Why carry more than one mag?

[hammAR]

Guns are made to be shot, not thrown Harley! At least that's what my old man told me before he left this s****y world!




Red

I think that I said CLUB, not spear.......

[Ironbear]

Guns are made to be shot, not thrown Harley! At least that's what my old man told me before he left this s****y world!

I think that I said CLUB, not spear.......

You don't have to throw a spear! And why settle for a club, when you can have a.....

Detachable bayonet that fits your light rail!

Never runs out of ammunition, blah, blah, blah......

[Pezhead]

What kind of holster do you use for that?
I generally carry an extra mag. I just Pray I never have to use either one.

[mnxd9]

Cobb, something to the effect would probably be fine, I actually do have a Desantis tuckable holster that has a spot for a spare mag, overall I don't like the holster a lot, I can't seem to keep it secure and in place, plus the extra mag made it extra heavy and difficult to keep secure. Generally speaking I'm not a big fan of a bunch of stuff in my pockets , but that looks to be a very good option if it doesn't bother me too much.

Overall I think I'll end up with a different Holster, maybe I can find something that works with a spare mag too, otherwise Crossbreed has tuckable mag holders those may work out pretty nice, without bothering me as much as the pocket probably will.

[goalie]

Generally speaking i don't carry a spare on me, main reason being I don't have a good way to carry one at this point.

The vast majority of the time I am carrying a 5-shot snubbie with a speed-strip to reload it. It is comfy, and I can always carry it without dressing around the gun.

That said, when I am out with the wife, who cannot run nearly as fast as myself, I usually have a semi-auto with an extra magazine.

IMO, my signature line is very appropriate for this discussion. Then again, I also feel that too many people focus on the tools themselves instead of the skills required to use them proficiently. It isn't the arrow, it's the indian.

[princewally]

Then again, I also feel that too many people focus on the tools themselves instead of the skills required to use them proficiently. It isn't the arrow, it's the indian.

I disagree completely. The tool is enough, if you have a Go Get 'Em Gun.

[cobb]

Crossbreed has tuckable mag holders those may work out pretty nice, without bothering me as much as the pocket probably will.

I carry a 1911 in a IWB when ever possible and is my preferred mode of carry and does not bother me at all. I did try a IWB mag holder, just couldn't get use to it, to put it mildly, it was uncomfortable. So I carry IWB on the right hip and usually a spare mag in the left front pocket. I have my wallet in my left rear pocket and the cell phone on the belt, left side, so I can lift a cover garment to get to either without exposing anything that would indicate that I am carrying.

[mnxd9]

Thanks for the insight, I'll have to check into some options a little better, maybe if I can remember when then gun shows are close

[1911fan]

I had a flat rear pocket carrier made that holds two mags in a leather wallet inside the pocket, it does not show and its pretty comfy, It also fits in my breast pocket of my suit coats if I wear that.

[Pat]

I had a flat rear pocket carrier made that holds two mags in a leather wallet inside the pocket, it does not show and its pretty comfy, It also fits in my breast pocket of my suit coats if I wear that.

Got a pic? I would love to see that.

Maybe Srigs could make one for me?

[dcwn.45]

Much of the time I carry a spare magazine horizontally on my off side behind the hip. I use a generic multitool sheath with a flap. I accept that this is slower to get than a conventional open top mag pouch, but it is a hell of a lot faster than going back to my truck!
I always carry a spare mag or speed strip/speedloader for my carry gun,after all the reason I carry in the first place is that I realize something bad could happen and I choose to be prepared.

[Pinnacle]

Much of the time I carry a spare magazine horizontally on my off side behind the hip. I use a generic multitool sheath with a flap. I accept that this is slower to get than a conventional open top mag pouch, but it is a hell of a lot faster than going back to my truck!
I always carry a spare mag or speed strip/speedloader for my carry gun,after all the reason I carry in the first place is that I realize something bad could happen and I choose to be prepared.

Excellent strategy - as long as you have it there with you that is half of the battle I suppose.

I know that we always prepare for the worst - but here is the real deal IMHO

With todays pistols - they are almost 100% reliable for at least the first couple hundred rounds before something starts to go wrong. The average gunfight happens fast - 7 yards or less - and three shots or so.

SO - even a snubbie holds theoretically enough rounds and the chances of ahving to fix a problem are remote... But I am not going ot bet my life on a theoretical guess of reliability and depending on the vague fact that I can solve a problem iwth 3 shots or so....

Extra mag = piece of mind realistically.

[jac714]

Colonel Jeff Cooper made this statement about spare magazines:

"One is none and two is one."

I carry 2 spares (when I carry my 1911) mostly in case of a malfunction. This has never happened with my carry gun but I am an old submariner, we plan for the very worst possible situation and are happy when it does not happen.

[Fast351]

Out of curiousity, those of you that carry a spare mag, do you carry anything less than lethal?

IMO, before I would carry a spare mag, I would carry a can of Fox 5.3. Of course both is better.

[Pezhead]

Flashlight, Kubaton, knife(yes can be leathal). When I carry I don't have room for the Leatherman. I do need to get a chemical deterant I just haven't yet.