Broker50
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1911, 8+1, 1 extra mag, carry 1911 85-90% of the time.
How many rounds do you carry?
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The same as A10 and Steve in Vermont. A J frame and 6 extra in a Bianchi speed strip. Usually in an ankle rig as few individuals ever look that low.
38-44HD45
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More than I'm likely to ever need at one time. My primary carry guns all hold at least 8 rounds, and the two I carry most often as a primary hold 9 and 10. I carry two backup mags, and usually a backup gun with one reload for it. Do I ever expect to fire more than 4 or 5 rounds in a gunfight? Of course not, but Mr. Murphy has accompanied me to enough shooting matches and other places that I will be without any surprise whatever if a magazine dumps a base plate, a slide stop or extractor breaks, or a squib gets a bullet stuck between cylinder and barrel at the least opportune moment. I can carry what I do carry comfortably enough, so I figure, why not?
ab4ka
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I carry my 638 plus 6 rounds on a speed strip
sgms
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At home one full reload of what ever I am carrying. Out of the house two full reloads.
cshoff
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My EDC is a SW40GVE and I carry it fully loaded (14+1) at all times, and I always carry at least one fully-loaded spare magazine. When you get right down to it, the vast majority of malfunctions experienced with semi-automatic pistols stem from either a improperly seated magazine, or a defective/broken magazine. Either condition can quickly turn your multi-shot master blaster into a single shot paperweight, and in the case of a defective or broken magazine, the only way to make the gun run again is to insert a properly working magazine. This is my primary reason for carrying a spare magazine; having a spare "part" readily available to get the gun running again in the event of a "break down".
Statistically speaking, most gunfights involve 3 or less shots being fired. That said, in today's complex tactical environment, we are seeing more and more cases where criminals attack in groups of 2, 3, or more, and in some cases, the criminals are dressed in body armor. In a nutshell, we can't afford to rely on statistical probability alone as the determining factor for how much ammunition we may, or may not need. Something I've said to my students before, and I'll repeat here; unless you are going swimming, there is really no such thing as "too much" ammunition. On the other hand, "too little" ammunition is quite quantifiable. This is my secondary reason for carrying a spare magazine; having spare ammunition available if the initial 15 rounds isn't enough.
I can't recall ever hearing a gunfight survivor saying, "I wish I would have had less ammunition with me".
Statistically speaking, most gunfights involve 3 or less shots being fired. That said, in today's complex tactical environment, we are seeing more and more cases where criminals attack in groups of 2, 3, or more, and in some cases, the criminals are dressed in body armor. In a nutshell, we can't afford to rely on statistical probability alone as the determining factor for how much ammunition we may, or may not need. Something I've said to my students before, and I'll repeat here; unless you are going swimming, there is really no such thing as "too much" ammunition. On the other hand, "too little" ammunition is quite quantifiable. This is my secondary reason for carrying a spare magazine; having spare ammunition available if the initial 15 rounds isn't enough.
I can't recall ever hearing a gunfight survivor saying, "I wish I would have had less ammunition with me".
MotorCityGun
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My EDC is 11 in the pistol (no safety) and 10 in the spare mag. I figure even if I hit the BG with "only" one .40 S&W and miss with the other 20 rds, I'll still should be able to kick his ass.
G.T. Smith
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If you count the ones in the revolver, then it would be 18 rounds for me as I carry two HK 10 speed loaders. When I voted I was thinking spares and voted nine through fourteen.
gordon
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I just read an FBI report on handgun effectiveness and posted it (twice 
) in other threads.
The report states the force from a 9mm slug is equivalent to a one pound weight dropped from a height of 6 feet, and a .45acp is equivalent to a one pound weight dropped from 11.5 feet.
The holes made by each slug if they are not wrapped up in cloth to limit expansion or deflected only affects 2% of the body tissue. The chance that any bullet will cause major bleeding unless it hits the brain or spine or major artery is quite small. Thus the need for multiple strikes is very real.
Now couple that with running, ducking and possible drug use (on the perps part
) and I'm rethinking my 6 shot capacity...
) in other threads. The report states the force from a 9mm slug is equivalent to a one pound weight dropped from a height of 6 feet, and a .45acp is equivalent to a one pound weight dropped from 11.5 feet.
The holes made by each slug if they are not wrapped up in cloth to limit expansion or deflected only affects 2% of the body tissue. The chance that any bullet will cause major bleeding unless it hits the brain or spine or major artery is quite small. Thus the need for multiple strikes is very real.
Now couple that with running, ducking and possible drug use (on the perps part
) and I'm rethinking my 6 shot capacity... 
Gutpile Charlie
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I carry five in my J frame and one 6 round speed strip in my off hand rear pocket.
thndrchiken
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If carrying my revolver it 5 in the cylinder with two 6rd speed loaders, 1911 officer's 1 7 rd mag in the gun and two extra mags, Sig is one mag in the gun and two mags on the off side although depending on what holster I'm using and concealment method I may drop that to one extra mag. Depends on the circumstances.
edprof, if you are still around, do you remember where you read this? I've been looking for this information to compare to the statistics from the late 70s, early 80s period.
If anyone else knows of a source for this information I'd like to hear from you too.
Thanks to all.
BlackSky
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Six when I carry this:
and seven when I carry this:
Note: The extra speed strip and extra mag are really just for the photo. In reality I rarely bring them along.
and seven when I carry this:
Note: The extra speed strip and extra mag are really just for the photo. In reality I rarely bring them along.
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Arrrrg, just accidentally deleted entire pre-written post. Ok take 2, probably going to forget things. Main statement I'd like to make is my on-person round count is directly proportional with how far I am going to be traveling from my home. If I am less than three miles from my home I will be more inclined to have a fully loaded gun with one reload on my person. 9 out of ten times this is my SW1911 with one in chamber 8 in chip mccormick, and one ten round chip mccormick on my person. If I am looking at ten to 20 miles or so from my home I'm likely to carry three additional S&W 1911 mags in a 'smart carry' aka thunderwear. Basically I have no reason to expect trouble, but I do NOT want to kick the bucket early, or worse yet live the rest of my life wishing I could have saved someone and hadn't been able to due to lack of ammo. Also, you never know when you'll get a chance to plink a few, so I like to have a mag of FMJ either as one of the three in the smart carry, or whenever I have a backpack, just in case a safe, fun opportunity arises. If I am traveling in excess of 100 miles from my home (and arsenal!) I will usually bring the 12 gauge, thoroughly locked and unloaded, usually well-hidden, perhaps even with cable lock through action AND trigger lock. Also have a bandolier of 00 buck, 000buck, hollow slugs and long range slugs that goes where my shotty goes. This is basically in case the world as we know it decides to drastically change for whatever reason. I'm a firm believer in Murphy's law, I try to take it into consideration as much as possible without letting it ruin my fun
My most common carry is my SW1911. If my clothing permits, I also carry a beretta .32 tomcat loaded with JHPs and a bag of a few extra rounds easily fits in the pocket of my smart carry behind the 1911 mags. In the winter I sometimes switch to my Ruger gp100 in a shoulder rig, with a total of three additional speed loaders, one in each side jacket pocket, and the third wherever is ideal. This is for comfort and because a winter jacket makes it easier to conceal. Also sometimes because my 1911 is filthy and/or soaking in oil after a good shoot.
i have one s&w factory 8 round mag fully loaded with golden sabre .45acp jhps that just stays in my car at all times. it's the 'i really hope I never need to use this' mag
Either a 642 or a Kahr CM9, and ALWAYS wear a pair of New Balance track shoes. 
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