Federal anything is scares everywhere lately. I stacked away a couple thousand rounds of 124gr +p HSTs awhile ago though.
Extra mag when carrying?
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Well, in theory, your argument sounds reasonable.
I DO use my ammunition in my mags when I go to the range and replace with fresh when done. Yes, it's expensive, but I believe in practicing with what I'll use, for obvious reasons, some as you've mentioned. I Iry to match slug weight, fps, etc. And at a 15yd range, well within what most "Life Protection" events might take place, I can assure you that POA=POI within well acceptable margins! I'm not using a handgun for 100yd issues!
I've used the same ammo for a long time as well, so POI is very predictable...I've tried a wide range of ammo to "see" how they shoot, feel, etc. As an example, Underwood some time ago changed over to low flash power which is great, can't tell you how funny it was to see that flame in front of the barrel years ago, but knew it was an issue, etc. So they have a great product.
Again, I don't mix garbage munitions together, the specs are very similar and as such, so is the performance. Never an issue with feeds or anything else. So thank you for your insight, but I have found any of those concerns unfounded by practice and experience.
Example below is an old pic, but makes my point. This is first shot, approx. 21ft., drawing from holster at range... And I would pray to GOD that this would be the case, should heaven forbid, I ever need to do the same in a real situation/event. But it was draw and shoot, no stand, aim, steady, fire, etc. All reflex! So since then, I have a lot of trust in predictability...
Real question is this... When ^^^this^^^ is your first shot of the day, do you continue, or pack it all up and call it a day as you KNOW it can't get any better, hahahaha?
Have a great day
Vapor
.308 Win
Why fmj though? Pistol fmj isn't hot enough to perform better against barriers or armor that much unless it's like 5.7.
Ehh I go to the range to shoot for enjoyment. Not to put tiny groups on targets. If that was the first shot it would be worth of a picture but there are 249-499 rounds going down range behind it.Well, in theory, your argument sounds reasonable.
I DO use my ammunition in my mags when I go to the range and replace with fresh when done. Yes, it's expensive, but I believe in practicing with what I'll use, for obvious reasons, some as you've mentioned. I Iry to match slug weight, fps, etc. And at a 15yd range, well within what most "Life Protection" events might take place, I can assure you that POA=POI within well acceptable margins! I'm not using a handgun for 100yd issues!
I've tried a wide range of ammo to "see" how they shoot, feel, etc. As an example, Underwood some time ago changed over to low flash power which is great, can't tell you how funny it was to see that flame in front of the barrel years ago, but knew it was an issue, etc. So they have a great product.
Again, I don't mix garbage munitions together, the specs are very similar and as such, so is the performance. Never an issue with feeds or anything else. So thank you for your insight, but I have found any of those concerns unfounded by practice and experience.
Example below is an old pic, but makes my point. This is first shot, approx. 21ft., drawing from holster at range... And I would pray to GOD that this would be the case, should heaven forbid, I ever need to do the same in a real situation/event. But it was draw and shoot, no stand, aim, steady, fire, etc. All reflex! So since then, I have a lot of trust in predictability...
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Real question is this... When ^^^this^^^ is your first shot of the day, do you continue, or pack it all up and call it a day as you KNOW it can't get any better, hahahaha?
Have a great day
Hahaha, yes yes... Definitely both!
I do the range to measure and maintain proficiency! But once that's done, it's all fun!!!
;D because all work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy! Lmao!ManualF150
.308 Win
Hahaha, yes yes... Definitely both!
I do the range to measure and maintain proficiency! But once that's done, it's all fun!!!
I do the same thing. There are days I can get small group, and some, well... I'm just wasting ammo. It's amazing. I think it might be my mood or how I'm just feeling in general.
I do enjoy cutting targets in half or do large circles like a pair of scissors.
I also like shooting hard candies like jolly ranchers. (outside of course)
For actual training type practice I like to shoot NATO 9mm loads which closely mimic the feel and POI of my carry load.
Otherwise I shoot the cheapest brass 115gr I can find.
