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I carry a seven shot 357 Magnum snubby w/2 speedloaders plus two seven shot speed strips = 35 shots. Also carry a J frame 5 shot snubby as my BUG; thus 40 shots total.
Wheelgunners, when you are out and about how many reloads do you carry?
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DevilDog72
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one speed strip for my mdl 19 and one speed strip when I carry my 642
Double-O-Dave
US Veteran
Unless I'm in the field hunting with a long gun, I almost always carry a pair of J-frame revolvers - a Model 38-0 and a Model 638-1 with an 8-round speed strip.
Here's a link with photos of my EDC:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/138764931-post8.html
Regards,
Dave
Here's a link with photos of my EDC:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/138764931-post8.html
Regards,
Dave
getoff
Member
ok, i'm not looking to get into a gunfight. that said, with my model 65, 2 comp III speed loaders, 2 speed strips. Glock whatever, 1-2 mags at ALL times. rather not have to reload, but if i do need to, want to have enough. i may be out shot, but never out gunned.
I never carry a reload . . .
Highhawk1948
Member
With a wheel gun, one complete reload and 2 snake shot rounds.
TexasArmed
Member
If we could be lucky enough to be back in those times of friendly Mayberry.
Actually i think the only thing ignorant is the government's lies
about the classification of some of the threats. For example
terrorist attacks being classified as "drive by shootings" and
"workplace violence" and then the new classification trotted
out of "depressed syndrome". Every time one happens the
government goes through contortions trying to classify those
as anything but what they are. I would be ignorant if I thought otherwise. It seems to me there are those who ignorantly buy
the government's classification of crimes. You can reduce
terrorist threats to zero if you reclassify them.
As for me, i won't be caught unprepared for any eventuality if
i can help it. So extra rounds are not a big problem for me
to keep on me. The last thing i would hate would having to
throw an empty gun at an attacker. Thousands of criminal
illegals and hundreds of thousands of refugees among which
about 2 percent will be out to kill Americans insures i will be
armed with plenty of ammo till the day i go to a nursing home
or die.
EDC ammo supply
Hmmm... I don't carry as much as I used to. Guess it has alot to do with what territory we roam. This will sound like blasphemy, as I own more than a few nice S&W semis and revolvers, as well as others:
In a low-threat environment, I'm comfortable with my 9mm Shield and two spare 7rd mags... It's easy to carry and shoot, and can take whatever wear and tear life dishes out without the worry about anything happening to it. Definitely, a work-horse, and not a race horse. I doubt if any Shields will be turning up at BBQs.
I used to feel the same way about the G19 - Basic, reliable appliance. I'd carry two 15rd mags with the G19, as well. Out in the mountains, it's a 686, with two speedloaders.
Hmmm... I don't carry as much as I used to. Guess it has alot to do with what territory we roam. This will sound like blasphemy, as I own more than a few nice S&W semis and revolvers, as well as others:
In a low-threat environment, I'm comfortable with my 9mm Shield and two spare 7rd mags... It's easy to carry and shoot, and can take whatever wear and tear life dishes out without the worry about anything happening to it. Definitely, a work-horse, and not a race horse. I doubt if any Shields will be turning up at BBQs.
I used to feel the same way about the G19 - Basic, reliable appliance. I'd carry two 15rd mags with the G19, as well. Out in the mountains, it's a 686, with two speedloaders.
357magWheelGunner
Member
Generally one speed strip on the belt. To reiterate what several members have already said, in a self defense situation, it is over so fast. I really only carry reloads so that in the event of a true self defense situation occurring, I can have a fully loaded side arm at the end of it.
When I carry the Model 21, two reloads. Buffalo Bore 44 Special 200 grain Hard Cast full wadcutter. Reloads are Corbon 44 Special 200 grain DPX.
When I go to the gym and around the house, a S&W M&P 340 one reload in my pocket. Gold Dot 38 Special + P 135 grain short barrel.
Never feel under gunned with either combination. If I can't get it done or there are more than 5 or 6 I will reload. I practice reloads a lot. Strong side and weak side. Situational awareness always and the advantage is mind as I'm always carrying concealed.
When I go to the gym and around the house, a S&W M&P 340 one reload in my pocket. Gold Dot 38 Special + P 135 grain short barrel.
Never feel under gunned with either combination. If I can't get it done or there are more than 5 or 6 I will reload. I practice reloads a lot. Strong side and weak side. Situational awareness always and the advantage is mind as I'm always carrying concealed.
1 year ago
November 11, 2014 I had my rotator cuff reattached. Strong side. I know what your talking about. First six months I felt like a walking victim. Old and walk with a limp. My right arm was just about useless for six months. Started weights after six months and I am backg back on the Harley. In fact six weeks ago I bought a new 2015 Street Glide Special. Took most of a year to feel like I can defend my wife and I. You have no idea until you are injured. I do practice shooting and reloads with with my left arm as much as the right arm. That was the take away. Practice with both arms.
November 11, 2014 I had my rotator cuff reattached. Strong side. I know what your talking about. First six months I felt like a walking victim. Old and walk with a limp. My right arm was just about useless for six months. Started weights after six months and I am backg back on the Harley. In fact six weeks ago I bought a new 2015 Street Glide Special. Took most of a year to feel like I can defend my wife and I. You have no idea until you are injured. I do practice shooting and reloads with with my left arm as much as the right arm. That was the take away. Practice with both arms.
OP
On May 21, 2007 a Cadillac crossed the center line and hit my Road King head on. Multiple fractured toes and metatarsals on the left foot, compound fracture of the left tibia and fibia, blown out right knee, fractured pelvis, shattered left scapula, 98% rotator cuff tear, fractured collqr bone and severe concussion. I was lost twice on the 8 minute helicopter ride to the trauma center. The kidney injury was missed by the trauma team. The last surgery he performed was deemed a gross failure.
After 5 musculoskeletal surgeries, the surgeon went non-par and I had to find a surgeon to address the shoulder injury. After the surgeon fixed the rotator cuff, the tendon that provides strength in the arm snapped. After 14 kidney surgeries, I found the surgeon willing to repair the botched knee has just completed my 24th accident generated surgery. I am finally pain free for the first time in 8.5 years.
FloridaFlier
Member
Loaded J-Frame in the car, with one speed strip. J-Frame in the pocket (inside an Uncle Mike's pocket holster) with no additional ammo beyond the five in the cylinder.
gtoppcop
Member
For J/K frames, I carry the JET speed loader in my strong side pocket. I like the Speed Strips (Bianchi...not the TUFF brand) in my back pocket, but prefer the old-fashioned 2X2X2 pouch.
Most folks are oblivious what it is. I find that doing the old-fashioned two case tactical reload is decently quick. The speed loader(s) are for the revolver version of the slide lock-back reload.
It just requires practice to be quick with a revolver. Remember the old, donut-eating, coffee-drinking cop who carries a revolver. He might just know HOW to use it.
Have as many rounds on you as possible is the short answer...
Most folks are oblivious what it is. I find that doing the old-fashioned two case tactical reload is decently quick. The speed loader(s) are for the revolver version of the slide lock-back reload.
It just requires practice to be quick with a revolver. Remember the old, donut-eating, coffee-drinking cop who carries a revolver. He might just know HOW to use it.
Have as many rounds on you as possible is the short answer...
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