Carry your spare mags!

[KeithPA]

I picked up an extra mag for my XD45 about a month ago. I try and shoot what I carry every other week. I went to shoot last week. Went through 2 mags no problems then got to the new one. On round 6 I had a failure to load, the slide just held open stuck on the mag. I reshucked it and fired 3 more rounds. Then on round 9 I pulled the trigger and nothing happened, checked, no bullet was in the chamber. Needless to say that mag is now on the bench for now. In all likely hood after the first failure happened I would have dropped the mag and thrown in a new one. Luckily I was only at the range

A good reason to carry a spare.

[TonyF]

Originally Posted by Skuggi

Yea i was actually just looking online this morning, and saw a few that carry 2 mags and it actually just looks like a cellphone pouch. So I may end up getting that. Probly will get another mag since it holds 2, if i have the space I might as well use it i guess.

I would advise against the dual mag pouches. Dunno about the one you're considering but most typically hold the two mags facing away from each other and as someone else pointed out, mags need to be oriented with bullets facing forward.

And, we often see students in classes mistakenly grasping the rear most magazine first which then presents issues with subsequent reloads.

If you want (or need) to carry two magazines, IMHO it's best to use two, single cell pouches.

[Vermonter]

Depends on what type of double pouch. I have a double pouch that allows you to carry the mags w/bullets facing out. It's a G&G.

[JustinM]

If you want to carry 2 mags on your belt, just get two single mag pouched. The double ones are like a block on your belt, atleast with 2 single mag pouched they conform to your body better.

[Vermonter]

Yea, the double pouch hooked together is a little stiffer. Also, mine can be put on your belt horizontally or vertically. I get used to it though, with all the other stuff on my belt, like pepper spray, flashlight, knife, cell phone, Multi purpose knife.

[JustinM]

Originally Posted by Vermonter

Yea, the double pouch hooked together is a little stiffer. Also, mine can be put on your belt horizontally or vertically. I get used to it though, with all the other stuff on my belt, like pepper spray, flashlight, knife, cell phone, Multi purpose knife.

A man after my own heart.

[knight0334]

I know I sounded like I'm at odds to carrying more ammo, however I'm not - just my individual climate is generally far from even needing more than what in the pistol. but there are times I gotta travel to a high crime area - do have a spare mag somewhere..

On a side note - any of you guys/gals know of any good double mag carriers for Walther P99 double stack mags? Something that kinda matches the Galco holster at link below???

I'd like some sort of mag retention flap though, every pinch type I've seen and used never positively retained mags when you're bent over .....or rolling down a hillside(happens to me alot ).

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...1942&GunID=195

[FUNDAMENTALS]

If you have decided to carry an extra magazine, the spare magazine device
you have choosen is just as important as the choice of holster that you carry your
weapon with. I am partial to leather, single or double, belt or clip for concealed
carry. However the carbon plastic "clip" on from Blackhawk "QDC" #c 1318(single)
works excellently for my .45 cal ACP magazines for Colt, S&W, and Sig Sauer pistols. The K.I.S.S. " principle makes the difference. If for any reason a deadly
force confrontation goes to the point of a "tactical reload", or a "combat reload"
has to be executed, I have trained myself to get the magazine to the well of the
weapon in the most direct manner. Weakside carry, projectiles to the front and
lots of practice so that it can be done quickly and smoothly. "Smooth is Fast, Fast is Slow". I carry the weapon, as well as the spare magazine the same way year
round. I have used the term as well as having it seen posted in threads: The manner in which one trains, is the manner in which one will respond to in a
crisis situation.

[FUNDAMENTALS]

If you have decided to carry an extra magazine, the spare magazine device
you have choosen is just as important as the choice of holster that you carry your
weapon with. I am partial to leather, single or double, belt or clip for concealed
carry. However the carbon plastic "clip" on from Blackhawk "QDC" #c 1318(single)
works excellently for my .45 cal ACP magazines for Colt, S&W, and Sig Sauer pistols. The K.I.S.S. " principle makes the difference. If for any reason a deadly
force confrontation goes to the point of a "tactical reload", or a "combat reload"
has to be executed, I have trained myself to get the magazine to the well of the
weapon in the most direct manner. Weakside carry, projectiles to the front and
lots of practice so that it can be done quickly and smoothly. "Smooth is Fast, Fast is Slow". I carry the weapon, as well as the spare magazine the same way year
round. I have used the term as well as having it seen posted in threads: The manner in which one trains, is the manner in which one will respond to in a
crisis situation.
I have used the method when loading magazines to "tap" it with some force into the palm of the hand. To insure the magazine spring "sets" properly with the
cartridges and follower. Never have had a failure to feed. However I reccomend
that the magazines be cleaned and inspected periodically. Good maintenance
is important and should never be taken lightly, your well being will depend
on it.

[MarcS]

due to running out of space on my belt, i only carry a single pouch there and carry my second spare mag in the magazine pocket on my 5.11's