who carries a backup

[TlWheatley]

Carry a glock 23. But always have my M&P Shield in my bag just in case.

 

[STLRampage]

I don't carry a backup Gun or magazine. Don't like having to much in my pockets or on my belt.

 

[fudo]

I always carry guns in pairs.

 

[imrambi]

I've been known to OC a Glock 19 with a Glock 26 as a BUG in a shoulder holster. Its more of an incase some goes for the open firearm they wont get too far. 2 extra mags each for a total of almost 100rds.

 

[Oldgrunt]

Carry a glock 23. But always have my M&P Shield in my bag just in case.

I carry the Glock 23 and, when carrying a BUG, it is either a Bersa .380 or Walther P22 w/CCI hollowpoints.

 

[GLADad]

I just carry one firearm. I can't think of a reason to carry two. For one thing, I highly doubt I will ever need the first one, much less a second. My primary carry weapon is very reliable and I do carry a second magazine so I will most likely never need a second firearm.

Thank you! I'm pretty sure if you need a backup, you may as well kiss your butt goodbye. Personally, I would much rather keep track of 1 firearm train and depend on that firearm, rather than trying to maintain control of 2 or more.

 

[Tucker's Mom]

I am with OG...My main carry is a G23 and BUG is a Bersa 380...I might end up in a war-torn area in the middle of the night (NoT!) so I also carry two extra mags for each gun and more in my tool boxes. Hmmm....but wait! -- crimes happens in daylight too.

 

[wolf_fire]

Glock 23 main carry... Sig P238 or .38 S&W snub for back up.

 

[squirrelhunter]

I always carry my Bersa .380 on my ankle and sometimes my Ruger SR40c on my belt.I'll probably carry the Ruger more frequently in the winter.

 

[kelcarry]

Two points. 1. Is this thread written in english? 2. The real question is "how many out there have actually used a backup firearm for defense?" Hopefully, if anyone is interested in replying, they will be truthful--completely truthful.

 

[Tucker's Mom]

@kelcarry...maybe it is English. His original question is....tada!

who carries a backup
I wanted to know how maney ok go out there carries a backup firearms. If so what is the best thing to carry?

So the replies are so...dang mate! you made me go to the first OP...:smile:

 

[arkie45]

Primary: Kimber Pro Raptor II
BUG: M&P Shield 9mm
Never needed it yet, but then I haven't used my accidental death policy yet either...but it's there in the off chance I do.

 

[squirrelhunter]

Two points. 1. Is this thread written in english? 2. The real question is "how many out there have actually used a backup firearm for defense?" Hopefully, if anyone is interested in replying, they will be truthful--completely truthful.

How many have actually used their primary gun for defense??? I haven't but I still carry one just in case.:help:

 

[Tucker's Mom]

How many have actually used their primary gun for defense??? I haven't but I still carry one just in case.:help:

Nope! touch wood, I haven't killed anyone yet but I nearly drew when I saw someone joking at my husband once last October when St. Louis won some baseball game against Texas...I gave him a warning though...If he picked that gun up from the seat of his truck, he would have got it from me...

 

[XD40FAN]

I do 40 cal sub on my side 38 special on my ankle

 

[B2Tall]

I carry an angry duck as backup. They're extremely distracting to any potential foe, giving me ample opportunity to react appropriately.

 

[Axeanda45]

I just carry one firearm. I can't think of a reason to carry two. For one thing, I highly doubt I will ever need the first one, much less a second. My primary carry weapon is very reliable and I do carry a second magazine so I will most likely never need a second firearm.

There are instances where a "back-up" or second firearm DOES make sense..... For instance, in my case, my normal main gun/firearm is a 5 shot .357 snubby.. I also carry at the same time a Taurus PT22 as a varmint (coons, possums, etc...) gun, as a .357 is just too much power for that role, unless of course, you WANT to see a "possum 'splode all over the place..........

 

[Axeanda45]

Thank you! I'm pretty sure if you need a backup, you may as well kiss your butt goodbye. Personally, I would much rather keep track of 1 firearm train and depend on that firearm, rather than trying to maintain control of 2 or more.

What IF that ONE firearm you are betting your life upon breaks? Then YOU can kiss yer butt goodby anyway, right?

I have NO PROBLEM 'keeping track" of MULTIPLE firearms (at least 2) and Knives (usually 3) , Kuboton, keys, pepper spray, etc.... that I have on me at all times (well, when I have clothes on)

Am I "smarter" than you because I can "keep track" of all of these things at the same time? I dont think so..... I think you just need to do some more thinking on this subject and gain some more confidence in yourself and your skills....

 

[wizard]

I usually only carry my 1911 with spare mags, but if I go to the city, I will carry a bug, cuz you never know when the SWHTF! I guess I am luck that I only have to visit those places (cities) a few times a year! My biggest worry this time of year is that it is bear mating season! NEVER get between a boar and his sow! If I am walkin in the woods I carry my 44mag with spare 300gr GCFN cast bullets.