Best Glock Mag Holders and Holsters

If you bought a Glock, you landed yourself a great pistol. But what are you going to do when that first magazine runs dry?

You're going to need a way to carry extras.

There are lots of ways to do that, but don't worry -- we rounded up some of the best Glock mag holsters and holders to make it simple. Whether you carry inside the waistband, outside the waistband, or on a plate carrier, we have your back.

Let's get started!

Glock Mag Holster Comparison Chart

How We Chose the Best Glock Mag Holsters & Holders

For this article, we gathered a bunch of Glock mag holsters and holders we've personally used, reviewed, and owned here at Pew Pew Tactical. The entire Pew Pew Tactical team, as well as freelance writers, contributed to this review to offer different opinions based on ergonomics, size, and experience.

We also based our picks on recommendations from shooters we trust and brands we're familiar with.

There are lots of different uses for mag holders, so we based our picks on experience with battle belts, CCW belts, and plate carriers.

Best Glock Mag Holsters & Holders

1. NeoMag Type G - Best Overall

Best Overall

NeoMag Type G

$49

at Midway USA

Prices accurate at time of writing

$49 at Midway USA

Amazon (see price)

NeoMag (see price)

Specs

• Material: Steel, titanium, magnet
• Style: Pocket clip
• Magazines: 1
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

We get it; you might not always want to wear a gun belt loaded down with gear. For those days, we love the NeoMag Type G.

Even if you do, this is still a great option. It's also equally at home in your pocket as it is in your range bag. It's a piece of gear everyone should have!

This tiny mag carrier uses a magnet to hold your Glock mag in place, and clips to your pocket. It's simple, convenient, and super easy to use.

If you want to move your magazine to a CCW bag, this mag carrier makes that super easy.

The downside is that, because your magazine isn't enclosed, pocket lint and dust can get inside easier. That's easy to keep an eye on and clean up, but it's something to think about.

2. Crossbreed Hybrid Glock Magazine Holder - Best IWB

Best IWB

CrossBreed Tuckable IWB Magazine Carrier

$33

at CrossBreed

Prices accurate at time of writing

$33 at CrossBreed

Specs

• Material: Leather, Kydex
• Style: IWB
• Magazines: 1, 2
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

The Crossbreed Hybrid series is an IWB magazine holster that uses both polymer and leather to create a very comfortable option for everyday carry of a spare magazine.

This model is exceptionally comfortable if you want to carry one of the compact Glocks strong side or appendix and a spare mag on your non-dominant side.

Crossbreed makes excellent gear that lasts a long time.

3. HSGI TACO - Best Tactical

Best Tactical

High Speed Gear Taco

$58

at Midway USA

Prices accurate at time of writing

$58 at Midway USA

Amazon (see price)

OpticsPlanet (see price)

Specs

• Material: Nylon, polymer
• Style: MOLLE
• Magazines: 1 - 3
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

If you're building out a battle belt or plate carrier, the High-Speed Gear Taco line of MOLLE mag pouches is perfect for you.

High-Speed gear makes excellent tactical gear. In this case, it's surprisingly affordable.

This double magazine holder uses adjustable elastic tension to retain the magazines, and these mag pouches were extremely popular with the Marines I served with. They are tough, easy to use, and perfectly suited for Glock mags.

Taco magazine holders are also offered in almost all configurations, colors, and mounting systems.

4. Safariland Slimline Triple Magazine Pouch - Best Duty

Best Duty

Safariland Slimline Triple Magazine Pouch

$27

at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

$27 at Amazon

OpticsPlanet (see price)

Midway USA (see price)

Safariland (see price)

Specs

• Material: Hard synthetic
• Style: OWB
• Magazines: 3
• Country of Origin: N/A

A great belt-mounted option for tactical shooters is this Safariland Triple Magazine Pouch. These duty-grade mag holsters are designed for medium-framed Glocks like the Glock 17, 19, 45, and 47 (yep, we have reviews on all of those).

This leather pouch system is perfect for the tactical shooter who needs to keep lots of ammo at the ready.

What do you think of the Safariland Slimline Mag Pouch? Rate it below!

5. Blade Tech Signature Double Magazine Pouch - Best OWB

Best OWB

Blade Tech Signature Double Magazine Pouch

$34

at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

$34 at Amazon

Specs

• Material:Hard synthetic
• Style: OWB
• Magazines: 2
• Country of Origin: U.S.A.

Blade Tech is one of my favorite companies for tactical gear, and they produce some extremely high-quality magazine holders. The Blade Tech Revolution Dual Mag Holder gives you enough room between magazines to easily grip and remove the magazine.  

It's perfect for run-and-gun-style competitions or more dynamic training environments.

This Kydex option uses passive retention and comes with Blade Tech’s Tek Lok mounting system.

Blade Tech is well known and respected in the competition circle. If you like their pistol mag pouch, they make great rifle mag pouches too.

