rbernie
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When I carry a semi, I carry a spare mag. When I carry a revo, I generally don't carry extra ammo.
Most days, I'm carrying a 45ACP revo.
Most days, I'm carrying a 45ACP revo.
Carry a reload?
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TallPine
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I don't carry the reload so much for whatever encounter I might get into, but for whatever encounters I might get into after that ... everyone seems to think it is bang, bang, bang and then the cops come and sort things out, but what if you are out walking in the woods and/or somewhere with no cell phone coverage...? (the latter pretty much describes most of MT)
Carry a reload just in case you have a mag failure and tap/rack doesn't work on the first mag.
Bulldozer
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Carry 2 speedloaders of either LSWC-HP or JHP, plus a speedstrip of snakeshot.
If the area I am heading to/through is unpleasant, then I'll stash a second, smaller K-frame (2" bbl) around in addition to my 3" K-frame.
If the area I am heading to/through is unpleasant, then I'll stash a second, smaller K-frame (2" bbl) around in addition to my 3" K-frame.
sturmruger
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I can't carry in my home state, but I do carry when I am in MN. I will very often just bring my gun. The chance on needing to reload is slim to none in my opinion and the extra weight tends to pull my pants down.
Dirty Bob
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Always!
I always carry either a spare mag or a Speed Strip. It's not so much the fight that I worry about, but having an empty or near-empty gun afterwards, while waiting for the police. Bad guys often have friends or accomplices nearby.
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Dirty Bob
I always carry either a spare mag or a Speed Strip. It's not so much the fight that I worry about, but having an empty or near-empty gun afterwards, while waiting for the police. Bad guys often have friends or accomplices nearby.
Regards,
Dirty Bob
84B20
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crofrog,
You always play the odds when you leave the house with a gun. If you are that concerned why not carry an ammo can with a few hundred rounds and maybe a semi-auto rifle in the event you are attacked by a gang. All kidding aside, from all that I've read in newspapers and even in NRA mags it is most often only one assailant that people encounter.
I don't have to justify my comments to you or anyone. You can do and believe what you want. All I know is that in my 15+ years as a CCW holder my experiences indicate that only one mag is all I need.
Both my CCW instructor in California where I received my first CCW and in New Mexico where I received my next taught that we do have to be concerned about how we are perceived by both prosecutor and the jury.
You always play the odds when you leave the house with a gun. If you are that concerned why not carry an ammo can with a few hundred rounds and maybe a semi-auto rifle in the event you are attacked by a gang. All kidding aside, from all that I've read in newspapers and even in NRA mags it is most often only one assailant that people encounter.
I don't have to justify my comments to you or anyone. You can do and believe what you want. All I know is that in my 15+ years as a CCW holder my experiences indicate that only one mag is all I need.
Both my CCW instructor in California where I received my first CCW and in New Mexico where I received my next taught that we do have to be concerned about how we are perceived by both prosecutor and the jury.
sacp81170a
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Absolutely correct, so when asked why you carry a spare magazine, tell 'em it's in case you have a malfunction that TRB doesn't clear immediately.
84B20
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sacp81170a,
Do you really think that in an actual shooting situation you are going to have enough time to reload? If you can't get it done with one mag then you need to practice, practice, practice. The only exception would be if confronted by a gang and if I'm going to be in a location in which that may happen I will be carrying more mags. Don't get me wrong. I have additional mag pouches but the likelyhood of that, at least for me, is remote.
Do you really think that in an actual shooting situation you are going to have enough time to reload? If you can't get it done with one mag then you need to practice, practice, practice. The only exception would be if confronted by a gang and if I'm going to be in a location in which that may happen I will be carrying more mags. Don't get me wrong. I have additional mag pouches but the likelyhood of that, at least for me, is remote.
cmidkiff
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I always carry an extra mag, even when I'm carrying an extra gun (then I have 2 extra mags).
I can't conceal a rifle, but I keep one, and several hundred rounds for it, in the car. Hopefully, I can fight my way to it with what I have on me. Will I ever need it? I sure hope not. There is no harm done by having it ready, in any case.
I can't conceal a rifle, but I keep one, and several hundred rounds for it, in the car. Hopefully, I can fight my way to it with what I have on me. Will I ever need it? I sure hope not. There is no harm done by having it ready, in any case.
crofrog
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Do they write the story's about it when they loose?
