December 27, 2008, 10:27 AM | #1 |
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How Many Spare Mags?
On a given day, how many spare magazines do you carry for your CCW? Do you vary the ammunition types in the back-up mags (i.e. one FMJ/JSP, one JHP)?
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December 27, 2008, 10:31 AM | #2 |
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One, filled with the same JHP as the one in the pistol. Two empty spares that get rotated about every other month (ideally) when I fire off the filled mags. I use all four mags at the range and switch from nickel/silver to blued. Keeps it simple for me, which is good.
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December 27, 2008, 10:34 AM | #3 |
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Now that's an interesting question I hadnt considered until you asked.
When I carried a single spare mag, I only filled the mag with JHP. Now that I have a double mag pouch which I recently purchased, I just might keep the first mag loaded with JHP and the second mag loaded with FMJ... I must ponder this. Last edited by Creature; December 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM. Reason: woops...spelling faux pas |
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I keep two spare mags. Both loaded with the same JHP's as the primary.
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I carry two spares with an 8-round 1911, or one with 15-round Mec-Gars in a Hi-Power. Although I can't remember the last time I carried my BHP.
I've been considering going to 10-round spare mags for my bobtail Commander. That would give me 29 total, almost as many as 31 in the 9mm, and with a lot more clout. |
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I only carry one spare, loaded the same as what's in the weapon, but I also carry a backup weapon.
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I used to carry a bunch but now it depends on the type of holster. If it allows 3 fine, and if it does not allow any....fine that is as well.
Usually, no spare mags until special circumstances. |
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Don't carry a spare mag, just the one that's in the gun.
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My bulldog holster has a pouch on it for an extra mag, I load it with the same rounds that are in the gun 124gr JHP.
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The odds of my needing the first bullet in my CCW are probably .001%, the odds of needing the last one in the magazine are probably .000001%. Now what are the odds of not just needing but emptying a spare mag? Unless you're in a literal war zone (I know a few of us actually are) it's a bit over the top to be considering the need for that much firepower.
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Just the Rounds in the Weapon, 13 rds JHP.
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Having had need of a gun, notice I typed NEED, not want, three times in my life and that one of them was a BUG, I carry at least one spare magazine but I prefer two. I also carry at least one spare gun, but I prefer two. I also carry reloads for the spare guns too.
I practice "Confrontational Avoidance" when I am off the clock. For me, the use of a deadly weapon is an act of last resort. I have no doubt that I was capable of using a deadly weapon three times in the past. How I do the next time will be determined when it happens, but I will do my best to be prepared for it. Biker |
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