Do you carry a spare magazine?

[earle8888]

yep, How about WhyNot!

[Rainman48314]

voted "sometimes"

I'd say half the time. I often carry my Sig P238 in a Remora which I ordered with a spare mag holder all in one unit. If one carries IWB, there is certainly room in a pocket for a mag.

[LaP]

Just one mag in my CW9. As a backup, I have my wife with her S&W 642 revolver.

[Barth]

Just one mag in my CW9. As a backup, I have my wife with her S&W 642 revolver.

That's one sweet backup - cudos.

[Polygon]

I don't feel like I need to but my holster has a spot to carry one so I don't see why I shouldn't.

[Ol'coot]

Most always carry one spare on my weak side when using my IWB hoster as the carrier looks like a knife case and drawn no attention behind my phone case. I carry two when I pocket carry just because my mag holder is a double and has room for 2 mags. I have found that it stays in the correct position in weak side pocket much better than a single holder

[FTG2Voge]

As long as I have a second (or third) magazine for the gun I carry at least one spare. They don't take up that much room and you never know when you might need one. It's better to have a spare and not need it, than the alternative.

[Quickdraw]

I always carry a spare with any S/A pistol. Mags are responsible for as many pistols as the pistol. A spare is a must especially with a CM9 with 6+1.

[wyntrout]

I'd say half the time. I often carry my Sig P238 in a Remora which I ordered with a spare mag holder all in one unit. If one carries IWB, there is certainly room in a pocket for a mag.

Carrying a spare is nice... I do, but opposite side. If you have a problem, is it going to help having to juggle your gun and retrieve the magazine with one hand... adrenalin pumping... tunnel vision... degraded motor skills, etc. FROM YOUR POCKET??

It would be easier with a belt mounted mag carrier... weak side, which is what I do. Putting all of your eggs in one basket, or pocket, could be hazardous to your health. A lot of you guys probably do that, but have you REALLY thought about having to use that reload in a hurry... very time-critical moment??

Just a thought....


Wynn

[wyntrout]

Another thought:

Remember that your first concern should be not getting shot... not standing there in the open trying to juggle a gun between hands and trying to paw the reload out of your gun-hand pocket! And, if you're diving for cover in the meanwhile without all of those fine motor skills you were counting on... just consider the guy in that classroom clip by ABC(?) with the t-shirt tangled in his gun standing there like a deer in the headlights... still laughing at him??

Wynn
Arm-Chair philosopher and hind-sight tactician.

[Jball1125]

My edc holds 15 rounds and I usually don't carry a spare mag, however when I carry the pm9 I throw an extra 7 round mag in my pocket.

[xxAGxx]

I carry a CW9 with the 7 round mag in it and 2 8 round extended mags as back up. Just a habit. Every gun I carried concealed had either 2 extra mags or 2 extra speedloaders if it was a revolver.


AG

[chiefbigdog]

The "Zombies" are coming at us in larger groups and are carrying better hardware than they did when I was a rookie. Due to the popularity of meth the bad guys need a lot more shooting than they used to, except for the old pcp users. I am glad that ammo has progressed as much as it has, but I personally feel better for having a bit more of it with me when I'm out and about.

[MW surveyor]

I carry a spare 8 rounder when I can find the dam thing! Been "lost" now for at least 1 month.

[echo2011]

Hate to beat a dead horse but I always carry an extra magazine. Being in law enforcement they teach you in an ambush, you need to move and shoot. Shot placement on the first few rounds then fire as you make you way to cover, so as long as your backstop is clear. Get to cover and have more lead to send down range. Our bi-annually qualifications are all moving and shooting. I am a firm believer that although probably a hard task for the average CHL holder, they should implement this training in CHL certification classes. By standing in one spot you are making yourself an easy target. Teaching CHL holders to stand in one spot and shoot is impractical. Almost everyone can shoot decent standing still but shooting and moving is a whole new ball game.