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Phoenixphire
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Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 03:40 am |
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My question is a two-part thought.
First, do you carry extra magazines? What is the capacity of your carry gun?
Personally, I carry a full size XD9, which holds 16+1. I have not been carrying a spare magazine, mostly along the lines of if I need more than 17 rounds, it must be a REALLY bad day. (I am thinking the odds are along the lines of winning the lottery.)
I also haven't really found a comfortable method of carrying a spare magazine. The mag holsters that came with my XD are not really what I want to use for everyday carry. I would prefer something that is easy to put on, hard to be removed, and securely holds the magazine with some form of retention, be it a flap or whatever.
Secondly, if you do carry a spare mag or two, do you do so when you conceal carry?
I currently do not ever conceal carry, but I am considering adding it to my repertoire. There have been certain situations where concealed carry would have been a bit more effective than open carry.
I will most likely purchase the Crossbreed, since I hear many good things about it, and it seems that it would fit my needs.
My quest is how do I carry the spare magazine while conceal carrying?
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CRF250rider1000
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Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 04:09 am |
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Phoenixphire wrote: My question is a two-part thought.
First, do you carry extra magazines? What is the capacity of your carry gun?
Personally, I carry a full size XD9, which holds 16+1. I have not been carrying a spare magazine, mostly along the lines of if I need more than 17 rounds, it must be a REALLY bad day. (I am thinking the odds are along the lines of winning the lottery.)
I also haven't really found a comfortable method of carrying a spare magazine. The mag holsters that came with my XD are not really what I want to use for everyday carry. I would prefer something that is easy to put on, hard to be removed, and securely holds the magazine with some form of retention, be it a flap or whatever.
Secondly, if you do carry a spare mag or two, do you do so when you conceal carry?
I currently do not ever conceal carry, but I am considering adding it to my repertoire. There have been certain situations where concealed carry would have been a bit more effective than open carry.
I will most likely purchase the Crossbreed, since I hear many good things about it, and it seems that it would fit my needs.
My quest is how do I carry the spare magazine while conceal carrying?
Simple but your front pocket may be a good bet
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Phoenixphire
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Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 04:13 am |
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Here is the problem with the front pocket: It sticks out like a sore thumb. Not a problem for open carry, but when I want to go "covert", not a workable solution.
16 round mags are fairly large.
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marshaul
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Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 04:18 am |
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1911s make for great concealed carry guns (even the 5" models), and the mags can't be beat for that purpose either. 
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Task Force 16
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Posted: Wed Jun 17th, 2009 05:08 am |
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| Most of the shoulder rigs I've seen have Mag/speedloader pouches attached on the opposite side from the holster.
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deepdiver
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 01:07 am |
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I don't necessarily always carry a spare mag, but I almost always have one nearby. I typically keep one in my briefcase which is near me throughout the workday or when I travel unless I am just running errands locally when I usually carry an extra on my belt. All that being said:
Right now I have a cheapy nylon mag holster that slips on my belt. I would actually carry an extra on my belt more often if I had a clip on type mag holster that was easier to put on as sometimes I intend to carry it but forget to thread it on my belt and then after getting fully dressed I don't mess with it.
Also, I don't carry an extra mag so much for the extra ammo usually (although there are times that I choose to carry more than one extra mag) but more typically I want an extra mag because mags sometimes fail and the only thing worse than running out of ammo is having plenty of ammo you can't deliver on the threat.
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Michigander
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 01:12 am |
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| I use military surplus magazine pouches. They are incredibly inexpensive, and made of very durable canvas. They fit nicely on a belt, or in a back pocket.
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jeeper1
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 06:22 am |
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I carry my XD40 (4" barrel) in a left hand Crossbreed Qwik clip holster set up for crossdraw. I also carry two spare mags in an Uncle Mikes double mag pouch at the 5:00 position.
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Phoenixphire
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 06:37 am |
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Thanks for all the replies..
I guess what I really want to know is how do you carry concealed, with extra mags?
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marshaul
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 07:33 am |
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| Well, I just use an OWB mag holster. But then if I CC (basically in my own house), I just wear extra-large t-shirts for concealment.
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Fallschirmjäger
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 07:54 am |
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I always carry a spare on the theory that there are too many things that are most easily remedied with a clearance and a magazine change.
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Agent19
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 02:42 pm |
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http://www.desantisholster.com/storefrontB2CWEB/itemdetail.do?action=prepare_detail&itm_id=372&itm_index=2
http://www.desantisholster.com/storefrontB2CWEB/itemdetail.do?action=prepare_detail&itm_id=1822&itm_index=0
http://www.desantisholster.com/storefrontB2CWEB/itemdetail.do?action=prepare_detail&itm_id=7025&itm_index=0
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Chaingun81
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 07:47 pm |
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I had the same problem for a while. After some searching I bought a Bianchi Accumold LE mag pouch with a snap. It's OWB, but I also use a pancacke OWB holster when CCing - just wear a loose shirt over it. I'm 6'2" and 220 lbs, so i seem to be able to comfortably conceal even a full size semiauto OWB as long as shirt is long enough. I really don't like the feel of IWB carry - really bothers me.
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Chaingun81
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Posted: Thu Jun 18th, 2009 07:48 pm |
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| That being said, I normally don't carry any spare mags unless I go somewhere remote enoguh.
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Rafdog
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Posted: Sat Jun 20th, 2009 02:47 am |
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I believe it's always a good idea to have a spare mag on you no matter what. Murphy's Law always seems to bite a lot of people. I carry a Steyr M40A1 in a IWB holster and the spare mag on a OWB holster. I wear X-Large shirts when I'm around CC'ing. It's not a bad idea to have a larger chest to waist ration too. The t-shirt drapes from the shoulders and right over the gear.
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Phoenixphire
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Posted: Sat Jun 20th, 2009 09:46 am |
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Rafdog wrote: It's not a bad idea to have a larger chest to waist ration too. The t-shirt drapes from the shoulders and right over the gear.
Yea.....
But then I have to work out, and eat right, and all that stuff.
:-)
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Posted: Sat Jun 20th, 2009 06:07 pm |
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I was in the habit of carrying a spare magazine for my Star .380 loose in my pocket. Well, the thing has gone missing and will cost maybe $20 to replace. Less easily replaced at this point are the 8 bullets that were in it. Annoying, rather, so I would recommend some kind of belt clip/holder for your spare mag(s) if you do carry one or more.
I want my damned magazine back, whoever has it. Probably some do-gooder who called the cops after finding it. I'm sure it will not be used for its intended purpose in any case. I'd rather someone stole the thing outright and got some use out of it. Oh well...
-ljp
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Michigander
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Posted: Sat Jun 20th, 2009 09:40 pm |
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Missing mags is one reason why I love the duty belt I use. No question about where they are.
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autosurgeon
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 06:28 am |
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I use a crossbreed IWB twin mag holster but it requires and extra inch in your waistband in addition to whatever you need for the IWB holster.
For OC I use a Duty Belt with a bianche double mag holster.
Last edited on Wed Jun 24th, 2009 06:29 am by autosurgeon
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reconvic
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Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 07:23 pm |
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Most of my Pistols are .45 and a 8 shot cap. I usually never carry more then that with one in the hole, which makes 9. Only if going to a bad area will I ever carry more. I don't want to look like I am ready for a war and I shoot well enough to settle any disputes with less then 8 round I would hope lol
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