Black Scorpion Gear Ambidextrous Double Stack Mag Pouch w/ Magnet
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The verdict Not Good: Very fast in and out, but the retention isn’t enough for tactical competitions.
Our Verified Review
Owned and tested by our reviewer, Will
Will has had his Black Scorpion Gear double stack mag pouches for a few years, the version with the external circular magnet. He runs P320 double stack 21 round mags in them on a dedicated Black Scorpion Gear practical shooting belt, and he says they do not fit on other belts. He uses them for practical shooting competitions, but they are not good for tactical competitions.
What he likes is that they are very fast in and out of the pouch, and the angle options and draw speed are good. Retention is good for the P320 mags, but other smaller mags tend to be a bit loose, and overall it’s not enough for anything other than practical shooting competition. The external magnets are of limited use: OK for retaining an empty mag, but full ones are too heavy to really stay put. In practical competition you don’t have to retain mags, so that is of little use.
Mounting is a fight. Will says they are nearly impossible to get on the belt, especially a new belt, and they tend to catch the Velcro and peel it back if you’re not careful. He hasn’t needed thread locker and hasn’t had any loose screw issues. They’re good for a dedicated practical shooting build when you’re already using Black Scorpion Gear; otherwise compatibility is very limited. His verdict: Not Good, from a tactical competition perspective. For the same P320 21-round mags in tactical fitness events, Will prefers the 5.11 Tactical MultiCam Flex Double Pistol Mag Pouch 2.0: it’s not as fast, but mags seat deep and go back in easily.
The Good ✅
- Very Fast: Very fast in and out of the pouch.
- Angle Options and Draw Speed: Will says both are good.
- Good Fit for P320 Mags: Retention is good for his P320 double stack 21 round mags.
- No Loose Screws: No thread locker needed and no loose screw issues.
The Not Good ❌
The deal-breaker is tagged.
- Deal-breaker Retention Not Enough for Tactical Competitions: Retention is insufficient for anything other than practical shooting competition.
- Smaller Mags Loose: Other smaller mags tend to be a bit loose.
- Magnet of Limited Use: OK for retaining an empty mag, but full ones are too heavy to really stay put.
- Hard to Mount: Nearly impossible to get on the belt, especially a new one, and they can catch the Velcro and peel it back.
- Limited Compatibility: They don’t fit on other belts; Will recommends them only for a dedicated build already using Black Scorpion Gear.
Product Description
Specs and maker’s details
Black Scorpion Gear’s Ambidextrous Double Stack Magazine Pouch w/ Magnet is listed at $29.99. Black Scorpion says it fits standard double stack magazines, holds them with a retention screw, and includes a plastic spacer for slimmer double stack mags. A magnet on the side lets you attach a second magazine. Angle adjustment uses a 3mm Allen key, the design is ambidextrous, and it comes in a 1.5 inch slot mount or a tab mount that adjusts for 1.5 and 1.75 inch belts.
Will’s have the external circular magnet and run on a dedicated Black Scorpion Gear practical shooting belt with P320 double stack 21 round mags.
What others think
How our verdict compares with other reviews
Overall reception: Popular for the price. Black Scorpion Gear’s product pages show 4.7 out of 5 from 588 reviews, but that review feed is shared across the brand’s pouches, so it isn’t a score for this pouch alone.
Where owners agree: They’re cheap, light and fast, and the angle and retention are adjustable. Mounting them on a belt is a chore.
Where owners disagree: Retention. Some practical shooters say their mags never fall out, while one Reddit owner had a mag drop out on every stage with the retention as tight as it would go. Forum owners also differ on screws: some say they loosen and need thread locker, others say theirs never have.
Our take: Will agrees on the speed and the hard mounting, and his screws never came loose. His deal-breaker is the same retention worry: fine for practical shooting matches, but not enough retention for tactical competitions.
Sources (checked Oct 18, 2026): Black Scorpion Gear product page and reviews · r/CompetitionShooting thread · Brian Enos forum thread
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Are the Black Scorpion Gear double stack mag pouches good?
Will says Not Good from a tactical competition perspective. They are very fast in and out, but retention isn’t enough for anything other than practical shooting competition.
Which version does Will have?
The version with the external circular magnet. He has had them for a few years.
What mags and belt does Will run them with?
P320 double stack 21 round mags, on a dedicated Black Scorpion Gear practical shooting belt. He says they do not fit on other belts.
Are they hard to get on the belt?
Yes. Will says they are nearly impossible to get on the belt, especially a new belt, and they tend to catch the Velcro and peel it back if you’re not careful.
Does the side magnet hold a magazine?
Will says the external magnets are of limited use. They are OK for retaining an empty mag, but full ones are too heavy to really stay put.
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