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TEXXD · 11-19-2006, 04:15 PM

For those who wear IWB holsters (assuming you carry two spare mags)
If you have an IWB holster, how do you carry your extra mags?

A. Inside the pants without a pouch.

B. Inside a pocket.

C. In an OWB mag pouch.

D. In a dual IWB mag pouch

E. In single IWB mag pouches.

If you use IWB mag pouches, what make (i.e. Crossbreed, Tucker, etc.) do you prefer?

Do you prefer single IWB pouches or a dual one? Why?

Thanks in advance.

Greg Dunn · 11-20-2006, 09:30 AM

honestly even though I make all kinds of gear, I've tried every possible method of carrying mags and find them all uncomfortable so I carry my extra mags in my left back pocket it just works for me.

I had a pair of jeans modified to make a mag carrier in the back pocket.

IWB for double stack mags is painful, 1911 types are fairly easy to carry IWB but still dig in a bit. Most makers don't recommend IWB for dbl stacks.

**xd357** · 11-20-2006, 03:09 PM

I have used one of these in the past.

http://www.safariland.com/products.asp?id=57

It works well with a untucked shirt or coat but I really haven't found a great way to carry them. I usually place one in a coat pocket or pants pocket.

philbo · 11-20-2006, 04:56 PM

I have found these to work well for double mags.

http://www.safariland.com/products.asp?id=165

Prometheus · 11-20-2006, 10:00 PM

The only IWB carry I do is with my P11 and belt clip. I stick the extra mags in my back pocket.

Normally the P11 is a secondary and I don't carry spare mags for it. I'll carry an XD on the belt or in a shoulder rig, mags go eitehr on the other side of teh shoulder rig, in a weak side dual mag holder or back pocket.

Bad thing about XD mags (and most fullsize dbl stack mags) in back pocket is sitting, they grab on the pocket edge and make it difficult to sit without leeting them slide partially over the top and then you migth get up and leave a mag behind. I always rememebr to check and make sure I have both mags when I standup if I'm carrying them in a back pocket.

Harvdog · 11-21-2006, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Dunn

honestly even though I make all kinds of gear, I've tried every possible method of carrying mags and find them all uncomfortable so I carry my extra mags in my left back pocket it just works for me.

I had a pair of jeans modified to make a mag carrier in the back pocket.

IWB for double stack mags is painful, 1911 types are fairly easy to carry IWB but still dig in a bit. Most makers don't recommend IWB for dbl stacks.

I'd certainly like to see pix of the jean modification.

Arps · 11-21-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xd357

I have used one of these in the past.

http://www.safariland.com/products.asp?id=57

It works well with a untucked shirt or coat but I really haven't found a great way to carry them. I usually place one in a coat pocket or pants pocket.

How would one go about ordering one of these? I dont see any prices or an ordering page.

**xd357** · 11-21-2006, 10:57 AM

I did a search on Google and found a store that sold them.

Now I would contact Scott (aka Old School) over at Pistol-Gear and have him try to order one since he carries Safariland products. I've had excellent service from him in the past.

You could call Safariland and see if they will sell one
1-800-347-1200

I have ordered from here b4 http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum1726.php

Arps · 11-21-2006, 11:24 AM

Thank you sir.

kairo · 11-21-2006, 12:42 PM

I have been known, on occasion, to slip an extra mag inside my wool socks when it's cold out

11-19-2006, 04:15 PM	#1
TEXXD XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 23	concealed carry of mags For those who wear IWB holsters (assuming you carry two spare mags) If you have an IWB holster, how do you carry your extra mags? A. Inside the pants without a pouch. B. Inside a pocket. C. In an OWB mag pouch. D. In a dual IWB mag pouch E. In single IWB mag pouches. If you use IWB mag pouches, what make (i.e. Crossbreed, Tucker, etc.) do you prefer? Do you prefer single IWB pouches or a dual one? Why? Thanks in advance. __________________ If anything is worth shooting, it's worth shooting twice.

11-20-2006, 09:30 AM	#2
Greg Dunn XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 24	honestly even though I make all kinds of gear, I've tried every possible method of carrying mags and find them all uncomfortable so I carry my extra mags in my left back pocket it just works for me. I had a pair of jeans modified to make a mag carrier in the back pocket. IWB for double stack mags is painful, 1911 types are fairly easy to carry IWB but still dig in a bit. Most makers don't recommend IWB for dbl stacks. __________________ Greg Dunn Last edited by Greg Dunn; 11-20-2006 at 09:35 AM.

11-20-2006, 10:00 PM	#5
Prometheus XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,107	The only IWB carry I do is with my P11 and belt clip. I stick the extra mags in my back pocket. Normally the P11 is a secondary and I don't carry spare mags for it. I'll carry an XD on the belt or in a shoulder rig, mags go eitehr on the other side of teh shoulder rig, in a weak side dual mag holder or back pocket. Bad thing about XD mags (and most fullsize dbl stack mags) in back pocket is sitting, they grab on the pocket edge and make it difficult to sit without leeting them slide partially over the top and then you migth get up and leave a mag behind. I always rememebr to check and make sure I have both mags when I standup if I'm carrying them in a back pocket. __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost." - John Quincy Adams, 6th President of The United States of America The nra EXPOSED

11-21-2006, 10:57 AM	#8
xd357 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 372	I did a search on Google and found a store that sold them. Now I would contact Scott (aka Old School) over at Pistol-Gear and have him try to order one since he carries Safariland products. I've had excellent service from him in the past. You could call Safariland and see if they will sell one 1-800-347-1200 I have ordered from here b4 http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum1726.php Last edited by xd357; 11-21-2006 at 11:01 AM.

11-21-2006, 12:42 PM	#10
kairo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 365	I have been known, on occasion, to slip an extra mag inside my wool socks when it's cold out __________________ A few guns.

11-20-2006, 03:09 PM	#3
xd357 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 372	I have used one of these in the past. http://www.safariland.com/products.asp?id=57 It works well with a untucked shirt or coat but I really haven't found a great way to carry them. I usually place one in a coat pocket or pants pocket.

11-20-2006, 04:56 PM	#4
philbo XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 309	I have found these to work well for double mags. http://www.safariland.com/products.asp?id=165

11-21-2006, 11:24 AM	#9
Arps XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	Thank you sir.

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