The condor tripple stacker mag pouch is still the best in the game. The mags are held firm with or without the elastic bands. Yet the mags slide out smoothly each time. I purchesed one of these a few years ago and it has been through hell and is still just as strong as ever. I purchased another to compliment that one so that i can increase the number of mags i can carry into an engagment. I wasnt diapointed the first time and i am disappointed this time.