Who make a quality shotshell bandoleer?

**Straight Shooter** · 11-08-20, 02:52

I like one I could throw over the shoulder Pancho Villa style in a hurry.
Ideally should hold 25 rounds or more. No Uncle Mikes type cheap stuff either, please.

**L-2** · 11-08-20, 11:54

https://www.maxpedition.com/products...nt=27910321553
I think it was an Uncle Mike's which I later gave away. I just didn't use it much and was concerned about individual rounds falling out when in the patrol car; or running around with it.

I've since gone with these bag-type-pouches and have become good at feeling for the correct orientation of the round(s) when digging into the pouch for more ammo to load.

You could always get some type of belt to use the pouch more as a sling if you don't have time to put it on a belt.

An internet search did disclose other bandoleer-type carriers of various prices but I've not tried any since getting my now-preferred pouches.

Here's another one which isn't as costly as a Maxpedition brand:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

**TomMcC** · 11-08-20, 12:22

Here's one by Blackhawk. I've used one (stage prop) in some 3guns. It seems reasonably well made made and the cost isn't too high.

https://www.amazon.com/BLACKHAWK-Sho.../dp/B002IWY91O

If you want to spend more....here.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/7611310...sr_gallery-1-1

**Straight Shooter** · 11-08-20, 13:22

Thank you both- I hadnt considered a bag before...thinking of the movie Way of the Gun...the ole boy with the shotty used a bag.
Anyone else care to chime in on bag vs. bandoleer?

**TomMcC** · 11-08-20, 15:13

Me, personally, when I'm walking through the woods or when I used to hunt birds, I just use this olive drab small shoulder bag I found at an Army surplus store. It's not too big, 9" x 9" and the strap is sewn on and non adjustable, yet the perfect size for me. I wear it like a possibles bag, cross shoulder. Super low key, and unobstructive.

**T2C** · 11-09-20, 21:00

Originally Posted by Straight Shooter

Thank you both- I hadnt considered a bag before...thinking of the movie Way of the Gun...the ole boy with the shotty used a bag.
Anyone else care to chime in on bag vs. bandoleer?

Back in the 1970's I carried two gas mask bags, one loaded with buckshot the other loaded with slugs. I carried ferret shells in the outside compartments used for storing plastic bags. It worked well enough back in the day in daylight or dark.

I went through two of the Uncle Mikes style bandoleers in the late 1980's and early 1990's and thought they were a waste of time and money.

I currently keep one gas mask bag full of buckshot that I can quickly grab when I pick up the M870. It works well enough that I won't consider another bandoleer, even a higher quality one.

Before I would consider a bandoleer, I would put a dump pouch on a web belt if I were not confident with the gas mask bag.