IDPA Mag Carrier Rule Question

[MOA_Shooter]

In appendix 1E of the IDPA rulebook (Ammunition Carriers), section D states that a "Magazine carrier must: D. Cover 2” of the magazine as measured from the top of the cartridge rim down the back flat of the magazine tube."

My question is this. Can the magazine carrier be open on the bottom but still cover two inches of the magazine? In other words, can it just cover the magazine on four sides?

 

[Steve David]

I have not come across a holder like that nor would I understand why one would want one like that, would you not risk the magazine falling right down through to the base of itself thus making it very difficult to draw for a mag change?

 

[Westicle]

My question is this. Can the magazine carrier be open on the bottom but still cover two inches of the magazine? In other words, can it just cover the magazine on four sides?

I imagine it would be ok, but bob would have to clarify any ruling for it, there are leather mag holders that are semi open on the bottom with just a thin piece of leather in the middle.

can't see why kydex would be different.

 

[albertacoyotecaller]

Mag holders

Wes,

I agree with you but we will let else make the decision for good. I do not see any advantage that a shooter would have with this type of design.

Regards,

Greg

 

[Canuck44]

There is nothing in the rule book to preclude a hole in the bottom of the magazine carrier. I am not sure what advantage such a design would provide over a mag carrier that is enclosed at the bottom.

If it were to be fully open than I would presume the mag, under some conditions, could fall through. I have never seen a mag carrier design made as you describe. If you have a picture of one feel free to email it to me at:

rbb@citywest.ca

Take Care

Bob

 

[hedgehog]

not to mention that you could strip a round off onto the floor and not even know it

 

[MOA_Shooter]

Here's a pic.

I was in the process of making this carrier out of leather and ended up cutting the bottom off because I screwed up. Just wanted to know if it would be still legal and weather I should finish it or not. The mags are held tightly and will stay if turned upside down.

 

[Canuck44]

Those appear to be fine. Just make sure when you insert them they cover the required 2". You might get called on it if they were inserted short. That is the advantage of having them sewn in at the bottom.

Take Care

Bob

 

[Walter Hornby]

a simple solution so that the mags would not push through is to make a piece of plastic to fit into the bottom hole and glue it in.

 

[tgt40]

The answer is yes, yes, you can leave the bottom of your mag pouch open if you'd like.

 

[Canuck44]

tgt40

We have already established that. I think for him a suggestion, as has been pointed out above, on how best to close the bottom might be more helpful. The risk you run with the bottom open is pushing the mag in to far and having rounds strip off the mag when you pull the mag out.

Take Care
Bob