Do you carry extra ammo / reload for your CCW?

[jon_in_wv]

If I'm carrying my M&P 9c I carry one extra mag in a don hume clip on mag carrier. If I'm carrying my P7 its two spare mags on the belt in a dual mag carrier. I also keep a 17rd mag for my M&P in my console of my car. I've never understood rationalizing carrying LESS ammo. There is NO circumstance where the extra ammo is a detriment if its not needed but if the extra ammo is needed and you don't have it, well then your probably dead then aren't you? Seems like a pretty clear cut to me. But I suppose I could apply that logic to why I should carry TWO spare mags then. Well, I guess its not the perfect logic but I still think one or two reloads is prudent.

If your comfortable without I'm not saying your wrong. I'm just saying what works for me.

 

[possum]

i either carry a sa xd service model, which is 12 +1 and one reload, or my kahr k-40 which is 6+1 and one reload.

 

[CoRoMo]

I chose option #6, but will eventually abide by #5.
When I get a few magazines, I'll carry one or two with me.

 

[putteral]

I also chose option #6. If I need more than 18 rounds I'm in real trouble and probably extra mags won't help.

 

[AK103K]

If your carrying an auto, you realize the mag is the weakest part of the equation (besides the shooter), right?

You carry a spare mag for more than just extra ammo. If the one in the gun decides to take a dump, for whatever reason, what do you do if you dont have a spare to replace it?

 

[jon_in_wv]

Good point. If the 12 dollar magazine in your 600 dollar gun takes a crap you now have a 600 dollar club. Or a really fancy single shot.

 

[bensdad]

I carry an extra mag or two most of the time. As others have said, It ain't the bullets I'm worried about - it's the mag.

 

[J32A2]

H&K USPc 357 12 rounds / no extra

 

[Sapper771]

I always carry 8+1 , then 2 spare mags on me. I usually will have 3 extra mags in my bag with me , just in case.

 

[usp9]

I don't bother with a extra mag.

 

[gbelleh]

I usually carry an 8 shot .40, or 9 shot .45 primary. I prefer a NY reload to spare mags. Usually I have a P3AT backup. The P3AT is lighter and thinner than my .45 spare magazine.

 

[KINGMAX]

Yes i do

When I carry my GLOCK 21, 3-13 round and 1=10 round mag. My 38 5 shot revolver loaded w/ 4 rounds and 2 speed loaders w/ 5 rounds each.

 

[mljdeckard]

I very much agree about Murphy running the universe. If you are already in a gunfight, it means He has picked YOU to play with today. Do you think he will let your gun run perfectly, and every shot hit?

 

[WC145]

When I carry my GLOCK 21, 3-13 round and 1=10 round mag. My 38 5 shot revolver loaded w/ 4 rounds and 2 speed loaders w/ 5 rounds each.

Dare I ask, what kind of 5 shot revolver are you carrying with only 4rds in it?

 

[PaulBk]

Even if I don't need it, I find the extra mag/carrier simply balances my belt weight better.

-Paul

 

[Dr_2_B]

WC145, I caught that too, but he may be saying he carries 4 cylindrical (round) speedloaders to back up the 5 rounds he has in the gun.

 

[KINGMAX]

Rossi 352, I keep the hammer over an empty hole for saftey sake just in case it is dropped. I guess that is still old school training.

 

[Dunkelheit]

1 Spare Magazine and addional a Flashlight and a small Knife.

 

[Dr_2_B]

I generally don't carry one, but I did today - partly because of all you guys who do.