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Originally Posted by joe/OH
I have to agree...
Chances you'll be in a confrontation requiring you to draw your weapon? Slim. Chances that you'll need to fire your weapon? Even lower. Chances you'll need more than one reload? Remote. Chances you'll survive if you ever need more than one reload? Too remote to even consider. At least for me. I understand those with more training may take a different route and I'm not criticizing those who do - but for me it just isn't realistic.
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True, when was the last time anyone here read of a gunfight that involved firing more than 1/2 dozen rounds unless you're in Iraq... or you're a member of the LAPD? Seriously, with a very few exceptions (like the courthouse shooting in Tyler, TX a few months ago) the vast majority of the reported shootouts involve 3-4 rounds and last only 3-4 seconds. That being the case, even a single magazine in the well should be more than enough for any situation over 99% of the people will encounter over 99% of the time. Even LEO's will seldom carry more than 2 spare magazines for their weapon and they are countless times more likely to have to draw their weapon then the rest of us. My personal preference is one on the gun and one spare mag as a backup. If I find myself involved in a situation that involves firing 20 or more rounds, I'm in deep @#&* and will probably need more than a few extra bullets to get my tail out of the fire.
