Carry Ammo Count
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Striker071
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Fight the way you train and train the way you fight. If that makes any sense. I have trained with 1 mag in the gun and two extras. number of rounds isnt really critical. You just have to know how many you have and be darn sure you are aware if things get heated. If your gun is empty you might as well have a rock. Know people that carry mags alll over the place... they feel what they carry isnt enough... comes down to what you feel comfortable with
Threefeathers
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When I carried my 1911, or Detonics I carried a spare mag and it often got in the way. That is one reason I went for a Sig 229 and a HK P2K.
9 times out of 10, when a semi-autoi had a feed problem, it is the magazine...
If I'm carrying a semi, I am carrying a spare mag... it is as easy as that...
NOW, with my little Smith snubby, I USUALLY carry a speed-strip with 6 extra rounds, BUT, if it isn't easy to do (no watch pocket) then I WILL carry it with just the 5 in the gun... (if it takes more than 5 to fix the problem, then I shouldn't be in that gunfight!)
If I'm carrying a semi, I am carrying a spare mag... it is as easy as that...
NOW, with my little Smith snubby, I USUALLY carry a speed-strip with 6 extra rounds, BUT, if it isn't easy to do (no watch pocket) then I WILL carry it with just the 5 in the gun... (if it takes more than 5 to fix the problem, then I shouldn't be in that gunfight!)
I don't normally carry a pistol without a spare magazine. Resolving a magazine-related functioning issue is generally most easily and quickly resolved with a spare magazine.
Think a magazine-related functioning issue can't occur? Spend more time at the range watching LE and CCW folks qualifying with their carry equipment.
Sheer 'capacity' doesn't cause me to lose sleep. I've carried issued pistols with magazine capacities of 15, 14, 12, 9, 8 and presently 7 rounds. I've carried personally-owned pistols with magazine capacities of 12, 10, 9, 8, 7 & even 6 rounds.
I used to carry a 6-shot .357 Magnum as an issued revolver, and still carry a revolver off-duty more often than not ... and it has a 5-shot capacity.
So, capacity doesn't cause me to stay awake at night thinking about it.
Knowledge, awareness, skills, accuracy, firearms maintenance and a suitable carry method for my needs continue to occupy my attention, though.
The only way I'm ok with a reduced magazine is if it's due to a limited grip size.
Example: I would not carry an 8 round magazine in my full size Glock 17. That gun is designed with a large grip for the sole purpose of carrying 17 rounds and that's how I'd carry it. Why deal with the wasted space?
If you want a semi with two smaller mags, carry a compact version like a G26. That's the only time I will voluntarily carry a smaller mag (unless camping in California has neutered my magazine
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Example: I would not carry an 8 round magazine in my full size Glock 17. That gun is designed with a large grip for the sole purpose of carrying 17 rounds and that's how I'd carry it. Why deal with the wasted space?
If you want a semi with two smaller mags, carry a compact version like a G26. That's the only time I will voluntarily carry a smaller mag (unless camping in California has neutered my magazine
)Not entirely so. I do agree that you will fight the way you train. The part where I disagree is that when you train consistently with the same number of rounds in every mag, you come to a point where you "know" when the mag is running dry.
In other words, you learn to subconsciously count. In those cases you are reaching for the next mag before you - really - need it.
I have both seven and eight round mag's for my 1911 and I've literally had the next mag ready just before the last shot. I always load seven, no matter what the mag will hold.
My primary holster is the Smart Carry V so it's easy to carry a spare mag. When I carry my G19 I've got 15 loaded (I do not carry +1 anymore) and 15 in reserve. With my G36, it's 6 loaded and 7 round extended mag as a spare.
I practice speed loading with one round chambered so I don't have to rack the slide leaving my actual round carry count -1.
I practice speed loading with one round chambered so I don't have to rack the slide leaving my actual round carry count -1.
Striker071
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PAt- what I meant is ... number you have isnt critcal meaning 7 round magazine 12 round 17 round. Of course you want to have the magazines you do carry full. You have to be aware of total numbers ... if one mag then you have 8 13, 17 or whatever and be aware if you are getting close to empty. I carry three magazines... I know from experience if I am on the 3rd mag and the fight is not resolved it may be a time to use the last magazine to get you away from the fight and control the rounds you use.
