How do separate Glock mags?

[boombotz401]

Just out of curiosity wondering what you guys do

I own a g19 and just bought a g23 both gen 4, I may just put vickers base plates on the 40 mags in FDE but maybe y'all have a better solution

I can see grabbing the wrong mag on accident as a possibility


Anyone interested, the g23 is on sportmans superstore for 339$ shipped gen 4 in "good" LE trade in condition. I couldn't resist


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[Norman]

If you are worried about it, get a white paint pen and write “9" or “40" on the mag. I number my mags to easier identify problems and put my initials on them so that I can recover “my” mags when training with a group.

[boombotz401]

I do number them to identify issues.

I'm just concerned since I seen a friend light off a 9 in a 40, wasn't pretty

Want to figure out a way where if I ever do "accidentally" grab the wrong mag Id have to be a complete idiot.

I'm either thinking

ETS clear mags for one caliber (idk if these are carry reliable)

Vickers FDE baseplate

Neither are ideal to me


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[Eurodriver]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)

[jackblack73]

If you are worried about it, get a white paint pen and write “9" or “40" on the mag. I number my mags to easier identify problems and put my initials on them so that I can recover “my” mags when training with a group.

I've found that silver Sharpies write much better than paint pens.

[Norman]

I've found that silver Sharpies write much better than paint pens.

That works too.

[boombotz401]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)

Ha @ 339 to my FFL I couldn't say no!


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[Firefly]

I keep them in separate bins.

I also colorfill the caliber.

I also have a designated "go bag" with an undisclosed number of Glock magazines that exist for no other purpose but emergency

[ST911]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)

This.

(Or a paint pen and diligence, if you insist on variety.)

[Talon167]

If you are worried about it, get a white paint pen and write “9" or “40" on the mag. I number my mags to easier identify problems and put my initials on them so that I can recover “my” mags when training with a group.


I literally do this exact thing with my P30 9mm and 40 cal mags.

[Caduceus]

I keep them in separate bins.

I also colorfill the caliber.

I also have a designated "go bag" with an undisclosed number of Glock magazines that exist for no other purpose but emergency
I do this. And I only pull out one of those calibers at a time. Ie, if the 19 is out, only 19 mags come out.

[lunchbox]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)As well as 7.62x39 AKs.

[PatrioticDisorder]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)

Best advice on this topic you will get right here.

[boombotz401]

Some good suggestions thanks guys

I didn't think to color fill the caliber, I'm going to do that.


I may just put my oem 19 mags to the side and use magpul 19 mags and oem for 23

Or cerakote baseplates/vickers or 10-8 on one, overkill yes but saves the whoops I don't need.


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[samuse]

Ha @ 339 to my FFL I couldn't say no!


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You could have bought 1500 rounds of 9mm for that much!

[RHINOWSO]

One of the Sportsmans Police trade ins? I bought one of the 'Good' G23 Gen4s as well for $329 a month ago as well.

I number my mags and just change the color for the 40 from the 9MM. Orange is 9MM, white is 40.

[boombotz401]

You could have bought 1500 rounds of 9mm for that much!

I reload and have more 9MM than I know what to do with : )

I love my 19, was my first pistol (originally gen 3 upgraded to 4) and it fits my hand perfect and easy to ccw. I'll never ditch it.


When 9 was impossible to find during all the ban talk 40 was pretty easy to find and I don't find it all that snappy like some say and shoot it well. I like options.

That's my reasoning for both, I can reload 9 and 40 for almost the same cost.




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[boombotz401]

One of the Sportsmans Police trade ins? I bought one of the 'Good' G23 Gen4s as well for $329 a month ago as well.

I number my mags and just change the color for the 40 from the 9MM. Orange is 9MM, white is 40.



Yes I bought from sportsmans and chose the "good" also

How was the condition of yours?

Did it come with night sights?


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[MegademiC]

I have an mp 40 with 9 conversion barrel.

My 9mm mags are fde baseplates, my 40 mags are solid black.

