Historical product note: This review reflects a privately purchased Bawidamann Denlinger magazine pouch evaluated in 2017. Current models, hardware, compatibility, pricing, and availability may differ.
After a positive experience with the Bawidamann Gotham appendix holster, I acquired several of the company’s magazine carriers, including horizontal Uber CC pouches and vertical Denlinger outside-the-waistband carriers for double-stack Glock and Glock 43 magazines.
Construction and attachment
The Denlinger was a low-profile, single-magazine pouch. A flexible belt loop was permanently fastened at the bottom with screws and rubber washers, while a directional snap secured the top. Because it used one belt attachment point, its footprint was smaller than many comparable OWB carriers.
The snap made the pouch removable without threading it off the belt. On a thick 1.5-inch leather belt, installation initially required some effort; applying pressure directly beneath the snap made closure easier.
Carry and retention
The pouch held close to the body, and its rounded edges reduced clothing snags. With Glock 17 magazines, passive retention prevented unwanted movement while still permitting deliberate removal. During daily use, it was the lowest-profile OWB magazine carrier I had used at the time.
How to evaluate a magazine pouch
Regardless of brand, test the carrier with the exact magazine, belt, clothing, body position, and activities involved:
- retention during walking, running, bending, and ground movement;
- consistent access without excessive force;
- stability on the belt;
- snagging or sharp edges;
- concealment and comfort while seated; and
- hardware loosening or material fatigue.
The evaluated Denlinger combined a slim profile, solid retention, smooth edges, and convenient attachment well enough to earn a positive recommendation in 2017.