How many magazines do you have - Page 2

t4terrific · October 17, 2012, 08:13 PM

A minimum of 5 per firearm. 1 loaded in the firearm, 2 loaded spares, and 2 unloaded for the range.

Peter M. Eick · October 18, 2012, 06:47 AM

Minimum of 6 per gun.
Maximum of 28 per gun.
Mean of around 12 per gun.

Vireye · October 18, 2012, 07:09 AM

Sig P228R - Factory Mags x2 (13 rds)
Glock 30 - Factory Mags x2 (10 rds)
Stag-15 - Factory Mag x1 (10 rds) Magpul Mags x3 (30rds)

In other words...not enough...

Generally I would like to carry one mag in the weapon + 2 in a mag carrier.

The exception being my Stag -15, where if I have to worry about carrying mags something has gone HORRIBLY wrong, and if that's the case my vest can accomodate 8 30rd magazines.

droptrd · October 18, 2012, 07:25 AM

4 Minimum for my pistols. I have 9 for my G23. I have about a dozen or so AR mags. Mostly Pmags and surplus. For my pistols I try to buy factory mags except my beretta - Mecgar.

Belve · October 18, 2012, 10:19 AM

I try and have at least 3 for each pistol i own. With that being said its usualy at least 5 :d

Micahweeks · October 19, 2012, 01:45 AM

Four for off duty guns. Well, everything I have is off duty now. But, I had six for my G35 and USP9. Three on me and three in my bag. I don't carry all those, though. Not really a point.

mitchntx · October 20, 2012, 06:17 AM

I've gone "mag-crazy" a couple times and finally realized I was approaching the MSRP of the gun in mags.

Peter M. Eick · October 20, 2012, 06:58 AM

Next you will need a "mag store". This is one of now 3 I use.

The Great Mahoo · November 3, 2012, 11:19 PM

Minimum of 3 if it's a carry gun (1 in gun, 2 reloads).

For the rest, as many as seems practical. I like to have at least 2 per gun, but for the expensive ones, or those I seldom shoot, I'm ok with just 1.

There are a few guns I have been meaning to pick up a few more mags for...

mitchntx · November 4, 2012, 06:51 AM

Peter M. Eick ...

What are the drawer demensions on that array? Where do you sorce it?

Right now, I'm using Rubbermaid Sterilite modular drawers similar to this.

Available at Wally-world for about $4. It comes in 3-drawers sets and each drawer measures approximately 6"w x 10"d x 2.5"t

I have zip-tied the stacks together and to the shelf they rest on. They are quite stable.

I've been searching for somingthing like a library card file or a microfiche file, but not having a lot of luck at my price point.

BlueTrain · November 4, 2012, 07:05 AM

I have one extra for one pistol, two extra for the other (had to buy one). But I also have about a dozen magazines for guns I no longer have. A few clips, too.

Captains1911 · November 4, 2012, 08:32 AM

Too many to count. I belive in a minimum of 10 per gun, but I have many more. I probably have 50 or so factory glock mags in 9mm and .40, and 40 AR15 pmags. The glock mags with the restricted markings remind me as to why I have collected so many.

TXAZ · November 4, 2012, 09:12 AM

Generally "double digits". Color coded for type of ammo. Various mfg's.

October 18, 2012, 06:47 AM	#27
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	Minimum of 6 per gun. Maximum of 28 per gun. Mean of around 12 per gun. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

October 20, 2012, 06:58 AM	#33
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	Next you will need a "mag store". This is one of now 3 I use. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

November 3, 2012, 11:19 PM	#34
The Great Mahoo Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 1,269	Minimum of 3 if it's a carry gun (1 in gun, 2 reloads). For the rest, as many as seems practical. I like to have at least 2 per gun, but for the expensive ones, or those I seldom shoot, I'm ok with just 1. There are a few guns I have been meaning to pick up a few more mags for... __________________ “There are three reasons to own a gun. To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face.” - Krusty the Clown

November 4, 2012, 07:05 AM	#36
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	I have one extra for one pistol, two extra for the other (had to buy one). But I also have about a dozen magazines for guns I no longer have. A few clips, too. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.

November 4, 2012, 08:32 AM	#37
Captains1911 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: West of the Blue Ridge, VA Posts: 684	Too many to count. I belive in a minimum of 10 per gun, but I have many more. I probably have 50 or so factory glock mags in 9mm and .40, and 40 AR15 pmags. The glock mags with the restricted markings remind me as to why I have collected so many. Last edited by Captains1911; November 4, 2012 at 08:37 AM.

October 17, 2012, 08:13 PM	#26
t4terrific Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2009 Posts: 307	A minimum of 5 per firearm. 1 loaded in the firearm, 2 loaded spares, and 2 unloaded for the range.

October 18, 2012, 07:09 AM	#28
Vireye Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 202	Sig P228R - Factory Mags x2 (13 rds) Glock 30 - Factory Mags x2 (10 rds) Stag-15 - Factory Mag x1 (10 rds) Magpul Mags x3 (30rds) In other words...not enough... Generally I would like to carry one mag in the weapon + 2 in a mag carrier. The exception being my Stag -15, where if I have to worry about carrying mags something has gone HORRIBLY wrong, and if that's the case my vest can accomodate 8 30rd magazines.

October 18, 2012, 07:25 AM	#29
droptrd Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 342	4 Minimum for my pistols. I have 9 for my G23. I have about a dozen or so AR mags. Mostly Pmags and surplus. For my pistols I try to buy factory mags except my beretta - Mecgar.

October 18, 2012, 10:19 AM	#30
Belve Member Join Date: October 2, 2012 Posts: 58	I try and have at least 3 for each pistol i own. With that being said its usualy at least 5 :d

October 19, 2012, 01:45 AM	#31
Micahweeks Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: North Mississippi Posts: 854	Four for off duty guns. Well, everything I have is off duty now. But, I had six for my G35 and USP9. Three on me and three in my bag. I don't carry all those, though. Not really a point.

October 20, 2012, 06:17 AM	#32
mitchntx Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 358	I've gone "mag-crazy" a couple times and finally realized I was approaching the MSRP of the gun in mags.

November 4, 2012, 06:51 AM	#35
mitchntx Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 358	Peter M. Eick ... What are the drawer demensions on that array? Where do you sorce it? Right now, I'm using Rubbermaid Sterilite modular drawers similar to this. Available at Wally-world for about $4. It comes in 3-drawers sets and each drawer measures approximately 6"w x 10"d x 2.5"t I have zip-tied the stacks together and to the shelf they rest on. They are quite stable. I've been searching for somingthing like a library card file or a microfiche file, but not having a lot of luck at my price point.

November 4, 2012, 09:12 AM	#38
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Generally "double digits". Color coded for type of ammo. Various mfg's. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes Last edited by TXAZ; November 4, 2012 at 03:18 PM.