Marking Firearms

bobo · December 28, 1999, 10:21 AM

Does any one have an idea of how to mark a
firearm ( as in property of...) I have seen
acid etchings that were pretty good. One of
our LEO's was carjacked the other night and
lost her duty gun, so I'm trying to find a cheap way to do this .so it will look good. Offlist replies are welcome at:
swill13@lsu,edu

Jim V · December 28, 1999, 01:21 PM

I have an Etch-O-Matic marking system that I use to mark my magazines. It marks "electro-chemically". I got it from an industrial tool supply house for around $60.00. You type your label on a special paper and then use it as a stencil. The kit will do alot of markings before you would have to buy more supplies for it.

MARTRONICS CORPORATION
PO Box 200
Salkum, WA 98582 http://www.etch-o-matic.com
360-985-2999
360-985-2996 fax

I would rather use this method than one of the vibrating electric pencils.

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[This message has been edited by Jim V (edited December 28, 1999).]

bobo · December 29, 1999, 10:55 AM

Thanks Jim V. I have been in touch with the company and they are sending me samples of
their work. I have about 75 guns to mark so this looks like the way to go. I hadn't thought of marking the mags thats a good idea.

artech · December 31, 1999, 08:36 AM

I'd suggest laser etching. It looks great, is reasonably cheap and quick, and you can get graphics, logos, text, whatever you need. Probably there is an outfit in your area that can help you out, they seem to be everywhere. Aluminum frame guns don't even need refinishing, you can just have it done and go right back to work. Hope this helps.

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December 28, 1999, 10:21 AM	#1
bobo Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 1998 Location: Baton Rouge, La. USA Posts: 224	Does any one have an idea of how to mark a firearm ( as in property of...) I have seen acid etchings that were pretty good. One of our LEO's was carjacked the other night and lost her duty gun, so I'm trying to find a cheap way to do this .so it will look good. Offlist replies are welcome at: swill13@lsu,edu

December 28, 1999, 01:21 PM	#2
Jim V Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Location: SE Michigan - USA Posts: 4,038	I have an Etch-O-Matic marking system that I use to mark my magazines. It marks "electro-chemically". I got it from an industrial tool supply house for around $60.00. You type your label on a special paper and then use it as a stencil. The kit will do alot of markings before you would have to buy more supplies for it. MARTRONICS CORPORATION PO Box 200 Salkum, WA 98582 http://www.etch-o-matic.com 360-985-2999 360-985-2996 fax I would rather use this method than one of the vibrating electric pencils. ------------------ *Ne Conjuge Nobiscum* "If there be treachery, let there be jehad!" [This message has been edited by Jim V (edited December 28, 1999).]

December 29, 1999, 10:55 AM	#3
bobo Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 1998 Location: Baton Rouge, La. USA Posts: 224	Thanks Jim V. I have been in touch with the company and they are sending me samples of their work. I have about 75 guns to mark so this looks like the way to go. I hadn't thought of marking the mags thats a good idea.

December 31, 1999, 08:36 AM	#4
artech Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 1999 Location: Southern Maine, Bushmaster Country Posts: 275	I'd suggest laser etching. It looks great, is reasonably cheap and quick, and you can get graphics, logos, text, whatever you need. Probably there is an outfit in your area that can help you out, they seem to be everywhere. Aluminum frame guns don't even need refinishing, you can just have it done and go right back to work. Hope this helps. ------------------ With my shield or on it...