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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:20:12 AM EDT

Those of you that EDC everyday, do you also EDC an extra mag? If so, how do you police the extra mag while carrying? What about a simple pocket type pistol like a Sig 365 in a DeSantis soft tuck? I bought the 12 round mag for my standard 365 and it vastly improved the feel of the pistol. I no longer feel the need to run out and buy the XL. It also got me thinking about carrying an extra mag for some reason. For someone that uses a simple pocket holster, how do you maintain an extra mag? Separate pocket?

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:21:48 AM EDT

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Two spares in my front left pocket almost always.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:22:35 AM EDT

[#2]

I just use a mag carrier.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:23:00 AM EDT

[#3]

I have a dedicated mag/flashlight pouch I put on my left hip every time I put my gun on my right hip.

No, I'll probably never need all that extra ammo, but I like the weight of a 19rd mag and flashlight balancing out my G19.

And what if my primary mag breaks, or I accidentally bump the mag release and it falls in a ditch?

No downsides other than the internet nay-sayers who say I am somehow irresponsible to carry so much ammo.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:27:16 AM EDT

[#4]

I keep 2 spare 21 rd Pmags for my Glock 19 in my front pocket.
I keep them in an Alien Gear mag carrier just to keep them originated correctly. "Stripping" the carrier off during a draw isn't an issue.

Edit: If you wear jeans and have some simple sowing skills you can modify the back pocket to function as a mag carrier; For the record I don't wear jeans.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:27:21 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:29:34 AM EDT

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Usually one or two spares in my front pocket.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:29:52 AM EDT

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How do you conceal carry that if you need to tuck in your shirt?

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:30:06 AM EDT

[#8]

G19 mag on the weak side for the handgun. Woe be unto you if you run that primary mag dry.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:31:00 AM EDT

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I always carry an IWB mag holder opposite side, if i'm wearing cargo pants, another in cargo pocket. Always have a go bag in the car with at least 1,2 mags, 1 in the glove box as well. The IWB poch i use is made by creatrill. It has a small magnet inside to hold on to the mag.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:33:04 AM EDT

[#10]

no xtra but two in desk drawer

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:34:30 AM EDT

[#11]

I put the xl mixer on the regular 365 upper. I carry a flush 12 mag in it and a 15 round mag spare in my pocket.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:35:45 AM EDT

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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:38:23 AM EDT

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I considered the 15 rounder for my 365, but I didn’t care much for the look. Plus I normally pocket carry weak side in cargo shorts. I know that’s not ideal but that’s the way I do it. It seems like the 15 rounder would hang up when drawing from the pocket.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:39:57 AM EDT

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I don’t think you can.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:40:19 AM EDT

[#15]

2 everywhere I go

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Posted: 1/27/2021 12:41:36 AM EDT

[#16]

I carry a spare mag for whichever pistol I’m carrying. Weak side front pocket with neomag.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:42:18 AM EDT

[#17]

I carry one extra mag. Mag carrier or a Neomag.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:42:52 AM EDT

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How do you conceal carry that if you need to tuck in your shirt?

I don’t think you can.

Not unless you’re able to wear a sports coat or something.

I just look like a slob all the time with my shirt out.

I carry a spare mag in an AIWB mag carrier.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:43:26 AM EDT

[#19]

Neo mag in my front pocket. Don’t even realize it’s there 99% of the time

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:43:37 AM EDT

[#20]

At least one reload for each gun.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:44:24 AM EDT

[#21]

Iswb.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:45:44 AM EDT

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Wonder what percentage of EDC carriers even carry a spare mag?

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:46:23 AM EDT

[#23]

I carry one spare G19 mag in a mag pouch at 11:30 for my G19.5 that I carry at 3:30-4:00

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:49:26 AM EDT

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I didn’t for a LONG time...

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:51:32 AM EDT

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I carry 2 in an owb double mag carrier. I don't tuck my shirts so no worries there. Like another poster said it balances the weight of my pistola.

