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So don't strip down to my khaki pants cut off at the knees and flip flops ???

You have this misquoted. These are my words. However, it is not my job or responsibility to put myself in harm's way, only to stop an attack upon myself, or another with an eye to retreat. Only in my home, is it assumed that retreat is impossible or impractical.

I'll probably carry more when I get older and wear jeans/shirt/vest in August.

About 8 months of the year I'm in shorts and a tee or button down. It's hell carrying 3 spare mags with swim trunks.

Interesting thread w/ many opinions.

Having gone dry or close to it on several occasions I prefer to carry an extra mag for my G19. My pants stay up and it is easier to conceal than a second gun. I know that I cannot predict the circumstances of a fight and fleeing may not be the best option. Should a malfunction occur I will correct it if possible not analyze the cause. If TRB fails the next option includes a reload which I prefer to do using a new, full mag. When the immediate problem is solved I will scan the area prior to reloading if not at slidelock, I have never been good at counting the rounds fired. I think tactical reloads are a range thing, have fresh mag positioned properly in hand, eject current mag and let fall and quickly but positively replace w/ new mag. Less chance of fumbling, if circumstances permit pick up partially used mag and stow.

As soon as you are positive that your environment is safe return your gun to concealed and seek better cover.

YMMV


mike r

FYI Joe Schit the Ragman is my cousin

I carry my extra mag for the Glock 43 in my change pocket on my right (strong) side. Not ideal, but that’s why I’m having a friend’s wife sew change pockets on the left side, too.

https://www.blueforcegear.com/single-pistol-belt-pouch.html

Take off the velcro belt loop and it has a sewn in sleeve that lets you run your belt through it and carry any pistol magazine, double or single stack, horizontally and concealed with a T-shirt. Most useful mag carrier I've tried.

Yes

Didn't see the sewn in sleeve that allows you to carry base plate oriented up?

I may get one for T&E.

Horizontally as in parallel with your belt. The velcro is in the sleeve. look at the 5th pic in the link.

That's right cs2blue, anyone with at least two unpickled or dope addled functioning brain cells would know this.

Yessir Doc, we as men have created a lot of responsibility, husbands, dads, buddies, possible caretakers for our aging parents, business owners [ie employees], a lot of people depend on use being there, so whether to a booked chitstorm or going to the damn post office, we need to get there and back. I don't know or care what another man carries, but hope they all do.

It has, after I read someone exclaim, oh, you can lose a whole half ounce going to a titanium bolt handle, I said if you'll clean your muddy boots and take a good chit you can lose a whole ten pounds, never mind happily sitting down for another slice of pie adding to the 80+lbs they've put on their asses since school.

Cant put my finger on exactly when we became so vaginalized.

That makes sense.

Here is Clint Smith's opinion on spare magazines and magazines in general!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVG9D6IVpkQ

Nuff Said!!

Elk Country

I see you are a man who takes his responsibilities seriously. I like the way you think.

Thank you, I think I'll be taking your advice.

I figure the odds of me needing a defensive weapon is slim.

Not counting time on duty I've put in about 20,000 days and needed a weapon exactly 4 times.

Total reloads needed = 0

And I'm older and smarter than before...

And so much better looking

That makes sense too.