Veritas
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Hopefully an easier question than the one about assault rifles (lol):
My carry is a compact S&W M&P .40. However I recently switched to loading up with full size mags (with the x-grips to cover the gap), rendering my current mag pouch insufficient.
Looking for feedback on what may be the best replacement. I'm looking for something with a paddle (I don't want to be limited to ALWAYS wearing a belt) and that offers superb mag retention (with or without flaps, doesn't matter so long as the mag holds). It should hold two mags and be capable of integrating with the X-Grips (which shouldn't be a big issue for most non-flap pouches, as the mag usually dumps in upside down, but MAY be an issue for flap closures if it's a real snug fit).
Not real concerned about what material it's constructed with... but I would like the option to disconnect the mags from the paddle so that I can shove them in my pocket (bonus if they can be separated as two separate units versus one).
On the subject (and I may have asked this before somewhere else, I don't recall), but I'm also open to laser site suggestions. I've checked out Crimson Trace, but decided against it because I'd have to replace my grip (the CT defaults to a medium size grip and I prefer the large) and because the laser unit, itself, covers my pistol's serial number. The serial number issue isn't a big one, but in the happen chance that it needs to be read, I don't want to have to disassemble the unit.
I also looked into a variety of slide rail lasers... but then I run into MAJOR issues finding a compatible holster. Even if I found a holster, it probably wouldn't feel as good as my Blackhawk SERPA (which I LOVE). I've seen laser units for Glocks that replace the recoil spring with a spring fitted with a laser. Pretty neat stuff, as it doesn't alter the exterior of the pistol. But I'll be damned if I can find one for the M&P.
These are my preferences. If anyone has suggestions, or experience, that can help... I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance!
Hopefully an easier question than the one about assault rifles (lol):
My carry is a compact S&W M&P .40. However I recently switched to loading up with full size mags (with the x-grips to cover the gap), rendering my current mag pouch insufficient.
Looking for feedback on what may be the best replacement. I'm looking for something with a paddle (I don't want to be limited to ALWAYS wearing a belt) and that offers superb mag retention (with or without flaps, doesn't matter so long as the mag holds). It should hold two mags and be capable of integrating with the X-Grips (which shouldn't be a big issue for most non-flap pouches, as the mag usually dumps in upside down, but MAY be an issue for flap closures if it's a real snug fit).
Not real concerned about what material it's constructed with... but I would like the option to disconnect the mags from the paddle so that I can shove them in my pocket (bonus if they can be separated as two separate units versus one).
On the subject (and I may have asked this before somewhere else, I don't recall), but I'm also open to laser site suggestions. I've checked out Crimson Trace, but decided against it because I'd have to replace my grip (the CT defaults to a medium size grip and I prefer the large) and because the laser unit, itself, covers my pistol's serial number. The serial number issue isn't a big one, but in the happen chance that it needs to be read, I don't want to have to disassemble the unit.
I also looked into a variety of slide rail lasers... but then I run into MAJOR issues finding a compatible holster. Even if I found a holster, it probably wouldn't feel as good as my Blackhawk SERPA (which I LOVE). I've seen laser units for Glocks that replace the recoil spring with a spring fitted with a laser. Pretty neat stuff, as it doesn't alter the exterior of the pistol. But I'll be damned if I can find one for the M&P.
These are my preferences. If anyone has suggestions, or experience, that can help... I'm all ears.
Thanks in advance!