What mag pouches/shingles does the military use?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What mag pouches/shingles does the military use?

Posted: 1/20/2013 11:04:55 AM EDT

Whether in sandy envoronments, jungle, etc...what mag pouches does the military use for their rifle mags? Seems like most around here prefer the open top models. Personally, I want to know what works in harsh environments in regard to ease of use, protecting the mags, and keeping the mags secured.

Thanks

-Emt1581

Posted: 1/20/2013 12:24:50 PM EDT

[#1]

Marine Corps issues
M16/M4 Speed Reload Magazine pouch by Specialty Defense Jessup, PA; M16/M4 Single/Double Magazine pouch by Fire Force Arcadia, CA; 9mm 15 Round Magazine pouch Eagle Industries Fenton, MO

Posted: 1/20/2013 1:40:29 PM EDT

[#2]

I was never a fan of what the Corps issued. Im rocking Tactical Tailor pouches myself

Posted: 1/20/2013 1:46:57 PM EDT

[#3]

I ditched the issued pouches and used open top shingles.

Posted: 1/20/2013 4:11:30 PM EDT

[#4]

I'm seeing a lot of SpecOps coming from AF guys.

Posted: 1/20/2013 4:18:04 PM EDT

[#5]

Never had a problem with the issued ones. Just tucked the flaps behind the mags.

Posted: 1/20/2013 5:21:15 PM EDT

[#6]

I cannot speak from any experience. But I would think some sort of active retention would be preferred when rolling around and such no? Don't the mags ever come loose or get sand/stones/etc. in them causing them to jam up?

Thanks

-Emt1581

Posted: 1/20/2013 5:29:20 PM EDT

[#7]

Sand gets in, but that's gonna happen anyways. I never had a problem with them falling out though.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What mag pouches/shingles does the military use?

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