Military pistol magazine loadout

[roger1022]

Just curious on how many pistol mags are standard issue with the M9A1 and the 1911. Tried a Google Search and couldn't find much.

[DougJ]

I've almost always been issued 3 with the M9.

[SanPedroShooter]

We had three for an M9. One in the gun, two on the belt.

I was in the USCG, and that was for boardings or guard duty. They switched to Sig .40's I don't know how they roll now, but I bet its still the same.

[SanPedroShooter]

I was also under the impression than a lot of folks except some MOS's or rating would never even handle a pistol.

The USCG isn't a 'combat service' at its core, so it was all pistol no rifle. We had M16A2's but I only saw them used in the field once or twice.

I spent all kinds of time screwing around with those old M9's. I've always meant to buy one, never got around to it.

[jeg0777]

Basic Combat Load for the M9 is 45 rounds. That is on your person. What you carry in an ammo can in your truck depends on SOP most of the time.

[Gun_Smoke]

95% of the time ammo loadouts depend on where you are.

There are basic/standard loadouts but ammo loadouts are tailored to the mission you are doing. Keep in mind currently only SOF units have 1911s so standard isn't a word that holds much weight with them.

[Spyrish]

In the USN, we carried 3 mags for the M9, 1 in the gun and 2 on belt. I also carried a Colt 45 with the same load out, 3 mags.

[Peter.Steele]

In the USN, we carried 3 mags for the M9, 1 in the gun and 2 on belt. I also carried a Colt 45 with the same load out, 3 mags.

Same here, except the 1911 was already gone when I was in.

[Steve_In_29]

In the Marines, my 1911 1911A1 (fixed it as I am not as old as that made me sound LOL) came with 3 mags as did my M9 later. But that was only enforced for inspections. Nothing prevented me from carrying any other mags I could lay my hands on as well when in a combat zone.

[smle-man]

I can't comment on the 1911 but the 1911A1 that I was issued at various duty stations had one magazine plus a two cell web magazine pouch for the pistol belt for the two spare magazines. You also got a black leather holster and lanyard that was guaranteed to get caught on everything in sight.

[JohnBrian]

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

During my term of Naval service, whenever I was issued a 1911A1, it came with three magazines, each loaded with 5 rounds.

Later, in my shore duty assignment to the Alameda Naval Air Station Police, I carried a S&W Model 10 also loaded with 5 rounds (at least I got to carry two full speedloaders... 2 more rounds, woohoo!). Coincidence?

[hambam105]

In the late 70's & early 80s, if you had a pistol card you could have all the magazines you wanted. Often times wearing pistol holsters and pouches, compass case, binos & camera drew sniper fire to those openly packing such gear. I never did figure-out how to hide a Ithica 37.

[mikenewgun87]

In the Marines, my 1911 1911A1 (fixed it as I am not as old as that made me sound LOL) came with 3 mags as did my M9 later. But that was only enforced for inspections. Nothing prevented me from carrying any other mags I could lay my hands on as well when in a combat zone.

Your still an old fart....

[1CavScout]

M9 was three mags, along with 7 mags for my M-16A2 (also carried a LAW, three M-67 Frags and an incendiary).