Magazines

triggerhappy2006 · April 24, 2013, 05:22 PM

How many magazines do you have for each weapon?

The general rule of thumb for me is 6 for any rifle that takes a mag and enough to hold a box of 50 for pistols. I'm no where close to that but thats the goal. 1911=8 mags, P226/glock/xd/mp=3 mags or 5 mags if you live in an unfriendly 7-10 round state

Either way, I may only carry one or two extra's but I like being able to work speed reloads, etc with 2-3rds in each magazine so having a bunch helps.

Nine the Ranger · April 24, 2013, 06:18 PM

Of my 4 Guns only my Mini-14 takes Magazines.

I only had 3, 1 Five-rounder, and 2 30's, and I was set to buy a couples 20's but then the panic set in, so that hasn't happened.

I would like a couple 10's, and maybe 10 each of the 20's and 30's.

Tom68 · April 25, 2013, 02:06 PM

I stock magazines with a certain purpose in mind for that particular system. One might be for potential defensive purpose, while others may be moderate range volume, and others very low volume, occasional shooting.

I have enough magazines for a basic load of 5.56 (210 rounds) and .40 Cal (45 rounds) to be prepared for a "Katrina" event; 3 or so for handguns where I may shoot 100 or so rounds at a time but wish to minimize time spent reloading at the range; and only two for my M1 Carbine, which is fired infrequently.

Since my basic defense needs are met, I'd just as soon collect another firearm as collect magazines for firearms that I own but don't use in high volume.

Dalek · April 26, 2013, 12:45 AM

If it takes a magazine and is in my collection, I have 10.

JimmyR · April 26, 2013, 01:24 AM

I only have 1 long gun- Savage Mk2 bolt action- 2 10 rd mags and 1 5 rd mag

All of my pistols have 2-3 mags, except my CZ-75BD which has 3 full mags and a 10 rounder (one I bought just in case any "hi cap" mag laws got passed- mostly a back up and range mag for now.

billvau · April 28, 2013, 08:15 PM

you can get ruger mini14 mags at this website: http://shopruger.com/Mini-14-Magazin...ductinfo/90010

I have ordered twice from them this winter/spring and received 20 round mags within a few weeks.

**JohnKSa** · April 28, 2013, 09:11 PM

5 is pretty much my minimum for a semi-auto of any kind.

If it's one that gets a lot of use for one reason or another then more is better.

April 24, 2013, 05:22 PM	#1
triggerhappy2006 Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2006 Posts: 452	Magazines How many magazines do you have for each weapon? The general rule of thumb for me is 6 for any rifle that takes a mag and enough to hold a box of 50 for pistols. I'm no where close to that but thats the goal. 1911=8 mags, P226/glock/xd/mp=3 mags or 5 mags if you live in an unfriendly 7-10 round state Either way, I may only carry one or two extra's but I like being able to work speed reloads, etc with 2-3rds in each magazine so having a bunch helps.

April 24, 2013, 06:18 PM	#2
Nine the Ranger Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 248	Of my 4 Guns only my Mini-14 takes Magazines. I only had 3, 1 Five-rounder, and 2 30's, and I was set to buy a couples 20's but then the panic set in, so that hasn't happened. I would like a couple 10's, and maybe 10 each of the 20's and 30's. __________________ 'A Vote is like a Rifle; It's usefulness depends upon the character of the User.'-Theodore Roosevelt

April 28, 2013, 08:15 PM	#6
billvau Member Join Date: November 4, 2010 Location: nc Posts: 18	ruger mini 14 mags you can get ruger mini14 mags at this website: http://shopruger.com/Mini-14-Magazin...ductinfo/90010 I have ordered twice from them this winter/spring and received 20 round mags within a few weeks.

April 28, 2013, 09:11 PM	#7
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,990	5 is pretty much my minimum for a semi-auto of any kind. If it's one that gets a lot of use for one reason or another then more is better. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

April 25, 2013, 02:06 PM	#3
Tom68 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 349	I stock magazines with a certain purpose in mind for that particular system. One might be for potential defensive purpose, while others may be moderate range volume, and others very low volume, occasional shooting. I have enough magazines for a basic load of 5.56 (210 rounds) and .40 Cal (45 rounds) to be prepared for a "Katrina" event; 3 or so for handguns where I may shoot 100 or so rounds at a time but wish to minimize time spent reloading at the range; and only two for my M1 Carbine, which is fired infrequently. Since my basic defense needs are met, I'd just as soon collect another firearm as collect magazines for firearms that I own but don't use in high volume.

April 26, 2013, 12:45 AM	#4
Dalek Member Join Date: April 10, 2013 Posts: 64	If it takes a magazine and is in my collection, I have 10.

April 26, 2013, 01:24 AM	#5
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	I only have 1 long gun- Savage Mk2 bolt action- 2 10 rd mags and 1 5 rd mag All of my pistols have 2-3 mags, except my CZ-75BD which has 3 full mags and a 10 rounder (one I bought just in case any "hi cap" mag laws got passed- mostly a back up and range mag for now.