Just curious, how many carry spare ammunition?

[SAWBONES]

BUG plus at least one speedloader.

 

[TNDixieGirl]

I carry one extra mag at all times.

 

[samIam]

Saw a testimonial for the MaxFire speedloaders and ordered a pair. They're made out of soft rubber and easier to get started in the chambers, but even harder to slide past the rubber grips than the hard plastic HKS.

I also ordered the MaxFire speedloader pouch for two. It might work well on a duty belt but it's like trying to conceal a bazooka for CCW. Just my experience.

I'm still looking for a way to carry spare ammo so will try speed strips next.

Russ

I used the Maxfires too,they worked pretty well with CT grips.But had problems with rounds falling out of the speedloader when I carried it in my pocket.Went back to Bianchi speedstrips.

Weekdays back and forth to work I carry in front pocket w/speedloader.I have 2 or 3 speedloaders in the truck.Weekend usually 2 guns w/2 or 3 reloads.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Almost always. When mowing the lawn, I sometimes carry a J with no reloads, and, under rare circumstances, I may carry only one speed strip. Otherwise, it's two speedloaders for a revolver, two mags and a J for an autoloader, more if there's a reason and it's not too hard to carry. I also always have 36 rd of .38Spl in the trunk, 18 std and 18 +P.

 

[oliver507]

What thicker said. +1 More than one gun and multiple reloads plus at least a couple of knives.

 

[Gutpile Charlie]

I always carry a Bianchi speed strip with six, Hornady JHP 125 gr ammo in my off side rear pocket.

 

[USAF385]

The most rounds I had on me at once while in public was 53.

It was in the fall, so it was chilly: jacket weather

I carried my M&P40c and my 681 in a shoulder holster. 11 rounds in the .40 with two extra mags on my belt. 6 rounds in the .357 with a speedloader in my pocket.

I also had my 642 IWB with another 5 .38+Ps in a speedloader in another pocket.

The reason for this was I had just been shooting with one of my buddies.

Normally:

Cold weather: 681 + speedloader and 642 IWB OR M&P40c + 2 mags and 642 IWB

Warm weather: 642 IWB + speedloader and/or strip.

I do give up some firepower during warm weather for comfort. If I'm going somewhere a bit sketchy though I'll suffer and carry the M&P.

 

[Spotteddog]

If a J frame only 5 in, 1 HKS loader with on me, another HKS in the always with soft bag.
If officer 1911' (.45ACP) one 7+1 round in, one 7 round on me, 7 round in soft bag.
If 9MM 12+1 in, 17 round on me, 17 round in soft bag.
If 696 5 in, 2-5 round HKS on me.

(EDIT) About a year and a half ago I was looking for a new work cell phone holster. At the Home Depot (tool department) among the tool belts/pouches etc., I found a heavily elasticized ballistic nylon example. It has a velcro flap, is sized for work site sized Nextel 2 ways, and has 2 more heavily elasticized smaller side pouches (compact flashlight sized I keep a Pentagon flashlight in one) the branding on the pouch is "Texas Hold Em". What I did determine, is that the sizing of the phone pouch fits 2-12 round M&P mag's, or 3 1911' single stacks and, it has an extremely durable (read that, it does NOT come off of a 1 3/4" double thick gun belt!) mounting clip with a hook to keep it under the bottom of the belt. Easy to take on/off but doesn't come off till intended. It doesn't attract the same attention as a dedicated mag holster.

 

[don.vaughn]

always at least one spare mag.

 

[safearm]

3913 with one spare mag; 637 with one spare moonclip.

 

[LuddhaBuddha]

I carry 7+1 in my 1911 and 2 8rd mags on my belt, if 24 rounds of .45 don't get me out of a situation I guess better start runnin.

 

[BigRich315]

The most rounds I've ever carried was 45:

M&P40c w/ 2 extra mags of 180gr Federal Hydra-Shok
BUG w/ 1 extra mag (somewhat unmentionable weapon, soon to be upgraded, hopefully to an M&P 340 if my wallet allows)

I quickly decided that was a bit cumbersome, so I dropped one of the .40 mags. Though around the house it's usually just the BUG with no reload.

Gonna have to check out that "Texas Hold Em"...

 

[perrazi]

agree on the texas hold-em. thanks for the heads up on that. extra ammo depends on the gun,but always at least 2 reloads for whatever is carried. lately been p14 converted to 400 cor-bon.

 

[Crazy K38]

the best way of reloading is not to have one, if you survive the 13 rds of .40 out of my SW99, you probably won't survive the 5 out of my 638 and if you do you are running for the hills bobbing and weaving and ain't coming back

 

[rchance]

I carry an extra clip at all times although I shouldn't need it as both clips are full of Golden Sabers .45 cal. ten per clip but one should do the trick.

 

[m1gunner]

I carry a SKS stripper clip loaded with 10 rounds of 357 in a knife pouch. Handy, and doesn't look like what it is.

 

[gold40]

I NEVER carry any extra ammo. Seems very unlikely i will need it, or have time to reload.

 

[Class III]

Primary HCP firearm = Glock 26 (10 +1) with two spare mags on the belt and two more in the truck door pocket. BUG = 6904 (12+1) plus 1 spare mag in truck door pocket. 2nd BUG is Colt DS 38 Sp loaded with 110 gr +P+ strapped to the ankle and a speed strip in the front pocket. This is of course during the cooler months. This time of year it is usually a 3953 or 4053 in an IWB and two spare mags stuck in the back pocket. BUG this time of year is the Colt DS on the ankle as mentioned above. The most ammo I have carried on my person using my HCP is 83 rounds for four different firearms. Glock 26 + 2 reloads (31 rounds), 6904 + 1 reload (25 rounds), Colt DS + 1 Speed Strip (12 rounds) and a Kel Tec P32 + 1 reload (15 rounds). The Kel Tec is normally carried in a Kydex neck strap holster laced to a leather strip or tucked into the back pocket in a wallet style holster.

Class III

 

[GatorFarmer]

Primary HCP firearm = Glock 26 (10 +1) with two spare mags on the belt and two more in the truck door pocket. BUG = 6904 (12+1) plus 1 spare mag in truck door pocket. 2nd BUG is Colt DS 38 Sp loaded with 110 gr +P+ strapped to the ankle and a speed strip in the front pocket. This is of course during the cooler months. This time of year it is usually a 3953 or 4053 in an IWB and two spare mags stuck in the back pocket. BUG this time of year is the Colt DS on the ankle as mentioned above. The most ammo I have carried on my person using my HCP is 83 rounds for four different firearms. Glock 26 + 2 reloads (31 rounds), 6904 + 1 reload (25 rounds), Colt DS + 1 Speed Strip (12 rounds) and a Kel Tec P32 + 1 reload (15 rounds). The Kel Tec is normally carried in a Kydex neck strap holster laced to a leather strip or tucked into the back pocket in a wallet style holster.

Class III

You might want to wear a vest if you don't already. You'll find that BUGs tuck up nicely up under your arm when you attach holsters to your panel carrier, I've hidden a full size steel frame 1911 that way.

Though I'm curious as to why you carry 2 9mm autos that take different mags. Mind you, I like multiple guns myself, but my concern would be trying to shove the wrong mag into the wrong gun under stress. One would think that a G19/26 or 2x G26s would make a better combo?

 

[Goodtime Charlie]

Two New York reloads. When I have time and think about it, I strap on one extra mag for each of the two semi-autos and carry two speedloaders for the 442-2.