The colors were consistent within batches, but not across batches (meaning my brown ones that were ordered later, were a little different colored than my first brown ones, and the black varied slightly, too, across batches). I have the carriers in black and mahogany pigments. I prefer the clips because they are slightly slimmer (the button flaps have overlapping leather beyond the edges), but my wife bent the clip while trying to take one of them off me because she didn't understand how they were connected and pulled the carrier away from my belt. I have them for several different model of firearm, and I have them with the metal clips and with the button flaps.
These are really good magazine carriers that you can count on. I would prefer a little deeper well for my FN 509 tac 17 rn, but especially the 24 rn that I typically carry for a spare. MTR quality leather, stitching and appearance. Fit was exceptional and it did it's job perfectly. If you are RH and wanted to carry on the strongside (your right side) but still wanted to draw with your left hand, you’d still want to choose a RH magazine so when you draw the mag, the rounds are still oriented in a manner for optimal transition into the pistol. In that scenario, which shooting hand should I select for the mag carrier? #3 – I understand the “suggested” way of doing a magazine change, but I still prefer to keep the spare magazine on my strong side and reach across my body to draw the magazine. The mag carrier in this video is set-up in the manner being described. It’s actually far easier to show than to actually explain in words so check out this video. The idea behind that concept is when the magazine is drawn from the carrier, the shooter simple has to rotate the wrist upward and the mag is in a position that ready to be inserted into the firearm in the correct position to be accepted by the firearm. Sure, the most widely accepted way for a quick and efficient magazine change is to have the mag positioned on the weak side of the body with the bullets in the magazine facing inwards towards the belly button of the shooter. #2 – I’m still a little confused about this whole RH or LH thing with a single mag carrier. The one directional snap can take some getting use to and might be a bit challenging the first few times. The snap-on option is slightly more difficult to get on or take compared to the clip-on, but significantly quicker than the traditional belt slot model. The clip-on style gives you the ability to quickly take the carrier off or on, but some worry that the clip might not grip during a time of need (not something that we commonly see, but always a possibility).
The belt slot is the most traditional and most secure, but also the most difficult to put on or take off as one has to undo the belt in order to it off or on. The answer to that question really depends on your needs and personal preferences as each carrying method has pros and cons. In all honesty, there really is no true "best" method. #1 – What do you recommend as the “best” attachment method? Here are some of the commonly asked questions that we see regarding this single mag carrier: A RH shooter would choose a RH option while a LH shooter would choose a LH option. Although it may sound confusing, it really isn’t. This allows the magazine to be drawn with the left hand (weak hand) for an up and over type of magazine change. For example, a RH shooter would choose the RH option as the magazine is designed to be worn on his/her left side with the bullets in the magazine facing inward. Please note that the MTR Leather single magazine carrier is designed to be shooting hand specific as they utilize the best practice of a weak-side bullet forward draw. Like the belt slot and clip-on models, the snap will also fit any belt up to 1 ¾” wide. Snap-on – The carrier attaches to the belt using a single leather loop mounted to a one directional snap.The clip will also fit any belt up to 1 ¾” wide. The clip offers the convenience of a quick on/off way to attach the carrier to the belt. Clip-on – The carrier attaches to the belt using a single metal clip.Belt slot – The carrier attaches to the belt using a single sewn-in belt slot that will fit any belt up to 1 ¾” wide.This model is available in 3 different carrying configurations: The MTR Custom single mag carrier is designed for scenarios where you need to a comfortable and efficient way to carry a spare magazine. Product Description MTR Custom Single Magazine Carrier