Pack extra mags?This is a discussion on Pack extra mags? within the CCW forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; Just what my 1911 carries. If I need more I'll go back to my truck and get some, and bring back a long gun!...
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October 9th, 2012, 04:19 PM
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#61 |
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Just what my 1911 carries. If I need more I'll go back to my truck and get some, and bring back a long gun!
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October 9th, 2012, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MadDogDan  ...... I CCW revolvers more often then I do my semi-autos but wouldn't be caught dead without at least one extra speed strip or loader. The other comment that really cracks me up is "I will never go up against an army" so why would I need so much ammo. Ever see 6 or 8 punks hanging out in a convenience store parking lot shootin the shit or drinking beer? What happens if there is nobody in the parking lot when you go into an establishment but they are waiting to kick your ass when you get out? Don't think that hasn't happened before. Are you good enough to stop each threat with one shot, especially with a 5 round J-Frame? I know, you don't go into bad neighborhoods but I have news for you, where are the thugs going to go to rip someone off? That's right, they will come to your upscale neighborhood, not their own shitty hood.
You guys can carry what you want but for me one or two speed strips or an extra mag is not that much weight that I can't carry it comfortably.
JMHO,
MadDog | If "Plan A" is to take on "6 or 8 punks" with a 5 or 6 shot snubbie, you may want to consider a "Plan B"
Last edited by 100shots1kill; October 9th, 2012 at 07:39 PM.
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October 10th, 2012, 07:14 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Longmont, CO
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Originally Posted by 100shots1kill If "Plan A" is to take on "6 or 8 punks" with a 5 or 6 shot snubbie, you may want to consider a "Plan B" | Sometimes you don't get to dictate Plan A. I don't leave the house saying "today I am going to be confronted by 6 or 8 punks so I am going to need much much more then my snubbie". If that were the case most people would not leave their homes. All I am saying is be prepared and that means more then 5 rounds should you encounter multiple assailants or an extra mag for those of you who say their trusty semi-autos have always gone bang with a single mag. You may not read about it but I bet dollars to doughnuts there have been tons of cases where trusted proven mags have failed and the shooter needed a spare mag if they wanted to stay in the fight. And for you Plan B types running away or getting the hell out of there is NOT ALWAYS an option, just ask the survivors of the Texas Lubby's Cafe' shooting. Why do you think TX is a "shall issue" state when it comes to CCW. The state allowing CCW was a direct result of that shooting and the persistance of a survivor.
MadDog
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October 10th, 2012, 07:58 AM
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#64 | | Conserviberalitarian
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Originally Posted by 100shots1kill If "Plan A" is to take on "6 or 8 punks" with a 5 or 6 shot snubbie, you may want to consider a "Plan B" | Quote:
Originally Posted by MadDogDan Sometimes you don't get to dictate Plan A. I don't leave the house saying "today I am going to be confronted by 6 or 8 punks so I am going to need much much more then my snubbie". If that were the case most people would not leave their homes. All I am saying is be prepared and that means more then 5 rounds should you encounter multiple assailants or an extra mag for those of you who say their trusty semi-autos have always gone bang with a single mag. | I think you've forgotten about Plan C. Shoot the first one in the nuts and then say, "Who's next?" 
Yes, that was a tactic taught in the police academy.  | 
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October 10th, 2012, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Longmont, CO
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Originally Posted by jlh820 I think you've forgotten about Plan C. Shoot the first one in the nuts and then say, "Who's next?"
Yes, that was a tactic taught in the police academy. | I like your way of thinking. With those tactics I can carry super light and just pack my .357 mag American Derringer. That way if shooting one BG in the nuts doesn't get the others to run, I can turn a second BG into a soprano and the rest will bug out for sure.  MadDog | |
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October 10th, 2012, 08:49 AM
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#66 | | Conserviberalitarian
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Originally Posted by MadDogDan I like your way of thinking. With those tactics I can carry super light and just pack my .357 mag American Derringer. That way if shooting one BG in the nuts doesn't get the others to run, I can turn a second BG into a soprano and the rest will bug out for sure. MadDog | It was kind of a joke, and then again not. The tactic we taught was in the context of someone holding hostages and not being afraid to die.
But, just aiming in that direction could change the game, providing they're not aiming at your nuts!  | |
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October 11th, 2012, 07:30 AM
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Perhaps I worded my reply poorly. At work we're issued reloads, and it is because of the higher probability of running into similar situations. I carry them an appreciated having them if I need them. What I meant to express with my reply was that in the situation of "6-8 punks who want to beat the snot out of you", a re-load is unlikely to change the outcome, which will be one of these: (Unless you're an action hero or professional speed shooter, then YMMV)
A: I draw my weapon, they back down, no shots fired.
B: I Quote:
Originally Posted by jlh820 ...Shoot the first one in the nuts and then say, "Who's next?" | 1 or two shots fired, they scatter.
C: I draw and fire all my rounds, miraculously landing all my rounds on target and one-shot stopping each attacker before they can close the gap or run away. The remaining two or three 'punks' watch me fumble for my re-load before they beat me to a mangled pulp.
I carry a 686 when not at work. I don't always carry a re-load, and don't feel naked without it. I'm under no illusions of my probability of surviving an armed engagement, and the existence (or lack thereof) a speed strip lodged in my pocket does not affect that probability or offer me a false sense of security.
Pistols of course jam, or at least ever one I've ever handled had at some point in its life (good point, it may just be me?), so a spare mag may be advisable.
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October 21st, 2012, 08:30 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Durand, MI
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I carry my Sr40c with 9 round mag and extra 15 round mag on belt, both loaded with critical defense. When i carry my LCR357 i carry 2 5 Star loaders in pouch on belt usually with 38 +P critical defense. In summer it's usually LC9 and 1 extra mag on belt. None of these options are noticeable or weigh enough to be of concern.
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October 21st, 2012, 09:15 PM
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#69 |
Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California
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1 extra magazine if I'm going on a trip. Around town I do not carry any extras.
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November 10th, 2012, 06:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: delaware
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This was a very interesting and informative post. I carry a glock 30 and one extra mag, but its a g21 mag with an arridondo extention=17 rounds. Its a little bulky, but you can get used to it, and its reassuring to have if things might go bad.
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November 10th, 2012, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Iowa
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The only thing I worry about at times with an extra mag is; having to defend myself in court explaining why I had that much ammo in a self defense situation. I'm always weary that if the unthinkable happens and I am forced to use my weapon,and I'm questioned in my motives for carrying a gun. One mag to me seems logical for defense of my person and family, and I have a feeling a non-gun friendly jury would think so too. Something tells me that a person holding 3 or 4 loaded mags, or multiple gun could be seen as intent. That being said I do have an extra mag in my toolbox in the shop, and one in the glove box of the my truck.
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