Gator4838 Posted June 7, 2019 at 10:59 PM Share Posted June 7, 2019 at 10:59 PM just curious,who here routinely carries a spare mag or mags.I am still tweaking what I carry and how I carry.it seems to me a little much,and that much more to carry everyday.I have not carried a extra mag so far and feel fairly comfortable with a 8+1 single stack capacity.from what I have read the majority of real self defense cases,few shots are fired.of course I realize a big concern is a multiple attacker scenario or some type of mag failure.maybe I should rethink carrying one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:00 PM Share Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:00 PM I always carry at least one extra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:07 PM Share Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:07 PM Better to have then need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:24 PM Share Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:24 PM We once hired an off duty US Marshal for security during a riot. As we prepared for the evening march he asked me how much ammo he would need. I replied probably none... bring whatever youre comfortable with. I think he packed 7 extra .40 cal mags. We needed none. I carry 15+1 because thats what fits in my Hi Power... I carry a Hi Power because I shoot it well. Sometimes I stash a spare mag in the center console of my car, but not always. When I carry the little Sig P 938 I stash a spare 7 round mag in my pocket for a total of 15 rounds. I have yet to need a single round. Its pretty unlikely that most of us will ever face multiple attackers and should that ever happen it might be best to take cover and figure out some alternate plan. You should carry whatever you think you need. Shooting someone is your last resort.Only you know what you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragsbo Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:46 PM Share Posted June 7, 2019 at 11:46 PM I carry a Glock Model 23 (40 cal). It has 14 rounds in it and I carry at least one 15 round magazine (usually in the left tool packet of my carpenter jeans). If I feel froggy, Might out another on my belt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted June 8, 2019 at 12:20 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 12:20 AM P938 7+1 and spare 7 in a pocket or on my belt in a Leatherman tool sheath. I don't feel under-equipped. The spare magazine is more for fixing stoppages than it is about added capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrlke Posted June 8, 2019 at 12:35 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 12:35 AM It's said that the main reason to carry an extra mag is for a malfunction. The most common semi auto failures are corrected with a new mag. I typically carry a 17rd g17 mag, in my weak side pocket, when carrying my g19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpearson Posted June 8, 2019 at 12:56 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 12:56 AM Always carry at least one magazine if double stack. And 2 magizines if single stack.Belt mounted magazine pouch left side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nod Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:04 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:04 AM I use Houston padded nylon pouches. Very comfortable and not expensive. Like jperson 1 if double stack, 2 if single stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee n. field Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:16 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:16 AM just curious,who here routinely carries a spare mag or mags.I am still tweaking what I carry and how I carry.it seems to me a little much,and that much more to carry everyday.I have not carried a extra mag so far and feel fairly comfortable with a 8+1 single stack capacity.from what I have read the majority of real self defense cases,few shots are fired.of course I realize a big concern is a multiple attacker scenario or some type of mag failure.maybe I should rethink carrying one. One extra, in a Magholder horizontal carrier, as close as possible to the belt buckle on my off side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carry Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:19 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:19 AM Always have an extra 19 round magazine, and on occasion up to 4 extra magazines (for a total of 5). Sometimes (rarely now) a backup gun with/without extra mags (round count varies with the selected bug). The mags hold 20, but on occasion they have feeding problems which are cured by removing one round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk5 Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:30 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:30 AM One extra because I accidentally hit the mag release during qualification opps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator4838 Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:38 AM Author Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:38 AM I have practiced,although probably not enough at clearing malfunctions.I also use the same mag for my edc that has proved at the range to cycle defense rounds without issue.having said that it probably would be good practice to carry a extra.and if I carried a extra,it would only make sense to practice changing out mags.thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickRS23 Posted June 8, 2019 at 05:21 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 05:21 AM Since I carry a 6 shot 38 spl., I always have 1 speed-loader on me and another near by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigcelia Posted June 8, 2019 at 05:39 AM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 05:39 AM On occasion I carry a Kimber 1911 with a spare mag using Alien Gear IWB holster and mag carrier. Feels OK to me. