I see that many of you keep track of the bullet count on your glocks and such, sort of keep a log. What kind of system do you use? Do you just write it down on a piece of paper, do you have a regular notebook that you keep with your weapon and just write down on it? Or do you use a specific log book. I am trying to keep track of what I do from now on and not sure what would be te best way. Thanks for any help you may provide.
Funny, I just finished writing in mine.
I use a small pocket sized note book that rides with the pistol all the time. An example of an entry is as follows.
9-11-11
61 rds American Eagle 230 gr. FMJ
4871 total rounds fired.
X300? Y
Holster - Raven Phantom
PS I also note maintenance and any issues encountered.
I have an excel spreadsheet with the gun, serial number, last time I shot it, and total rounds.
I also use Excel…
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I keep a written log book in a small (like 4"x6") Fivestar notebook, which I then transfer track able information like drills, and round count to an Excel spreadsheet.
I have a regular notebook in my range bag. I note the date, number of rounds, malfunctions if any, replacement parts if needed.
Looks like a little notebook might be the way to go for the range and a spreadsheet at home. it would be kind of coo if somebody made a specialilzed log book too.
There’s an app for iPhone called gun toolbox I’m starting to use. Keeps inventory, logs, maintainence and ammo storage.
I use Excel as well, with one sheet for each weapon. I list date, # of rounds, type of rounds, conditions, and have a place for notes. If there are any malfunctions I note the type and which magazine was in the weapon at the time. I also track any PM, repairs, or modifications on the same sheet
I use a small flip note book with different sections for each firearm. I note the date, number of rounds fired, brand and malfunctions. If there is a malfunction I note the exact round count and the magazine number.
I use my computer, open the word processer, and insert a table: 4 columns wide, and 26 rows using Times New Roman, size 12.
In the first block of each of the 4 columns I type, left to right: Date, Ammo, #, Total.
If there are any malfs, etc., that gets typed in the Ammo column.
At the top of the page outside the table I type the gun and serial number.
+1 for Excel
Here’s a screen shot of mine:
Hmm…I like your guys’ additional detail, I may have to change mine up now.
I use a small 8x5 notebook. Each firearm I own has it’s own set of pages within the notebook. At the top of each gun’s section, I will list the: make, model, caliber, place of purchase, date of purchase, price paid and serial number.
Ex. Heckler & Koch
USP Compact 9mm
Serial # - 27-XXXXXX
Paid: $898.00
Purchased: 4/23/08 from Cheyenne Mountain Outfitters.
Then I’ll log the rounds as I shoot them by date. I break it down to ammo manufacturer, bullet type and weight. I log all cleanings and malfunctions. I’ll also log when and where I send the slide or frame out for work, like sights or grip stippling.
Ex. 4/24/08 - fired 170rds
100rds REM UMC 115gr.
50rds FED Am. Eg. 147gr.
20rds FED Am. Eg. 124gr.
[u]5/23/08[/u] - fired 280rds
100rds REM UMC 115gr
180rds FED Am. Eg. 124gr.
[u]6/1/08[/u] - Cleaned
[u]6/12/08[/u] - Shipped slide to Heinie for Slant Pro Straight 8's
[u]6/20/08[/u] - Slide returned from Heinie
I use the spreadsheet program on my phone. It is always with me versus a random notebook.
I just use gmail. sending me an email with the rounds of the day, date, and total…eventually you can delete old emails and keep the last…
I dont keep many details… it is just to know the total…
you can use the google doc too…
I tear off tabs of boxes of ammo.
I try not to get too crazy about every single round that goes through my guns.
I used to use a excel sheet to keep mine until my computer crashed and I lost all the data. Now I use a round count book to keep track of rounds through. I got them through Creedmoor Sports.
Dan
Using a Field Notes notebook