Anyone carry a high capacity pistol not fully loaded?

[gym]

If weight is an issue as it is with me, severe back problems ongoing, I have ribs that actually broke off and fused to the spine", then go with the 10 rounder, and carry 1 or 2, 15 round reloads, That's what I do with my 26. There is a big difference if you have a very bad spinal condition, I have no disks that are not in some way damaged, and even a belt causes a problem after a few hours. I found some things you can do like a good iwb with a strong clip will stay on even pants that do not have a belt. I modified a couple of holsters to make sure that they aren't coming out with the weapon.And worse case you can underload if you have severe pain, or pick up a keltek pf-9, and use the 115 jhp's. That pistol is really about 2/3 or less of the weight of my glock. It's better than stepping down in caliber in my opinion. After 4 decades of carrying, there is always a way to get around things. I can feel the difference in 147 grain and 115 grain in my keltek, "that's how sensitive it can get sometimes". So if I resort to that pistol, I just go with the 115's and carry a spare mag in my pocket or and ankle strap, there is always a way. But seriouslly there isn't a reason to lighten the pistol unless you really have to.

 

[ET]

I don't leave out rounds to reduce weight, but I do reduce the mags by one round. I will load the mag to the max number of rounds and then load one of them in the chamber. That leaves the mag light one round. I do this because I read an article several years ago that said a fully loaded mag puts undo stress on the spring. They recommended leaving the mag loaded one round short to keep the stress lower on the mag spring. I don't know if this is really necessary but I do it anyway. FWIW

 

[Glockurai]

Maybe a G36 would suit you.

 

[Sgt_R]

Any auto I carry will be at max+1. If I'm uncomfortable carrying it at +1 capacity for any reason, I'll sell it and get something else that I'm more comfortable with.

R

 

[Shadow 7D]

Um, and how many rounds have you shot,
do you need to reload, or do you have 4 more left, or is 1 or 2????

Load them all, and then you don't have to think, did I short myself on this mag??

 

[David E]

So we all agree, a full mag is a happy mag. Even if it is way overkill for the day.

The problem is, you don't know that it was overkill.........until the end of a peaceful day.

 

[David E]

I often carry a Glock22 mag as a reload for my G23. But I load it -1, at 14 rounds. That way tactical reloads are easier and more reliable.

Funny thing about "tactical" reloads..........they never happen in real life!

What DOES happen is the involved party shoots to slidelock. At which point, there is no problem at all seating a fully loaded magazine.

 

[Mad Magyar]

Um, and how many rounds have you shot,
do you need to reload, or do you have 4 more left, or is 1 or 2????

Interesting, see this in the movies; but the reality is that those involved in firefights CANNOT remember & DO NOT count their shots...Too much going on, like saving your ass.
Source: Research....

 

[thunder173]

Would one carry a J frame revolver with only 3 rounds to save weight??

I am thinkin' not.

Full mag in +1 in the spout, with a full mag back up for me thank you.

 

[Seven For Sure]

Fill the bottom of your mags with Blazer Aluminum 115(9) or 155(40). They're lighter than brass cases, light bullets and they're FMJ's. If you've already shot 5-10 HP's you may need a FMJ to punch through something the BG is taking cover behind.