Those who cc. Do you wear magazine holders?

[AOK]

"I think there is a difference. We can, for instance assume that somebody who carries a spare tire is well prepared, right? Now, how about someone who carries four blankets, twelve pounds of spam, four spare tires, a spare engine block, sixteen MREs, a handgun, a shotgun, a rifle and keeps a watchdog locked in the car for a ten minute commute to the bowling alleywhile....."

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It sounds like you'd be comparing two different people preparing for two different things. If we are talking about the difference between carrying 0-2 extra mags it sounds like they are preparing for something very similar.

 

[TexasBill]

Most of the time, it's a J-frame revolver and a speedloader in the pocket. When I do carry a pistol, I have a cheapie (don't even know the brand) mag pouch that clips on my belt. It can hold one spare mag for my Beretta Cheetah or either of my 9 millimeters or two for my PK380. With the short Beretta .380 mag, it looks like a knife or tool pouch. With one up the pipe, that gives me 27 rounds of .380.

 

[Lobo_79]

If so, do you conceal those?

IMHO if you are going to carry a concealed handgun then any spare magazines should be concealed as well. It's kind of a where there's smoke; there's fire situation. If a magazine were visible then one could conclude there must be a gun close by. Of coarse if you live in an open carry state it probably doesn't matter.

I use this arrangement for my Kahr PM9. If I stick a magazine in my pocket I usually use a protective cover to keep lint out of it.

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[smince]

On not carrying spare ammo: It's not the 50's anymore. The chances of meeting up with multiple bad guys are as good if not better than the odds of you meeting any bad guys at all.

On pocket carrying a spare magazine: I used to just carry the spare in my front pants pocket. On the off-chance you might need to access the magazine with your strong-hand only, can you retrieve the mag from your off-side pocket? I found during an advanced handgun class that I could not, so I went to a belt carried pouch.

 

[No4Mk1*]

When it comes to the question of carrying a reload, no one ever seems to admit that there is a chance that I might panic and empty my gun without stopping the threat. The reload then gives me a chance to realize that I have only x number of shots to actually make some hits and hopefully survive. I just carry in the front left pocket, but a pouch would be better due to lint as mentioned and accessability.

 

[Ben86]

I just carry in the front left pocket, but a pouch would be better due to lint as mentioned and accessability.

If you go with pocket mag carry I suggest one of these: http://www.desantisholster.com/store/SEARCH-BY-GUN-MANUFACTURER/RUGER/SR9/ACCESSORIES/Mag-Packer

 

[iblong]

No,back pocket

 

[lr45lc]

always in left front pocket its a 380 hardly even know its there

 

[PT92]

Yup--Double-pouch P-11 mags.

-Cheers

 

[Lefty Wright]

1 mag in a mag holder, front pocket

 

[newshooter1970]

Usually have extra mag in weak side front pocket. 2 options for carry depending on dress requirements: Smith M&P 9mm on a minotaur IWB holster from comp-tac, or a DiamondBack 380 in strong front pocket with nemesis holster. I inspect my spare mags mid-week to verify no lint build-up. With M&P, that is 35 rounds of 9mm, with DB380, 13 rounds of 380...hopefully end a threat with 2 rounds per attacker (assume 3 attackers if it goes down), and if threat still active, have opportunity to retreat to cover and hold up until police show up. With the 380, there is not much margin for error, so you better tech-up and get some practice in, and that includes swapping out the spare mag under stress.

 

[newshooter1970]

I am thinking when my budget clears a little, a PM9 is in my future since it will have many advantages over the 380 in terms of accuracy and accuracy.

 

[bruzer]

I went to a practical pistol shoot the other day and I can honestly say, unless I do A LOT more training, it would make no sense for me to carry an extra magazine. Why you ask? Unless I train more there will be no way I can successfully switch magazines especially under any stressful conditions. So to bash only myself. Not being properly trained for the equipment I carry and any extras is not going to help me at all.
Mike

 

[wrs840]

When I'm carrying an auto, I usually carry one spare mag riding alone in my weak side back pocket.

