Description
The DeSantis A01 is one of those quiet workhorses that does exactly what you need and gets out of the way. It's a two-magazine pouch built from unlined black leather, made for folks who want to keep a pair of spare mags on the belt without a heavy molded carrier digging into their side. This version is set up for most single stack 10mm and .45 caliber magazines, and it also plays nice with Smith & Wesson Shield 9/40 mags.
What sets leather apart here is how it wears against your body and belt over time. It softens and breaks in, and the interior actually gets smoother with use so your magazine pull improves the more you carry it. Plenty of longtime carriers prefer that feel over stiff Kydex, especially for all-day comfort.
What the DeSantis A01 Brings to Your Carry Setup
The pouch uses a snap-to-the-belt attachment, so you can pop it on or pull it off without threading it through your whole belt. It fits belts up to 1 3/4 inches wide, which covers most gun belts and everyday carry belts out there. Because it's ambidextrous, you can run it on either side and orient it horizontal or vertical depending on your build and how you like to draw a reload.
Dialing In Retention on the A01 Pouch
Each magazine slot has its own tension screw, part of the fully adjustable dual tension device. That means you can tune each side independently, snug enough to hold your mags secure through daily movement, or loosen it up for a faster, cleaner pull. It's a small detail that makes a real difference once you set it to your preference.
If you've been carrying spare mags in a pocket or fighting with a bulky plastic pouch, this is a simple, low-profile upgrade. It's clean, it's comfortable, and it's the kind of leather gear that just keeps working season after season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: DeSantis
- Model: A01
- Manufacturer Part Number: A01BJLLZ0
- UPC: 792695236382
- Product Type: Double Magazine Pouch
- Material: Unlined Leather
- Color: Black
- Orientation: Ambidextrous
- Carry Position: Horizontal or Vertical
- Attachment: Snap-to-the-belt
- Belt Size: Up to 1 3/4 inches wide
- Number of Compartments: 2
- Retention: Fully adjustable dual tension device
- Compatible Magazines: Most single stack 10mm/.45 cal and S&W Shield 9/40
What’s Included
- DeSantis A01 Double Magazine Pouch
Frequently Asked Questions
What magazines does the DeSantis A01 pouch fit?
This version of the A01 is built for most single stack 10mm and .45 caliber magazines, and it also fits Smith & Wesson Shield 9/40 mags. Because leather has a little give, it accommodates a range of similar single stack magazines rather than one exact model. If you're unsure about your specific mag, measure it against those dimensions to be safe.
Can I carry the A01 magazine pouch horizontally or vertically?
Yes. The A01 is ambidextrous and can be worn either horizontal or vertical, so you can set it up on either side of your belt. That flexibility lets you match the carry angle to your body type and how you prefer to grab a reload.
How does the belt attachment work on this DeSantis pouch?
It uses a snap-to-the-belt design, so you don't have to feed it through your entire belt to put it on or take it off. It fits belts up to 1 3/4 inches wide, which covers most standard gun belts and everyday carry belts.
Is the leather A01 pouch adjustable for retention?
It is. The pouch has a fully adjustable dual tension device, with a separate tension screw for each magazine slot. You can snug them down for secure hold or ease off for a quicker draw, and the interior tends to smooth out with use for an even better pull over time.






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