Looking For Rear Belt Slot Mag Pouch Inspiration

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I'm looking for inspiration from others to see some options for rear belt slots. My standard offering is the pancake style mag pouch with the belt slots on the leading and trailing edges of the pouch. I've included a sample photo that shows my current design. It allows the pouch to ride a little tighter since there isn't an additional layer of leather against the hip, and it also allows a little more retention on the magazine since the belt will pull the pouch against the body. But, it obviously takes up a TON of room on the belt. I've never gotten any complaints, but I'm sure my customers would like a more compact option for single and double mag pouches.

I've seen some that have a tongue that protrudes from the top a couple of inches which is then folded down and sewn on the bottom. This is simple enough, though I have an option for a 'pinch guard' at the top of the pouch to help guide the magazine into the pouch. I could incorporate the fold into that, but that would make the pouch ride a bit lower on the belt. 90% of my customers request this option.

I've also seen some that have a flat panel on the back with two slots cut in it to form the tunnel, then the two mag pouches are sewn to that panel on two sides - the leading or trailing edge and the bottom edge. I guess this would work okay, but I'm not sure what I think about the mag pouch only being secured to the back panel on two sides.

Right now I'm leaning towards attaching two strips of leather to the back of the pouch to form the slots - one behind each magazine. I'll attach them at the top and bottom. This will work well enough, just not sure it's 'professional' looking.

Anyway, looking for inspiration from those that are willing to offer it.

Edited August 17, 2012 by particle

[Matt Alsaker]

Usually I'm looking at your stuff for inspiration, so I'm probably not going to be much help here. This is a mag pouch I've made a few of. It's nothing special. I've thought of putting a reinforcing piece on the front for a more finished look. I use a pull the dot locking snap on the back. The pouch's picture were for a Glock 17 magazine, so the size of the magazine adds to the bulky look.

[renegadelizard]

I'm looking for inspiration from others to see some options for rear belt slots. My standard offering is the pancake style mag pouch with the belt slots on the leading and trailing edges of the pouch. I've included a sample photo that shows my current design. It allows the pouch to ride a little tighter since there isn't an additional layer of leather against the hip, and it also allows a little more retention on the magazine since the belt will pull the pouch against the body. But, it obviously takes up a TON of room on the belt. I've never gotten any complaints, but I'm sure my customers would like a more compact option for single and double mag pouches.

I've seen some that have a tongue that protrudes from the top a couple of inches which is then folded down and sewn on the bottom. This is simple enough, though I have an option for a 'pinch guard' at the top of the pouch to help guide the magazine into the pouch. I could incorporate the fold into that, but that would make the pouch ride a bit lower on the belt. 90% of my customers request this option.

I've also seen some that have a flat panel on the back with two slots cut in it to form the tunnel, then the two mag pouches are sewn to that panel on two sides - the leading or trailing edge and the bottom edge. I guess this would work okay, but I'm not sure what I think about the mag pouch only being secured to the back panel on two sides.

Right now I'm leaning towards attaching two strips of leather to the back of the pouch to form the slots - one behind each magazine. I'll attach them at the top and bottom. This will work well enough, just not sure it's 'professional' looking.

Anyway, looking for inspiration from those that are willing to offer it.

Hey Eric...Ive been toting a gun on the job for 18 years this year, and i have had the opportunty to carry lots of different mag holders...the pancake style is, in my opinion the best...the fold over snap on ones sag out after a while and get caught on everything...the belt channel ones sag out after a while as well...for less bulk on your doubles..shrink your negative space in the middle and move your stitch lines in as close as possible..you will have to work to get the mags in when wet forming but it will be smaller by far...i did an inside the pocket mag holder for a sig 239 in 357 sig..i got two mags, side by side to fit in pocket with room to spare...ill try to find a pic of some of my "no boundaries" mag pouches so you can get a better idea what im talking about...now, i wouldnt stop offering the ones you make now..they are incredibly awesome looking mag pouches...i would just offer ALW "lite" mag pouches as an alternative...

[SooperJake]

Something like this?

http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/conceal-acc./compact-double-holder-99

Jake

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Yeah, but you can't see the back. That was what I was noticing in my google searches - they usually just show the back.

[SooperJake]

Free pattern with pouch purchase.

[Matt Alsaker]

Yeah, but you can't see the back. That was what I was noticing in my google searches - they usually just show the back.

Check out the bottom pic...

http://www.miltsparks.com/4C_carriers.htm