Magazine Pouch

[gregintenn]

Heree's my first shot at a mag pouch. It wasn't too bad, but any way I can figure to make a double would be a challenge to stitch.

Got any suggestions?

[Jim March]

I've only done one myself, for a high-cap 9mm mag.

I wanted something that could come on and off the belt without unbelting. So I used a clip on the bottom that can double as a keychain anchor, and once unsnapped lets the mag carrier come right off the belt. I also used a lacing pattern "stitch" instead of traditional stitching because I like how it looks.

The admittedly strange "upper bulge" area keeps it pointed slightly away from the body and gives it a bit of a "high ride" effect.

It also doesn't care what width belt you use.

Edited February 26, 2010 by Jim March

[TomLine]

I had a friend help me make a mould. The inside is the same dimension as a 1911 mag. The picture is my prototype, not the actual mould but it will give you the basic idea. My mistake was using too heavy a leather in the finished pouch which is why the edges seem a bit fat. I sewed a long strap and snap on the back. It works really good. I painted hot beeswax on the wood after assembly to keep it from soaking up water. I soaked the leather, and pressed it all together in a vice. Be careful if you put plastic inside the mould that it doesn't get a wrinkle in it which will press into the leather.

Edited March 3, 2010 by TomLine