How many and how do you carry your spare magazines?

[usmcveteran]

Curious how those of you that carry a pistol carry your spare magazines and how many you carry if any at all?

What do you do differently if anything for say carrying a pistol in your pocket vs OWB or IWB?

[Lord Timelord]

I carry my Kel-Tec PF-9 in a Desantis Nemesis Pocket Holster in my strong side pants pocket. In my weak hand pocket, I have a Desantis Pocket Holster for a spare magazine. If I'm in my cargo pants, I'm carrying a 2nd spare mag in one of the mag utility pockets.

When I'm carrying my XDm .45, it's in a Raven Concealment Kydex IWB Holster with their optional "C-Clips". On my weak side is a Raven Concealment Kydex Dual Magazine Holder. If wearing my cargo pants, I'm carrying two additional spare mags in both pant legs magazine pockets for a total of five magazines.

When going into a particularly bad section of town or into a really rural area, and I want maximum protection. I'm carrying the XDm with five mags, and the PF-9 with three mags. This is in addition to my EDC stuff like Knife, Flashlight, Cellphone, etc.

[Norm DeGuerre]

I view the pistol as a deterrent
I'm happy with the 5 shots of .32
if you need more in a civilian encounter, you chose your location poorly

[Norm DeGuerre]

into a really rural area, and I want maximum protection. I'm carrying the XDm with five mags, and the PF-9 with three mags. This is in addition to my EDC stuff like Knife, Flashlight, Cellphone, etc.

dam, T.L. ...
you afraid of county folk ...???

[dsdmmat]

I carry anywhere between 2 and 6 spare mags depending on what area I am going to be in.

[Cory]

Glock 17, one mag in weapon. Two mags in front left pocket.

But I'm looking for another way to carry a spare mag (maybe two). Right now I look like I'm smuggling reptiles.

[thughes]

I view the pistol as a deterrent
I'm happy with the 5 shots of .32
if you need more in a civilian encounter, you chose your location poorly

I'm kind of with you on this Norm, I can't envision a scenario where I would be sticking around for a prolonged fire fight. Unless you have to be in a bad area for a reason (job, rental properties, etc.), why go there in the first place? The first thing I have been taught in every single training class has been that you don't go anywhere or do anything while carrying that you wouldn't do unarmed. I prefer the tactic of getting a few shots off and then hightailing it out of the situation while the bad guy(s) still has his head down.

[Guest]

3 per handgun. In my range bag. If im going anywhere besides range, I don't carry any, just the 8 in my carry piece (should do the job if needed, 20 years i never needed it, ain't like i need spare mags to goto the A & P, that chit just makes me chuckle)No need to have a batman belt all bothering me while i shoot.

[Celt]

G19, 2 mags with the spare in a cordura belt holster, however i want to buy a nice kydex double mag holder that sits high on the belt so they will be more concealed. And i dont put myself in questionable environments, but you never know so my situational awareness is always on.

[Norm DeGuerre]

The first thing I have been taught in every single training class has been that you don't go anywhere or do anything while carrying that you wouldn't do unarmed. .

unholstered twice in 40 years
both bad area's, there for work

once, I was a mugging target --Chippewa St. in Buffalo
the other, in like 1974, came out to the work van, two guys were beating the crap outta a workmate.. this was in Fredonia

[GOPerfect]

I carry, most of the times, my Springfield XDS45; I have the five round mag with one chambered in a Versacarry holster. I carry a second, seven round mag in my rear left pocket. If I travel into Buffalo, I have an additional five rnd mag as well. I have drawn my firearm in a couple of situations, probably would never need more than the inserted mag, but better be safe than sorry.

Each time I was deployed, we always go out with more ammo than normally used; that never means that the next time you go out with a light load!

[Lord Timelord]

dam, T.L. ...
you afraid of county folk ...???

Country Folk?!?! Heck No! They cook better! It's more for protection against the not so nice and friendly Fuzzy Creatures!

[dwa12479]

Have 7+1 in an M&P Shield at all times. I keep 2 spare 8 rounders in my truck and 2 in the wifes van so that they're available if I want to take extras wherever we are going. I'll usually stick them in the back left pocket if we are heading into an area that may be somewhat questionable.

[Calculon]

SR9c with a spare mag in a SnagMag holder - looks like a pocket knife clip and keeps mag oriented floor plate up in same direction every time. Better than moving around picking up change in the bottom of my pocket (IMO).

[Schmendrick]

One spare 7rd mag in a nylon velcro Leatherman pouch on my belt.