Near perfect solution for handgun mag storage

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

I picked up a military surplus ophthalmic storage chest a while ago (i.e. the drawers where they stored GI "birth-control glasses"), and pressed it into service as a place to organize and store handgun magazines. It work perfectly for me. 10 drawers with 6 long separated slots each... each slot will easily hold at least 4-5 large mags or 8 or more smaller ones. If you have a lot of different handguns and want to keep things organized (especially if you have a bunch of C&R guns where the mags all look similar), this might be a good solution for you.

They were being sold by Sportsman's Guide for a while, but you can still find them on line. E-bay prices vary, but $70 is about right.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/U-S-Milita...99-9503-NOS-/152219408542?hash=item2370fbd89e

Alea Jacta Est · Oct 30, 2017

Dimensions???

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

I was looking for dimensions on line, but couldn't find them, but in looking I did find a better deal at
https://www.look-spot.top/us-milita...-drawer-nsn-65450029995wbr03-nos-p-14173.html

for under $50. The thing stands around three feet tall... I'll try and take measurements this evening when I get home.

Blaster229 · Oct 30, 2017

I wish the site would have a picture of the actual inside of the drawer. I notice this with backpack pictures. Manufacturers don't include pictures of the inside of the pack. Very,very rarely.

Rack&Roll · Oct 30, 2017

Ophthalmic storage chests?

I see what you did there.

Alea Jacta Est · Oct 30, 2017

Thanks much. Great find and estimate of height is more than good for my purposes.

Perfect storage unit for mags.

Alea Jacta Est · Oct 30, 2017

Blaster229 said:
I wish the site would have a picture of the actual inside of the drawer. I notice this with backpack pictures. Manufacturers don't include pictures of the inside of the pack. Very,very rarely.

All your girlfriends wore clothes at the outset of your relationship. No?

Then they didn't.

Before they didn't, you still had a decent idea what was underneath, no?

Cmon Blaster. Lean into this...

sxs · Oct 30, 2017

Nnztg8r said:
All your girlfriends wore clothes at the outset of your relationship. No?

Then they didn't.

Before they didn't, you still had a decent idea what was underneath, no?

Cmon Blaster. Lean into this...

LOL!! You really are an Nnztg8r! :lol2:

Alea Jacta Est · Oct 30, 2017

sxs said:
LOL!! You really are an Nnztg8r!

You get ejected easily for fighting. Or you get a major penalty.

Instigating is a much lesser (and thus more socially acceptable) offense. Isn't it?

Besides, it's the B man. He loves me...long time.

Gryphon · Oct 30, 2017

Hey for 42, including shipping, I am diving in the deep end thanks Doc M

sxs · Oct 30, 2017

Nnztg8r said:
You get ejected easily for fighting. Or you get a major penalty.

Instigating is a much lesser (and thus more socially acceptable) offense. Isn't it?

Besides, it's the B man. He loves me...long time.

I sensed the love vibe.

Only reason I commented is you made me smile when you Nnztg8ed. Thanks for the smile.

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

I ordered another one myself... will see if they can be made to stack.... I'm going to fill up the first one and wish I had another at some point.

outrider58 · Oct 30, 2017

I wish I needed that much storage space for my pistol mags?

Gryphon · Oct 30, 2017

Website said my credit card company intercepted the transaction and won’t allow it cuz it’s suspect.

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

Patience young grasshopper.... you must "become" the collection!

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

Gryphon said:
Website said my credit card company intercepted the transaction and won’t allow it cuz it’s suspect.

Hummm.... Wonder what's up with that.

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

Checked my new order and it went through without a hitch... will keep an eye on my CC in case anything shady happens.

Doctor_M · Oct 30, 2017

For reference if you are interested. Measures about 30"H x 18" W x 10" D. Picture for reference... it works quite nicely.

somd_mustangs · Oct 31, 2017

Doctor_M said:
Patience young grasshopper.... you must "become" the collection!

It's amazing how fast spare mags pile up...

Looks perfect for organizing all those spare Wolff spring kits too

Also looks like the partitions will come out, maybe not easily, but that would free up space for grips and other stuff.

Gryphon said:
Website said my credit card company intercepted the transaction and won’t allow it cuz it’s suspect.

BTW that's one weird-a$$ website for surplus.
It's some sort of fashion-design site ... or maybe a collection of sites?

From About Us:

"We is a bold, straight talking and forward thinking fashion brand inspired by real life that aims to do exactly that..."
"...working constantly to bring our babes the freshest pieces...."

"Collectables" on the menu... we is not two edumacated eithers.
Read the terms & conditions page, there's some neat phrases there as well.
And no physical address or contact info.

Tracker · Oct 31, 2017

Rack&Roll said:
Ophthalmic storage chests?

I see what you did there.

HAH! good one

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