Spare mag 100% of the time??
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2 spares all the time in the same place on my belt as at work. As WSR said most of the things that can go wrong with a semiautomatic are caused by magazine malfunctions.
Depending on what you carry I'm sure there are options for hiding the magazine in plain sight
Depending on what you carry I'm sure there are options for hiding the magazine in plain sight
One spare double stack or 2 single stack . How I carry depends . Pocket knife belt pouch works well at times when to much craps is carried along and some brands can turn horizonal too . I carry my spare mags on my weak side and double stack most times go in my left front pocket top side down and always stays that way turned the right way too .
Yes.
Carry a double stack most times and the gun iwb so I can't bring myself to do the magazine iwb as well, but that method is an option and YMMV.
So I carry the magazine on the weak side either on the belt owb with the shirt untucked or cover garment or else in the front pocket. For the pocket I use a Desantis mag packer, but there are several pocket magazine carriers to choose from to include all-leather offerings.
For a shirt and tie with no jacket, I'd consider using front pocket method.
Carry a double stack most times and the gun iwb so I can't bring myself to do the magazine iwb as well, but that method is an option and YMMV.
So I carry the magazine on the weak side either on the belt owb with the shirt untucked or cover garment or else in the front pocket. For the pocket I use a Desantis mag packer, but there are several pocket magazine carriers to choose from to include all-leather offerings.
For a shirt and tie with no jacket, I'd consider using front pocket method.
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In the summer with shorts and t-shirt I carry my semi IWB and a spare magazine in my off side front pocket. I use a Desantis holder.
You might take a look around for an ankle style holder. I have a friend at work that carries his back-up on one ankle and spare mags on the other, in a carrier. Not sure how you carry your weapon but in a suit this may work out for you.
You might take a look around for an ankle style holder. I have a friend at work that carries his back-up on one ankle and spare mags on the other, in a carrier. Not sure how you carry your weapon but in a suit this may work out for you.
That would drive me nuts. I'm just imagining them clacking together every time he takes a step
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As I've stated before, I have seen most of the major brand guns malfunction or break for various reasons.
So yes, I carry a spare mag. Sometimes a second gun.
If I carry two guns I do not carry a reload for either. It's just too much to carry.
So yes, I carry a spare mag. Sometimes a second gun.
If I carry two guns I do not carry a reload for either. It's just too much to carry.
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I'll play the part of oddball. I only occasionally carry a spare since the vast majority of the scenarios I can imagine will resolve one way or the other without reloading. Yeah, I'll be sorry when the zombie apocalypse begins, but other than that, I don't anticipate a protracted gun fight.
Its more about having the proper tool to fix the most likely problems a auto will have than having more bullets
Safariland Model 123 Horizontal mag holder magazine lies on top of my belt....weak side...cover flap towards 9 O'clock...... bullets facing down. Rides like it's not even there with an 8rd 3913 magazine..........
99.999999% of the time...... most/I pray none; confrontations will be resolved with what's in your firearm......but "stuff" happens"..... and
at worst.... it might be nice to have a reload when it's over....vs. an empty or almost empty gun.......cus it ain't over till the fat lady sings....
99.999999% of the time...... most/I pray none; confrontations will be resolved with what's in your firearm......but "stuff" happens"..... and
at worst.... it might be nice to have a reload when it's over....vs. an empty or almost empty gun.......cus it ain't over till the fat lady sings....
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I always carry a reload. Usually a speed strip, sometimes a moon clip. If I carried a SA, I'd carry an extra loaded mag.
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Universal nylon carrier, velcro flap closure, horizontal, off-hand at 10:00 for pistol or double HKS carrier at 2:00 for revolver. Always take them.
My most used EDC is a Bond Derringer loaded with two 3 inch .410 PDX rounds. I know many will scoff at carrying only a two shot handgun. However, my biggest concern is a mugger on the street or a car jacker. Given the typical distances at which such encounters take place, two shotgun rounds ought to be enough. I have found the gun to be 100% reliable. Don't have any worry about misdeeds since there is no magazine.
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