CCW: 2 of the same gun?

[Abominable No-Man]

For those who carry a backup, has anyone ever heard of carrying two of the same type pistol?

It kind of makes sense. If you carried a 1911 government model for instance, would you ever consider carrying another one as a backup or possibly one of the same pattern (officer's ACP, commander, etc)- same ammo & magazines, same controls, etc.

The reason I ask is because I found a heck of a deal on both a S&W 5906 and a 6906. Both can use the 59 series mags, and it makes sense going for another gun that is the same as you r primary pistol.

Any thoughts?

ANM

 

[Erik Jensen]

ah yes.. the old New York Reload. makes sense to me, as far as identical controls go.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I can see your logic, but if I were that worried about needing to carry 2 guns all the time with a CCW:

1) I would probably avoid the situation

2) I would rather bring along an M1A!

I have a CHL and normally carry a P7-PSP that has prove itself to be utterly reliable and I shoot it accurately and well. I like your logic though.

 

[Sharpie1]

I usually either carry a Makarov or a full-size 1911 as my primary CCW.

That being said, I do not carry a spare mag for either. I carry a Kel-Tec 32, which will soon be replaced by a Kel-Tec .380.

This way, I can arm a companion if necessary during a hairy situation. Also, if my gun malfunctions I'm not standing there with nothing but my good looks and a pocketful of sunshine.

TD

 

[FSCJedi]

I've carried both of my Beretta 92FS's before. If I go out anytime soon, I'll probably carry them together again. Only reasoning for that is things have heated up on and off campus lately, and I like to go for walks. Keep in mind, while I don't seek out rough spots, one can never tell where he's going to run into a group of enraged drunk frat guys or homies who are pissed that you put them on social probation (no signing in females). Of course, my brain and my feet are my best weapons, and the cell phone is always with me.

 

[ACP230]

I have carried two similar guns in the winter sometimes.
Usually it was a Smith M649 in my jeans pocket and a Smith M38 in the upper pocket of my winter jacket.
With that combination I had one gun available to either hand. When I was driving I could reach the gun in my jacket much more easily than the one in my pocket.

 

[Navy joe]

I've done two BHP before, Glock 17 and 34, and 1911x2. I usually carry only one gun with a reload though, probably laziness from an ultimate tacticality standpoint, but I'd rather carry one full size gun that works than two small compromises.

My favorite pair would have to be the BHPs, I just need to get more holsters.

 

[zpo]

Disclaimer-I don't carry yet, so this is entirely content free: This is something I thought about when considering carring 2 guns. One of my fav guns is my Glock 20. I figured why not get a 29 to go with it, then I could use the 20 mags in it if the 20 malfs. Seemed good. Then my Murphy alert kicked in. I've used some solvents that could do a number on polymers,(don't know if Glocks would be affected by the ones I use/used, but I'm not going to experiment) and river sand and sediment is some mean stuff, and I spend enough time there to worry about it. So being that the Glocks are same designs and materials, they are affected by the same things. This worried me, if something environmental could malf my primary, it could take out the secondary. Auto/revo or steel/plastic combos could solve this problem. Most likely, such situation would never come up, but wondering is part of the game, isn't it? Just something to think about.

 

[Tamara]

Do two Centennial Smiths count, even if one's a J-frame and the other's an L?

 

[Preacherman]

zpo, be aware that the G20 magazines are NOT certain to work in the G29. It's the only large/small Glock combo where the larger gun's mags are not certified by Glock to work in the smaller gun. I don't know why this is, but you'd better check out the specific guns for yourself. I've seen a couple of G29's that worked with G20 magazines, and several more that didn't...

 

[natedog]

I dunno if it's practical, but it sure would be cool

 

[natedog]

forgot pic

 

[Aikibiker]

I've tried the John Woo thing and it doesn't seem to work for me. Give me another 5-7k rounds worth of practice at point shooting with strong and weak hand or laser sights and maybe.

I would be more inclined if I open carried. (to many westerns I guess)

 

[SirVette]

Maybe you could shoot them first. If you bought both since you "found a heck of a deal" & decided you wanted a lighter carry gun you could get same w/ an alloy frame.

Only 0-3 rounds are normally needed so not as much reason for a pair now
assuming a reliable gun which can carry 12+.

A typical revolver setup is a 357 Magnum w/ a 38 Special back up.

For those who carry a backup, has anyone ever heard of carrying two of the same type pistol?

I selected the control system first. Having the same controls is ideal.
Wild Bill carried a pair. Like pairs.

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

re: Photo of two-gun rig

Anybody who drinks Big K Root Beer is okay in my book!

 

[Stevie-Ray]

forgot pic

Looks nice. That rig would be quite a temptation for me at the right price. I've thought several times of getting another G26 to go with mine for those questionable times. I've just never been able to get an identical piece because I'm always wanting something else! Seeing the 2 together for 1 price would make me think, though.