Posted: 7/17/2008 7:15:53 AM EDT
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I'm on my way out to break in my new CDP, and I was thinking about keeping a logbook for this gun. I was wondering of anyone had any helpful hints regarding layout convenience, details to watch out for, etc. I number my mags so I can keep track of them and work on those that need springs and so forth. Since I don't generally shoot thousands of rounds a year, is it even worth keeping records? Thanks. |
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I keep a 'log' of sorts with a spreadsheet--I record date, how many rounds were shot out of which guns, and record anything noteworthy (i.e. failures, breakages, etc.). Then, in separate pages of the spreadsheet workbook, I keep more detailed information like when I bought the gun, when I sold a gun, who I bought it from, who I sold it to, what its serial number is/was, any maintenance done (i.e. new springs, replaced broken parts, etc.), and a breakdown of the rounds I shot (i.e. how many rounds of .38SPL vs .357Mag I shot out of a revolver, for instance). Of course, all of this sits on my computer at home (and I don't lug it or a laptop to the range), so while I'm on the range I keep a simple tally of the rounds (each mark equals 10 rounds or whatever) shot out of each gun (usually in the margins of the first target I shoot and retrieve), and then I take the tally home and enter it in the spreadsheet. |
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Thanks! Thats actually a really good suggestion. I had a vision of crazy detailed notes like rounds fired from each mag and so on. I fired 200 rounds from 7 different mags today and all went well. I think I'll note that and then keep it open for when I have any failures. I can note which mag and what kind of ammo. Cheers! |
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I use an Excel spreadsheet to record date, rounds, when and how cleaned and lubricated, spring changes, parts replaced and problems. I do PM on my carry and GTG, such as replacing the recoil spring every 2000 rounds on the 1911s. For carry mags I note any problems and when their springs were replaced. For range guns, it probably isn't very important. However, for guns you bet your life on working properly, I would highly recommend keeping notes/data. |