Looking for AR-Mag Carrier--UPDATE: CHOICE MADE

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Somewhere a few years ago I saw a neat item I wish I had bought.

It held 3 or 4 AR mags within a single bag, and was carried on a single shoulder strap worn diagonally across the chest. Unlike most chest rigs, having the single strap over the weak-side shoulder would not interfer with the rifle’s sling while shouldering the weapon. The unit could also be put-on or ditched more quickly than a chest rig.

Designed for just the single row of mags, the bag had a thin, low profile and could be quickly pivoted from front to rear to free up working space for dealing with contigencies.

I wish I could remember who the maker of this item was, but as I said it was a few years ago. If it sounds like anything you’ve seen, please give me a steer – thanks.

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There obvious to the trained eye as mag carriers but this is what I use for my go to carbine in the urban setting.

http://acecase.com/magazine-pouch-6-pack.html

and

http://www.skdtac.com/Eagle_Patrol_Bandoleer_p/eag.250.htm

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Hey those aren’t bad. Decent prices too.

I should add that covertness isn’t a must, although obviously always desirable.

I’ve also found this item from Tactical Tailor, which costs more but seems versatile while still low-drag. http://www.tacticaltailor.com/activeshooterbag.aspx I don’t mind that it can also hold a handful of repair/maintenance stuff, so long as it doesn’t get too bulky.

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There is the sneaky bags as well.

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I’m quite happy with mine

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I use a US Peacekeeper Rapid Deployment Bag. Works well for my needs, though I’m currently looking at other options for both a lower profile and less interference with my belt and sling.

http://www.uspeacekeeper.com/products.asp?SessionID=&Qry=tblProductType.ProductTypeID&ID=1&p=2&searchtext=&special=

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and then, of course, there’s always these guys… http://www.maxpedition.com/

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Never heard of 'em. :wink:

yeaaaah boy!!! Post count 223. Now its all downhill until I get to #556.

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an amazing bag, very durable. Best I’ve found

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/sid=53251/pid=27325/sku/_223_Grab___Go_Pouch__Coyote

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My thoughts exactly. :cool:

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I’m confused if you want to carry JUST mags, or mags and some gear?

Maxpedition’s Active Shooters Bag is available in a model with 2-AR mag pouches on the front, plus 2 handgun mag pouches, very cool.

Plus, having AR mags on the front eliminate ANY possibility somebody can slap ur clams about carrying a “Man Purse”! Heck, Richard Simmons would’t get taunted carrying an ASB…well, alright, maybe Simmons would, but ya know what I mean…:wink:

I expect to order one in the next day or so, just having trouble deciding between the ASB(might be a bit small) and the Larkspur(might be too large).

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Don’t you worry, get both :wink: Ask me why :stuck_out_tongue:

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Don’t worry about the Maxpedition ASB being too small.

Here’s a shot of mine with 10 P-mags in it with plenty of room left over for other stuff.

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More from the low-rent side of the tracks, but if you’re not concerned with low profile why not use one of the MOLLE 6 magazine bandoleers?

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http://olongapooutfitters.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=37

always wanted couple of these… plus they make em for shotguns and 308s too!

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fuck, man… people sure are proud of their 4 mag bags

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Mostly mags, but only 3-4 max. If a little additional space can accommodate small items that won’t add weight or bulk (such as a mini-bottle of CLP and a few patches, a spare bolt and firing pin, etc.) then great, but that is a secondary consideration. I agree with Rob_S’s write-up about avoiding putting too much weight on one shoulder. The size of the bag needs to adhere to the original focus of its purpose.

I’m not worried about the “image” aspects, only that it carries what I need in the way I need it.

Ten mags are way overkill for my needs.

I think those are actually 8-mag’ers (two per pouch). Again, definitely overkill for me, needing 3-4 mags max.

Thanks for everyone’s replies. :slight_smile: I’m leaning toward either the Sneaky Mini or the TT “active shooter”. Most of the others would be too big.

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some food for thought on these types of bags…

I have used my Sneaky in classes and at drills, and I would advise you to resist the urge to weigh the thing down with mags. 4 AR mags on a single shoulder strap starts to wear on the body. Your sling will run over that same shoulder so you will wind up with the weight of the carbine added to that. Depending on your rifle, that could be as much as 15 pounds on those muscles and tendons. I can tell you from experience that even with only two mags and a <7lb gun it can get old.

I look at these bags designed to hold 8 magazines and I can’t help but think “what the hell are they thinking?”

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Thanks, and in keeping with my earlier comments. If it will hold up to four mags, one will go in the gun upon shooting, leaving the remaining 3 to be carried. I too wouldn’t want any more than that on a single shoulder.

I’m actually hoping to run the strap over the weak-side shoulder. My main problem with chest rigs is strap interference with the sling. I’ve tried some mock-up exersizes that indicate the strap and sling positioned diagonally to each other will avoid this issue. Also, my AR tends toward the weak-side hip when when riding at low-ready, which I want to keep away from the bag. Conversely though, the bag will be on the same side as the pistol, but I am hoping I can pivot it far enough forward or backward as needed to clear the holster area.

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If the bag is on your strong-side hip, how are you going to load from it, like a lefty?

I have to admit, I’ve been using chest rigs for years and never run into a sling compatibility issue. Even with the Sneaky bag running over the right shoulder the only sling-related issue I’ve had is fatigue, not any kind of interference.