Single Elastic Pistol vs General Purpose Pocket 6x9: Which Fits?

Quick answer

Choose the Single Elastic Pistol if your priority is carrying pistol magazines on MOLLE with elastic retention. Choose the General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 if you need a larger pouch for flashbangs, medical supplies, or other bulkier equipment and want an interior loop field for organization.

Mounting and footprint

The Single Elastic Pistol mounts to MOLLE using a thermoplastic backer and shock cord, giving you a relatively small, dedicated footprint. The General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 is sized at 6x9 and is designed to work with the Kangaroo Front Flap, Back Panel MOLLE, and FCPC V5 rear plate bag. That means the 6x9 is not a universal MOLLE pouch; it is built around specific mounting interfaces. If you are building a kit around a plate carrier or chest rig, check which interfaces you have before committing.

The trade-off is focus versus flexibility. The Single Elastic Pistol does one job—holding magazines—on standard MOLLE. The 6x9 does more, but only if your setup includes one of its intended mounting points.

Internal organization and access

The General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 includes an interior loop field and can accommodate the Turnover Triple 556, which lets you organize items like a kestrel, compasses, CAT tourniquets, or batteries. This makes it a better choice when you need to keep small essentials separated and accessible. The Single Elastic Pistol relies on elastic construction to hold pistol magazines or similarly sized items; it does not offer a loop field or modular internal organization.

If you want to carry a mix of small gear and need to keep it sorted, the 6x9's loop field is the deciding feature. If you only need magazine retention, the elastic pouch is simpler and lighter.

Capacity and retention

The Single Elastic Pistol is designed for pistol magazines and uses elastic to grip them. The General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 is designed for bulkier items such as flashbangs, extra medical supplies, and other essential equipment. Its larger size means it can hold more volume, but it does not provide the same elastic retention for magazines. For pistol mags, the elastic pouch is the more secure and purpose-built option.

Consider what you will actually carry. If your loadout centers on pistol magazines, the elastic pouch keeps them accessible and secure. If you need to carry a mix of gear that includes medical or signaling items, the 6x9 gives you the room and organization.

Trade-offs to weigh

• Dedicated magazine retention vs. general storage: The Single Elastic Pistol is purpose-built for pistol magazines with elastic retention. The General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 is built for bulkier items and does not offer elastic magazine retention. If pistol magazines are your main carry, the elastic pouch is the more secure choice.
• Mounting compatibility: The Single Elastic Pistol mounts to MOLLE. The General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 is designed for the Kangaroo Front Flap, Back Panel MOLLE, and FCPC V5 rear plate bag. Verify your carrier or rig has the matching interface before buying the 6x9.
• Internal organization: The General Purpose Pocket - 6x9 has an interior loop field and can accommodate the Turnover Triple 556 for organizing small items. The Single Elastic Pistol has no loop field. Choose the 6x9 if you need to keep small essentials sorted and accessible.

Product facts

• Single Elastic Pistol: Elastic construction with a thermoplastic backer and shock cord for MOLLE mounting. This gives you a lightweight, flexible pouch that grips pistol magazines and mounts securely to standard MOLLE webbing.

  

• General Purpose Pocket - 6x9: Designed for the Kangaroo Front Flap, Back Panel MOLLE, and FCPC V5 rear plate bag, with an interior loop field that accommodates the Turnover Triple 556. This makes the pouch a system-specific option for organized storage of bulkier gear, but only if your carrier or rig supports those interfaces.

  

Which pouch fits your mission?

Best for

• Carrying pistol magazines on MOLLE with elastic retention
• Users who want a simple, lightweight pouch for magazine storage

Not for

• Carrying bulkier items like flashbangs or medical supplies
• Users who need an interior loop field for organized storage
• Setups without the Kangaroo Front Flap, Back Panel MOLLE, or FCPC V5 rear plate bag (for the 6x9)