Idea for gun safety -- magazine followers

[Uni-Vibe]

Why don't manufacturers all make their followers bright orange? It'd be easier to see (particularly for novices) than the usual black ones.

[RHINOWSO]

IDK, but I really don't know what firearm safety rule would be enhanced by orange followers.

[Buckaroo]

Treat it like it's loaded. If it has a magazine in then it is loaded. I don't need to see a follower to determine if it is loaded.

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[Clint]

Some already do

[ST911]

Why don't manufacturers all make their followers bright orange? It'd be easier to see (particularly for novices) than the usual black ones.

Definitely handy.

[hopetonbrown]

Could you explain to me how this would increase safety?

[hile]

I don't see how this would increase safety, but some manufacturers definitely do this already. Glock, in their Gen 5 mags, do. I *think* my Walter mags may also.

[Straight Shooter]

I dont like them, and wont use a mag with them.

[Arik]

Can you explain how that works?

In the gun you can't see it anyway. Even if you were to press check you'd either see brass, indicating a loaded gun.... or not. If pull slide back back it will lock back on an empty mag. Even if that feature malfunctions or isn't available you still would see brass indicating the gun has live ammo.

If the mag is just laying there on the table or whatever you can still see if there is brass or not.


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[ST911]

Brass can be tarnished, dull, corroded, and some use steel cases which can blend almost perfectly. A high visibility follower adds a layer of instant visual recognition that ammunition isn't in a particular part of the gun. Most useful in groups of people/institutional use and low light.