Dutchman195 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Getting back into USPSA Limited I had a thought that I really only need one mag with the extension on it. Most stages seem to be 28-32rnds. My M&P mag with the TTI extension holds 20 an the other mags have 15rnds. In theory with one reload I'm working with 36rnds which will cover most stages. Other than just extra insurance, is there a need for rocking 2 or more mags with the extension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I can think of a few reasons to have at least three mags on your belt, all with the same capacity: -fumbled reloads -double feeds -options on reload position -makeup shots 15 rounds won't get you through two 8 shot arrays, so that mag is basically only good for one shooting position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I don't shoot Limited, I have been shooting SS, but I have seen many COFs where the "convenient" reload point for a Limited shooter still left them with a 10 target array. The Limited shooters all huddle up and talk about how "that leaves them with almost no room for error or makeups". I chuckled a little, because I still had to make an additional 2 reloads, and I almost always have no room for error or makeups. It's fun. You will want at least 2 more hi cap mags. I would probably have 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I'm only a dabbler in limited, but 3 20-ish round mags seems like the minimum to me. I keep two 17-rounders as well, for emergencies and for dropping on stages with mandatory reloads (so as to do less mag cleaning during the match). I'm not very good at math, but it seems like 1 week worth of practice should easily pay for a mag. I'd prefer to cut corners on food and credit card payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBeazlie Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You should go to the line with enough rounds on your belt to shoot the cof twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 My M&P mag with the TTI extension holds 20 and the other mags have 15rnds. is there a need for 2 or more mags with the extension? I shoot OPEN with a 29 round mag and two 20 round mags - same course of fire (28-32 rounds). I always start with the 29+1, and then have two 20's on my belt. I don't have a 2nd 29 rounder, because I can reload the 20's more consistently - I tend to fumble the 29's on a reload. If I shot Limited, I'd want 3-20's IFF I could reload them consistently. If not, I'd start with a 20, and then have two or three 15's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You drop your big stick on the ground?!? With the time, effort and money spent on getting a big stick which runs reliably I never plan to let it touch the ground. If I plan a reload I use all short sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Also, some multi-string classifiers require a reload during each string. So, that would be one in the gun, and a minimum of three on the belt. For classifiers like this I will download the mags (lighter and possibly more reliable) and change for each string. I like the insurance of a spare mag on the belt, so I use four mag carriers. Hey, I thought that dropping a big stick is part of the game. Cleaning/inspecting it afterwards is only required if you want it to run reliably! Last match I dropped a 140mm mag and when I picked it up I noticed a round was sticking straight up between the feed lips. I had that nagging feeling I should put that one in the bag and retire it for the day, but nooooo...I loaded that bad boy up and used it on the next stage. Didn't work out well as I felt a funky slide return and it jammed. A round had fed up and the front passed through the lips and stood straight up where it got pinched between the barrel and the breechface crushing the brass case. Ouch. I knew better but was lazy. So, the moral of that story is that any mag dropped can be rendered in-op for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g17drumr Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Also, some multi-string classifiers require a reload during each string. So, that would be one in the gun, and a minimum of three on the belt. For classifiers like this I will download the mags (lighter and possibly more reliable) and change for each string. I like the insurance of a spare mag on the belt, so I use four mag carriers. +1...I was typing this as you posted it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 All the above points are very valid reasons to run more than one mag with an extension. It gives you options so you are not bound by solving a stage based on the constraints of your mags. I would personally get all mags to feel the same way (all match mags with extensions except Barney mag) so it's consistent. If you are going back and forth with different size mags, you'll have issues. Get a few extra mag extensions and be prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I have 20+1 in the gun and 2 or 3 on the belt that hold 20, depending on the stage set-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) You drop your big stick on the ground?!? With the time, effort and money spent on getting a big stick which runs reliably I never plan to let it touch the ground. I used to do that as well. But, the way I shoot (I'm only a B, I need all the shots I can get to start. Most stages don't require more than 30 shots anyway, so I don't drop my Big Stick too often, but I'll drop it whenever necessary. Of course, any stick that touches the ground, I strip and clean, and reload it before the next stage. And, I have two "Big Sticks". Edited February 13, 2015 by Hi-Power Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GForceLizard Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I've seen people with 3 140mm mags in Limited. 4 is most common. There's a reason the Brazo's tuned pack contains 4 magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Three 140's and a 126 for Barney and emergency use. 95% of stages I do one reload with 32 round course. But like others have said the 3rd 140 is insurance for a dropped mag or being a spaz on steel ( guilty ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I did what you are suggesting for a while. I had a Glock 24 with one 20 round mag and a couple of 15s. While it worked it often forced me to reload later than I wanted to and occasionally twice in a stage. Its fine but sub optimal. I didn't buy more extensions because I was saving for an STI. If I intended to stick with it, even for a few more months, I would have had at least 3 extensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 3 on belt and 1 in gun usually. if its a real small round cound i might pull one or two out to save weight. Also sometimes them poppers and plates can be naughty and need a lot of persuading to behave. i have seen people unload mag after mag on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You should also have 1 or two more mags in your bag than you carry on your belt, so that if a mag or two goes down durring a match you arent screwed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 1 mag in the gun to start. 1 mag on the belt for my expected reload. 1 mag on the belt for an unexpected reload (too many makeups, etc). 1 mag on the belt for an "oh $h!%" reload (dropped a previous mag, etc). So 4 would be my minimum. I have a few extra in my bag incase one of my main ones gets buggered up during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 3 on belt and 1 in gun usually. if its a real small round cound i might pull one or two out to save weight. Also sometimes them poppers and plates can be naughty and need a lot of persuading to behave. i have seen people unload mag after mag on them. This was me last weekend. Although it was with single stack mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 3 on belt and 1 in gun usually. if its a real small round cound i might pull one or two out to save weight. Also sometimes them poppers and plates can be naughty and need a lot of persuading to behave. i have seen people unload mag after mag on them.This was me last weekend. Although it was with single stack mags. Yeah but in single stack don't you guys carry something like 14 mags?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 3 on belt and 1 in gun usually. if its a real small round cound i might pull one or two out to save weight. Also sometimes them poppers and plates can be naughty and need a lot of persuading to behave. i have seen people unload mag after mag on them.This was me last weekend. Although it was with single stack mags.Yeah but in single stack don't you guys carry something like 14 mags?? Haha not quite. I carried 7 on the belt but recently dropped to 6 when I got my other pouches. One stage I had one mag left on the belt. Not a good day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I try to start EVERY stage with 4 mags. So I have 80 rounds whether it is a 12 round classifier or a 32 round field course. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actionshooter38 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 4 full mags on every stage. I like to keep things the same for all stages. It's nice to be able to reload when you want to, not only when you need to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppa Bear Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My habit is to pull rounds of one mag and fill the others as I walk back to my range bag. That way I have the full ones on my belt and as I fill each other one I place it in my belt. I NEVER place partial or empty mags back into my belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I don't shoot Limited, I have been shooting SS, but I have seen many COFs where the "convenient" reload point for a Limited shooter still left them with a 10 target array. The Limited shooters all huddle up and talk about how "that leaves them with almost no room for error or makeups". I chuckled a little, because I still had to make an additional 2 reloads, and I almost always have no room for error or makeups. It's fun. You will want at least 2 more hi cap mags. I would probably have 3. ^^^this^^^ I run at least 3x20 round mags or 2x the rounds required for the stage. I can reload when convenient, not when I have to. I would rather tank the stage due to poor shooting than because I ran out of ammo. (I did that on a shotgun stage in a 3-gun match once) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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