To HOOK or NOT ?

[Reinz]

I have a question for Daily Carriers of the R9.

While I do own at least 4 of Johns mag extensions, only 1 or 2 installed, I have yet to practice with them.
And I DO KNOW how much better control they offer.
But at the same time, I have no trouble as it is.

I am a believer in "Train with what and how you carry".

Trying to be a much as a minimalist as posible, I just can't bring myself to carrying the extended mags.  I want the best concealment possible.

So here's the question - Who actually carries the extended mags?
And
Do you have one/it in the gun?

And/Or just use it as a spare?

Also, how are your carrying? - pocket; front or back, or belt holster.

I fiqure as many of these that John sells, people must be using them daily.

I want to have an open mind, I do respect the members here and their opinions.

Thanks

[tracker]

Starting with Bryce's mag extensions and continuing with John's  I carry them in the right front pocket with a spare mag in the left. I always practice with and carry the hooked version in the gun's magazine but have the flat one in the spare mag. I consider these mag extensions essential in the R9 because of the greatly improved grip control.

[Reinz]

Tracker -  thank you.

You do not find that extension causes any printing?

That is my fear, since the Butt of any gun is usually the problem in printing.

[tracker]

If it does print I feel the advantages of enhanced tactile control far outweigh that consideration. My opinion is that the print issue is only a concern to the carrier because nobody pays much attention to other people on a daily basis, much less what is in their pocket.

[Reinz]

Great point!

Thanks

[Z]

I have five straight extensions.

I always practice with the extension on all the mags I use.

I always carry what I practice with. I carry in the front pocket with the straight mag. I have found the extension does not print any more than a gun without an extension. My spare mag has an extension as well. It comes down to the right pocket holster for you. I have selected two custom Meco holsters that I cannot live without.

I figure there is no disadvantage to carrying with the extension! You get extra grip and control without extra printing. It's a win win situation.

[Reinz]

Thanks Wolverine, I will take that info to heart.

[tracker]

I wish I could find the post but MrsFosforos, who hasn't been here lately, made some excellent detailed observations regarding the advantages of a mag extension. Maybe some forum sleuth can locate it because it is worth another look.

[yankee2500]

I carry with a hooked extension, right front pocket, in one of a couple of different Ron Graham holsters or on occasion in my Rafter S OWB. Any type of printing done by an extension would look more like something other than a gun.
   In a world of I pods, pocket GPS and cell phones and all the other gadgetry people carry in there pockets today, one would need to be extremely observant to know you had a gun in your pocket.

[tracker]

And if they were that observant you would probably be toast anyway.

[Reinz]

I . Any type of printing done by an extension would look more like something other than a gun.
    

That's what I was hoping.

[Richard S]

I wish I could find the post but MrsFosforos, who hasn't been here lately, made some excellent detailed observations regarding the advantages of a mag extension. Maybe some forum sleuth can locate it because it is worth another look.

Tracker:

Is this the post you had in mind?

http://www.rohrbaughforum.com/YaBB.cgi?board=R9S;action=display;num=1255206760;start=25#25

[tracker]

That's the one. Thank you, Richard.

[Reinz]

Thanks Richard and Tracker.

That was really insightful for a Novice shooter (at the time).

[TBI]

I carry my R9S IWB with the hooked extension. It only imprints into my gut.  You can't even see it with a T-Shirt on.