So no I dont advocate putting 3 rounds in a magazine and calling it a day. You train full ... you fight full.
The point I was trying to make is it is a persons choice as to carry extra mags or speed loaders.
Ok Pat.. you train with 7 and you fight with seven.... that is the critical part. I agree with that mode of thinking 100%..
So no I dont advocate putting 3 rounds in a magazine and calling it a day. You train full ... you fight full.
The point I was trying to make is it is a persons choice as to carry extra mags or speed loaders.
Ok Pat.. you train with 7 and you fight with seven.... that is the critical part. I agree with that mode of thinking 100%..
Hardly.
Unfortunately there were nine shootings in the Hartford area last weekend - most during a community event in mid-afternoon. Still counting this weekend. Police have put a 9 o'clock curfew in place to try to control it. Then we can look at New Haven, Bridgeport and New London.
I may not live in those cities proper - in fact 45 mins away from Hartford on the water. I do suspect BGs have cars and travel though. We have had our share of bad stuff locally. When you live on the NYC - Boston corridor life is different that in Greenville - Spartanburg and we assess threats a bit more conservatively. If you are going to carjack a car would you go after a Kia or Mercedes?
Unfortunately there were nine shootings in the Hartford area last weekend - most during a community event in mid-afternoon. Still counting this weekend. Police have put a 9 o'clock curfew in place to try to control it. Then we can look at New Haven, Bridgeport and New London.
I may not live in those cities proper - in fact 45 mins away from Hartford on the water. I do suspect BGs have cars and travel though. We have had our share of bad stuff locally. When you live on the NYC - Boston corridor life is different that in Greenville - Spartanburg and we assess threats a bit more conservatively. If you are going to carjack a car would you go after a Kia or Mercedes?
I suspect most people do not realize that Hartford is majority Hispanic and that New Haven is an illegal alien "sanctuary city" when illegals have city issued ID cards.
Living in a blue state is not peaches and cream.
Yes, the two 1911's and one 340 are my daily carry weapons.
Ever known a helpless female giftstore owner beaten by an aluminum baseball bat in the head while people watched? Yeah, he got 17 years. She got a ruined life. This happened in one of the most affluent little shopping districts at noon. Not one bystander would even throw a rock at the scumbag. By the time the cops came she was within a thread of dying. She is no longer an anti-gunner but was a flaming liberal before.
Living in a blue state is not peaches and cream.
Yes, the two 1911's and one 340 are my daily carry weapons.
Ever known a helpless female giftstore owner beaten by an aluminum baseball bat in the head while people watched? Yeah, he got 17 years. She got a ruined life. This happened in one of the most affluent little shopping districts at noon. Not one bystander would even throw a rock at the scumbag. By the time the cops came she was within a thread of dying. She is no longer an anti-gunner but was a flaming liberal before.
Most people don't think of some areas as being so trouble prone. I mean Hartford is the insurance HQ of the country right? Far from NYC, etc.
Recently heard that Denver has a huge illegal problem and the crime that goes with it. I fly in and out of there all winter and never gave it no never mind in my travels. Driving out to Vail at night, stopping anywhere for gas, etc. not really thing of a threat level.
My friends in and around Houston tell me that the Katrina leftovers have spiced up that area as well.
In New Haven they have started "ride by shootings". Yep, the shooter is on a bicycle which is supposedly easier to get away on and harder to identify - "I think it was some dark skinned dude with a hat on sideways on a blue bike" versus "a blue Caddy with a license plate starting with ABC with four bruvas, two with grills..." I kid you not. it sucks.
Recently heard that Denver has a huge illegal problem and the crime that goes with it. I fly in and out of there all winter and never gave it no never mind in my travels. Driving out to Vail at night, stopping anywhere for gas, etc. not really thing of a threat level.
My friends in and around Houston tell me that the Katrina leftovers have spiced up that area as well.
In New Haven they have started "ride by shootings". Yep, the shooter is on a bicycle which is supposedly easier to get away on and harder to identify - "I think it was some dark skinned dude with a hat on sideways on a blue bike" versus "a blue Caddy with a license plate starting with ABC with four bruvas, two with grills..." I kid you not. it sucks.
dabigguns357
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As most of ya'll know i carry snubbie 357 but don't carry more than whats in my gun.How many out there do carry an extra speed loader in your pocket.