Nova

Is it okay to carry my spare mag in my front pocket without a nylon/leather cover?

Or will my body heat damage the ammo?

Looked for this question but couldn't find it...thanks!

redbird

The biggest problem is pocket lint getting in your magazine. In a tight spot it would be better than running dry in an altercation.

10thmtn

OK? Yes. Advisable? No.

In addition to lint getting in there, there is the issue of - what position will the mag be in when you try to grab it?

You need something that will hold the mag in position, so when you go to grab it, it will be oriented properly, and consistently. You don't want it jangling around loose in your pocket.

Abetterholster makes a dual mag pocket wallet holster - holds two single stack mags. For double stack mags, things are a bit more of a challenge if you want it in your pocket. I use a Smartcarry, so I can carry a spare mag very easily - and it is always oriented properly.

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QKShooter

You can pull your pocket inside out & use one of those sticky lint rollers to de-lint your pocket. That takes care of the lint problem.

Rugergirl

Wash and dry them with the pockets pull inside out as well.

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Nova

Cool, that's a smart idea!

I'm going to keep the mag in a pocket by itself - consequently, I'll have to keep my Blackberry, wallet and keys in my other pocket.

I don't want to have to fumble between my cell and the magazine. I've practiced it a few times, walking around, and I've been able to grab the mag in the same position. It's a doublestack.

paul45

Do not put anything else in the pocket with the mag. Also, be aware of rounds possible dislodging for the mag.

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jamierah

I was carrying my mag in my front pocket until one day I went to do some target shooting and got 2 rounds into that mag and had a failure to feed. The round was jammed one bullet diameter down in the mag. It never made it to the top to get grabbed by the slide. The mag got tore down and cleaned and a mag holder got ordered that day.

If I had to carry a mag in my pocket I would strip it down and clean every week at the longest.

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automatic slim

Your body temp is about 98.6F, no that won't hurt the ammo. I would find a IWB single carrier and use that.

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Thumper

I know ya gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes but... for me, a magazine in my pocket isn't too tactically accessible.

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