Out of state training with low cap mags

[shooter28 153]

Not sure if this is the right section but here it goes. Mods feel free to move.

 

 

I am in the process of signing up for Magpul's Dynamic Carbine class. Obviously, this class isn't being held in NJ. Has anyone here run in this type of class with low cap (15rd) mags? How did it work out? I feel like even with a chest rig, I wouldn't be carrying enough ammo to keep up with everyone else in the class. I want to keep the chest rig nice and light so I'm not looking to going crazy carrying spare mags. Im debating buying a bunch of regular 30rd mags on my way down and then selling them to people in the class before I return to NJ.

Anybody here have input?

[MidwestPX 172]

Some instructors have mags for students to use.  You could buy 30s and run them then sell them or send them in to us and we can modify them for you to 15 rounds and ship them back after the class is done.

[67gtonut 847]

I did a course at Sig Sauer with 10rd mags...... worked out fine. Let's just say my reloading skills got a workout

[High Exposure 5,671]

Like MWPX said, ask if they have mags available for student use. It is a Magpul class after all, they should have access to plenty of mags.

 

If not, throw some extra mag pouches on your rig and bring extra mags to the line each evolution.

[1LtCAP 4,264]

buy the 30 rounders, use them for the course, block them when done, then yuo still have em.

[Old Glock guy 1,127]

Are you flying or driving there?  Just curious, when someone flies to a course, how do they transport the ammo?  Ship it ahead?  Buy it and have it shipped to the site?  

[checko 180]

I did a class recently in PA (with HE but he cheated) and I used only my 15/30 Pmags. I certainly ran low on. Couple of occasions but never ran out. It also helped me learn good ammo management and how to backfill my emergency pouches.

 

I had a total of 9 mags. (5 on my chest, 2 on the belt, 1 in my dump pouch, 1 in the gun). I also downloaded each to 13 rounds to load in closed bolt.

 

I say do it if you have the means to hold them, if not do what Midwest said.

[High Exposure 5,671]

[MidwestPX 172]

I did a class recently in PA (with HE but he cheated) and I used only my 15/30 Pmags. I certainly ran low on. Couple of occasions but never ran out. It also helped me learn good ammo management and how to backfill my emergency pouches.

 

I had a total of 9 mags. (5 on my chest, 2 on the belt, 1 in my dump pouch, 1 in the gun). I also downloaded each to 13 rounds to load in closed bolt.

 

I say do it if you have the means to hold them, if not do what Midwest said.

That's usually enough for a string of drills.  I typically have one in the gun, two on my belt and if I'm feelin' froggy, a fourth in a pocket.  I don't run a plate carrier or chest rig.  One time, I did have a fifth mag on me which allowed me to shoot both strings when the firing line was broken in half and there was an extra pair of targets to engage so I basically got double the practice on that string.

[Russell 3]

Like HE said, it's a MAGPUL course, they should have a few spare Pmags you can borrow. 

[n4p226r 105]

why not email them and see what they think?  i'd probably figure out a way to buy 30rd and either ship them to store at a relatives in SC or send a few to midwest PX.  his turnaround time is great too.  although it may not be a big deal.  i've heard some take classes with a 308 AR and 20rd mags with no issues

[shooter28 153]

Sorry for the lack of update. I emailed magpul about the situation and within an hour, their CS rep and the course instructor sent me an email saying extra pmags will be shipped to the class for me to use. I plan on mixing it up using both the provided 30rders and my 15rd mags just to get additional exposure to quick reloads, etc..

[High Exposure 5,671]

I plan on mixing it up using both the provided 30rders and my 15rd mags just to get additional exposure to quick reloads, etc..

Don't do that. If all you had were 15 rounders, that's one thing. But you now have access to standard capacity mags, on the companies dime.

 

It is considered bad form and inconsiderate to your fellow students to game drills. That's equivalent to running bad mags or a rifle that malfunctions all the time just so you can practice transitions. It slows the whole class down, is a drain on the Instructor and any assistant instructors that are present.

 

The drills and POI being taught are geared to work with standard mags. You will have access to standard mags, use them please. It will keep you on the same page as the other students and will allow you to pay more attention to the lessons that are being taught.

 

A reload is a reload, it is no different, no quicker or slower than any other reload whether you are running 10 round, 15 round or 100 round mags.

[shooter28 153]

Don't do that. If all you had were 15 rounders, that's one thing. But you now have access to standard capacity mags, on the companies dime.

 

It is considered bad form and inconsiderate to your fellow students to game drills. That's equivalent to running bad mags or a rifle that malfunctions all the time just so you can practice transitions. It slows the whole class down, is a drain on the Instructor and any assistant instructors that are present.

 

The drills and POI being taught are geared to work with standard mags. You will have access to standard mags, use them please. It will keep you on the same page as the other students and will allow you to pay more attention to the lessons that are being taught.

 

A reload is a reload, it is no different, no quicker or slower than any other reload whether you are running 10 round, 15 round or 100 round mags.

 

Point taken. I will just use the standard mags