Gun Magnet -- anyone use one?

**Mike Irwin** · October 1, 2012, 09:29 AM

This popped up on one of my daily deals websites.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300636591744...84.m1555.l2649

I've been thinking about something like this for use in the house, and am wondering if anyone has tried one of these and what do you think?

ZEBRARANGER · October 1, 2012, 10:48 AM

I've been interested in the gun magnets too, I can think of a couple of good uses for them. My only concern is will it magnatize my gun.

**Mike Irwin** · October 1, 2012, 12:23 PM

No, it shouldn't magnetize your gun.

In order to magnetize something, you have to pass the magnet along the length of the item to get the polarity of the atoms to align.

That would take a long time, I would think (it seemingly takes forever with a needle), and I suspect that once you fired it several times the jolting and heat would knock the atoms back out of alignment.

Peptobismol9 · October 1, 2012, 05:26 PM

I used to have a large round magnet gorilla glued under my desk. I duck taped a rag under there over it and kept a Nagant 1895.

Kreyzhorse · October 1, 2012, 06:48 PM

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I've been interested in the gun magnets too, I can think of a couple of good uses for them. My only concern is will it magnatize my gun.

Not unless, as Mike pointed out, you attempted to use the magnet to magnetize your gun by repeatedly running down the length of your gun. Even at that, it is gonna take a long time.

Mike - if you try it, please post a review. As a side note, the gun magnets I've seen before were rare earth. Not sure if that one is or if it will actually hold well.

**Mike Irwin** · October 2, 2012, 08:00 AM

It says it will hold 10 pounds, so I suspect that in a package that small it is a rare earth magnet.

Chuckusaret · October 2, 2012, 08:45 AM

There was a Wanna Be on another forum in Az. pushing a magnetic holster. The guy claimed to have done all kinds of testing on it and made claims that it was the holster of the future. One of the claims was that it would not magnetize the gun and the magnet would not collect debris nor would the gun when worn. He never posted his testing results, and when asked for the results, they were in the final stages of testing. I don't care to add this magnet to my box of well recommended holsters.

Rifleman1776 · October 2, 2012, 09:41 AM

Interesting. I would consider using. But, with so many guns being made with polymer, alloy aluminum, zinc and what all, do check to make sure your gun will work with it.

jimbob86 · October 2, 2012, 09:47 AM

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In order to magnetize something, you have to pass the magnet along the length of the item to get the polarity of the atoms to align.

Kinda like drawing said gun from under the desk where the magnet is holding it?

Drawing kinda involves a pulling motion...... repetitive practice .....

Yung.gunr · October 2, 2012, 03:09 PM

I got a magnet from a hardrive an mounted behind my dresser. It works great to hold my XD9. I had my Mossberg on there held with the second magnet from the hard drive. It works real good for the XD as I don't have a holster for it with the Streamlight on there. I am not sure how much weight it can hold... Pretty dang strong though.

I know that doesn't answer your question regarding that specific product, but I like the idea behind them.

Eppie · October 2, 2012, 03:23 PM

Why spend $20 when you can get one for $5at Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/66mm-ro...net-96650.html

Edward429451 · October 2, 2012, 06:03 PM

Mike's right, shooting it would de-magnetize it. I wouldn't use one, I think it would scratch it drawing it out, even with a rag over it prolly.

Rembrandt · October 2, 2012, 09:13 PM

I've used fabric covered strip magnets to hold extra shotgun barrels to safe door.....work very well, won't scratch finish.

Kreyzhorse · October 2, 2012, 09:33 PM

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Kinda like drawing said gun from under the desk where the magnet is holding it?

Drawing kinda involves a pulling motion...... repetitive practice .....

I would doubt that any one would slide the gun against the length of the magnet as it would damage the finish. It would make more sense to pull the gun off the magnet as it is pulled towards the shooter.

**Mike Irwin** · October 4, 2012, 07:40 PM

These gun magnets are covered in a heavy duty semi soft plastic material so its not magnet on metal.

Secondly, it takes a LONG time and a lot of effort to magnetize a block of metal like a handgun. And as I said, the shock of shooting will rid it of any magnetization.

In order to magnetize a block of metal like a gun with a few draws, it would be strong enough to rip the fillings from your teeth... From a mile away.

JimPage · October 4, 2012, 10:01 PM

My gold fillings wouldn't come out.

Clark · October 6, 2012, 09:01 AM

Years ago I ordered some surplus Neodymium magnets that looked like Silver dollars from Harry Epstein hardware store.

The shipping carton made of cardboard arrived empty with a hole in the side. I can only imagine my magnets were stuck to the side of a truck. The replacement magnets were more carefully packaged.

I have found magnets to make great Christmas presents for little kids. 20 years I see those magnets have turned into refrigerator magnets.

