Wheelgunners, when you are out and about how many reloads do you carry?

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.
 
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.
 
No reload on me, just the 5 in the J-frame. 18 rounds in an MTM wallet in my backpack
 
Two speed strips, three if I'm pocket carrying. My Tuff pocket holster has a pouch attached. I've never had to draw, so the five in the cylinder have been sufficient.
 
John R said:
If we could be lucky enough to be back in those times of friendly Mayberry.
:D :D :D
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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.
 
One speed strip...it fits real nice in that coin pocket in the right front pocket of your jeans. 162gr LSWC GC over 14 gr of 2400.
 
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.
 
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.
 
2nd gun

jrs70 said:
I use speed strips. In the home I carry one. Leave the home I carry 2. Most time's I leave the home I also carry a second gun. A NAA 22 mag or a 40 Shield.
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I also carry with a second gun. S&W M&P 340, at 13.3 ounces why wouldn't you?
 
1 year ago

lrrifleman said:
Hello, fortunately, my accident had nothing to do with carrying, but one has influenced the other.

Back in '07, a Cadillac crossed the center line and hit my Harley head on. Had my 24th surgery from that accident this past September. As a result of the accident, I am disabled with three damaged limbs. As could be expected with today's state of affairs, I feel like a willing victim.

For when I travel where my permit is honored, I want to be able to protect my children and myself should the need arise.
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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.
 
zzclancy said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
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...
 
I do not try to reload my J-Frame in a hurry, so if I am thinking I might need a reload, I carry a 3913 in an ankle holster. This would most likely be when I am driving a fair distance. A J-Frame in the pocket is not the most accessable when driving.
 
At work I carry 4 HKS 586 speed loaders on my duty belt with Federal .357 Magnum 158 grain Hydrashoks for my S&W Model 686-6, a S&W Model 642-2 in my pocket or (ick!) on my ankle, and a Bianchi Speed Strip with Speer .38 Special +P 135 grain "Short Barrel" Gold Dots in my pocket.

Off duty, I'll generally carry a 3 inch S&W Model 13-3 (see my avatar) loaded with Speer .357 Magnum 135 grain "Short Barrel" Gold Dots and the 642-2 with 2 Speed Strips in a double dump pouch. If traveling, add a couple of Safariland Comp-2 speed loaders for the 13-3 on my belt.

At home, usually just the 642-2 with 2 speed strips in the double dump pouch.

I don't carry a gun or spare ammo for my wife. She has her own: a 4 inch S&W Model 681 wearing Crimson Trace laser grips with a purse full of HKS Model 586 speed loaders with Remington .38 Special +P SJHPs.
 
As a firearms instructor, we always taught two full reloads as a minimum. In requalifications, I have seen a second magazine fail and drop all its contents. The shooter calmly dropped the bad magazine and loaded the third magazine. This was a quality gun and a new factory magazine.

Same thing applies to speedloaders. They can break or be dropped. carry a second loader just in case.
 
None too . It might make those feel better to carry extra, and thats ok with me. I don't. Carry. Extra. Magazines when carry my semis. Still facts really haven't changed a civilian in a fire fight is usally no more than two to three rounds fired if that many.
 
wingriderz said:
None too . It might make those feel better to carry extra, and thats ok with me. I don't. Carry. Extra. Magazines when carry my semis. Still facts really haven't changed a civilian in a fire fight is usally no more than two to three rounds fired if that many.
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As for me with six speed loaders and two revolvers i figure that is likely going to be enough. Recent events are making me consider buying a Glock to replace one of my revolvers i normally carry, with the possibility of terrorists arriving with the refugees when there is no way they can be background checked. I don't go to places where I would likely be a victim
but I cannot avoid traveling to big cities on occasion. I was
thinking about the Glock 17 or maybe even adding an 8 shot
revolver. The Paris attack made me think about the fact that
200,000 refugees may be brought in with 4000 or so ISIS
terrorists. Two guns is about as many as i can comfortably
carry but maybe i ought to think about carrying one semi automatic.
 
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