The MCW Sidewinder Gen 4 is a complete redesign of our magazine pouch platform—engineered to eliminate side pressure and deliver a more consistent, repeatable draw.
Unlike previous generations, Sidewinder captures the magazine from the rear, guiding it along a cleaner, more controlled draw path. The result is improved consistency under speed, reduced interference during extraction, and a reload that feels the same—every time.
Sidewinder features magnetic retention tuned for competitive shooting, with 2-magnet and 3-magnet configurations to match division requirements and shooter preference. An optional indexed rotational mount system allows precise cant adjustment, ensuring each pouch presents identically on the belt for predictable reloads stage after stage.
The Gen 4 geometry has been optimized to hold 2011 and Glock magazines more consistently than previous versions, with four dedicated pouch sizes to ensure proper fit across platforms:
9mm Double Stack 2 Magnet Version
Fits all 9mm double stack including 2011 and most 45 Double Stack
Recommended for all steel magazines in IDPA
9mm Double Stack 3 Magnet
Fits all 9mm double stack including 2011 and most 45 Double Stack
Recommended for all Glock magazines in IDPA shooting in SSP
Recommended for all 9mm with higher round counts - USPSA/IPSC/PCSL/GPA
Offers the greatest retention
45 Double Stack
Needed for Glock 21/41 Magazines
BUG - 2 Magnet
Most 9mm DS steel magazines
Sig P365
S&W Shield/Plus
CZ Rami
BUG 3 Magnet
Wider to accomodate Glock 26 magazines
1911 Single Stack
Fits all 1911 pattern magazines
9mm and 45 ACP
Sidewinder is available in right-hand and left-hand versions, defined by the shooter’s dominant hand, to ensure proper mounting and performance.
Designed and built in the USA by competitive shooters, the MCW Sidewinder Gen 4 reflects real match experience—not theory. It’s not a tweak. It’s a new direction.
We offer several mounting options to fit different shooting styles, belt setups, and preferences.
Tek-Lok (+ $0)
The industry gold-standard belt mount, offering a secure, rigid attachment and compatibility with belts up to 2.25”.
MCW Rotation Mount on Tek-Lok (+ $20)
Our in-house adjustable mount providing 15-degree cant increments via a locking screw for a solid, cost-effective setup.
Tek-Mount™ Mini on Tek-Lok (+ $50)
A premium quick-disconnect system with 15-degree cant adjustment and 24 unique positions for maximum flexibility and modularity.
X-Clip 1.5” (+ $0)
A fast on/off clip-style mount designed for standard 1.5” competition belts.
X-Clip 1.75” (+ $0)
The same quick-attach convenience as the 1.5” X-Clip, sized for wider 1.75” duty or range belts.
Recommendation:
Choose Tek-Lok for the most secure and widely supported mount, MCW Rotation Mount for cost-effective cant adjustment, Tek-Mount Mini for maximum adjustability and quick-disconnect capability, or X-Clips for fast, minimalist attachment.
The MCW Sidewinder Gen 4 is a complete redesign of our magazine pouch platform—engineered to eliminate side pressure and deliver a more consistent, repeatable draw.
Unlike previous generations, Sidewinder captures the magazine from the rear, guiding it along a cleaner, more controlled draw path. The result is improved consistency under speed, reduced interference during extraction, and a reload that feels the same—every time.
Sidewinder features magnetic retention tuned for competitive shooting, with 2-magnet and 3-magnet configurations to match division requirements and shooter preference. An optional indexed rotational mount system allows precise cant adjustment, ensuring each pouch presents identically on the belt for predictable reloads stage after stage.
The Gen 4 geometry has been optimized to hold 2011 and Glock magazines more consistently than previous versions, with four dedicated pouch sizes to ensure proper fit across platforms:
9mm Double Stack 2 Magnet Version
Fits all 9mm double stack including 2011 and most 45 Double Stack
Recommended for all steel magazines in IDPA
9mm Double Stack 3 Magnet
Fits all 9mm double stack including 2011 and most 45 Double Stack
Recommended for all Glock magazines in IDPA shooting in SSP
Recommended for all 9mm with higher round counts - USPSA/IPSC/PCSL/GPA
Offers the greatest retention
45 Double Stack
Needed for Glock 21/41 Magazines
BUG - 2 Magnet
Most 9mm DS steel magazines
Sig P365
S&W Shield/Plus
CZ Rami
BUG 3 Magnet
Wider to accomodate Glock 26 magazines
1911 Single Stack
Fits all 1911 pattern magazines
9mm and 45 ACP
Sidewinder is available in right-hand and left-hand versions, defined by the shooter’s dominant hand, to ensure proper mounting and performance.
Designed and built in the USA by competitive shooters, the MCW Sidewinder Gen 4 reflects real match experience—not theory. It’s not a tweak. It’s a new direction.
We offer several mounting options to fit different shooting styles, belt setups, and preferences.
Tek-Lok (+ $0)
The industry gold-standard belt mount, offering a secure, rigid attachment and compatibility with belts up to 2.25”.
MCW Rotation Mount on Tek-Lok (+ $20)
Our in-house adjustable mount providing 15-degree cant increments via a locking screw for a solid, cost-effective setup.
Tek-Mount™ Mini on Tek-Lok (+ $50)
A premium quick-disconnect system with 15-degree cant adjustment and 24 unique positions for maximum flexibility and modularity.
X-Clip 1.5” (+ $0)
A fast on/off clip-style mount designed for standard 1.5” competition belts.
X-Clip 1.75” (+ $0)
The same quick-attach convenience as the 1.5” X-Clip, sized for wider 1.75” duty or range belts.
Recommendation:
Choose Tek-Lok for the most secure and widely supported mount, MCW Rotation Mount for cost-effective cant adjustment, Tek-Mount Mini for maximum adjustability and quick-disconnect capability, or X-Clips for fast, minimalist attachment.
