Probably a good idea. A speed strip doesn't take up much space.Originally Posted by SmokeJumper
Probably a good idea. A speed strip doesn't take up much space.
Very little space in my 5Shot Leather pocket carry pouch.
I always download my Glock magazines by one round-both to provide more freeplay space when reloading when the slide is in battery, and to provide a place for the chambered round if I have to unload and clear the weapon.
I totally agree with Jay's recommendation of one spare doublestack/2 spare singlestack magazines; that's been my modus operendi in that regard for years when carrying concealed.
Best, Jon
Gotcha, I didn't realize you would carry it in the pouch as well.
Odds are, I will never have to use my carry weapon. I carry a spare mag for it because if I've already beaten the odds by having to use my gun, I don't want to rely on more odds that I'll only need 3-5 rounds from a few feet away.
I don't download my Glock mags and have never had a problem. Granted, me saying I've never had a problem doesn't mean much here because for all anyone knows, I load a mag and never shoot, so of course I would be fine.
When in doubt, thirty out.
For CCW, always one spare doublestack or two spare singlestack magazines (downloaded by 1 rd for Glocks).
For uniformed LE duty, I carried 4 singlestack or 2-3 doublestack mags as spares on my person, plus more readily available in the vehicle.
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For CCW I agree 1 hicap or 2 single stack spares.
For [B]CURRENT[B] G17 or G19 magazines fully loaded +1.
The springs in the current magazines are not over stressed when fully loaded.
No problem with inserting or weakning the spring in my experience.
I generally will carry a backup(doublestack). Would like to have 1 or 2 extra either in the car with me or at home. Seeing as how unlikely it is that I'll ever need to use my pistol in a life or death situation, if it happens I think its safe to assume that any other generalities about gunfight (only a few shots fired, encounter at close range, etc.) will be out the window as well. And it helps balance all the shit on my belt or in my pants
Last edited by Paltares8; 09-18-2016 at 11:47 AM.
Well, you know maybe in 2016 a spare mag has even more viability.
I've never really thought about this, but it make sense.
Maybe a dumb question, but it would seem a mag carrier for CCW would be pretty simple. I'll do a search, but are the typical kydex companies gtg for purchasing mag carriers (ex. JM CK)?
Last edited by RJ; 09-18-2016 at 02:47 PM.
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