I’m looking for some new kydex mag carriers. I’ve been a long time Blade Tech user, but for a couple of reasons I’d like to try something a little different. A couple of trusted friends are big proponents of Comp-Tacs mag carriers and have recommended them. How about Raven? I know there are a few of you around here using them. Still like them? Is it possible to get 1.75" belt loops for them? Anyone have any other good suggestions?
I own comp tac and raven mag carriers, and I would strongly recommend the raven over the comp-tac. The comp tac are ok for competition, but they are terrible for concealing. The raven hugs the mag in very close and the holder is very thin kydex and is “curved” to fit against your body. I’m not sure which belt size it fits, mine is 1.25" and there is plenty of room in the OWB loops.
Comp-Tacs mag carriers and have recommended them.
I use Comp-Tac. For pistol and carbine. I highly recommend them. Raven makes a great product, only problem is with M4 mags, it’s either USGI mags or MagPul PMags, but not both.
Comp-tac 5.56 mag holders hold both. I just received mine in the mail yesterday and I am VERY pleased with their product and mag fit.
Yes, they support belt loops of 1.75, just specify when you place your online order.
Mace
but they are terrible for concealing.
I have not had this problem. I think it’s also “body type” dependent. Raven does make a great product.
Mace
I’m not sure what size the belt loop is…but I wear it with an Eagle instructor style belt all the time.
Odd, I’ve found my Comp-Tac single mag pouches to be excellent for concealment.
Their holsters were a different story.
I have used both and find the Raven to be a little more concealable though they take up more real estate on the belt. Because the Comp-Tacs are clip on they are more convenient. Raven can very easily make up 1.75" belt loops for any of their products.
+1 I have switched over to them completely for the very reason that they hug in nice and tight and are very easy to conceal.
I guess I would say it depends on the purpose.
The Raven is pretty much ideal for concealment. Very flat profile and very positive retention. I wouldn’t recommend using it games however as it consumes a ton of belt space, and the retention is too much when I am looking for pure speed. Prior to getting the Raven I had been using a Comp-Tac, I liked it for its ease of mounting and adjustable tension, but it was significantly more difficult to conceal for me, and right now serves as an extra/spare carrier for my USPSA rig.
Most of my game pouches are made by TKW which you can find at mle-shootingsports. They are made from a very heavy gauge of kydex, are very adjustable and in my experience very fast.
I use the BMC from Custom Carry Concepts. Very low profile, doesn’t need retention screws, inexpensive, and solid loops (as opposed to clips) means it won’t get ripped off the belt.
Todd, those are very interesting. Hows the retention on the mags?
Check out G-Code. They make pretty good gear. That’s what I use for my Glock 17.
I’ve had no problems. One side of the pouch body is basically a tab. If the pouch gets too loose, you heat the tab up with a hair dryer and bend it inwards a little bit. Ta-da, nice & tight again. Though to be honest, the only time I’ve had to try that was with a pouch I tried to rip off my belt repeatedly to test the loop. The mag ended up causing a small crack at one of the corners which made the pouch’s grip on the mag looser. Five minutes with the hair dryer and it was fine.
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It’s all I use. It’s good stuff.
Probably sits closer to your body than the Comp-Tac.
For concealed carry it’s hard to beat Raven Concealment Systems. I’ve been using their gear here in Iraq for quite some time. I use a similar setup as John Wayne 77, but in coyote brown and for the Glock 19. Depending upon the mission and venue, I also use their M4 mag carrier.
A number of co-workers and DSS agents have been suitably impressed with my RCS gear that they’ve ordered their own to use here and other cess pools in the world.
I second the CCC (Custom Carry Concepts) single mag pouches.
Low profile, no need for screws (don’t have to worry about losing them), solid belt clip, no nonsense pouches.
Retention is good, these are no slicky boy stuff, magazine stays in even if you hold the pouch upside down.
SKD sells a very similar product:
Ready Tactical Pistol Mag Pouch
I have used this as an emergency reload/spare mag carrier for about a year now and am very happy with it.
Katarzan – The Ready-Tac was actually the inspiration for the CCC BMC. I used the Ready-Tac pouches for a few years but over time the clip had a tendency to break, especially if we were doing anything dynamic. Quite a few friends – including some folks who post here - experienced mag pouch loss during vehicle bail out drills, for instance.