As to why I don't carry an ammo can and a few hundred rounds. Cause I can't conceal that... If you think carrying spare ammo (which doesn't take up that much space) is a huge inconvinence you don't have very good mindset.
and in the next few hours all that experince could mean nothing when you are in a gun fight and run out of bullets.
Also, I see this time and time again. Someone will say why "XXXX" could look bad in court. Well having crooked teeth could look bad in court, but unless there is some case law on it. It means nothing.
Yeah, it's a concern once the fight is over and you've emerged victorious. Any other conclusion to the fight it doesn't matter at all what the jury and DA thinks.
I prepare to win, not to look good in court. Prefiero recibir tábaco que flores.
84B20
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cmidkiff,
I sure hope you never have your car stolen or jacked. What a gift you would have given! I never leave my firearms in the car unless absolutely necessary and then for as short a time as possible.
I sure hope you never have your car stolen or jacked. What a gift you would have given! I never leave my firearms in the car unless absolutely necessary and then for as short a time as possible.
trickyasafox
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as per restrictions on my permit, i only carry while hunting. then its 21. 7 in the gun and two more 7 rounders in the pack. i carry it more for signaling and the off chance of a finishing shot than anything
Smith357
Member
If I need more than six I got myself in over my head.
tegemu
Member
"Mr. Prosecuter, First, it is obxious to most people that the circumstance may arise where additional rounds are needed, without an extra magazine the required ammo is not there. An example would be when dealing with a crazed or a person on Methadone, is firing wildly in a public place. Secondly, in the event of a malfunction, and the magazine is the primary cause of malfunction, I would have a replacement magazine."
84B20
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crofrog,
I wish I could debate this further but I have to get back to work. I am, obviously not going to convince you and visa-versa so let's just agree to not agree and leave it at that. Maybe we'll continue this another time.
I wish I could debate this further but I have to get back to work. I am, obviously not going to convince you and visa-versa so let's just agree to not agree and leave it at that. Maybe we'll continue this another time.
crofrog
Member
No worry's mate, but being at work has never stopped me from posting
Just cause I think you wrong doesn't mean I got anything against you.
Autolycus
Member
I think it is best to carry an extra magazine at the least. If the gun suffers a malfunction, your mag is not seated, or etc. as well as having that extra ammo is comforting. Besides it will help balance the weight on your belt if you are using a belt holster and mag holders.
Me personally, I plan to CCW 2 guns and 2 magazines as soon as I can move to a free state. A P2000, a P2000sk, and 2 spare 12 round mags. Why? Simply because I can, becaused having an extra gun and magazines is prudent. To each their own. Everyone should do what makes them comfortable.
Me personally, I plan to CCW 2 guns and 2 magazines as soon as I can move to a free state. A P2000, a P2000sk, and 2 spare 12 round mags. Why? Simply because I can, becaused having an extra gun and magazines is prudent. To each their own. Everyone should do what makes them comfortable.
Zach S
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At least one, sometimes two. Two more mags in the truck.
the naked prophet
Member
If I don't carry two mags on my weak side, my pants are pulled down lopsided and I get lower back pain. You should carry reloads if for no other reason than to balance your belt, if you carry IWB or OWB.
benEzra
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Almost always.
(1) My S&W only has an 8-round magazine. The average number of rounds fired per officer in NYPD police defensive shootings, per the SOP-9 study, was six with revolvers and eight with semiautos, as I recall from John Farnam's analysis of that document--meaning that with revolvers, the officers were usually running out of ammunition. If I ever found myself in a confrontation and heaven forbid had to shoot--and shot eight rounds--I'd be one round from being unarmed.
(2) If the gun malfunctions, you'd better have a spare mag, or all your malfunction clearing skills are out the window.
(3) Weight distribution.
My spare mag carrier carries two of the flat 3913 mags, so if I'm carrying a reload at all, it'll be two magazines or none.
(1) My S&W only has an 8-round magazine. The average number of rounds fired per officer in NYPD police defensive shootings, per the SOP-9 study, was six with revolvers and eight with semiautos, as I recall from John Farnam's analysis of that document--meaning that with revolvers, the officers were usually running out of ammunition. If I ever found myself in a confrontation and heaven forbid had to shoot--and shot eight rounds--I'd be one round from being unarmed.
(2) If the gun malfunctions, you'd better have a spare mag, or all your malfunction clearing skills are out the window.
(3) Weight distribution.
My spare mag carrier carries two of the flat 3913 mags, so if I'm carrying a reload at all, it'll be two magazines or none.
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