6. Glock Sport Magazine Holder - Best Budget

Best Budget

Glock Sport Magazine Holder

$13

at Amazon

Prices accurate at time of writing

$13 at Amazon

Specs

• Material: Polymer
• Style: OWB
• Magazines: 1
• Country of Origin: N/A

Want to stick with factory equipment? Glock makes a series of very simple magazine pouches called the Glock Sport line.

If you are on a budget, they work pretty well, to be honest -- especially for 13 bucks!

7. Safariland Incog X - Best Sidecar Holster

Best Sidecar Holster

Safariland Incog X

$100

at Safariland

Prices accurate at time of writing

$100 at Safariland

OpticsPlanet (see price)

Scheels (see price)

Specs

• Material: Boltaron, microfiber suede
• Style: AIWB
• Magazines: 1
• Country of Origin: Mexico

If you like the idea of carrying your CCW pistol and spare magazine together, our premium pick is the Safariland Incog X.

It's a super durable holster that can handle a decked-out pistol and an extra magazine, but it somehow disappears in the appendix position as long as you have a supportive belt.

You're here because you want a magazine carrier, and this holster delivers on that front, but you can also remove the mag caddy if you want a more streamlined AIWB rig for the day.

At the time of writing, Safariland offers the Incog X for 14 different Glock models.

How to Pick the Best Glock Mag Holsters & Holders

Having trouble deciding which mag carrier is right for you? Here are some things to consider.

Concealed Carry Glock Mag Holsters

We're big fans of carrying concealed. It's even better if you have a spare mag on hand.

Whether you use a holster that has a mag caddy, a mag holder that mounts to your belt, or a pocket clip, keeping extra rounds on your person can be easy and comfortable.

Retention is an important consideration for concealed carry because the entire idea of concealed carry is based around self-defense. You’ll need a pouch that can keep your mags where they should be when living your everyday life, and when things start to get rough.

Open Carry Glock Mag Holsters

If you're training at the range and aren’t concerned about concealing your pistol, you can use more tactical Glock mag holders.

These might mount to a battle belt or plate carrier.

For mounting on a plate carrier or tactical vest you may have a bungee cord that secures the magazines in place. An active retention device isn’t always necessary, friction retention is suitable if the magazine pouch is well made.

Competition Glock Mag Holsters

Competition mag holders for Glock pistols are numerous since the Glock is a popular competition gun. In this case, I'm focusing on action-shooting sports like IDPA, IPSC, USPSA, and 3 Gun.

Competitions are won and lost by fractions of seconds in some cases, and reloading is a good way to get caught moving slow. Competition mag pouches need to present the magazines cleanly and make them easy to grip and rip, so some even let you adjust their orientation. 

This means they present the majority of the magazine to be gripped, and the magazines are spaced far enough apart you can easily grab them.

Competition Glock mag pouches still have the concerns of retention, but it's not life or death.

Leather, Polymer, or Nylon?

The choice between materials generally comes down to leather, polymer, and nylon (or other synthetic materials). Leather and polymer are generally the most popular options because of how well made both materials are. 

I like leather mostly for deep concealment, mainly because leather feels softer than polymer when shoved against the body. Most leather Glock mag holders are OWB style, and quality models from companies like Galco are guaranteed to be long-lasting.

Polymers like Kydex and Boltaron have become superbly popular in the last few years. Unlike leather, they are weather- and wear- proof. They don’t soften, can be extremely thin, and can have both passive and active retention.

Meet the Experts

Heading up this article is Pew Pew Tactical author Travis Pike. Travis spent a lifetime shooting and hunting before joining the United States Marine Corps, where he spent five years as an infantryman. Travis is also an NRA-certified instructor and concealed carry instructor in the state of Florida.

Editing this article is Scott Murdock. Scott is a Marine Corps veteran who competed and qualified as a rifle and pistol expert while in service. In addition to shooting, Scott has written for a variety of publications, testing, researching, and evaluating guns and gear. He brings that knowledge and skillset to this article, editing and fact-checking for accuracy.

Editor-in-Chief Jacki Billings runs our experienced team of reviewers. She is a National Rifle Association Basic Pistol Instructor as well as a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, ACES: Society for Editing, and the Professional Outdoor Media Association. Jacki has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has worked as a media professional for close to 20 years, specializing in gun media for almost 10 years. With 2,000+ articles to her name, she uses her professional journalism and editing experience to set testing protocols and editorial standards for Pew Pew Tactical.

Final Thoughts

The ability to carry spare ammunition can be quite important for shooters in different roles. Having multiple options allows you to tailor the way you carry spare ammo to the way you shoot and live.

The truth is, you'll probably end up collecting most of these for different situations. Let us know what works for you along the way!

How do you carry spare mags? Let's hear it in the comments. Interested in making your Glock even better? Check out our guide to the Best Glock Upgrades.

Latest Updates

June 2025: Added the NeoMag Type G and Safariland Incog X. Removed the CAS IWB Glock holster. Added a comparison chart and updated supporting content and structure.