So one clip or two?

[BigJ3780]

I recently received my LTC and plan to start carrying as soon as I locate a firearm... however a question arose to me. When you carry, is it just the one clip, or do you have more ammo?

In a hypothetical shoot out, one clip would not last very long. Just curious.

 

[MrsGungho]

I carry 2 guns and at least one back up mag for each gun

 

[LPMan59]

in before the clip vs mag post.

depends on where i'm going. normally i carry my g17, so i dont often carry a spare mag

 

[lovemachine]

I carry a Glock 19 with 2 spare magazines.

 

[sj kahr k40]

I rarely carry a gun that takes a clip, usually an extra mag and speed strip for my 2 handguns

 

[Colt556]

LPMan beat me to it!! I normally carry 1 extra magazine for my semi auto and a speed loader if carrying a revolver.

 

[ralphb72]

1 extra MAGAZINE for the pistol, a Rosary case with 10 bullets for the 38 revolver if I'm carrying it.

 

[JDonhardt]

If you use the word clip the gun snobs wont let you in their club.

 

[Bushido Devil Dog]

in before the clip vs mag post.

...and here it comes!!!

 

[88GT]

One extra mag for the .45.

 

[jbhummer2]

I usually carry a sig 229 with one or two spare mags. It depends on how I am carrying the solder holster has a spot for two spare mags with only one on it, it feels unbalanced. If I have it on my side I carry a spare mag on the belt.

 

[Kutnupe14]

If you use the word clip the gun snobs wont let you in their club.

unless you have a Garand

 

[toddk]

One or two on me... Depends on the company and location.

Also keep One or two in the truck.

 

[EvilKidsMeal]

I carry a G23 with the magazine in it, so 13 rounds, then i carry an extra magazine in my pocket or on my belt (usually pocket though). so I carry 26 rounds altogether, never had to use any of it, knock on wood, so 26 rounds seems like more than enough. i like the comfort knowing i have an extra magazine with me though. but carry what works for you.

 

[christman]

One gun, one mag. One broadsword. What?

 

[sj kahr k40]

I carry a G23 with the magazine in it, so 13 rounds, then i carry an extra magazine in my pocket or on my belt (usually pocket though). so I carry 26 rounds altogether, never had to use any of it, knock on wood, so 26 rounds seems like more than enough. i like the comfort knowing i have an extra magazine with me though. but carry what works for you.

What you don't top your mag off after you chamber a round? You might need that 27th round one day

 

[revance]

I carry one extra mag.

My primary reason for doing so is NOT to have more rounds. It is to aid in clearing some malfunctions. If you have a double feed during a gun fight and you don't have a spare mag you are screwed (even more so than usual). The reason is that you must remove the magazine from your gun in order to clear it. It takes both hands to clear, so what do you do with your mag? Thats right, throw it on the ground. THAT is why you should always have a spare mag on you.

Having extra rounds is of course also nice.

Another viable alternative is to carry a 2nd gun.

I highly recommend you take a defensive pistol course. They should cover issues like this. Carrying a spare mag is great, but ALSO knowing how to do a tactical reload with retention and a speed reload is even better.

 

[BigJ3780]

That was quick, its just a play on words. I understand the difference between a clip and mag, it was directed toward the "one lump or two" saying.


I am currently looking into courses I have an eye on a few weapons, just waiting for the funds to obtain them. My home defense gun is on the way to my FFL. I chose the Mossberg 500A 12GA Riot with 18" barrel.

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

Two extra mags with with my Sig 229. Two speed loaders with my .38 snubbie.

 

[Sticky]

With a:

• Sig 225, 1 or 2 spare 8-round magazines, depending on mood.
• Ruger SR9, usually 1 spare 17-round magazine. Rarely, 2 spares.

For civilian street carry, I feel perfectly safe with 16 or less total capacity. 95% of the time...