Reload...Do you carry one? Where ?
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Be prepared. I hope I am never in a situation where I need a gun as a defensive weapon, but I carry one. I carry at least 1 extra mag for a pistol, and at least 6, preferably 12 extra rounds for a revolver. I carry the reloads on me since if I need them it's not likely a BG will smile and say, "Sure, go ahead!" if I ask him if it's OK for me to go and reload.
Webbj0219
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It seems to me that most ppl from a LEO background carry a reload or two, But I wonder if its a good Idea for someone thats not getting into that kinda trouble. I mean maybe the LEO's experience colors their civilian carry, even though as a civilian they arent as likely to need reloads? But when they are on duty they would definetely want more than 5 shots?
harmon rabb
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Extra mag, or speedloader, in the pocket. I should get a mag holster..
DERGLOCKINMEISTER
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Glock 26 12 + 1 in the gun -- 12 more in a mag holder on the belt . If I need more I am in the wrong place at the wrong time !
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One spare magazine on belt, just behind left hip. Sometimes in front left pocket. Sometimes not at all.
The reason for carrying a reload isn't because the sixteen rounds already in the gun aren't enough, but because, sometimes, things happen, magazines fail, and the easiest fix is another magazine. (I say these things redundantly, as others have already said as much, too...)
The reason for carrying a reload isn't because the sixteen rounds already in the gun aren't enough, but because, sometimes, things happen, magazines fail, and the easiest fix is another magazine. (I say these things redundantly, as others have already said as much, too...)
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I checked all the answers except the one that says I don't carry a reload...
WebbJ
Funny, I was thinking the exact opposite. It seemed to me that civilians carry reloads, where as LEO's do not.
In my personal experience based on what I do, and what my friends do. Carrying extra stuff all day for 8 hours, the last thing you want to do is carry anything you don't need for the remainder of the day.
While I don't necessarily agree that LEO's are always better marksmen. It seems (to me) that a person with an extra magazine in the wake of around 10 rounds in the gun is attempting to compensate for a lack of training and/or practice. Of sorts, a battle between firepower vs mobility.
I whole-heartedly support a persons decision to carry anything they deem necessary. For me personally, I just don't understand the need or belief that you're going to be able to reload in a dynamic situation. The average gun fight lasts about 3 seconds.
While there have (unfortunately) been many hundreds of self-defense shootings. I cannot remember hearing about or reading about a single instance in which a self-defense shooter emptied their gun. And, then needed to reload and continue.
It doesn't seem realistic to me, but as I mentioned if it's right for you, it's not wrong by me. I support anyone's decision for themselves. I would like to read about why folks carry reloads.
Funny, I was thinking the exact opposite. It seemed to me that civilians carry reloads, where as LEO's do not.
In my personal experience based on what I do, and what my friends do. Carrying extra stuff all day for 8 hours, the last thing you want to do is carry anything you don't need for the remainder of the day.
While I don't necessarily agree that LEO's are always better marksmen. It seems (to me) that a person with an extra magazine in the wake of around 10 rounds in the gun is attempting to compensate for a lack of training and/or practice. Of sorts, a battle between firepower vs mobility.
I whole-heartedly support a persons decision to carry anything they deem necessary. For me personally, I just don't understand the need or belief that you're going to be able to reload in a dynamic situation. The average gun fight lasts about 3 seconds.
While there have (unfortunately) been many hundreds of self-defense shootings. I cannot remember hearing about or reading about a single instance in which a self-defense shooter emptied their gun. And, then needed to reload and continue.
It doesn't seem realistic to me, but as I mentioned if it's right for you, it's not wrong by me. I support anyone's decision for themselves. I would like to read about why folks carry reloads.
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