A spare magazine loose in a pocket flops, prints as a rectangle, collects lint in the feed lips, and comes out sideways when you need it. A pocket magazine holder fixes all of that for less than the magazine cost. This guide covers the two ways we sell to carry a spare, in the pocket and on the belt, and which one fits how you carry.
Pocket carry
Clip & Carry Pocket Magazine Holder
A padded nylon sleeve that fits any single- or double-stack pistol magazine, Glock, Sig, Springfield, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Taurus and the rest. The padding hides the magazine's shape so the pocket shows a soft lump instead of a rectangle. It is grippy on the outside and angled so it stays in the corner of the pocket when you pull the magazine, which is what makes a one-handed reload from a pocket possible. Ambidextrous, so it works in either front pocket. $19.99.
Belt carry
Clip & Carry Adjustable Kydex IWB/OWB Mag Holder
For a reload that is faster and does not depend on a pocket. Molded kydex in four sizes, single-stack 9mm/.40/.45, micro 9mm/.40, double-stack 9mm/.40, and double-stack .45/10mm, with Allen-key retention and 22 degrees of cant adjustment. Wears inside or outside the waistband, right or left side. Made in the U.S.A., lifetime warranty, $29.99.
Which one
| Pocket Magazine Holder | Kydex Mag Holder | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Front pocket | Belt, IWB or OWB, support side |
| Concealment | Best; looks like a phone or wallet | Good IWB, needs a cover OWB |
| Reload speed | Good | Faster |
| Fit | Universal | Sized to magazine type |
| Best for | Everyday carry, beltless days | Range, training, anyone who wants a belt reload |
How to carry a spare magazine
Support-side front pocket, bullets facing forward or back consistently so your hand indexes the same way every time. Nothing else in that pocket. In a belly band, the STRAPT-TAC ships with its own magazine sheath.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Pocket Magazine Holder fit Glock magazines?
Yes. It fits any single- or double-stack pistol magazine.
Does it fit a 1911 magazine?
Yes. Single-stack .45 fits.
Will the magazine come out with the holder?
No. The grippy angled base holds it in the pocket corner while the magazine comes out.
Which kydex mag holder size do I need?
Single stack for Shield, 43X, 1911; micro for P365 and Hellcat; double stack 9mm/.40 for Glock 19/17, P320, M&P; double stack .45/10mm for Glock 21/20.
Left-handed?
Both are ambidextrous.
The bottom line
The Pocket Magazine Holder is the easiest way to always have a spare on you. Add the kydex mag holder for the belt when speed matters.
Related reading
Beltless concealed carry: every option
Best concealed carry holsters: every style
What makes a good concealed carry holster
