Are there any good 'concealable' options for carrying a mag?

**maximus83** · 11-13-10, 18:06

For CCW, I've always carried my extra mags 1 of 2 ways: in the pocket, or in a Galco double mag carrier attached to my belt, weak side. Obviously the mag carrier is not that concealable, and the pocket carry has its drawbacks.

I've noticed 2 other common ways to make mags a bit more concealed: horizontal carry, and IWB.

Do either of these alternate methods work, or will they have enough drawbacks that I'd be better off to stick with standard mag carrier?

**kmrtnsn** · 11-13-10, 18:16

What are you CCW'ing? How many mags?

**maximus83** · 11-13-10, 18:56

M&P 9, 2 mags in the carrier.

**ehcarl2983** · 11-13-10, 19:05

I've played around with a variety of mag carriers and was for the most part somewhat disappointed with the concealability of them, as a result I moved to the pocket carry until i got an RCS single mag carrier. This mag carrier is held much closer to the body than previous others I have tried. I would definitely give them a try.

**kmrtnsn** · 11-13-10, 19:22

I'm not going to go into what is an appropriate amount of rounds for carry. I will say that there are trade offs and everyone has their own ideas. Do I personally see a need to CCW (with my own emphasis on "conceal") a full size pistol with a 52 round count? No, but that is me. You may live in a higher threat area than I do; I don't know. Lately I have been on a minimalist kick when off duty, that is usually a 5 shot .357 snubby with a 6 round speed strip in a pocket. I can carry all day in shorts and a t-shirt and nothing can be seen. At work I generally carry a P2000SK .40S&W in an IWB with a single extra mag on my ankle, again, jeans and a t-shirt and no one knows I am packing. Is what you want to carry truly concealable? With how much effort? Is your M&P holster IWB? Adding a double mag IWB in addition may increase the size of the pants you'll be wearing a waist size or two. Comfort is a consideration when CCW'ing all day, as is concealment. You may want to reconsider what you want to accomplish, your needs, and your equipment.

**JHC** · 11-13-10, 19:34

Originally Posted by ehcarl2983

until i got an RCS single mag carrier. This mag carrier is held much closer to the body than previous others I have tried. I would definitely give them a try.

That's the Raven right? My son has their holster and single mag carrier and I'd say that mag carrier is vastly superior to any I've ever seen for concealed carry of a double stack magazine. Rides very flat to the body.

**maximus83** · 11-13-10, 19:40

Is this the RCS carrier you're talking about?

http://www.themalabarfront.com/produ...oducts_id=1582

**vigilant2** · 11-13-10, 19:44

I've been using this lately with no problems very comfortable,
only person to question me was a co-worker when I wore it
shirt tucked in. He thought it was a pocket knife sheath.
I use it to hold my spare glock 19 mag.

http://glockstore.com/pgroup_descrip...%26filter_4%3D