Sage-Tips

How many mags should I carry?

In short, you should have a minimum of three magazines for each pistol you own. However, I recommend that you have between 5-6 magazines for any pistol you plan to use as your everyday concealed carry pistol.

How many mag pouches are on a plate carrier?

A majority of rigs may carry a shingle of 3 mags. Depending on the usage, that number is typically enough for decent combat. There are double plated vests wherein you could double up the reload magazines.

How many mags are in the battle belt?

Around the belt, you attached ammunition pouches, canteens, entrenching tool (E-tool), and other personal equipment. The standard load was three magazines in each pouch, for a total of six. It was common, especially in the long range reconnoissance units, to double that and more.

How many mags does a Marine carry?

In military terms, your basic combat load is at least seven 30-round magazines for an M4-style carbine rifle and two spare high-capacity pistol magazines for an issued personal defense weapon. Those who were issued a custom-built 1911 carried as many as seven spare single-column magazines for their .

How long can you leave bullets in a magazine?

Some ammunition manufacturers recommend rotating service-related ammunition as little as every six months. By following that guide line, magazines would remain fully loaded a maximum of six months before being unloaded and reloaded.

What mag pouches do the military use?

High Speed Gear has been awarded the contract to provide the Marine Corps with 150,000 double rifle magazine pouches. The HSGI X2R TACO MOLLE Pouch was chosen for its preferred functionality, versatility and weight.

Are Condor mag pouches good?

The fit and finish on the pouches are excellent. Very rugged and the molle straps are very strong. The magazine puches provide very solid retention of magazines, and the elastic retention straps appear to be well made and function well.

What should I carry on my battle belt?

This means, of course, that every battle belt set up should have something for those two things: a holster for your pistol/secondary, mag pouches, and first aid kits. For the mag pouches, at the least, this will include pistol mag pouches. Often, it will include rifle mag pouches, as well.

Is a battle belt necessary?

Battle belts (sometimes called war belts) are ideal when tactical operators need access to critical gear, but don’t want the burden of a plate carrier or backpack. During transport, working on chores around base, or cycling rounds at the range, the light weight and maneuverability of a battle belt is hard to beat.

Which guns are not suitable for shtf?

They just aren’t the best options to have with you in a self-defensive or survival situation. Here are the top five most popular types of guns not suitable for SHTF: Single shot breech loading shotguns and rifles are often cited as being good SHTF rifles.

What is the best shtf survival rifle caliber?

After the 30-30 Winchester, the 270 Winchester would probably be my second choice for a long term SHTF survival rifle caliber. Keep in mind we are excluding military calibers and the 22 long rifle. The 270 Winchester is flat shooting, available in a wide range of rifles, and has a reputation for taking deer sized game.

What is your personal shtf rifle?

My personal SHTF rifle is a Savage Scout. With 10 rounds of powerful .308 on hand, it will solve many problems. A 200-pound animal at 200 yards is its capability. It will cut through several car doors or light cover like a knife through butter.

Should you keep your gun in the safe or the pocket?

In short, if you need a gun that you can just throw into your pocket before heading to the restaurant or the gas station, a pocket pistol will do. But if you need something you can count on to defend yourself and your family in an SHTF situation, leave it in the safe.