Posted: 6/25/2012 4:00:05 AM EDT
|
Hey guys,
I'm looking for a gun inventory software where I can manage all my stuff (ammo, firearms, accessories ...). At the moment I'm testing Gunmanager - looks very promising and also has a range log and tons of reports/statistics. Is anyone using that program can tell me if it's worth buying ? (I’m using the free edition at the moment) Any other recommendations ? ms |
|
I don't get it.
Build a spreadsheet in EXCEL or your favorite analog. Enter stuff. Delete stuff. Customize with notes. Save the document before closing. Inventorying ammunition is funny. If you have so little that you need to track it closely, then there's not enough to fool with the effort. If you have so much that you need an inventory to understand what you have, then you have too much ammunition to track, it's too much work for the return on the effort. "Accessories" are stored in the box of forgotten gun parts, in safes, in cabinets in the garage, in the closet, and so on, whereever they need to be kept. A while back I inventoried my primers in order to see where I was weak. I used a spiral wound notebook and totaled the numbers by hand!  It took longer to collect them up and sort them by type than the actual accounting. I won't count them again until after a big reloading project.
You want a log for each firearm. Good. Get a little pocket notebook. Make notes. Keep the notebook with the firearm where it is useful. Send it along with the gun so the next owner benefits. Also, knock yourselves out if you need to buy software that makes you feel better. Programmers want to feed their kids. |
|
Quoted:
I don't get it. Build a spreadsheet in EXCEL or your favorite analog. Enter stuff. Delete stuff. Customize with notes. Save the document before closing. Inventorying ammunition is funny. If you have so little that you need to track it closely, then there's not enough to fool with the effort. If you have so much that you need an inventory to understand what you have, then you have too much ammunition to track, it's too much work for the return on the effort. "Accessories" are stored in the box of forgotten gun parts, in safes, in cabinets in the garage, in the closet, and so on, whereever they need to be kept. A while back I inventoried my primers in order to see where I was weak. I used a spiral wound notebook and totaled the numbers by hand! It took longer to collect them up and sort them by type than the actual accounting. I won't count them again until after a big reloading project.
You want a log for each firearm. Good. Get a little pocket notebook. Make notes. Keep the notebook with the firearm where it is useful. Send it along with the gun so the next owner benefits. Also, knock yourselves out if you need to buy software that makes you feel better. Programmers want to feed their kids. Do this. I use Excel to track my firearms, optics and magazines. Add any column or notes you want. |
|
I'd recommend my program, available at MyGunDB.com, as it was developed using a LOT of feedback from Arfcom members (and I'm working with ARFCOM to get an ARFCOM edition up in the new store shortly :))
The free version is fully functional but limited to 10 or less firearms. It tracks your ammo, accessories, maintenance log and more. Android version is also out and the IOS version is waiting on Apple to finish the submission approval. |
|
I use Excel. Separate tabs for rifles, handguns, black powder, airguns, shotguns, and guns that I've sold off or traded. Each tab has columns for make, model, serial number, action type, barrel length, and comments. I've dicked around with databases in the past but have found Excel to be easier to work with. FWIW, I own over 70 firearms. I don't keep track of ammo, components, or accessories.
|
|
Quoted: I don't get it. Build a spreadsheet in EXCEL or your favorite analog. Enter stuff. Delete stuff. Customize with notes. Save the document before closing. Inventorying ammunition is funny. If you have so little that you need to track it closely, then there's not enough to fool with the effort. If you have so much that you need an inventory to understand what you have, then you have too much ammunition to track, it's too much work for the return on the effort. "Accessories" are stored in the box of forgotten gun parts, in safes, in cabinets in the garage, in the closet, and so on, whereever they need to be kept. A while back I inventoried my primers in order to see where I was weak. I used a spiral wound notebook and totaled the numbers by hand! It took longer to collect them up and sort them by type than the actual accounting. I won't count them again until after a big reloading project.You want a log for each firearm. Good. Get a little pocket notebook. Make notes. Keep the notebook with the firearm where it is useful. Send it along with the gun so the next owner benefits. Also, knock yourselves out if you need to buy software that makes you feel better. Programmers want to feed their kids. Thank you for saving me some typing.  |
|
Quoted:
I'd recommend my program, available at MyGunDB.com, as it was developed using a LOT of feedback from Arfcom members (and I'm working with ARFCOM to get an ARFCOM edition up in the new store shortly :)) The free version is fully functional but limited to 10 or less firearms. It tracks your ammo, accessories, maintenance log and more. Android version is also out and the IOS version is waiting on Apple to finish the submission approval. No brainer to support someone who supports arf.com |
|
Quoted:
No brainer to support someone who supports arf.com MyGunDB wouldn't be near what it has become if it wasn't for the help of ARFCOMers testing and providing feedback. Just like Sig Sauer and the NH State Police are providing feedback for retailer editions of it, collectors need to keep providing ideas and suggestions so the program can grow :D |
|
I use Excel and have columns for name, SN, caliber, value, date of birth and date of acquisition.
I have the rows divided up by type (centerfire rifle, rimfire rifle, etc) and subtotal the number of guns and values at the bottom of each section. A grand total at the bottom counts the number of guns and total value. I also have a cell at the bottom of my "acquisition year" column so I can see how many guns I bought, for example, in 2011. Another worksheet in the same file is for guns I've sold. I basically cut the row out of one page and paste it in the other, along with date of sale and name of buyer. |
|
Quoted:
Ill checkout mygundb but for now mine is on a spreadsheet on my computer with a backup on a flashdrive with a truecrypt partition I have a USB edition coming out shortly that will run totally from thumbdrives so you can use truecrypt on it. Now that I have syncing available with the mobile app, i can switch back to the desktop app to work on that, and some other features. |
|
Nothing fancy, but here's the spreadsheet I use. You're welcome to use this. There is a sample entry that shows how I track my serial numbers. I think this would be helpful for insurance purposes to have it this way.
Weapon Tracking Spreadsheet Never played with MyGunDB, but I hear it's really good stuff. |
|
Quoted: Quoted: Ill checkout mygundb but for now mine is on a spreadsheet on my computer with a backup on a flashdrive with a truecrypt partition I have a USB edition coming out shortly that will run totally from thumbdrives so you can use truecrypt on it. Now that I have syncing available with the mobile app, i can switch back to the desktop app to work on that, and some other features. I'm liking this. I'm also with AeroE. I have no idea how much ammo I have. I load a bunch then shoot some. Next time I'll load some more then shoot a bit. Then load quite a few then shoot a fair amount. It just keeps the tubs fullish |