EDC extra mags

[gunman45acp]

Does anybody have experience with Bravo Concealments double mag pouch?

 

[chezuki]

For those of you who do carry spare mags is it best to go with the double mag pouch or just a single?

Depends... do you want to carry one extra mag or two?

 

[gunman45acp]

Depends... do you want to carry one extra mag or two?

Well I see 100% why carrying a spare mag should be a necessity but caring a double in my opinion doesn't seem like a necessity. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong or if you have a different opinion I love to learn.

 

[Clay Pigeon]

Out of curiosity, what do you carry that has 19+1 capacity?

A Para Ordnance P18 with a + will fulfill that.
And a Glock 17 with a + will also

 

[bwframe]

50 rounds vs 33.

In my experience, very little difference between carrying one and two magazines. Two actually balances the gun, repels the love handle and hides better under light cover (tshirt).

Might make all the difference if:
-You have no choice, but to leave a mag on the ground.
-Your buddy needs ammo and wasn't smart like you.
-Your reason for having your gun out is more than one.
-Your reason for having your gun out is carrying a long gun.

 

[lonehoosier]

I always carry a spare mag. I feel that it's more likely I'll have a malfunction then needing to reload.

 

[STEEL CORE]

I carry a full 15 rd spare for my EDC G-27, if I carry his big brother G-22, it's all good and in that case I should also carry the G-27 as a BUG.

Lonehoosier. Where did you get the kydex sheath? I have a Gerber fixed blade I want a kydex clip on sheath for it.

 

[lonehoosier]

I carry a full 15 rd spare for my EDC G-27, if I carry his big brother G-22, it's all good and in that case I should also carry the G-27 as a BUG.

Lonehoosier. Where did you get the kydex sheath? I have a Gerber fixed blade I want a kydex clip on sheath for it.

I made it. It's two separate pieces.

 

[nakinate]

For me, it's sometimes. I know I should do it all the time (not for spare ammo, 20+1 is more than adequate) but for malfunctions. I haven't found the right way for me to carry a spare that I'm willing to do everyday. I've made it my priority to get that sorted out over the next couple of months though.

 

[tcecil88]

When out and about I typically have at least 2 reloads for whatever I am carrying, be it an auto or revolver.
I use TR Holsters OWB holsters and mag carriers.

 

[tcecil88]

I made it. It's two separate pieces.

Looks very nice and functional. I have been thinking of adding a 3" - 4" fixed blade to my EDC, but have not found one I really like.

 

[Bucknut]

Two is one and one is none.

Raven pocket shield. Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Mag Pouch.

 

[lonehoosier]

Looks very nice and functional. I have been thinking of adding a 3" - 4" fixed blade to my EDC, but have not found one I really like.

My ESEE-4 is a 4 inch blade. It needs to ride higher so when sit down it does not poke you in the side. I'm tactically padded around the waste, it wears quite comfortably. I've been thinking of making a double mag holder with the knife behind it but just have not had the time.

 

[nakinate]

Two is one and one is none.

Raven pocket shield. Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Mag Pouch.

Is that meant for back pocket carry? I can't imagine that fitting in my front pockets.

 

[Bucknut]

Front pocket carry. It is very flexible and "curves" to the pocket. In fact I have some pants that have larger pockets and shield moves around a bit.

 

[gunman45acp]

Do you guys think carrying two extra mags is neccessary for malfunction purposes? Or would one do the job? Just don't want to add extra bulk and weight to my EDC if I don't have too.

 

[Tomahawkman]

Personally I carry 1 extra mag for whatever gun I am carrying. Usually my G19 or my G43. I put it in my back pocket with my wallet and it keeps it aligned vertically where it needs to be for a constant draw, Some day I may get some IWB pouches and carry at 11 O'clock but for now this works for me.

 

[tcecil88]

No, 2 mags are not necessary as the odds of needing both are remote. If you have 2 mag related malfs in one gun fight, then the odds of either not surviving the fight or never getting a shot off period are about even. Either way, you did not do your due diligence and made sure your EDC would not fail when needed.
I have range mags and EDC mags that loaded for EDC only and not shot at the range all the time to save the springs. Glock mags are relatively cheap and abundant, so having several is not a real issue.
I carry 2 spare reloads because that's what I am comfortable doing. I have worked in some pretty crappy areas of the world where Americans are not popular and had to do alot of it mostly unarmed. Now that I don't have to worry about not being armed, and in light of the presence of those same types of people here in good ole America, I like having the second reload for the EDC.
You have to decide your own comfort level and then work within it. One reload is better than none, but in an active shooter / domestic terrorism situation (remote, I know), you may have more than one adversary to deal with. If your EDC is a single stack or a revolver, then running out of ammo becomes a real concern.
As usual, YMMV.

 

[gunman45acp]

No, 2 mags are not necessary as the odds of needing both are remote. If you have 2 mag related malfs in one gun fight, then the odds of either not surviving the fight or never getting a shot off period are about even. Either way, you did not do your due diligence and made sure your EDC would not fail when needed.
I have range mags and EDC mags that loaded for EDC only and not shot at the range all the time to save the springs. Glock mags are relatively cheap and abundant, so having several is not a real issue.
I carry 2 spare reloads because that's what I am comfortable doing. I have worked in some pretty crappy areas of the world where Americans are not popular and had to do alot of it mostly unarmed. Now that I don't have to worry about not being armed, and in light of the presence of those same types of people here in good ole America, I like having the second reload for the EDC.
You have to decide your own comfort level and then work within it. One reload is better than none, but in an active shooter / domestic terrorism situation (remote, I know), you may have more than one adversary to deal with. If your EDC is a single stack or a revolver, then running out of ammo becomes a real concern.
As usual, YMMV.

Yeah my EDC is a Glock 19 so its 15+1. As far as rounds go I think I will be okay. I think you make an excellent point that its really just going to come down to what I am comfortable doing. If two mags feels better to me than thats what I need to go with. If its to much weight and I don't like the bulkiness than I can always just carry one spare.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Maybe BBI might breeze through, or somebody with better memory than I have... Isnt his saying 3-3-3? 3 rounds, 3 seconds, 3 feet (yards?) That (or something similar) is the typical encounter; 3 rounds are fired, perp is within 3 feet/yards, and its over in 3 seconds.

Thats what I base my choice on for 99.9% of my carry.