Julien Boit Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) Hi all, Anybody got any experience with the Blackhawk mag pouches for a SVI ? I saw Todd Jarrett using them, but if anybody got first hand experience, I'd like to have your feedback. Thanks in advance. Edited June 23, 2008 by Julien Boit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Need to remove or bend the plastic tensioner inside to get the mag out easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airic Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I actually use them for Glock mags but I love them. The tensioner is great on the ones I use. When I pull the mag out it almost feels like its popping out into my hand. I dont know if this is different for SVI mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Todd shortens them for easier in and out. I RO'd him through a local match and got to stare at his gear closely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I use the SS version and really like them. Mine seem to have loosened up a bit from use. Initially they are pretty tight, but just a little/moderate use and they are like butter. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for the input guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasmap Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 (edited) I also use them for Single Stack and I love them. Edited June 23, 2008 by jasmap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorDanO Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I have had some for about a month to use with my CZ. I wish I had got them sooner. They do seem to loosen a bit after use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B. Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I've used the double stack for my Para P14 and they seemed to work OK. -todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Todd shortens them for easier in and out. I'm not surprised. Just looking at them, in stock form they cover way too much of the mag body for a fast draw of the spare ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airic Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Todd shortens them for easier in and out. I'm not surprised. Just looking at them, in stock form they cover way too much of the mag body for a fast draw of the spare ammo. I never shoved my mags all the way into these pouches. You can push them about half way and the tension spring holds them in just fine. It just became part of my routine to check them while I was checking everything else at the start position of the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I used two of these in my SS rig. For their cost they are a good alternative but way too deep. Before seeing what TJ does to his, I did the same to mine. Applied my trusty dremel to the front and removed about 1.5" of the front face of the pouch. Retention isn't compromised because the tension leaf spring does a great job of keeping the mag in there until needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap38 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Could you post pictures of the modification? Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Could you post pictures of the modification?Thanks!!! I will as soon as I get to the house, the pouches and the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Here tis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbie Shooter Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Damn I gotta get a Dremel. I have four of these things and want to do this tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdncn Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I too modded mine after seeing Todd at a local match with his. Mine are still IDPA legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMTCurly Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 My Production set up is a Blackhawk CQC holster and 6 CQC mag holders. I'd LOVE To cut my mag holders down a bit like this but forgive me for being a little clueless when it comes to certain tools. What kind of Dremel and bit accessories should I look for at the store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Heck, I just stuffed paper towel down in the bottom of mine so the mags didn't go in as far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 How....easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMTCurly Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I don't know why I didn't think of that either! I'm a Paramedic with access to LOTS of 4x4 gauze pads, so I took 3 of them,folded them in 3rds and then rolled it up and stuffed it down the Blackhawk mag pouch. So now my mags are elevated enough to where they are still secure but will pop right out into my hand when I grab them. I'll have to do more testing at home dry firing to make sure that they WON'T pop out if I'm running, but for now this is a cheap fix that works! Thanks for the idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Heck, I just stuffed paper towel down in the bottom of mine so the mags didn't go in as far. Solution is too easy and doesn't allow for dremelling... Embrace your inner dremel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singlestack Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I cut up foam rubber and do the same thing to Uncle Mikes mag pouches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdncn Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Heck, I just stuffed paper towel down in the bottom of mine so the mags didn't go in as far. I too have done this with other pouches. Didn't think to mention it. Good call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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