I also use a belt mounted mag carrier most of the time for the reasons you cite. I only put a mag in a pocket when I'm not wearing an outer covering garment and I'm using a pocket holster or another rig concealed under a tucked shirt (primarily in the summer with shorts and a T shirt).remington79 wrote:I only use a belt mounted mag holder. That way I don't have to worry about getting lint in my mags. I also don't have to worry about my mag moving around or shifting so the bullets are facing the wrong way. I also prefer a mag pouch not only because your mag is in the same spot and orientation every time but also because its easier to reload. It's easier to get your mag from your belt than from in your pocket. This is especially true if you are crouching down or if you fell on the ground in an awkward position and can't get up. Another reason I don't pocket carry mags or pistols is I put everything in my front pockets. This means wallet, phone, carmex, change, keys, etc. You can cut the back pocket off of my pants and I wouldn't miss them. Plus you don't have to worry about pick pockets.
I've also used a neoprene ankle mag carrier from Galco at times. It's comfortable and conceals very well, but it's obviously considerably slower to access than either belt pouch or pocket carry.