[jakeg823]

so....my permit should be here either this week or next week, saturday should make 45 days since I applied. I've ordered my belt, beltman quickship 1.5", i have my holster, MSVM2, and I have what i intend to carry as my primary, Kimber Compact CDP II.

that leaves 2 very important items, one I know the answer to, and the other I'm at a loss.

1. a 2nd option to carry. I'm on the hunt for a LCR357 to fill this role, maybe a S&W, but i'm set on the Ruger, unless I just find a killer deal at the gun show this weekend on a Smith.

2. I need a magazine holder/carrier. I'm at a complete loss, this just isnt discussed that much on any forum, and to me it seems vital! I'm not on the hunt for a full custom leather one, a more mass produced example, or something easily found on ebay will be sufficient. I'll get a fancy one later, but i'm looking for something more immediate right now.

I looked at a couple bianchi "cheapos" at the bass pro today, one was leather and the other was kydex, and neither will fit the 1.5" belt that I just ordered, and at that price i wasnt about to take a gamble.

I'm thinking more of a double carrier preferably, I know Galco has some options, not exactly cheap either, but if they're decent thats fine by me. I'm fine w/ leather, kydex or even paper machet if it'll last! i'm just not wanting to place an order through MS or someone and get my mag holders in 6 months! I could even deal w/ a pocket mag carrier for the time being if need be....but i'd rather buy something decent now that'll last.

does anyone have any ideas or suggestions??? any other places that I might look??? is there usually a table or 2 at the gun show that has them? because I've never noticed if there is.
thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Redvalic]

Guns and Ammo has the Smith and Wesson 642 on sale $400 with a $50 mail in rebate. I am a Ruger fan though.

 

[captain-03]

... my advise -- do npt get in a hurry!! Try a few things ... the gun show is an excellent place to look and strap on a few ... see how they feel to you before you purchase ... I got holsters, etc sitting here that will never be used -- thought they were what I needed or wanted -- a waste of good money!!

 

[jakeg823]

me too...i'm fairly inexperienced w/ revos....but i like the feel of the ruger better than a smith

 

[mstrsippy]

I have found That a "Buck" knife sheath for a folding knife works dandy for a 1911 spare mag holder. Almost everyone wears a knife so it goes unnoticed hanging there on your belt. The double stack mags for the Smith or the Taurus won't quite fit though.

 

[Joe S.]

don hume makes a fine mag holder out of leather...

the lcr 357 isnt out yet i think...

 

[Hammer]

Ya always got your pockets. That is where I keep mine.

 

[jakeg823]

Ya always got your pockets. That is where I keep mine.

That'll be my temporary backup plan. But I'm trying to avoid all the lint and whatnot causing problems with the mags...so that's a last resort

 

[nonnieselman]

Where are you located?

My mag and XD are covered in lint
I carried it for one month without shooting it, decided id "blow the lint out" first shot looked like a dust bomb. It was pretty cool.
Ran thru that mag and my spare mag no problem.


I have the LCR38spl and i carry it some, just not comfy with 5 shots and i can place a shot better with my XD.

I carry a 5rd speed strip in my pocket for the LCR and a spare 9rd mag in my "knife" pocket in my Carharts.

 

[jakeg823]

Well my permit came in weds and was technically issued today. I went to the gun show and didn't see a thing as far as mag holders for a 1911 mag....everything else was either too big or too small. So I hit the Alabama ammo booth and grabbed some hollowpoints for a good price.

Then headed to bass pro with my brother and future father in law. Went upstairs and the dad in law wanted a knife, so while standing there I noticed the nylon redhead knife holders and a few other brands. So I pulled the kimpro mag out of my pocket I'd carried to check sizes and it fit almost perfectly. My 8 round Wilson mag will fit even better. So I decided that it will at least get me by until I find a better option. And for $5 I haven't really lost anything. After it outlives it's usefulness as a mag holder, I'll put it to work with one of my multi-tools or something

 

[dhollis51]

Well my permit came in weds and was technically issued today. I went to the gun show and didn't see a thing as far as mag holders for a 1911 mag....everything else was either too big or too small. So I hit the Alabama ammo booth and grabbed some hollowpoints for a good price.

Then headed to bass pro with my brother and future father in law. Went upstairs and the dad in law wanted a knife, so while standing there I noticed the nylon redhead knife holders and a few other brands. So I pulled the kimpro mag out of my pocket I'd carried to check sizes and it fit almost perfectly. My 8 round Wilson mag will fit even better. So I decided that it will at least get me by until I find a better option. And for $5 I haven't really lost anything. After it outlives it's usefulness as a mag holder, I'll put it to work with one of my multi-tools or something

Hope you were strapped at Bass Pro? if not shame shame :F1: :lol4: