Any good 1911 magazine carriers?

joneb said:

I looking for a mag holster for two single stack 7 or 8 rnd magazines, looking for a belt mount outside the waist band.
thanks.

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The list of options is nearly endless. Just about everybody makes something like that.

Is there a particular characteristic you're looking for to narrow down the recommendations? Do you prefer leather or kydex? Open top or closed?

Some leather options

Milt Sparks https://www.miltsparks.com/products-s4c.php
Mitch Rosen https://mitchrosen.com/products/accessories/
Kramer https://www.kramerleather.com/collections/magazine-pouch/products/double-magazine-pouch
Ritchie http://www.ritchieholsters.com/catalog/p-100017/double-mag-pouch
Tucker https://tuckergunleather.com/magazine-pouches/


Some kydex options

Dale Fricke https://dalefrickeholsters.com/product/magpouch-vertical/
JM Custom Kydex https://www.jmcustomkydex.com/p/DPMP.html
Comp-Tac https://comp-tac.com/twin-magazine-pouch-belt-clip-holster-accessory-comp-tac/
Blade-Tech https://blade-tech.com/collections/...series-double-mag-pouch?variant=8666072744026
Garrett https://www.giholsters.com/product-p/k2s00.htm

I could keep on going, and going, and going, ...

I carry 2 .45ACP 1911 mags offhand in a pair of BladeTech Eclipse pouches that I setup as twins; it curves much more than a dual pouch. Retention is adjustable with a hairdryer.


That said, BladeTech's warranty policy is disappointing, and I would lean towards CompTac.

I would still buy two single pouches and join them on a curve, or buy the CompTac that comes that way, and is much more robust.

Bianchi has a companion for the UM84/M11 holster that uses a similar spring clip that is very sure.
They make both a single stack or a double stack.

Really, there are a zillion ways to tie the knot on this. And, you are like as not to buy several in finding the right one for your needs.

I have a number of them, i think the blackhawk double and single carriers worked pretty well. I also got some nylon quad carriers off Amazon. As stated above, the options are nearly endless.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1017466193
Pretty sure the above link is the one I have

joneb said:

I'm a little concerned about Kydex retention on a 1911 mag with no strap.

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The late Paul Gomez on Choosing Carry Gear. Skip to the the 7:17 mark for his comments on mag pouches.

Depending on your belt, and how you wear it, I have seen comments from folks that have pulled their clip on mag pouch off the belt, with the mag, when trying to do a mag change.

JTQ said:

The late Paul Gomez

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I had never heard of Paul Gomez. . . but now I'm going to look for more. That was a great Carry Gear 101; I'll certainly be sharing it with a few new shooters.

My favorites are made by Ted Blocker.

https://www.tedblockerholsters.com/TL2-Mag-Pouch_p_64.html

I really like Comp-Tac because of its adjustable tensioner and solid belt clip.

https://comp-tac.com/single-magazine-pouch-belt-clip-accessory-comp-tac/

joneb said:

I looking for a mag holster for two single stack 7 or 8 rnd magazines, looking for a belt mount outside the waist band. thanks.

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I have this, and like it. https://www.galcogunleather.com/dmc-double-mag-carrier_8_450_1083.html

JTQ said:

The late Paul Gomez on Choosing Carry Gear. Skip to the the 7:17 mark for his comments on mag pouches.

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what does he say at 1:51 and 8:25? 'MALTSFLUMBLYSOMETHINGBELT?'

I carry two in a simple leather "holster" that I carry in my back pocket. Works quite well. They're not falling out of my pocket unless I'm hung upside down by my ankles. On my belt, I use some of the 1918 GI magazine pouches that apparently a huge number of sat in storage for decades and are still fairly easy to find.

joneb said:

I looking for a mag holster for two single stack 7 or 8 rnd magazines, looking for a belt mount outside the waist band.
thanks.

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G Code Softshell Scorpion

1KPerDay said:

what does he say at 1:51 and 8:25? 'MALTSFLUMBLYSOMETHINGBELT?'

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I believe he says "Attaches firmly to the belt"

For instance a clip on, or paddle holster that comes off the belt with the gun when you try to draw the gun would be bad.

joneb said:

I looking for a mag holster for two single stack 7 or 8 rnd magazines, looking for a belt mount outside the waist band.
thanks.

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Check the site of any holster manufacturer and you will find excellent mag pouches.