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How do ya'll keep your various magazines organized? Most pistols come with two, and some are being shipped with up to 6 magazines. And they ain't cheap! Between a couple different Ruger Mark 22's, a Max 9 and several other semi auto pistols, all these magazines start to pile up.

I randomly saw one company that sells foam inserts for ammo boxes, but they are on the expensive side. I do have some folding case with mesh sleeves for magazines, but it's now full, and honestly, doesn't hold them that well. The pockets are too big and they fall out when I open the case.

Any suggestions? As much as they cost these days, I hate to just throw them in a box or bag so they could get banged up.

Thanks in advance.
 

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Plastic storage bins from Walmart, with desiccant and/or VCI paper as appropriate. I don't "throw them in (the) box," and it doesn't get moved other than to add or remove an item, so I'm satisfied that they are unlikely to be damaged.

I use the same boxes for bullet molds and other reloading items. They come in a variety of sizes and some designs are conveniently stackable.
 
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How do ya'll keep your various magazines organized? ...

... Any suggestions? As much as they cost these days, I hate to just throw them in a box or bag so they could get banged up.

Thanks in advance.

FWIW, I've found these with different brand names on them, available from several souces:


Got one at Walmart a few years back (labeled "Colt") for $7 or $8; they're set up to attach to a range bag or whatever, if that's helpful. IIRC, Ruger had them on sale a while back for under $10, and thinking now that I could have used one or two more.

I've also had good luck with military surplus mag pouches - sizes, prices, and availability are obviously all over the map!
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eveled

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I have at least ten for every gun I actually use. I like the water proof plastic ones that clamp shut. I also like the plastic ammo boxes with the foam inserts. Considering how much magazines cost the boxes are cheap.
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Rifle magazines are stored in .30 cal ammo cans.
 

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There are Apache brand cases available at Harbor Freight I've seen posted on another group I'm in. I've not used them myself. They have pre cut pluckable foam so it is easy to tear out what you don't want to be there. The guys in that group have been tearing the foam out & setting the case up to hold multiple pistols & their magazines. They have been using them for transporting firearms to the range & back. They say after they have removed the foam (gotten it sat up the way they want) that they spray the remaining foam with plasti-dip to keep it from tearing up.
 

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Plastic storage bins from Walmart, with desiccant and/or VCI paper as appropriate. I don't "throw them in (the) box," and it doesn't get moved other than to add or remove an item, so I'm satisfied that they are unlikely to be damaged.

I use the same boxes for bullet molds and other reloading items. They come in a variety of sizes and some designs are conveniently stackable.
I use the same thing. One of the best ideas I ever had. Used to store them in the safe, and it was a PITA!
 
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USPS PRIORITY MAIL flat rate boxes and el-cheapo tool bags.
Three types of double stack 9mm mags here: P/PC-Rugers, S&W 59/Marlin Camp 9, and GLOCK for the PDW. I don't include the Taurus mags since I only have 3.
 
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I have a drawer with 40 years of accumulated magazines. I try to keep a mag pouch or 2 with the guns I use and keep handy. I have a few guns that haven't been out in 10-20 years. I need to drag it all out and sort through all my stuff!!!
 

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Its nice to have somewhat of a system so you can tell at a glance you have all your magazine's when you leave the range.
 
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