**4V50 Gary** · October 6, 2012, 11:34 AM

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The shipping carton made of cardboard arrived empty with a hole in the side. I can only imagine my magnets were stuck to the side of a truck. The replacement magnets were more carefully packaged.

Glad they made good the loss.

Mike - if you get one, let us know how it works out. That rare earth magnet may also be good for detecting counterfeit gold coins.

**Mike Irwin** · October 6, 2012, 11:39 AM

"The shipping carton made of cardboard arrived empty with a hole in the side."

I'm sorry, but that is just hysterical!

October 1, 2012, 09:29 AM	#1
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,141	Gun Magnet -- anyone use one? This popped up on one of my daily deals websites. http://www.ebay.com/itm/300636591744...84.m1555.l2649 I've been thinking about something like this for use in the house, and am wondering if anyone has tried one of these and what do you think? __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 1, 2012, 10:48 AM	#2
ZEBRARANGER Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 479	I've been interested in the gun magnets too, I can think of a couple of good uses for them. My only concern is will it magnatize my gun. __________________ THE ULTIMATE HANDGUN RACK http://manaboutracks.com/default.aspx

October 1, 2012, 12:23 PM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,141	No, it shouldn't magnetize your gun. In order to magnetize something, you have to pass the magnet along the length of the item to get the polarity of the atoms to align. That would take a long time, I would think (it seemingly takes forever with a needle), and I suspect that once you fired it several times the jolting and heat would knock the atoms back out of alignment. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 2, 2012, 08:00 AM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,141	It says it will hold 10 pounds, so I suspect that in a package that small it is a rare earth magnet. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 2, 2012, 03:23 PM	#11
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 522	Why spend $20 when you can get one for $5at Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/66mm-ro...net-96650.html __________________ Experience is a very bad teacher because it first gives you the test and then teaches you the lesson.

October 1, 2012, 05:26 PM	#4
Peptobismol9 Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2009 Posts: 137	I used to have a large round magnet gorilla glued under my desk. I duck taped a rag under there over it and kept a Nagant 1895.

October 2, 2012, 08:45 AM	#7
Chuckusaret Junior member Join Date: December 5, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 708	There was a Wanna Be on another forum in Az. pushing a magnetic holster. The guy claimed to have done all kinds of testing on it and made claims that it was the holster of the future. One of the claims was that it would not magnetize the gun and the magnet would not collect debris nor would the gun when worn. He never posted his testing results, and when asked for the results, they were in the final stages of testing. I don't care to add this magnet to my box of well recommended holsters.

October 2, 2012, 09:41 AM	#8
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,841	Interesting. I would consider using. But, with so many guns being made with polymer, alloy aluminum, zinc and what all, do check to make sure your gun will work with it.

October 2, 2012, 03:09 PM	#10
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,181	I got a magnet from a hardrive an mounted behind my dresser. It works great to hold my XD9. I had my Mossberg on there held with the second magnet from the hard drive. It works real good for the XD as I don't have a holster for it with the Streamlight on there. I am not sure how much weight it can hold... Pretty dang strong though. I know that doesn't answer your question regarding that specific product, but I like the idea behind them.

October 2, 2012, 06:03 PM	#12
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,457	Mike's right, shooting it would de-magnetize it. I wouldn't use one, I think it would scratch it drawing it out, even with a rag over it prolly. __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long

October 2, 2012, 09:13 PM	#13
Rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2002 Posts: 1,795	I've used fabric covered strip magnets to hold extra shotgun barrels to safe door.....work very well, won't scratch finish.

October 4, 2012, 07:40 PM	#15
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,141	These gun magnets are covered in a heavy duty semi soft plastic material so its not magnet on metal. Secondly, it takes a LONG time and a lot of effort to magnetize a block of metal like a handgun. And as I said, the shock of shooting will rid it of any magnetization. In order to magnetize a block of metal like a gun with a few draws, it would be strong enough to rip the fillings from your teeth... From a mile away. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 4, 2012, 10:01 PM	#16
JimPage Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2010 Location: Rome, NY Posts: 570	My gold fillings wouldn't come out. __________________ Jim Page Cogito, ergo armatum sum

October 6, 2012, 09:01 AM	#17
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 1,980	Years ago I ordered some surplus Neodymium magnets that looked like Silver dollars from Harry Epstein hardware store. The shipping carton made of cardboard arrived empty with a hole in the side. I can only imagine my magnets were stuck to the side of a truck. The replacement magnets were more carefully packaged. I have found magnets to make great Christmas presents for little kids. 20 years I see those magnets have turned into refrigerator magnets. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

October 6, 2012, 11:39 AM	#19
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,141	"The shipping carton made of cardboard arrived empty with a hole in the side." I'm sorry, but that is just hysterical! __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.