Les

 

[Ben86]

Why you ask? Unless I train more there will be no way I can successfully switch magazines especially under any stressful conditions.

You should try your hand at force on force training, then ask yourself that question again.

You might be surprised at your ability to perform seemingly complex actions if they become something more of a conditioned response, rather than conscious action.

A spare magazine is like a spare tire.

Not being properly trained for the equipment I carry and any extras is not going to help me at all.

You assume it won't, but it might.

 

[riceboy72]

No need with speed strips, but I once saw a really cool flip open leather double reload. If I had one of those then maybe.

When I carry the 642, I use a leather cel phone case that carries two Speed Strips nicely. Looks like a cel phone, and I can pull one strip out at a time without worrying about the other one coming out with it. So in the summer, I carry 15 rounds of .38 total and don't notice it at all.

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[Bananna bore]

More Ammo?

Carry extra ammo to suit the situation. Walking the dog out here in the sticks-5 rnds in LCR .38. Go to the city- G27 with 13rnd mag and donut adapter. I have been cursed/blessed to have lived through 4 severe armed robberies and have never needed to reload. Learn where to put your lead and the round count diminishes.

 

[john5036]

Carry extra ammo to suit the situation. Walking the dog out here in the sticks-5 rnds in LCR .38. Go to the city- G27 with 13rnd mag and donut adapter. I have been cursed/blessed to have lived through 4 severe armed robberies and have never needed to reload. Learn where to put your lead and the round count diminishes.

Glad you are still with us.

I keep an extra magazine in my handbag. It's the only way I can make it NOT be a man-purse.

Sure, it's an innocent looking man bag the likes Indiana Jones might lug around, but it's an innocent bag that's ready. It contains the extra magazine, my LED flashlight, a change of clothes, and my trusty pipe(s), pipe tool, and tobacco.

 

[AKPastor]

In interior Alaska, its pretty common to have multi-tools, etc on the belt. So I have a generic black nylon pouch that holds my spare mag and doesn't look out of place or reveal that it is a mag.

 

[Deanimator]

Left front pocket.

 

[Myles]

I keep an extra magazine in my handbag. It's the only way I can make it NOT be a man-purse.

Sure, it's an innocent looking man bag the likes Indiana Jones might lug around, but it's an innocent bag that's ready. It contains the extra magazine, my LED flashlight, a change of clothes, and my trusty pipe(s), pipe tool, and tobacco.

Unless you have (A) A bag of sand OR (B) a Golden Idol, I'd still call it a purse.

No, no, no, I am just kidding. Since you are a pipe smoker, your "possibles" bag is nice cover to be able to carry more.

To answer the OP, spare mag in the left hand rear pocket, open top of magazine down, rounds pointing right.

 

[Paladin38-40]

Another reason

When I carry a semi-auto I carry an extra mag in a mag pouch on the belt.

When I carry a revolver I usually carry a speed loader in a split 6 pouch by DeSantis. But occasionally it goes in my pocket.

One reason is I like to have a little "extra" ammo.

Another reason for semi's is that malfunctions do happen and sometimes it takes a mag change to get it going again. I know most say they have shot
X thousand rounds without a hiccup. But at the LETC where I teach we use Sig and GLOCK .40's with ball ammo. Every class we "waste" range time teaching malfunction clearance drills. It drives the students up the wall. Then later during their 500-600 rounds of live fire practice and qualification you can count on a few malfunctions, including some double feeds. The standard drill for clearing a double feed includes a magazine change and they see why we invested the time.

It does not matter if the problem lies with the gun, the magazine, the ammo , or the shooter. Without an extra magazine you are S*** out of luck.

The supreme law of the land is not the SCOTUS, rather it is Murphy's Law.

 

[Fieldstone]

Yes, Yes, Yes. I carry a KT P11 in a belly band that has spot for extra mag. I am a builder and wear the band 100% of the time, most times under a loose polo shirt or untucked button up. Its as if it wasn't even there. A little hot in the summer, however.