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:55:32 AM EDT

[#26]

Leather mag carrie .

Posted: 1/27/2021 12:58:24 AM EDT

[#27]

Like this

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:05:25 AM EDT

[#28]

Right now have an M&P9 with a 23 round reload. I have 6 extra mags in my EDC pack.

In the summer I often switch to a Shield, but the way things are going, I'm not sure I will for 2021.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:06:46 AM EDT

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I currently EDC a G17 and a spare full size mag.

ETA: A 33 rounder in the truck. And if I travel an extra mag in the bad. I also have a spare 50 round box of ammo in my truck.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:13:59 AM EDT

[#30]

After I took my first intermediate pistol class, spare mag became mandatory.

I carry it in a mag carrier, specifically remora.

I tried using a holster with a built in holster carrier. Very uncomfortable.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:15:43 AM EDT

[#31]

Snagmag

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:25:11 AM EDT

[#32]

Neomag. If I feel the need to add another with that I use a iwb mag pouch. Really only do that if headed into a bigger city or a trip a few hours from the house. I also keep spares in the vehicle as well.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:29:35 AM EDT

[#33]

No...6+1, is it.

Chris

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:32:55 AM EDT

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Right now have an M&P9 with a 23 round reload. I have 6 extra mags in my EDC pack.

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I have been running my m&p9 the same way. 41 total rounds is decent firepower. Just went to St. Louis and I did add the second spare mag to be safe. Plus a s&w 442 for a backup.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:34:01 AM EDT

[#35]

Glock 43X carried AIWB with 15+1 with the S15 mag.

If I feel the need for a backup mag, I go with an S15 w/ +5 extension in a Neomag in weak side front pocket.

36 rounds concealed on my body is enough to make me comfortable.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:36:43 AM EDT

[#36]

Extra mag straight into my front left pocket.

Every issue I have ever had shooting, has always been ammo related. I always have a second mag

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:36:57 AM EDT

[#37]

glock 43x with an extra 15 round magazine in a fobus paddle style mag carrier, or a glock 43 with a spare mag in my left front pockey

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:37:12 AM EDT

[#38]

HK USP 9 with 3 extra 15rd mags in mag holders.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:44:34 AM EDT

[#39]

Ruger LCP in a pocket. Extra mag in a different pocket, with other stuff. No other stuff in LCP pocket except pocket holster.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:51:18 AM EDT

[#40]

Spare mag in left front pocket, DeSantis MagPacker, works with single or double stack mags.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:56:17 AM EDT

[#41]

Two spare mags for my primary. Two spare mags for my BUG.

Posted: 1/27/2021 1:57:13 AM EDT

[#42]

I carry 2 extra mags. I wear 5.11 Taclite Pro pants just about every day. If you're familiar, -I carry the extra mags in the small pocket just above the left cargo pocket. It holds 2 1911 mags (or 1 Glock mag) very well.

Posted: 1/27/2021 2:01:39 AM EDT

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I'm a lefty. I carry a G43X on my left hip with a Shield 15-rounder and a spare 20-round Shield Arms mag on my right hip. I figure that 36 rounds of 9mm is probably enough to get me to my car where I have an AR, 8 mags, and a Glock 19 with spares (not to mention a LBV with hard plates).

Posted: 1/27/2021 2:03:55 AM EDT

[#44]

Yes, always.

Current setup:

Previous setup:

In my case it's less about having a buttload of ammo (though the HK45C was a bit less than I was comfortable with) and more about the reality that my mags are generally going to be the weakest link in reliability right behind ammo. With the AIWB setup, there's really no reason not to, as I don't even notice it's there during the day. When I had the HK45C, it was actually more comfortable to carry spares, because the weight of the mags at 9:00 helped to "balance out" the pistol sitting at 4:30.

And yeah, having 33rds on hand is a pretty good feeling.