Do you carry extra magazines?

[45fan]

When I am carrying a single stack, I typically carry at least two extra mags, for malfunction correction and ammo capacity. When I am packing the Hi-Power (or any other double stack that I might own in the future) I tend to only carry one extra mag, though sometimes I do carry more, depending on the where/when/how I am traveling.

This time of year, and many times even in the warmer months, I tend to one up the extra mag, and just carry an extra pistol, in case of malfunction. I never plan on using an of them, but I'd rather spend my life packing a little extra hardware than loose it for lack of it.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Singlesix was my RO for my first hand experience with mag malfunctions. Two mags... In a row... Needless to say, I always carry at least one spare mag & am testing out a new BUG.

 

[rhino]

When I am carrying a single stack, I typically carry at least two extra mags, for malfunction correction and ammo capacity. When I am packing the Hi-Power (or any other double stack that I might own in the future) I tend to only carry one extra mag, though sometimes I do carry more, depending on the where/when/how I am traveling.

This time of year, and many times even in the warmer months, I tend to one up the extra mag, and just carry an extra pistol, in case of malfunction. I never plan on using an of them, but I'd rather spend my life packing a little extra hardware than loose it for lack of it.

Singlesix was my RO for my first hand experience with mag malfunctions. Two mags... In a row... Needless to say, I always carry at least one spare mag & am testing out a new BUG.

Bravo to both of you!

You should still carry a reload for every gun you carry, though. Just sayin'.

Have you practiced accessing and using your second guns? What do yo do with your first gun after it chokes? Plan ahead! Practice your plan!

 

[wizard_of_ahs]

2 extra mags

 

[88E30M50]

I never carry an extra. Chances of needing it are slim.

You could make the same argument for carrying a gun. What are the chances...?

I do carry an extra mag (or more depending on where I am going and what I'm carrying) because if I do find myself needing to use a gun, my day is already off the charts in terms of probabilities. At that point, I'm looking to stack the odds in my favor any way I can.

 

[ag563]

I carry an extra gun.

 

[G3kray]

I always have extra 17rds in my edc work bag but the blue jean coin pocket and belt hold a 33rd g18 mag perfectly plus you don't have to buy a mag holder to do so.i also tuck two 33s between car seat and center council in vehicle.

 

[jlupacch]

At least one extra mag, sometimes 2

 

[The Bubba Effect]

I carry an extra gun.

That is what I have started doing.

 

[johnwhite]

three mag's total 15+1 in the gun and a bravo concealment double mag pouch. why because i'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it

 

[stormryder]

Have standard mag in pistol and 1 "Happy Stick" as a backup.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

What if your opponent gets a shot off, and their first bullet strikes your mag and knocks the base plate off? What are the odds of that happening, though, right? (Random thought, certainly not based on any recent events.)

 

[AngryRooster]

What if your opponent gets a shot off, and their first bullet strikes your mag and knocks the base plate off? What are the odds of that happening, though, right? (Random thought, certainly not based on any recent events.)

If he does that then he would most likely be snatched up and given a job in California law enforcement somewhere. That way he can shoot the gun out of the bad guys hands so as not to actually hurt them and we can all feel good about ourselves at the end of the day.

 

[ATM]

What if your opponent gets a shot off, and their first bullet strikes your mag and knocks the base plate off?...

It's sad enough for those without a spare mag to send the one round in the pipe while deciding whether to run for cover or bend down, lock the slide back, pick up a round from the floor and try to manually feed it into the chamber through the ejection port

...until you consider those folks who opt to carry without a round chambered. Ouch.

 

[Hkfiend]

Depends on what I'm carrying. If I'm light and have the LCP in my pocket, I carry an extra mag. If it's the VP9 I don't. If it's the 45c, I do.

 

[Fordtough25]

Always 1 somewhere, there are far too many reasons to carry one vs not. IMO.

 

[cosermann]

Chuck Norris carries a spare mag. Does any more need to be said?

 

[rhino]

...until you consider those folks who opt to carry without a round chambered. Ouch.

Oh, snap!

No round in chamber + no additional magazines + magazine failure + tense social situation = bad day

 

[lovemachine]

Last night I tried different ways to carry a second gun. I haven't found a comfortable position yet, but I'm still trying. I'd like to carry a second gun with 2 spare mags.

 

[Birds Away]

Define "extra".