For you 1911 guys how many mags do you carry?

[PieterCoetzee]

I typically carry TWO spare mags even for a double stack 9 OR 5.7, so thats minimum 45 rounds (9mm) and 70 rounds for 5.7x28. Ive been toying with carrying a 1911 again. Carrying more than two spare mags seems excessive even for me; but 8+8+8 is only 24, so Im scratching my head

 

[HayesGreener]

2 spares

 

[PieterCoetzee]

I wanted a Milt Sparks Six Pack...

 

[Magnum50]

I only carry one of my .45's the Dan Wesson Valor, in a shoulder holster under my jacket. 8 round mags, one in the gun 2 extras.

All my other 1911's I consider collectables. So, no extra mags for them but what came with the gun.

 

[Pitdogg2]

I wanted a Milt Sparks Six Pack...
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Dang! I need one of those!!!
Okay make it two, don't want to be lopsided

 

[kcruisin]

Those plastic 9mm's are made for popping caps. The 1911 was made to put a bullet on target.
One extra mag should be plenty. When the threat is elevated, i do like to have another 2 mags handy.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

Dang! I need one of those!!!
Okay make it two, don't want to be lopsided

The best alternative to the "Six Pack" that Ive come up with is from TUFF Products

They make them for single and double stack mags AND to hold different number of mags; but nylon and velcro just doesnt seem right for 1911 mags...

 

[Picaso uno]

I was going to be a smart *** and say “all of them”….. and then I saw the pics above. Clearly, one can carry “all”!

 

[SL66]

Two.

 

[hworth18]

I usually only carry 1 extra mag, 2 if I'm going out of town or a sketchy area.

 

[RedGoat]

Two. One in each pistol!

 

[Pitdogg2]

The best alternative to the "Six Pack" that Ive come up with is from TUFF Products
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They make them for single and double stack mags AND to hold different number of mags; but nylon and velcro just doesnt seem right for 1911 mags...

Oh man! That 3 banger has my name all over it!
PM me a link please if they are still available.

 

[Belt Fed]

Oh man! That 3 banger has my name all over it!
PM me a link please if they are still available.

7063 TUFF 3 IN LINE® Magazine Pouch

Official Store, TUFF Products Gear Manufactured For The Shooting Sport Enthusiasts And Law Enforcement Professional

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[Anchorite]

When I carried a 1911, one spare 7-round magazine.

 

[BarryinIN]

I wanted a Milt Sparks Six Pack...
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Jerry Ahern again!

When I carry a 1911, I carry two spare mags.

Come to think of it…
When I carry a HiPower, I carry two spare mags.
When I carry a revolver, I carry two speedloaders.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

1911's only use clips. Don't you know anything . The best part about them is the plastic as the ONLY hold 8+1 it makes you feel like you're on a date. When I had a 1911 in 45acp iirc only had 2 clips

 

[LDB]

Always 2 back when I owned a 1911. Now I carry a revolver with 2 speed loaders and 2 speed strips.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

Jerry Ahern again!

Hahaha yes He was the novel version of Guns & Ammo in the 80s. You either loved of hated his books but his write-ups of the guns he described were spot on. Chances are none of us will ever need or carry a Six Pack but if needed it sure seems like a cool accessory

Today less and less of us carry 1911s as a self defense weapon, hi caps have taken over; even so as the Hollywood Shoot out showed us ammo on hand can be a huge plus. I doubt as a civilian in peaceful times as opposed to "mostly peaceful protests" that any of us will need six spare mags; Buuuuut Im back to it being really cool

 

[Hawgleg44]

I typically carry TWO spare mags even for a double stack 9 OR 5.7, so thats minimum 45 rounds (9mm) and 70 rounds for 5.7x28. Ive been toying with carrying a 1911 again. Carrying more than two spare mags seems excessive even for me; but 8+8+8 is only 24, so Im scratching my head

Carry 1, carry 2. If you look good you feel good. I'll carry one and pray I never have to pull my weapon.

 

[Pitdogg2]

7063 TUFF 3 IN LINE® Magazine Pouch

Official Store, TUFF Products Gear Manufactured For The Shooting Sport Enthusiasts And Law Enforcement Professional

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Thanks.