one in the chamber and full mag?

[thunder173]

Full mag, topped off,...with one up the spout. The extra round isn't that much of an issue for me to worry about.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I dont top off the mag on my Hi Power.

Part of it is because when I was overseas, even though they were carried in Condition 3 the Aussies I was with apparently never carried the gun fully loaded because of reliability issues with a fully topped off mag on the second shot.

Obviously there is plenty of evidence of agianst this being a real concern and it could have jsut been their mags they were using. Nonetheless it gives me peace of mind to have 13 9mm rounds on tap instead of 14.

 

[inSight-NEO]

I dont top off the mag on my Hi Power.

Part of it is because when I was overseas, even though they were carried in Condition 3 the Aussies I was with apparently never carried the gun fully loaded because of reliability issues with a fully topped off mag on the second shot.

Obviously there is plenty of evidence of agianst this being a real concern and it could have jsut been their mags they were using. Nonetheless it gives me peace of mind to have 13 9mm rounds on tap instead of 14.

This brings up an interesting point, one which I hesitated (and thus, failed) to mention. Even though a bit off topic, I feel the need to explain myself.

Since I tend to always keep several mags (used for HD or PD) loaded, many for extensive periods of time, I try to adhere to the download "principle" in order to stave off Mr. Murphy (whether or not this is fallacy is up for debate). Also, with the "download principal" in mind, I tend to establish a "standard" set of rounds to be kept within these certain mags, regardless of whether I am at the range or storing them at home for "later" use. To me, this helps maintain a certain level of consistency and takes into consideration the "train as you would fight" idea.

Besides, given my needs, I doubt that extra one or two rounds would make much of a difference anyway. If so, well...that is what an extra mag is for. If that is not enough, I either need to find a more "capable" weapon or put more time in at the range.

If I were LEO, that would be a different situation altogether.

But, again, this is a bit off topic; it is not my intention to hijack this thread and begin a "subtopic" war. If you disagree with my previous statements, feel free to PM me and we can go from there.

 

[Fastcast]

Do you carry an extra mag? I carry with one in the chamber and a full mag. My spare mag though is loaded one shy of full, for a smoother reload. When it's time to un-holster, you now also have an appropriate place for that extra round in the chamber......In the spare mag.

Someone may have already mentioned this....I don't know because I didn't bother to read all the replies.

 

[KDS]

Well, you guys have certainly answered my question and I will continue to carry with a full mag. I agree that the loose round isn't that big a deal. I was just wondering what other people did. Thanks for the input. Insight-Neo, what is the download principle? That is a new one for me.

 

[inSight-NEO]

Insight-Neo, what is the download principle? That is a new one for me.

Well, to be honest, I coined that phrase for the use within this thread. However, to be more succinct, it involves downloading single stack mags by one round and double stack mags by two rounds. I simply do this as I tend to keep my mags loaded for many months at a time. Basically, its all about being "safe rather than sorry." But, this is a mere personal preference (and I do not feel less than prepared in doing so).

Below is a quote explaining why I do this:

Since I tend to always keep several mags (used for HD or PD) loaded, many for extensive periods of time, I try to adhere to the download "principle" in order to stave off Mr. Murphy (whether or not this is fallacy is up for debate). Also, with the "download principal" in mind, I tend to establish a "standard" set of rounds to be kept within these certain mags, regardless of whether I am at the range or storing them at home for "later" use. To me, this helps maintain a certain level of consistency and takes into consideration the "train as you would fight" idea.

Besides, given my needs, I doubt that extra one or two rounds would make much of a difference anyway. If so, well...that is what an extra mag is for. If that is not enough, I either need to find a more "capable" weapon or put more time in at the range.

If I were LEO, that would be a different situation altogether.

 

[NMGonzo]

nowhere to put the loose round?

That is what pockets are for!

 

[Marshall]

I carry full tilt.

And recommend it, assuming you gun functions flawlessly when loaded that way.