How Do You Carry Spare Magazine?

[knash33]

No.

[otium]

A mk620 magazine (9-6 on the side of the mag) fits well in a rainbowofcalifornia dot com medium knifecase. You can also find that one at a REI store if you have one local to you.

If you have a bass pro (or any significant sporting goods store) near you could try a medium redhead knife sheath from them. I did find the sewing of the belt strap on this sheath was less robust than the beefier rainbow product and it would tear out in time requiring some sewing repair. I gave this one up when I got the other.

I suspect any sheath in this general size should work fine for you.

Good luck in your search.

[Path4]

Thank you for the replies! Jfootin - Doh! I cant believe i didnt do a search before posting, I always do that cant believe i forgot to.

The Beardog mag carrier looks promising, but im having a hard time visualizing how it will keep the magazine from shifting around in my pocket. When I try to carry a magazine in a big jeans pocket it will go from upright | to slanted / to even lying flat _ in the bottom of my pocket (lol i dont think the illustrations are necessary). Will the Beardog keep it from doing that? Cant imagine how....

[Yogi 117]

I use a simple nylon knife sheath with velcro flap closure that works perfect. Wear via belt loop on L hip, nobody has a clue. Cheap & effective.

[MikeG]

I folded an old soft-style mouse pad over a mag and sewed it together grippy side out. Easy to trim to any shape you like and won't come out of your pocket with the mag. Keeps the lint out and the first round in place. Still in good shape after a year of use

[JFootin]

Thank you for the replies! Jfootin - Doh! I cant believe i didnt do a search before posting, I always do that cant believe i forgot to.

The Beardog mag carrier looks promising, but im having a hard time visualizing how it will keep the magazine from shifting around in my pocket. When I try to carry a magazine in a big jeans pocket it will go from upright | to slanted / to even lying flat _ in the bottom of my pocket (lol i dont think the illustrations are necessary). Will the Beardog keep it from doing that? Cant imagine how....

Well, if you want one that always keeps the mag positioned, my personal preference is the Galco Pocket Magazine Carrier. The one I got for my CM9 is the Model PMC 26. I found that the 6 round mag sits too deep in it, so I stuffed a tissue down in there and now it sits high enough to grab easily. I have been trying to remember to replace the tissue with some cleaning patches. As you can tell from looking at it, it is made of soft leather, conforms to the shape of your leg immediately and is very comfortable.

[Rio Vista Slim]

I carry one spare magazine (6 round) in the left rear pocket of my Wranglers. That pocket also holds a Benchmade folding knife and a handkerchief. Thus far no rounds have moved in the mag, and no signs of rust.

Probably not the best system, but the magazine doesn't move, and I'm able to get to it quickly.

[wyntrout]

I carry my largest capacity Kahr mag for the caliber in a Kydex OWB holster on the opposite side. I don't want to be juggling the gun for something I need in a hurry. I wear my gun IWB at about 4 o'clock and also have my Gerber FAST Draw clipped in my left front pocket for a backup. My shirts are usually oversized Polos always worn untucked and I can sweep the shirt tail up and draw one-handed.

I tried IWB carry mag-holders, but too uncomfortable. I added a "sweat shield" to the inside of the clip to prevent the magazines from being uncomfortable and poking me in the sides, especially when seated in the car.

Cheap Kydex magazine holders at Tactical Kydex... my post and pictures on TK:

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t...Tactical+Kydex

Wynn

[JERRY]

here is what i have coming soon...

[knash33]

I'm sorry. RTFQ.
I thought the question was, "do you carry an extra magazine?"

[wyntrout]

The question was

"How Do You Carry Spare Magazine?"

Where and in what seem applicable.

Wynn

[knash33]

I know.
That's why my first answer was "No." I didn't read the question.
Does anybody not carry an extra magazine?

[MikeyKahr]

Poll results

There was a poll on here a while back and if I remember right, the numbers were about two to one between those who carry a spare and those who do not. Not scientific, of course, but I think it was pretty true. I'll have to look for the poll. EDIT - Here is the link:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t...+magazine+poll

[wyntrout]

Sorry... thought YOU were being snippy. Some guys don't, but most of us do. A lot of problems have been experienced with mags falling out or malfunctioning. In the "heat of battle" stuff happens and if your one and only mag fell out in the scuffle or your reduced motor skills helped you drop it, it's nice to have another chance with one on your person.

It's like carrying a spare tire in your car, but the loss of a magazine or not having a reload could be more costly. Everyone should have at least three mags so they have a chance of having two serviceable ones at any time. I prefer to carry the largest capacity available for a spare... an 8-round extended-grip mag for my PM9. I like the most compact in the pistol for concealability.

JMHO and YMMV.

Wynn

[Path4]

Alotta great advice, thank you! I cant decide between carrying on the waist band or in the pocket, doh! Or one that can move around in my pocket, but may be more comfortable, than something that fills up my pocket and doesnt allow it to move at all. Have been carrying one in the cell phone pocket? (i think thats what its referred to as, tired cant think straight) in my jeans but want to do it right