Do you carry an extra mag, if you are carring a pistol? How do you carry it?

[kenemoore]

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I started out just carrying a mag in a pocket. Then, moved on to traditional belt mounted mag holders.
Since I have developed love handles, I have found horizontal mag holders to be much more comfortable.
I started out with canvas ones, I found on Ebay, but this leather model, is now my go to. Recently got one for my K40 too.

[Bawanna]

I have a double vertical paddle mag pouch which works for my 1911's and my PM45. Rarely ever wear it these days. My favorite is a Single vertical looks much like your's pictured only vertical made by Beardog, a member here. (who hasn't checked in for quite a spell, I might have to investigate). He did a great job on it and it's my go to if I go anywhere. I understand your fondness for the horizontal and have considered looking for one. Feel kind of the same about a scabbard for my belt knife. Horizontal or canted would be kind of nice.

[Ken L]

I carry a spare magazine in my left back pocket in an Elite Survival Systems magazine pouch. Used to carry it loose but it kept getting sideways in my pocket, which made it hard to get out. The mag pouch keeps it vertical.

[DavidR]

No.

[Barth]

For today as an example -
Was carrying my HK VP9SK Holosun SCS OWB cross-draw with a flush 12 round mag.
I like vertical ballistic nylon twin mag pouches.
And carry twin reloads on the other side.
Also my trusty Ruger LCP in a pocket holster as a BUG.
Naturally always have an edged weapon too.
My favorite is a Spyderco Pacific Salt H1 with a serrated 3.8" blade.

[Armybrat]

No.

Same here.
That’s why I was happy to upgrade from 6+1 in my old LCP to the new 10(12)+1 LCP Max for more boolets

[Armybrat]

My pockets can get pretty full, depending on which part of the metro area I’m traveling through.

[Scott321]

Both my belt and pockets are pretty full with items I use every day. Since the spaces on my belt are pretty well spoken for (as well as commonly wearing a tucked in shirt) I've been happy with the Galco PMC (pocket magazine holster) for my 45. I use an Ammo Armor magazine protector for my 9mm, but the Galco is much easier to access and stays oriented in the pocket... I'd purchase the Galco for my 9mm, but I rarely carry it.

[Barth]

My pockets can get pretty full, depending on which part of the metro area I’m traveling through.

So you Mexican Carry the big Smith? LOL

About 30 years ago I got my first concealed carry permit in Florida.
Did my research and came up with a short list of potential carry guns.
Went to the local range, bought a target for each gun and rented/shot them.
Colt 1911 45, Beretta 92 9mm, HK P7M8 9mm, Sig P220 45 and a Ruger Super Redhawk 44 Mag.
The Colt FTF, Beretta grouped like a shotgun, HK shot poorly, Sig and Ruger grouped sweet!
The Ruger was 7.5" barreled Hand Cannon.
And clearly ridiculous for a carry gun (Sorry Harry).
So Sig P220 was the winner.

Didn't make big money at the time and couldn't afford a new P220.
So I trolled the used gun cases looking for a gun for around $500.
During this process channel 44 was playing Dirty Harry week.
Dirty Harry, Magnum Force, Sudden Impact ...
I've always been a Stainless man (I like the shinny).
And came across twin S&W 629 4" guns @ $350 each.
I thought, maybe, just maybe, I could figure out how to carry it.
Tried OWB on my back hip.
But twice at restaurants folks noticed.
And I had to have uncomfortable conversations with the managers
Switched to an Extra Large Fanny Pack by Eagle.
Had to invert the gun just so it would fit - LOL!
No room for speed loaders.
Carried that way for about 2 years.
Gun was practiced with and loaded with Federal 44 Mag 240 gr Hydra-Shoks.
Still have a box or two around

[BirdsThaWord]

Usually carry a bug in the pocket, but no extra mag for the hip gun. One extra in the car door handle and one extra bedside.
I just make sure Army is with me whenever I go anywhere. That dude has it all covered!