2 pocket ammo pouches

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Another late and probably not very helpful though -

Have you considered using a standard pistol belt for carrying your ammo and shooting? The pouch types you have fit pretty snug on a USGI pistol belt even unsnapped and don't walk back and forth very easily. I think that having the pouches on a pistol belt (even if not snapped) would be sturdier and more comfortable, and also easier to get ammo out of than the thin belt would be even snapped to it. I have a few older USGI pistol belts around here with little collector value because the markings are faded and I'll give you one of them to put an end to this if you're interested. It's very possible your pouches will snap onto a USGI pistol belt anyway because I just tested a repro pouch on two of mine and it snapped onto them just fine.

Send me a PM if you're interested and I'll be happy to send you a belt.
~ Harlan

[Harlan (Deceased)]

This is the actual item. I'll probably not use this in the field but keep as a collectible.

M1 Carbine mag pouches and belt - eBay (item 380352244764 end time Jul-14-11 09:36:12 PDT)

I understand what you're going for now. (Sorry, I was still writing when you posted)

I still think there's a problem with the size of either the female or male snaps being repro, as every USGI snap I've ever used has fit. (Somewhat stymied here but that's not unusual)

~ Harlan

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Another late and probably not very helpful though -
I have a few older USGI pistol belts around here with little collector value because the markings are faded and I'll give you one of them to put an end to this if you're interested. It's very possible your pouches will snap onto a USGI pistol belt anyway because I just tested a repro pouch on two of mine and it snapped onto them just fine.

~ Harlan

Harlan,
What the hell are you doing with a repo pouch?
Jim

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I can't afford a real one. Know anyone who wants to donate one?

Just kidding. I bought it at a militaria show where the real S. Sgt. J.B. Stokes of Easy Co. (Band of Brothers) happened to turn up so he could sign it instead of a piece of paper. He was a local vet who still lived in his little hometown outside of Dallas and used to pop up at gun shows and things once in a while. He looked like a big mean bulldog but he was as nice as they come.

I couldn't find an authentic pouch or much of anything authentic at that particular show for less than twice it's market value for worn out junk so I bought the new pouch and the BOB book so he could sign it.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

The signature was worth it.

[browningautorifle]

Now I understand the problem. Greystone need an actual pistol belt. Then no more problems.

[emmagee1917]

Put a drop of oil in the female snaps . Check to see that the wire springs inside are free to move , they have to expand to let the stud pass , then snap behind it. Check for dirt build up or rust , etc. Should fit if USGI. If still won't , align them on the carpeted floor and gently press them with your heel till your weight is upon them or you hear/feel them snap. If they still won't go , something is whacko big time.
Chris

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Hi Chris, from everything I understand both the belt and pouches are brand new and he's tried different one's on different snaps and none come close to snapping under any pressure.

Something sounds rotten (repro?) in Denmark at this point.

[DaveHH]

I had a bunch of the buckles in my hold baggage (then threw them away).

[Harlan (Deceased)]

From what I've gathered that type belt did come from the Vietnam era Dave. Regardless the snaps were the same size as the standard snaps on the carbine pouches.

Since all of the pouches are brand new and all exactly the same they're almost surely reproductions. Considering the QC of any of these repro items they may be a whole new series of pouches from China and the only spec they had was that it fit on a carbine stock and have some kind of snap that looks like the originals had.