Lately I have been getting a lot of requests from guys here for the shingle type magazine pouches with the shock cord retention. I've used the pouches before but never really got a hard on for them, they were fast but I didn't like the lack of versatility with them. I have always used doubles on a vest for my primary mags with a flap and shock cord or elastic to keep them in tight. If I was FISCHing I poked the flap between the two mags so I could get one out fast, if I had to climb around rappel in I pulled the flap out back to the front so I didn't have to worry about them falling out. I also liked the fact that a pinch I could throw Smoke, CS or broken down belt in them if I had to grab the LSW.
What's your preference and why?
What's your preference and why?