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ArmyGuy45 · 01-10-2008, 07:40 PM

Quick question... for those that carry spare mags.. since i have a compact and have a 10rd mag in my xd... would you still carry a 10rd mag as a spare.. i mean if you go through your 10rd mag for some reason would it even be worth tryin to conceal it again.. so should i just carry a 13 rd mag as a spare since i wouldnt matter anymore about trying to hide it?

**cdaviesaz** · 01-10-2008, 07:51 PM

For me, it depends on where I am going to be. I try to plan ahead. Of course, I just ordered that XD9 3-mag 16-round double mag pouch promotion so things are going to change real quick

. But again, it will just depend on the situation.

In the car, I always carry a spare mag. I figure if some moron decides to unload on me or I come across an officer in trouble, I am most likely going to need another mag depending on how things go. Hopefully I never need it, but you know what I'm saying.

ArmyGuy45 · 01-10-2008, 07:57 PM

ok.. good to have incase you need it.. will be buyin a mag pouch for it..

Tard · 01-10-2008, 08:11 PM

I carry a spare mag in a single belt holder, I carry the short 10 round mag because I don't like the longer one hitting stuff when I sit in the car.

I also have a spare 16-round 9mm mag in the glove box in case I have to ward off like 25 people. I've seen the zombie movies, I know what COULD happen.

Lazarus · 01-10-2008, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tard

I also have a spare 16-round 9mm mag in the glove box in case I have to ward off like 25 people. I've seen the zombie movies, I know what COULD happen.

+1

You really arent sober are you.

Tard · 01-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Nope. Nope. Nope.

rykdawgg6601 · 01-10-2008, 08:36 PM

ALWAYS have a spare mag nearby.

propellerhead · 01-10-2008, 08:51 PM

By the same logic you presented, I carry a spare 12 round mag to back up my 9 rounder. Like you said, if you are in a situation where you need your spare mag, concealment isn't an issue.

thejoe · 01-11-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propellerhead

By the same logic you presented, I carry a spare 12 round mag to back up my 9 rounder. Like you said, if you are in a situation where you need your spare mag, concealment isn't an issue.

+1 I always carry a spare, and if I had an XDSC I'd carry the longer mag as my backup. It is a little bit harder to conceal, but not nearly as hard as the pistol itself.

Carry the higher capacity mag... As we always say, better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

joe

Reno82 · 01-11-2008, 12:08 AM

I carry a spare in the car and in the jacket I wear. I have one for the 9mm and PT145. Easy to conceal in my jacket... I live in alaska where it's winter 6 months out of the year. Other times you need some cover just in case so I always have a spare with me.

01-10-2008, 07:40 PM	#1
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,448	Question about spare mag Quick question... for those that carry spare mags.. since i have a compact and have a 10rd mag in my xd... would you still carry a 10rd mag as a spare.. i mean if you go through your 10rd mag for some reason would it even be worth tryin to conceal it again.. so should i just carry a 13 rd mag as a spare since i wouldnt matter anymore about trying to hide it? __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace Im a minority in this right handed left winged bull legged pigeon toe world.

01-10-2008, 07:51 PM	#2
cdaviesaz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Phoenix Posts: 124	For me, it depends on where I am going to be. I try to plan ahead. Of course, I just ordered that XD9 3-mag 16-round double mag pouch promotion so things are going to change real quick . But again, it will just depend on the situation. In the car, I always carry a spare mag. I figure if some moron decides to unload on me or I come across an officer in trouble, I am most likely going to need another mag depending on how things go. Hopefully I never need it, but you know what I'm saying. __________________ - Christian IM Metal HS2000 (concealed carry) Browning Buck Mark Camper .22 Ruger 10/22 synthetic/SS Remington 870 12ga. 7+1 Pic of my guns

01-10-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,448	ok.. good to have incase you need it.. will be buyin a mag pouch for it.. __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace Im a minority in this right handed left winged bull legged pigeon toe world.

01-10-2008, 08:11 PM	#4
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,852	I carry a spare mag in a single belt holder, I carry the short 10 round mag because I don't like the longer one hitting stuff when I sit in the car. I also have a spare 16-round 9mm mag in the glove box in case I have to ward off like 25 people. I've seen the zombie movies, I know what COULD happen. __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

01-10-2008, 08:23 PM	#6
Tard XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Machias, WA Posts: 3,852	Nope. Nope. Nope. __________________ If you aren't part of the solution you are part of the precipitate.

01-10-2008, 08:36 PM	#7
rykdawgg6601 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 374	ALWAYS have a spare mag nearby.

01-10-2008, 08:51 PM	#8
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,559	By the same logic you presented, I carry a spare 12 round mag to back up my 9 rounder. Like you said, if you are in a situation where you need your spare mag, concealment isn't an issue. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

01-11-2008, 12:08 AM	#10
Reno82 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,332	I carry a spare in the car and in the jacket I wear. I have one for the 9mm and PT145. Easy to conceal in my jacket... I live in alaska where it's winter 6 months out of the year. Other times you need some cover just in case so I always have a spare with me. __________________ XD-45acp Service (Match Gun I changed it to a compact for CCW... did a grip chop on it) Ruger Mark III 22/45 Kimber SS Custom Target II 10mm Walther G22 (FUN GUN) XD-45acp Tactical (Match Gun II; upgraded the bbl from PistolGear) XD-9 Sub-Compact (Home Defense and CCW) DPMS AR-15: 9mm (1/17/08...) RRA CAR A4 Upper 223/5.56---did a lower bulid 6/3/08 and bought completed upper 2/21/08 S&W 642 38 special w/ CT grips (HD& CCW) Upper ALEX ARMS 19.5" 6.5 GRENDEL-order 9/9/08

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