Carrying Mags- Bullets Forward or Backward

Black Nov · August 21st, 2009, 05:11 PM

Many people are trained to carry additional mags so the the bullets face forward. It seems to me that when bullets face backward the body mechanics are less awkward to reload. The natural arc of your arm will put the mag into correct position after every inverted draw. We all know the importance of keeping body mechanics consistent every time, but what are everyones opinions to support either method.

Bullets Facing Forward or Facing Backward?

HITCH KING · August 21st, 2009, 05:13 PM

+1 Backwards

Tubby45 · August 21st, 2009, 05:41 PM

Bullets facing rear. Then I don't have to flip my hand over. I clear the carrier than roll the mag into the well. Twice as fast for me and easier under stress.

razorblade · August 21st, 2009, 05:45 PM

Bullets facing forward, and all facing the same direction. I like the consistency. I don't have to think about positioning my hand a certain way to grab the mag. On the IPSC rig I shoot single stack division with, I have six mag pouches running along my belt and all of the magazines face in the same direction. I don't have to think, just react consistently.

My bias, my .02 cents.

Mitigate · August 21st, 2009, 05:47 PM

Backwards... Up, Rotate, In, Done....

rhinokrk · August 21st, 2009, 05:53 PM

Rounds forward... up and in. works for me.

TucAzRider · August 21st, 2009, 05:55 PM

Another for rear-ward,.. I have a friend that told me I was all messed up and couldn't possibly reload with any speed or accuracy... Well after he watched a few times doing it eyes closed, he said,.. "WOW, I guess that works for you"...

David in FL · August 21st, 2009, 05:56 PM

Forward.

Completely natural to me with no wasted movement. Draw, rotate up and insert.

AceHi · August 21st, 2009, 05:56 PM

Forward, so you can put your index finger on the front of the bullet to assist in guiding the mag to the opening - that's the way I was taught.

Rcher · August 21st, 2009, 05:56 PM

Weak side mag carrier, bullets face backwards. No need to rotate the magazine when the SHTF. I shoot all IPSC matches with bullets pointed behind me.

View Poll Results: Extra Mags -Bullets Facing Forward or Backward
I carry bullets Facing Forward	99	75.57%
I carry bullets Facing Backward	32	24.43%
Voters: 131. You may not vote on this poll

August 21st, 2009, 05:11 PM	#1
Black Nov New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 4	Carrying Mags- Bullets Forward or Backward Many people are trained to carry additional mags so the the bullets face forward. It seems to me that when bullets face backward the body mechanics are less awkward to reload. The natural arc of your arm will put the mag into correct position after every inverted draw. We all know the importance of keeping body mechanics consistent every time, but what are everyones opinions to support either method. Bullets Facing Forward or Facing Backward?

August 21st, 2009, 05:41 PM	#3
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	Bullets facing rear. Then I don't have to flip my hand over. I clear the carrier than roll the mag into the well. Twice as fast for me and easier under stress. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

August 21st, 2009, 05:47 PM	#5
Mitigate New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3	Backwards... Up, Rotate, In, Done.... __________________ M.P.A. NRA Member. Ruger P95 Ruger Mini-14 Diesel Suburban and various other weapons.

August 21st, 2009, 05:53 PM	#6
rhinokrk Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 783	Rounds forward... up and in. works for me. __________________ Get the U.N. out of the U.S. Get the U.S. out of the U.N.

August 21st, 2009, 05:13 PM	#2
HITCH KING Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nassau, NY(Long Island) Posts: 1,782	+1 Backwards

August 21st, 2009, 05:45 PM	#4
razorblade Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alexandria, Va Posts: 559	Bullets facing forward, and all facing the same direction. I like the consistency. I don't have to think about positioning my hand a certain way to grab the mag. On the IPSC rig I shoot single stack division with, I have six mag pouches running along my belt and all of the magazines face in the same direction. I don't have to think, just react consistently. My bias, my .02 cents.

August 21st, 2009, 05:55 PM	#7
TucAzRider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	Another for rear-ward,.. I have a friend that told me I was all messed up and couldn't possibly reload with any speed or accuracy... Well after he watched a few times doing it eyes closed, he said,.. "WOW, I guess that works for you"... __________________

August 21st, 2009, 05:56 PM	#8
David in FL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,327	Forward. Completely natural to me with no wasted movement. Draw, rotate up and insert. __________________ "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." Theodore Roosevelt

August 21st, 2009, 05:56 PM	#9
AceHi Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 102	Forward, so you can put your index finger on the front of the bullet to assist in guiding the mag to the opening - that's the way I was taught. __________________ NRA Life Member

August 21st, 2009, 05:56 PM	#10
Rcher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana (resident) Utah (currently) Posts: 1,092	Weak side mag carrier, bullets face backwards. No need to rotate the magazine when the SHTF. I shoot all IPSC matches with bullets pointed behind me. __________________ >>----> Keep it Concealed: *"The Element of Surprise is Far Superior than the Target of Fate".*

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