I use PermaSlik to refinish my old USGI mags. But they have to look a whole lot worse than yours before I even consider it. And I’d never sandblast them…but if you’re happy with them, that’s all that really matters.
I agree with MarkM, why go through all that effort. The mags are just going to get beat up again anyways. Mags are disposable, who cares what they look like run em til the feed lips break off.
The sandblasting gave them a more rough texture, in my opinion, a better grip. Besides, I had some time on my hands and nothing better to do. The choice of black was because thats all i had on hand. They suit me just fine.