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How many magazines should you have?
- Thread starter Spas-12 Owner
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as many as you can afford!!!
Yeah, that's just an AR drawer. I've got a shotgun drawer and even a Glock and 1911 drawer.
So you mean to tell me you have the HF Cart just for Pew Pew things? That’s what’s up right there! 🫡👊
I’ve been looking at that sucker in the slate grey to upgrade my gen 2 roller (under the mini). Either the Cart, or a gen 3 roller with the top chest.
Yep! And the blue ones with butcher block top as my "gunsmithing" tools and cleaning one.
Lol...reminds me one time my girlfriend came in and crawled into my lap.That's what she said........
She says:
" Where are we eating dinner tonight?"
She wiggles around and and says:
" Why are you so excited.....OF COURSE IT HAS TO BE MAGAZINE IN YOUR POCKET!!!!"
I say:
" Other side baby...that's the Glock 42 mag."
I miss her...good times.
Now to the meat of the post...lol
I like 6 to 10 mags per gun.
Pistols have 1 in the gun with two as a duty load out.
The other mags get rotated in to the rig.
Rifles are a bit harder.
While 200 rounds is a normal combat load out, it can vary from 3 mags (light) to 7 mags (heavy).
Specialized mags for like PS90, Aug's ect..I might do more.
For responsible firearm owners—whether they are involved in recreational shooting, competitive events, hunting, home defense, or preparedness—having a substantial number of ammunition magazines is often considered not only practical but essential. There are several key reasons behind this stance, rooted in safety, efficiency, preparedness, and operational effectiveness.
One of the most cited reasons for having multiple magazines is preparedness in defensive scenarios. In high-stress situations, such as home defense or civil emergencies, the ability to quickly reload a firearm can be the difference between life and death. Having preloaded magazines allows for rapid response and reduces the time spent fumbling with loose ammunition.
In defensive encounters, reloads are typically not slow, careful actions—they need to be fast and reliable. Swapping magazines is far more efficient than trying to reload individual rounds, especially under stress. Multiple magazines give the user the ability to stay in the fight longer if necessary.
Firearm training isn’t just about shooting—it’s also about learning to manipulate the weapon safely and effectively. During training drills, especially those involving movement or tactical reloads, having a good supply of magazines means less downtime and more time spent on actual practice. Competitive shooters, for instance, often carry a dozen or more magazines during matches to support multiple stages without needing to reload gear between runs.
Training with a variety of magazine types and quantities also simulates real-world conditions more effectively. This helps shooters prepare for magazine malfunctions, changes in gear setups, and emergency reload situations.
Magazines are mechanical parts that wear out over time. Springs lose tension, followers get stuck, and feed lips can deform. Relying on a small number of magazines increases the wear on each one, shortening their lifespan. By having a larger number of magazines, wear and tear is distributed, which prolongs the service life of each magazine.
Additionally, keeping extra magazines ensures that if one or several become damaged or inoperable, the user is not left without a functioning firearm system. This is especially relevant in areas where replacement parts may be hard to come by or where legislation might limit future purchases.
Many firearm owners value self-sufficiency and preparedness. In scenarios involving natural disasters, social unrest, or supply chain breakdowns, access to firearm parts—including magazines—may become restricted or unavailable. Having a large stockpile ensures that one is not left unprepared during uncertain times.
Moreover, some owners stock extra magazines for multiple firearms of the same caliber to ensure compatibility across platforms or to equip other family members in an emergency scenario.
Gun laws, particularly those regarding magazine capacity or ownership limits, are constantly evolving in many jurisdictions. In some areas, proposed or passed legislation has retroactively restricted magazine ownership, grandfathering in those who already possess them. Owning a substantial number of magazines ahead of such potential restrictions is seen by many as a precautionary move to avoid being caught unprepared by sudden legal changes.
For casual or competitive shooters, reloading magazines during range time is tedious and time-consuming. Having a stockpile of loaded magazines before a session allows for uninterrupted shooting, which maximizes time and makes the overall experience smoother and more enjoyable.
Additionally, storing different magazines preloaded with specific ammunition types (e.g., hollow points for defense, FMJ for practice) allows for fast and convenient switching without needing to manually load different ammo each time.
One of the most cited reasons for having multiple magazines is preparedness in defensive scenarios. In high-stress situations, such as home defense or civil emergencies, the ability to quickly reload a firearm can be the difference between life and death. Having preloaded magazines allows for rapid response and reduces the time spent fumbling with loose ammunition.
In defensive encounters, reloads are typically not slow, careful actions—they need to be fast and reliable. Swapping magazines is far more efficient than trying to reload individual rounds, especially under stress. Multiple magazines give the user the ability to stay in the fight longer if necessary.
Firearm training isn’t just about shooting—it’s also about learning to manipulate the weapon safely and effectively. During training drills, especially those involving movement or tactical reloads, having a good supply of magazines means less downtime and more time spent on actual practice. Competitive shooters, for instance, often carry a dozen or more magazines during matches to support multiple stages without needing to reload gear between runs.
Training with a variety of magazine types and quantities also simulates real-world conditions more effectively. This helps shooters prepare for magazine malfunctions, changes in gear setups, and emergency reload situations.
Magazines are mechanical parts that wear out over time. Springs lose tension, followers get stuck, and feed lips can deform. Relying on a small number of magazines increases the wear on each one, shortening their lifespan. By having a larger number of magazines, wear and tear is distributed, which prolongs the service life of each magazine.
Additionally, keeping extra magazines ensures that if one or several become damaged or inoperable, the user is not left without a functioning firearm system. This is especially relevant in areas where replacement parts may be hard to come by or where legislation might limit future purchases.
Many firearm owners value self-sufficiency and preparedness. In scenarios involving natural disasters, social unrest, or supply chain breakdowns, access to firearm parts—including magazines—may become restricted or unavailable. Having a large stockpile ensures that one is not left unprepared during uncertain times.
Moreover, some owners stock extra magazines for multiple firearms of the same caliber to ensure compatibility across platforms or to equip other family members in an emergency scenario.
Gun laws, particularly those regarding magazine capacity or ownership limits, are constantly evolving in many jurisdictions. In some areas, proposed or passed legislation has retroactively restricted magazine ownership, grandfathering in those who already possess them. Owning a substantial number of magazines ahead of such potential restrictions is seen by many as a precautionary move to avoid being caught unprepared by sudden legal changes.
For casual or competitive shooters, reloading magazines during range time is tedious and time-consuming. Having a stockpile of loaded magazines before a session allows for uninterrupted shooting, which maximizes time and makes the overall experience smoother and more enjoyable.
Additionally, storing different magazines preloaded with specific ammunition types (e.g., hollow points for defense, FMJ for practice) allows for fast and convenient switching without needing to manually load different ammo each time.
