling the markings with a paint stick (lasts years vs. your child's crayons).

When you take your annual 3-day pistol course the marked magazines will help differentiate yours from the other folks when they're on the ground. I have glint tape spots on my M1911 magazines which really helps recover them after the night phases.

-- Chuck

CJS06 · Dec 4, 2011

I use a std silver sharpie on all of my mags. I mark them for caliber if they are similar (9mm and .40 M&P) as well as with an initial and mag # for all of the various types. This helps with diagnosing mag problems if they occur as well as recovering mags during low light and drills during courses when a number of people are shooting.

BobRowe · Dec 4, 2011

I use an inexpensive electric engraving tool to number all my mags. Since some of the mags have plastic end caps or have them full of writing, I make the marks on the side of the tube. It's the same tool I use to mark my tools.

Jhp147 · Dec 4, 2011

Don't recall the cost, but I recall a guy taking his Sig 226 magazine tubes to the shop where they sell plaques and trophies and having them engrave numbers on the side. They looked a lot nicer than the vibrating pen numbers I have on the basepads of my magazines.

mcracco · Dec 4, 2011

I installed 10-8 base plates. Not cheap at almost $20 each but the heavier weight, smaller profile, and dimples for marking make them a neat upgrade. I numbered by filling in the dimples with red nail polish.

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