Oh. Wait. Did I Assume

October 16, 2025 RI RedLeave a comment

that you carry a spare mag? I apologize. Well, no, I don’t.

Look, when I go out my front door, I do not expect to be in a gunfight. At the same time, I realize that there is a non-zero chance of the same. My EDC is a tiny .380 ACP with a 6 round mag, plus one in the chamber.
Now, think to yourself, how fast can you go through 7 rounds at the range? Mere seconds, I’m sure. And, if you were in a gunfight and it had not ended yet, how would you now feel?

Of course, maybe you carry a 9 mm with a 15 round mag. If so, you’re probably ok. Unless there is more than one opposing shooter. You get the point.

So, EDC of carrying an extra mag: loose in pocket? How about a low vis belt holder like this?

Or this?

Or even a discrete Snag Mag like this?

There a lot of options and no excuses. Just do it.

Home On The Range

October 12, 2025 RI RedLeave a comment

I can’t believe that it has been almost two months away from the range. Down in the People’s Republic of Massachusetts, I have zero chance to shoot, at least recreationally.

So today I went to warm up muscle memory.

Ruger Max 9. Not my EDC, but my Sometimes Daily Carry. I made a change to carry it with one in the pipe, on safe. My EDC is a double action only with a loooong trigger pull, so I have no compunctions about carrying with one in the chamber. So, just getting used to a change.
Today I did 25 yard, two hand, strong hand and weak hand, using the red dot with both eyes open. About 80% hits on steel, which I’ll take as a good warm up.

How about you? Carry in what condition?