I rarely switch back and forth and it's not difficult to make sure your "loadout" maches before walking out the door.

[boombotz401]

This is an ideal "idiot proof" solution, though I'd wonder if the FDE mags drop free


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[DirectTo]

I keep the mags in different boxes (separated by caliber and capacity). When I go to the range I separate them in my bag and only shoot one gun type at a time. Realistically for range purposes it's probably fine (I've shot 9mm from .40 mags and vice versa), provided the mags aren't pre-loaded with ammo.

For carry purposes of course check and recheck, just like you'd regularly check your carry ammo.

[Moose-Knuckle]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)

This.

I consolidated many moons ago.

[Bulletdog]

I just box them all separately in my safe. I've got a box for 9, .40 and .45.

Then, I pay attention to what I'm doing when shooting.

[MStarmer]

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[RHINOWSO]

Yes I bought from sportsmans and chose the "good" also

How was the condition of yours?

Did it come with night sights?
Overall I'd rate it at good to very good.

A little speckling of rust on the slide serrations.

Slide stop was worn silver, front sights (regular Glock) was worn as well.

A little dirty, probably a range loaner gun for the department I'd assume. I cleaned it good, put in a - connector, extended slide stop, and put it in the safe - more as a contingency for ammo shortages or to put a 9MM aftermarket slide on at some point. Frame is clean, not worn down at all. One mag like new, one mag a little beat up.

For $329 delivered, it was a deal IMO. I grabbed a couple 40 mags from Botach for $20/ea. Not going to replace the sight until it really needs to be used.

[Benito]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s.

That way all your mags interchange with all your handguns.

Same with 5.56mm AR15s. ;)


I'd revise the first part to 9mm Glocks, but to also include the 17 (and maybe the 34 if you're competing). I got rid of my.40's a few years back. It was too close to the 9mm to justify the logistical burden, cost and risk of a kaboom.

As for the 5.56 vs .300 BLK, the .300 is sufficiently different to justify the hassle.

[MStarmer]

For mags you could always buy these;

http://stickit2themax.com/

[ExplorinInTheWoods]

The basepad Idea is probably the best have a different color or you could run only say the glock pmags for your 19 or the ets clear mags. Make the mags as distinct as possible.

[boombotz401]

Came across these, I'll either order a few or krylon the 40 baseplates, combined with colorfilling the .40 etching I think that's enough to justify calling myself an idiot if I grab the wrong mag


Contacted ets..they said they'll be making g23 13rd mags in about 3 months



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[Bimmer]

The trick is to only buy 9mm Glock 19s...


Or only .40S&W Glocks... I have four, and I'm shopping for a fifth. No other caliber need apply.




I like options.

That's my reasoning for both, I can reload 9 and 40 for almost the same cost.


OK, but like everybody else is saying, you've just unnecessarily made the management of your pistol mags/ammo exponentially more complicated.

If you're stuck on the 9mm, then just sell the Glock 23.

[boombotz401]

OK, but like everybody else is saying, you've just unnecessarily made the management of your pistol mags/ammo exponentially more complicated.

If you're stuck on the 9mm, then just sell the Glock 23.[/QUOTE]


It's a possibility, I colorfilled the 40 mags and as I feared it happened anyways.

My buddy was using my 17 and I was running the 23, bang bang poof....wtf?

I held the barrel out for about 45 seconds wondering if I had a slow burn, ejected the round to see only a case come out.

Hoping there's not a round in the barrel I stripped it to see a filthy barrel but no bullet.

Check the ground to see a pretty deformed 9mm round, case didn't rupture but chamber formed to the 40.


So all in all I learned the hard way but I'll share my mistakes as a lesson learned





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[mattpittinger]

I label all my mags with paint pens. Gun it's for and then a dash and I number the mags, so if there is a problem mag I know which number.
I keep all my spare mags separate in plastic bins, and I keep a few good mags with each of my primary guns, either in my go bag or in the case with gun.


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