Posted: 3/26/2002 5:50:06 AM EDT
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I do not get over here as often as I should so if this has been answered before......... Those of you who carry concealed, tell me about mags. Do you carry extra(s)? How? Always? |
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I always carry an extra reload ( didnt say mag due to occasional revolver carry and then its speed loaders ) and depending on the time of year, two if possible and sometimes three. The only time I sometimes dont is if Im carring the P226 as it gives me 17 + 1. But even then there are three more 17 rounders in close proximety at all times |
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Yep, when the pistol goes on, so does at least one reload. When I order a new holser, I almost always order a complete rig, considing of a holster, belt and at least one matching mag pouch or 2x2x2 ammo carrier if for a revolver. I also tend to carry a Surefire or other light and a folding knife along with the firearm/spare ammo. |
| My CCW is still in approval phase for the state of TX, so this will be a what then answer. I plan on carrying an extra mag. In the summer I will more than likely carry in a fanny pack holster that has a place for extra mag. Or carry a KelTecP32 in which case I will just clip it in my waist and the mag will just be in my pocket. Winter time, I have an IWB holster that holds and extra mag. |
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I have to admit that I often don't carry another mag when I have a 13-15 round mag in the gun, altho I do have one in the glove box. I do carry a spare mag with my Glock 36, but I am concerned with being "made" by the mag carrier on the outside of my pants and there is not enough room inside them for the gun, the 10,000 chicken wings I have eaten and the mag, so it ends up in a pocket, which probably ain't a hot idea. I agree with carrying a knife. I am paranoid about someone making a grab for my pistol so I try to carry a knife on the other side in the hope that I can get it out left hand while clamping onto the pistol with my right. |
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I teach my CCW students to always carry a spare reload. This is not because they are likely to get in a protracted fight. In the case of revolvers it is due to their limited capacity. It's nice to be able to re-charge the cylinder before leaving the area (or standing your ground) to call for help. In addition to the above rational applying to semiautos, there is also the problem of the magazine failing (floor plates breaking or being knocked off) which I have seen. Without a spare magazine you now have a difficult to load, single shot. |
Saw that happen to a deputy once, he fell/dove for cover and the base plate on the magazine of his 18 shot Steyr pistol struck the concrete parking barrier and broke and dumped all the rounds in the magazine, (while we were taking fire). For those so interested, Tony Kanaley at Milt Sparks has redesigned his mag pouch and also his 6P carrier, so that the belt loop is much lower on the pouch, causing the pouch to ride higher above the belt and not be as likely to show with short waisted ( i.e. -jeans) jackets. I am sitting here comparing an older pouch of his for a single stack 9mm mag and a new one for a Kahr 9mm mag and the new one rides about an inch to an inch and a quarter higher. |
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When I carry my Colt 45 I like to have two spare mags. With three 8rd mags + one in the hole this gives me 25rds total. I would never like to need this many rounds but I really like to do tactical mag changes so my gun is always full. Even if you have only had one badguy to deal with its a good idea to re-charge the gun to max capacity in case more bandits are on the way. If my mags held 12+ rounds each i'd probably only carry one though. Also it never hurts to have a spare mag (or two) in case something crappy happens to the one in the gun, like the floorplate falling out or a mag that won't feed. __________________________________ Domari Nolo; I will not be subjugated |
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I believe I have recieved some excellent advise here. Makes sense to me. Understand the pocket or belt case. WTH do you do if you carry inside shirt or similar? (Say shoulder holster.) As for the knife, that is unlikely for me. I do not know how to use it properly so have no business with it IMHO. |
With a shoulder holster the off side mag carriers not only carry as easily concealed as the weapon but also balance the load. One should always carry a knife, if not for defense then for emergency offense, such as cutting you or another out of a jammed seatbelt during an accident, to cut away clothing and foot wear to render first aid, to cut material for compress bandages etc. Dont think of a blade as a weapon but a survival tool .... and if for nothing else to cut beef jerky at the gun shows 
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With the 32 Seecamp, I have 3 extra mags in cool weather (jacket). In warmer weather 1 extra. As for full size. 1911's I carry three extra, Walther P88, two extra. Smith M13, two extra speed loaders. Sh!t I would hate to be out of ammo! |
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I've only recently started carrying an extra magazine. I finally got around to completing my rig. I definitely think it's a good idea to carry a reload. USPC40 ------------------------------------------------- NRA Life Member - www.nra.org GOA Life Member - www.gunowners.org SAF Supporter - www.saf.org SAS Supporter - www.sas-aim.org 
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