fal Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 About to start in single stack division in USPSA. Was wondering how many mag pouches most are running on there belts and is anybody unusually excited about running mags in pouches bullets out to save belt space. Looking for some input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I carry 7 on the belt and I don't do bullets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) I keep 5 mag pouches on my belt, but have been considering adding a 6th. What do you mean bullets out? Edited December 2, 2014 by Butterpuc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) bullets out means the mags are 90 degrees different than you're used to with bullets to the front. the mags are perpendicular to the belt. i've found this rarely saves space as much as i'd like as the belt attachment is the same size wether i run bullts fwrd or bullets out. especially when running a mag pouch that is of the one size fits all plus spacers variety. that said, i run bullets out in lim and prod. i havent shot ss in uspsa. Edited December 2, 2014 by rowdyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 6 Mag pouches Tried bullets out for about 3 months it was Ok It never grew on me and really didn't save a lot of space. I still wanted to get my fingers in between so only saved a little I went back to normal don't miss bullets out at all Buy a pouch you can do either with and try it , that's what I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fal Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Thanks guys! I still have some single stack pouches left over from L-10 with a Single Stack ( 10 rnd. .45 mags are still cool!) Just need to buy another belt and a couple pouches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 bullets out means the mags are 90 degrees different than you're used to with bullets to the front. the mags are perpendicular to the belt. i've found this rarely saves space as much as i'd like as the belt attachment is the same size wether i run bullts fwrd or bullets out. especially when running a mag pouch that is of the one size fits all plus spacers variety. that said, i run bullets out in lim and prod. i havent shot ss in uspsa. it's a bit difference if you use DAA pouches (either race master or racer). they have tiny attachment. when sideways they take up somewhere between 1/2 and 2/3 of the normal bullets forward mounting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I use 6 safariland 771s. I would even consider a 7th but I normally just shove that mag in my back pocket so I have 6+1 in the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFO Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I carry 5 on my belt, and load from my front pocket. I have the 9 round Wilson's so I can load the barney round from the magazine and still be legal. So far, I have never pulled the last one out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I run 6 DAA on the belt bullets out. It's rare that I need all six or even go past the fourth mag. But it's nice knowing that I have 1-2 extra mags if I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 beer, i have the racers as of today. thanks for the recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think one of the benefits of the DAA pouches is the leaf spring that provides fore and aft tension instead of side to side tension that most of the other mag pouches provide. IMO the release is much cleaner that way and less opportunity for the mag to bind when you yank it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhawk Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 7 on the belt plus one barney mag to start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 5 here on the rare chance I do shoot single stack. I ran 4 a couple years ago didnt have any issues but i do shoot minor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayWord Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 5 here on the rare chance I do shoot single stack. I ran 4 a couple years ago didnt have any issues but i do shoot minor I run 6 plus my barney in my back pocket. I used to run with 4 doubles, but I never used the very back one since it was a pain to reach that far compared to just going to my back pocket. I also run the same set-up except I add an Ernie Hill 45 degree double in front when I shoot L-10 minor with my SS 9mm. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 beer, i have the racers as of today. thanks for the recommendation. Cool. Hope you like them. You may have to turn down the diameter of the mount bolt head of you go bullets out. It's a bit of a pain but was pretty easy in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkape71 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 7 DAA's, bullets out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 6 CRspeeds and a barney from the pocket, major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 6 CRspeeds and a barney from the pocket, major. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I run 5 mag pouches and don't think I've ever used the 5th. But I shoot single stack minor If you don't want to do bullets out, check out Ready Tactical mag pouches. They take up a lot less space on your belt than many other mag pouches. Only problem with them in tension isn't adjustable and with so many different 1911 mags out there they might be a bit too loose or tight with your mags. I ordered mine from CPWSA and when I got 2 that were too loose Chris helped me out and exchanged them for different ones, now they're all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsmitty01 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Excuse my ignorance, but what is a "barney" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob01 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Barney mag is a mag that you use to put a round in the chamber and then remove it and insert a full magazine so you are topped off. Usually it's supposed to only have 1 round in it like Barney Fife and his one bullet but I use a full mag. I keep a barney mag in my back pocket as a "just in case" mag as I can actually load 9 in my Tripp Corey mags so I just load the first with 9 so I have one in the chamber and 8 in the mag to be at SS major capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsmitty01 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 So, I have 9 round magazines, load the first with a 9 round and the rest with 8, simple enough, thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 5 x Double Alpha Racer pouches and 1 magnet ( IPSC in Australia) bullets forward. And an Uncle Mikes mag pouch right side behind the gun for Barney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mississaugagunnut Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Six on my belt. I have only run out of ammunition once, it was my fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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