Safariland 773 Mag Pouch

[Beethoven]

So im in the market for some new pouches. I was just wondering what you all think of the 773 pouches for Glocks? Would this pouch work for a S_I if i plan to upgrade later? Are there any other pouches that you would reccomend over the 773's? I would get the from Brian. Oh and how wide is the CR Speed belt?

Thanks,

Jordan

[.40AET]

Are there any other pouches that you would reccomend over the 773's?

YES. Get the 771's. I have 2 of each. The 771's are in the first 2 positions where most of the reloads will come from. I ended up using a dremel to open up the front of the 773's so you can get the index finger on the mag when your reloading. (Like the 771's will do out of the package) Can't say if they interchange with Glock stuff if you buy them specific for S*I.

[Beethoven]

So the 771's are they way to go? It lookes like they cover more of the mag too. thanks.

[mcoliver]

From the pics the 773's look deceptively smaller than the 771's.

[Eye Cutter]

the 773's look smaller but are actually bulkier than the 771's, imho.

my 771 glock pouches also fit my sti/svi mags

[Beethoven]

Yea it looked like the 773's were smaller...but if the 771's fit glock and S*I mags i will go with them. Thaks guys.

[.40AET]

the 773's look smaller but are actually bulkier than the 771's, imho.

Agreed. The 771's are a little more streamlined. I bought the 773's before I knew what to look for and I was sorry that I had them once I got a good look at the 771's. Someday, I'm going to buy the thumb turn control knobs that replace the screws.

[Richard Jones]

Someday, I'm going to buy the thumb turn control knobs that replace the screws.

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You can make your own quite easily................ Lowe's or Home Depot, buy an 8-32 x 2" brass pan head screw and an 8-32 brass knurled nut. Both are found in the hardware drawers............... Screw the screw (!) into the knurled nut so that the pan head of the screw winds up on the largest end of the knurled nut. Tighten very tight, cut screw to length. Very cheap, very spiffy looking, and guaranteed to make reloads go much faster...........

Also, to replace the Safariland rollers, Lowe's/Home Depot also sells some nylon spacers. You want the 1/2 x .194 x 1 size, cut to length and counterbore one end so that it fits over the captured insert nut on the back of the pouch.

I am working on a retaining method for the screw so it won't fall out of the pouch, should have that done by the weekend. Have tried jam nuts, roll pins, o-ring, but the e-ring may be the way to go. Will let you know.

I also have one STI/Tripp and one Glock 771 on my belt. One OLD pouch, whatever was pre-771, but it's in the 3rd position and if I need that one, I'm done already........... They fit Para and STI. When I was shooting my Para Limited and STI Open, I just adjusted the nose piece on the 011 and went to shootin'...........

Rich

[Beethoven]

Thanks guys. Looks like im going with the 771's I'll probally place the order on friday.

-Jordan

Edit: Thanks for the tip on the knob.

Edited September 22, 2005 by Beethoven

[.40AET]

Thanks for the tip Rich. I'll try any home brew stuff if I can get it at the local hardware joint.

[JFD]

I must be the only one who prefers 773s.

These have performed beautifully for me with my Para mags and my wife with 773s for her SS mags.