Anyone using the factory 24 round 9mm mags for duty as spares? What have you found that is a secure way to carry them?

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I carry them. Well, 22rd 40cal mags. I have got them to fit into typical nylon mag holders but barely. I’m interested in trying an “MP5” mag holder to sell how that goes.

I’ve used Blackhawk “clip on” mag holders, they do work.

 

I carry them. Well, 22rd 40cal mags. I have got them to fit into typical nylon mag holders but barely. I’m interested in trying an “MP5” mag holder to sell how that goes.

I’ve used Blackhawk “clip on” mag holders, they do work.

Using an "open top" style mag carrier is a given, I have a Blade Tech one, but I am not sure of the tension on it to hold the mag in place with the added length, not to mention the added weight of the additional rounds?

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I'd probably carry it in my back pocket, and just remove it when I sit behind the wheel.

 

My tac vest had a front pouch, with a flap, that would accommodate three 33 round silly sticks in it, and I kept another one, along with two 17 rounders in an old mag pouch, in the map pocket of the driver's door. The tac vest rode in the trunk and was worn when serving warrants. The mags in the door could be quickly grabbed and shoved in my pockets in an emergency when I exited the car. I never actually felt the need to ever do that, but I still have the same set up in my pickup today, even though I'm retired. I never carried supersize mags on my person doing day to day police stuff. The extra length would get in the way and catch on things, like seatbelts, would be my concern.

 

But you haven’t tested it….no?

always test

going back to the OP and someone mentioning plain clothes type carry, they do make pants w/ mag pockets sewn into them inside of front pockets. 22rd mags fit in their well and stay in place. That can be done. If someone is in full on gear an AR mag pouch will easily accommodate 2 extended mags. My question always is: will they be kept in a position to grab and reload quickly?

if I’m in regular slum around town attire I’ll keep the extra long mags in a bag and 2 15rd back ups on me. It all depends on how you’re functioning and carrying at the time. For some it’s pretty consistent for some it’s always changing.

Erik, you’re kinda vague in how you’re looking to carry them in general.

 

Anyways. Good luck on your quest. Let us know your findings

 

The MP5 mag holders fit my 31 and 33 round 9mm and .40 mags, 24 round .45 ACP mags, also my 30 round Beretta mags. I would use those as there is still a good 2 or 3 inches to play with as far as shorter mags and being able to close the flap.

 

I have the 17 rounders on my belt. I keep 2 of the longer ones in my patrol car. One in each door pocket. I also keep an AR mag in each one as well.

 

I have not worked in law enforcement in 30 years, but if I want more ammo. I would carry 4 factory mags. One in firearm, three on belt. I have a Glock Factory Mag. For range, not dependable.

Question is do you know difference to tactical reload. Only few second at best with practice.

When I carry to day it is with two extra mags. Magazine do have failures.

 

Perhaps trade the 19 for a 45. You're only down 12 rounds with 3 17 round mags compared to larger and unwieldier 24 rounders. A non issue, or more LEOs would be carrying 24 rounders.

 

Maybe in a "go bag" but for my preference it's too long and heavy for daily belt carry. I carried 46 rounds of .40 call on my person, that would have to be enough, and it always was.

 

My GBRS group double mag pouches hold them perfectly fine even without the bungee retention on my assaulter's belt. I have literally grappled with people, run all kinds of shooting drills, and even carried them on deployment. Never an issue.

 

Safariland makes 2 and 3 mag. holders,open top,secure and a rapid reload is possible. The mags. go in with the flat side of the mag. pointing out and this makes a smaller profile. Not a good discription,just go on their web-site.

 

I have thought about it (22 rd 40). Ive also thought about an extended base plate but never warmed to the idea.

I just roll with a G22 15 rd mag for a reload. Another plus for using the 23/27 platforms.

HT

 

I have one for my 9mm series Glocks 17/19/26, I added a (+) Glock #7151 extension with the wedge insert and it took three more rounds easily. Just had to do a Detroit Ghetto mag dump with it in my G-26, and got a FTF jam about halfway through.
I also have three for my .40 boys, 22/23/27, but have never used them.
I have 9mm 33 rounders that I tried with a different gen3 G-26 years ago, with the same results.
Fun sticks for the range only I think.

 

Why bother with carrying a 24 round mag?

If I was going to carry a stick, I would just carry the 33 round mag.

 

I carry a G45 on duty with standard 17 round mags. That is just enough that it usually doesn't press against the seat bolsters and it does hit the door frame under the B pillar occasionally.

Do you guys find it unwieldy to carry a holstered pistol with that much magazine sticking out and is it worth it?

 

Back-up magazines on your belt. Not the one in your pistol.

 

Never having been in an extended firefight, and not specifically about OP, I'm just speculating, but...
Perhaps the time and money involved in buying/testing/carrying extended mags, could be just as well spent in more range time until reaching Master status in IDPA or USPSC. After expending ~17 rds and not solving the problem, a couple of seconds spent ensuring behind cover and reloading, might not be such a bad thing.
Every gunfight is different...