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rodfac · September 30, 2012, 08:10 AM

Generally, I want three...for use: two on the belt mag holder, and one in the gun...this works for woods loafing as well as most training scenarios...I load my own ammunition and am not a "blaster", but do go through some ammunition in practice as does my wife.

I don't compete, so JohnKSa's comments are valid as to mag loading at a match. I do know that completing Front Sight's 4-Day Defensive Handgun Course out in NV requires that you reload mags while observing your "partner" shooting...and it's an exercise in dexterity. For more relaxed training, three mag's do me well.

Best Regards, Rod

September 30, 2012, 08:10 AM	#47
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Generally, I want three...for use: two on the belt mag holder, and one in the gun...this works for woods loafing as well as most training scenarios...I load my own ammunition and am not a "blaster", but do go through some ammunition in practice as does my wife. I don't compete, so JohnKSa's comments are valid as to mag loading at a match. I do know that completing Front Sight's 4-Day Defensive Handgun Course out in NV requires that you reload mags while observing your "partner" shooting...and it's an exercise in dexterity. For more relaxed training, three mag's do me well. Best Regards, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.