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Posted: 9/1/2014 3:00:19 PM EDT

[#1]

1 extra

Posted: 9/1/2014 5:52:15 PM EDT

[#2]

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Yes. As someone else said, more so for the unlikely event of a failure than because I need more ammo, but an extra magazine covers both.

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Amen

Even though my primary pistol is reliable , I'm always worried about malfunctions or getting shot in the right arm/hand.

Posted: 9/1/2014 5:57:50 PM EDT

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Anyone know of a good way to carry a mag in a pocket other than just sticking it in there?

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I use to pocket carry mags

Use a uncle mikes pocket holster they cost around 9 bucks

Really I have fell in love with Wilderness Horizontal Mag Holder that Velcro's on my belt for a easy off/on.
I wear it between 11-12 HP down and makes for one of the fastest reloads for me.

Posted: 9/1/2014 9:50:49 PM EDT

[#4]

Yes.

Posted: 9/1/2014 11:19:28 PM EDT

[#5]

Spare mag and and a spare gun.

Posted: 9/1/2014 11:41:07 PM EDT

[#6]

Of course. Not only are more rounds better, but magazines can be the cause of a lot of malfunctions.

Posted: 9/3/2014 5:11:58 PM EDT

[#7]

No I do not. I probably should.

Posted: 9/4/2014 3:05:46 AM EDT

[#8]

Yes I do. I toss an extra bag in my pocket during the summer, and I carry it on my belt in the winter

Posted: 9/4/2014 3:11:58 AM EDT

[#9]

yep

Posted: 9/4/2014 12:32:14 PM EDT

[#10]

I do more than not.

Posted: 9/4/2014 2:45:38 PM EDT

[#11]

I used to carry 7rd mags for my backup gun (Kahr CM9) loose in pockets, but have switched to a Center of Mass kydex clip-on carrier on the belt. Also carry a 17rd 9mm mag for my Glock 19, with Glock mag carrier. Spare mags are at 8:00-9:00 position.

Posted: 9/4/2014 5:41:23 PM EDT

[#12]

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Dude, it'd be quicker to throw the gun at their head then make a run for it when they dive out of the way!

OP, yes. One reload in a mag carrier in the belt - always.

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One 5 round speedstrip

Dude, it'd be quicker to throw the gun at their head then make a run for it when they dive out of the way!

OP, yes. One reload in a mag carrier in the belt - always.

That only works if you're fighting Superman.

Nick

Posted: 9/4/2014 6:15:36 PM EDT

[#13]

x1 in the gun
x2 spare total 48 rounds

Posted: 9/4/2014 7:54:23 PM EDT

[#14]

Depends on what I carry. I carry an extra with my 938. But when I carry my 57 I figure 20 should be enough.

Posted: 9/4/2014 10:58:12 PM EDT

[#15]

Thus far, one reload in a pocket.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:51:59 PM EDT

[#16]

No, I don't.

Posted: 9/6/2014 10:58:24 PM EDT

[#17]

One spare on my belt and a 33rd mag in the center console.

Posted: 9/7/2014 9:25:49 AM EDT

[#18]

Always.

Posted: 9/7/2014 1:31:46 PM EDT

[#19]

I do

Posted: 9/8/2014 10:23:52 PM EDT

[#20]

If I don't carry an extra reload, it's a NY reload.

Posted: 9/9/2014 2:25:04 AM EDT

[#21]

No. Should though.

Posted: 9/9/2014 2:54:06 AM EDT

[#22]

Sometimes I do, mostly I don't. If I don't I'm usually carrying a NY reload.

Posted: 9/9/2014 9:01:52 AM EDT

[#23]

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One spare on my belt and a 33rd mag in the center console.

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Holly shit

Posted: 9/10/2014 3:19:24 AM EDT

[#24]

I always carry 1 extra 8 rd. mag. I usually carry a 1911 4" 45ACP. I have a bad back and sometimes the weight of the 45 was just too much. So last week I bought a S&W 9mm Shield and also carry a spare 8 rd mag with it.

Posted: 9/10/2014 12:25:29 PM EDT

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Always.

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Posted: 9/10/2014 2:00:23 PM EDT

[#26]

1 spare with a Glock.
2 spares with a 1911.

Posted: 9/11/2014 1:53:27 AM EDT

[#27]

Usually, but sometimes life happens.