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim schad Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:14 PM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 02:14 PM My spare magazine is a J-Frame cross draw appendix in 38 special. Aa a DEA friend explained it to me, "One is none, two is one, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodoun da Vinci Posted June 8, 2019 at 03:57 PM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 03:57 PM My EDC configuration is a High Cap 9mm DA/SA (Beretta Px4 Subcompact 13+1) and a spare mag backed up by a 9mm Subcompact DAO (Sig Sauer P290RS) and a spare mag for that as well. I started carrying a "reload" as a second pistol to save time...New York Reload. Since we have these attacks lately at work places and attacks where the active shooter is gunning down as many as possible I started carrying 40 rounds for two guns that can be shared as they have caliber commonality. This way I can arm a second person as well and double our chances. VooDoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallbore Posted June 8, 2019 at 05:24 PM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 05:24 PM When was the last time or ever that a non leo needed a second mag in a self-defense? Are you planning on taking out a street gang? Never carry a second mag. Doubt I will regret this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingcreek Posted June 8, 2019 at 07:52 PM Share Posted June 8, 2019 at 07:52 PM If I’m carrying my little Kahr pm9 6+1, then I always have another 7 round mag. If I’m carrying my G23 w 14 rounds I only carry a spare if I’m going into a bit riskier territory. I live in a very safe quiet rural area and very rarely get concerned.I have been known to carry a full-size 1911 .45 or 9mm commander on occasion and always with a spare mag.Any gun I carry has been shot a lot and proven as reliable as any firearm can be. Nothing is 100% forever but if I can go 500 or more rounds without a failure I’m pretty comfortable.My full size 1911 .45 was built by rob leatham and I competed with it years ago. Les Baer rebuilt it after 30,000 rounds and I shot it some more. I’m pretty comfortable with it by now.Only ever had an issue with 2 cheap mags. Took a hammer to them and tossed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmallie Posted June 9, 2019 at 02:22 AM Share Posted June 9, 2019 at 02:22 AM My view is that at least one spare mag should be carried for the same reason you carry a firearm. "It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huski92 Posted June 9, 2019 at 03:08 AM Share Posted June 9, 2019 at 03:08 AM I always carry a spare mag. Mostly in case of a mag failure. But, it is getting crazier out there. More amp doesn’t hurt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric D. Posted June 9, 2019 at 03:48 AM Share Posted June 9, 2019 at 03:48 AM My spare magazine is a J-Frame cross draw appendix in 38 special. Aa a DEA friend explained it to me, "One is none, two is one, etc. Exactly. That's why I usually have a primary carry gun, a BUG, and a BBUG (all with extra ammo). The wife and I were walking together last night, and she asked me to switch to the other side because whatever was in the left, lower pocket of my shorts kept hitting her in the leg and it hurt. Apparently it doesn't take much .44 SPL (in speed strips) to create a walking issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted June 9, 2019 at 03:59 AM Share Posted June 9, 2019 at 03:59 AM at least two and two semi-autos. fighting overseas one is none and two is one is the mantra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chislinger Posted June 10, 2019 at 12:41 AM Share Posted June 10, 2019 at 12:41 AM I don't "carry" extra mags but I keep a spare mag for each carry gun in the glove box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingWalleye Posted June 10, 2019 at 12:27 PM Share Posted June 10, 2019 at 12:27 PM I always carry a spare Mag. Stealth Gear SG180 works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS1 Posted June 10, 2019 at 02:30 PM Share Posted June 10, 2019 at 02:30 PM If I'm going to bother carrying, I will bother with extra mags. With a 6+1 pocket 380 I'll carry 2 extra. With a 12 or 15 round double stack 9 I'll carry 1 extra. I mean mags are so easy to carry compared to the actual firearm, if you're bothering with the gun why not a spare mag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartby1/2 Posted June 10, 2019 at 05:18 PM Share Posted June 10, 2019 at 05:18 PM Nope...but there is an extra mag in my vehicle lock box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted June 10, 2019 at 05:50 PM Share Posted June 10, 2019 at 05:50 PM I carry a spare most of the time. Can't say always, because if I'm just around the house, may not have a spare on me, but they are around the house. Leaving the house, I grab a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbacs Posted June 10, 2019 at 09:16 PM Share Posted June 10, 2019 at 09:16 PM My spare magazine is a J-Frame cross draw appendix in 38 special. Aa a DEA friend explained it to me, "One is none, two is one, etc. Exactly. That's why I usually have a primary carry gun, a BUG, and a BBUG (all with extra ammo). The wife and I were walking together last night, and she asked me to switch to the other side because whatever was in the left, lower pocket of my shorts kept hitting her in the leg and it hurt. Apparently it doesn't take much .44 SPL (in speed strips) to create a walking issue.Have her NOT walk so close to you!And if you’re holding hands, you wouldn't be that close too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator4838 Posted June 11, 2019 at 04:27 PM Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 at 04:27 PM Well,I have come to the conclusion I will start throwing a extra mag in my pocket for my 380 and 9 single stacks.although I really don't see myself in a o.k.corral type shootout,I also do not see a downside in doing so.being a Chicago resident,these criminals often do not act alone and some times travel in wolf packs.and then on the expressway I suppose you could be trading shots with some bad guys.also,yourself and a bad guy could both have cover and be trading shots.so thanks to all for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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