Otherwise I shoot the cheapest brass 115gr I can find.
Xae289
.223 Rem
I did that with my Glock 35. Turned it into a G27XL. 5.3" barreled slide with the stubby G27 length grip. It was fun. Reasonably easy to carry, great ballistics, fun to shoot. Had the .357 Sig and 9mm conversion barrels as well. The only gun I almost regret selling.
No mistaking that one! Lol
Robin
.577 Tyrannosaur.
MikeyCNY
6.5 Creedmoor
This right here. What if your cheap polymer pinky extension comes loose and as you draw your gun you drop $50 worth of ammo at your feet? Better hope you can make do with the one in the chamber..
I say this as someone who broke another cheap polymer pinky extension (365XL) earlier this month when I ejected the empty mag onto concrete. I have gucci aluminum extenders on my carry mags (GreyGuns, not Taran) but range mags got the polymer.. that was a mistake.
MikeM
.44 mag
I like my extra mag on my non-dominent side so I draw it while still shooting.
I agree. I am not sure why one would carry the only spare magazine on the dominant side.
Vapor
.308 Win
Sadly I may be forced to carry a 10 round mag as a back up for now. Money is tight after the holidays.
That is sufficient, the chances you'll even need a reload are very slim to begin with, having anything in reserve is a big bonus.
As Massad Ayoob states in the video I posted there are reasons you might need an additional magazine beyond running out of ammunition.
spat
.700 Nitro Express
I carry one for malfunctions more than extra capacity.
And I usually just carry an LCP with 6 rounds anyway.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
Whats your configuration to have 4 spares? Belt, pocket ankle, combo? Thats a lot of hardware to mesh into daily casual attire. Sometimes I feel like im bulging a bit with carry piece at 4:00 and 2 spare mags at 7:00ish.
dwa12479
.338 Win Mag
My main reason for extra mags is to be ready for at least a 2nd threat to be able to do a tactical reload if needed.
I have 8+1 at the ready, i spend 7 on Threat #1 and have a moment of reprieve while he's down. If threat #2 engages from somewhere, now I fire my last.2 and need to reload, maybe under full assault. Whereas... if I had a moment between, I drop the initial mag with 1 or more live round in it still and insert a fresh, fully loaded 10 spot.
I have 8+1 at the ready, i spend 7 on Threat #1 and have a moment of reprieve while he's down. If threat #2 engages from somewhere, now I fire my last.2 and need to reload, maybe under full assault. Whereas... if I had a moment between, I drop the initial mag with 1 or more live round in it still and insert a fresh, fully loaded 10 spot.
Sargepug
9mm
dean3690
.357 mag
Vapor
.308 Win
Update:
Thanks to selling some more mags here, I was able to afford another round of Glock mags.
I now carry a 17+1 and a 15 in a weak side pocket. My wife has 2 15s. (Same gun/mag system)
Does anyone have a recommendation for a Glock mags holster/holder for a belt?
Thanks to selling some more mags here, I was able to afford another round of Glock mags.
I now carry a 17+1 and a 15 in a weak side pocket. My wife has 2 15s. (Same gun/mag system)
Does anyone have a recommendation for a Glock mags holster/holder for a belt?
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
Sure rub it in.
have at least one extra mag.
Vapor
.308 Win
Not fancy but it works
Sorry for the scary 17 round magazines.
Sorry for the scary 17 round magazines.
Vapor
.308 Win
To update my load out is now:
17+1 in the gun and two 15s on the belt
17+1 in the gun and two 15s on the belt
dean3690
.357 mag
For the LCP EDC 7+1, I use the 7 round mags since the gun still fits and pulls fine from the front pocket with 2 backups in the left back pocket. For the Glock 10+1 at 6 O'clock during weekend carry, at church, etc., the 2 - 10 round spares are in belt holders on the weak side with both mags facing the same direction for ease of reload without having to turn one of them around.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
With the increased threats this weekend at church I had 7 total mags on me counting the one on the gun. All quiet and happy about that.