Posted: 9/11/2014 9:39:55 AM EDT

[#28]

I always carry at least 1 spare mag, 2 most of the time.

Posted: 9/20/2014 2:39:33 AM EDT

[#29]

I have 4 guns I sorta rotate as CCW, two revolvers and two pistols. For each I carry TWO reloads, either magazines or speedloaders.

Posted: 9/20/2014 4:58:33 PM EDT

[#30]

No.

Posted: 9/20/2014 8:26:18 PM EDT

[#31]

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1 spare with a Glock.
2 spares with a 1911.

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What he said...

Posted: 9/21/2014 7:45:05 PM EDT

[#32]

I always carry two extra magazines.

Posted: 9/24/2014 8:46:40 PM EDT

[#33]

3 x 20rd spares for my MP9

Posted: 9/27/2014 7:40:12 PM EDT

[#34]

Always.

Posted: 9/27/2014 8:11:53 PM EDT

[#35]

I don't think I would if I carried a full size, but for my Nano I carry 1 spare mag and keep another in the car.

6+1, 7 for the reload & another 6 just in case.

Why only 7 in the 8 round mag? Because 7 + 7 + 6 = one 20 round box of defensive ammo.

Posted: 9/28/2014 1:44:45 PM EDT

[#36]

I carry 2 spare mags in my IWB tuckable HBE mag holster for my 1911. I always carry 1-2 spares with the 1911, 1 20rd spare for the CZ75B.

Posted: 9/28/2014 2:25:29 PM EDT

[#37]

With my cw9 I keep an extra mag in my pocket. With my beretta usually not, but I'll have 2 in my car.

Posted: 10/1/2014 3:18:46 PM EDT

[#38]

I should but I generally don't. I did while the whole Ferguson thing was going on and did for a while after the Zimmerman verdict. It's not even uncomfortable, I just don't usually. I may change that.

Posted: 10/1/2014 7:28:22 PM EDT

[#39]

Two extras always no matter what.

Posted: 10/1/2014 8:01:05 PM EDT

[#40]

If I'm wearing a belt then I'll keep an extra mag in a horizontal knife pouch. If I'm wearing gym shorts or some such then no.

Posted: 11/5/2014 9:51:09 PM EDT

[#41]

Equipment fails, and the magazine is the weakest link in a semi-auto pistol. So I would always carry one extra even if I had a pistol charged with one of those 33-round Glock monsters. It's inconvenient, but ...

Posted: 11/6/2014 6:18:03 AM EDT

[#42]

I went to walmart yesterday, a 13 in my handgun, two 15s on my belt and two more 15s in my jacket pocket. Plus two knives

Posted: 11/6/2014 9:01:45 AM EDT

[#43]

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I went to walmart yesterday, a 13 in my handgun, two 15s on my belt and two more 15s in my jacket pocket. Plus two knives

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That's still not enough for me to go into a Walmart.

I always carry at least 2 spare mags no matter what I am carrying. Sometimes (like when I am dressed more casual), I'll actually carry 3-4 spare mags. 2=1, 1=0.

Posted: 11/6/2014 4:56:20 PM EDT

[#44]

Always carry at least one spare magazine but more times than not I carry 2. For the most part I have found it is as easy to conceal one as it is 2.

Posted: 11/7/2014 1:37:50 AM EDT

[#45]

I never used to carry a spare mag very often, but lately I've found myself carrying one if not two spare mags with me anywhere I go. That's just off duty. On duty, I carry several.

Posted: 11/7/2014 11:24:53 AM EDT

[#46]

I never used to. But lately i have tried to start carrying a spare more consistently. As others have said, its not really because i think i'll need the extra rounds. More because of malfunction/loss of primary mag.

Posted: 11/15/2014 10:26:26 PM EDT

[#47]

Only for work, but not at home. Everyone has too draw the line somewhere.

Posted: 11/15/2014 11:19:43 PM EDT

[#48]

A couple.

Posted: 11/16/2014 2:49:01 PM EDT

[#49]

Never less than two spares.

Posted: 11/17/2014 10:54:35 PM EDT

[#50]

Almost never. I carry a PPK/S with 7 rounds and am OK with that. Only time I usually have a spare is when I'm on the road and throw my spare in the console.

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