Question about mag in my pocket

fairway1 · September 3rd, 2007, 04:07 PM

Lately I have been trying to get in the habit bringing a spare mag with me wherever I go. I have tried some different mag holders but don't care for them. I have some on order from sparks along with a holster, but we are still talking six months away. So I have been carrying my spare glock mag in my weak side front pocket. Not in any kind of pocket holster, just a loaded mag. Is this okay, or should I search out a pocket holster?

Chooie · September 3rd, 2007, 04:25 PM

A pocket holster will keep lint and change from getting lodged in your magazine. Even a baby sock or something similar would be better than just straight in the pocket. I wouldn't want to be in dire need of my second mag only to find out there's a dime wedged between the feed lips.

retsupt99 · September 3rd, 2007, 04:39 PM

I usually use a mag holder, but sometimes will take a couple of additional mags (for a WalMart parking lot...

) in my front left pocket...I don't see a problem. If I do have a plain (.45) mag in my pocket, nothing else goes in that pocket...

kashton · September 3rd, 2007, 04:39 PM

What are some good brands that wouldn't require a long wait time for glock/H&K P2000SK mag holders for on the belt?

JD · September 3rd, 2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by retsupt99

... If I do have a plain (.45) mag in my pocket, nothing else goes in that pocket...

Same here, I usually carry a spare mag in the leg pocket of my carpenters jeans or in a belt mounted mag carrier. I routinely check for and clear lint from that pocket and keep nothing else in that pocket if my mag is in there.

Redneck Repairs · September 3rd, 2007, 04:49 PM

In many years of carrying many guns i have never had a pocket mag carrier . Now understand i inspect mags daily and for me pocket litter and pocket treasures ( the other crap i carry ) is not an issue . I have pulled lint ect a couple of times from a mag , but normally that crap gets pulled when i put my pants on and straighten my pockets . YMMV and i would not honestly consicer a pocket mag holster a bad thing to have , but then again i have other things to spend the ducats on .

Whyveear · September 3rd, 2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kashton

What are some good brands that wouldn't require a long wait time for glock/H&K P2000SK mag holders for on the belt?

Comp-tac - get them in a week.
Ready Tactical pouches from SKD Tactical - get them in 2-3 days.

fairway1 · September 3rd, 2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chooie

A pocket holster will keep lint and change from getting lodged in your magazine. Even a baby sock or something similar would be better than just straight in the pocket. I wouldn't want to be in dire need of my second mag only to find out there's a dime wedged between the feed lips.

I think the baby sock is a good idea. But if I have the mag in my pocket, there is nothing else in there.

Thumper · September 3rd, 2007, 06:13 PM

I'm not too big on guns or magazines in a pocket without a proper holster.

I'd find a single magazine pouch that works for you. I have Milt Sparks too but my Galco's work every bit as well!

nikdfish · September 4th, 2007, 11:35 AM

Kinda shade tree mechanic style, but it works for me ...
The ever popular duct tape (& wax paper liner) pocket mag holder:

Nick

September 3rd, 2007, 04:07 PM	#1
fairway1 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 134	Question about mag in my pocket Lately I have been trying to get in the habit bringing a spare mag with me wherever I go. I have tried some different mag holders but don't care for them. I have some on order from sparks along with a holster, but we are still talking six months away. So I have been carrying my spare glock mag in my weak side front pocket. Not in any kind of pocket holster, just a loaded mag. Is this okay, or should I search out a pocket holster?

September 3rd, 2007, 04:25 PM	#2
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,783	A pocket holster will keep lint and change from getting lodged in your magazine. Even a baby sock or something similar would be better than just straight in the pocket. I wouldn't want to be in dire need of my second mag only to find out there's a dime wedged between the feed lips. __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

September 3rd, 2007, 04:39 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,797	I usually use a mag holder, but sometimes will take a couple of additional mags (for a WalMart parking lot...) in my front left pocket...I don't see a problem. If I do have a plain (.45) mag in my pocket, nothing else goes in that pocket... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

September 3rd, 2007, 04:49 PM	#6
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	In many years of carrying many guns i have never had a pocket mag carrier . Now understand i inspect mags daily and for me pocket litter and pocket treasures ( the other crap i carry ) is not an issue . I have pulled lint ect a couple of times from a mag , but normally that crap gets pulled when i put my pants on and straighten my pockets . YMMV and i would not honestly consicer a pocket mag holster a bad thing to have , but then again i have other things to spend the ducats on . __________________ Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life . We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think . Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.

September 3rd, 2007, 06:13 PM	#9
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	I'm not too big on guns or magazines in a pocket without a proper holster. I'd find a single magazine pouch that works for you. I have Milt Sparks too but my Galco's work every bit as well! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

September 3rd, 2007, 04:39 PM	#4
kashton Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 160	What are some good brands that wouldn't require a long wait time for glock/H&K P2000SK mag holders for on the belt?

September 4th, 2007, 11:35 AM	#10
nikdfish Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern Panhandle WV Posts: 111	Kinda shade tree mechanic style, but it works for me ... The ever popular duct tape (& wax paper liner) pocket mag holder: Nick

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