ITW Fast Mag Opinions

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I’ve used both, I was never a fan of their pistol mag carriers because of the way it oriented the magazines bullets out rather than the bullets forward orientation I was used to. I still use their rifle mag carriers for my AR15, they’ve worked very well between USGI, Lancer, and Magpul mags. Although, they have one labeled as MOLLE/PALS and one Duty Belt, I’ve found either one works pretty well whether it was on my MOLLE belt or my riggers belt, no real issues to speak of.
 
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They use ITW at Sig Sauer to supply students so they take some abuse.

I dont use any, preferring canvas HSGI, but I will admit that the ITW are alot easier to blindly return a mag to the pouch without worrying about it collapsing on you.
 
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pmclaine said:
They use ITW at Sig Sauer to supply students so they take some abuse.

I dont use any, preferring canvas HSGI, but I will admit that the ITW are alot easier to blindly return a mag to the pouch without worrying about it collapsing on you.
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I was following your "thinking I need a battle belt" thread, and wanted to ask how they eventually broke in. I like that they can take all kinds of mags.
 
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HiDesertELR said:
I was following your "thinking I need a battle belt" thread, and wanted to ask how they eventually broke in. I like that they can take all kinds of mags.
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The HSGI mags have worked fine. They mimic the work set up some, rifle behind pistol with bullets toward belt buckle, so I like the similarity.

Ive come to find out I dont return mags to my mag pouches......carry lots of magazines and use the dump pouch to return mags to.
 
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On a different note, I’ve been using ITW FastMags (both rifle & pistol) for about 7 years. They’ve held up remarkably well in a pretty tough environment; my gear gets abused daily.

I planned ahead & bought several replacements for each but they’re still going strong & the replacements are still brand new & waiting for the call.

I’m not sure what you’re using now, but ITWs save a shot load of time on reloads vs using conventional mag carriers w/ flaps, etc. I’ve never lost a mag while using ITW either. Their positive retention system just works. Again, I work in a rather brutal environment & there’s a lot of running trails, climbing fences, thick brush, etc.
 
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WATERWALKER said:
On a different note, I’ve been using ITW FastMags (both rifle & pistol) for about 7 years. They’ve held up remarkably well in a pretty tough environment; my gear gets abused daily.

I planned ahead & bought several replacements for each but they’re still going strong & the replacements are still brand new & waiting for the call.

I’m not sure what you’re using now, but ITWs save a shot load of time on reloads vs using conventional mag carriers w/ flaps, etc. I’ve never lost a mag while using ITW either. Their positive retention system just works. Again, I work in a rather brutal environment & there’s a lot of running trails, climbing fences, thick brush, etc.
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Thank you, and yes, I think your comments in that thread got me looking at ITW.

I'm not trained on anything, but am finishing up a belt rig. Really wanting something that works with all my mags and go between belt and chest rig as I need.

Thanks for the input.
 
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HiDesertELR said:
Thank you, and yes, I think your comments in that thread got me looking at ITW.

I'm not trained on anything, but am finishing up a belt rig. Really wanting something that works with all my mags and go between belt and chest rig as I need.

Thanks for the input.
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i will add to this along those lines.

There are many vehicles that you may need the extra room in with all of your kits. Takin mags out of a belt rig and having the pouch collapse can have value.

I have a 38 waist and I find it useful sometimes.
 
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HiDesertELR said:
Are you running the tall or short pistol carriers? I'm thinking of trying these out, they look just about right...
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Excellent question, I wondered the same thing when I purchased, but I just guessed... Short, definitely short. I'll get you a picture when I get home, but I can't imagine wanting anything taller than what I have or needing more security than the short ones provide.
 
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J-Ham said:
Excellent question, I wondered the same thing when I purchased, but I just guessed... Short, definitely short. I'll get you a picture when I get home, but I can't imagine wanting anything taller than what I have or needing more security than the short ones provide.
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Yeah, I figured short - thanks for the quick reply.

I'm on their site, their cart is not letting me remove the tall... grrrrr
 
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Here's the shorts with 17 round Glock mags & +2 extensions.
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