How many guns do you carry for CCW? - Page 2

orionengnr · January 12, 2011, 06:41 PM

Just the one.

Hitme · January 12, 2011, 07:55 PM

I depends....I usually carry my S&W Model 638 but sometimes I'll add my Micro-compact .45. Sometimes I'll carry my Ruger SP-101 .357 and a Beretta .25. Sometimes I carry two .45's. It all depends on how I feel, How I'm dressed and where I'm going.

t45 · January 12, 2011, 08:41 PM

Only one at a time. I really dont see the need for 2. Mostly my PF-9 but on occasion my 1911 OM.

danber9546 · January 12, 2011, 10:27 PM

The 3 main reasons I carry two or more handguns:
1. "New York Reload" to go along with my spare mags/speedloaders!
2. Give one to my significant other or close friend in a pinch.
3. If the cops take my primary in for testing, then I can still defend myself!

I know this probably makes me sound like a paranoid "gun-nut", but I LOVE GUNS!!!

geetarman · January 12, 2011, 10:39 PM

None.

Geetarman

**JohnKSa** · January 12, 2011, 10:39 PM

A TX permit allows you to carry as many as you can conceal. I've never carried more than one at a time but I do have two carry guns. One is a bit more compact for use when I can't dress casually.

BIG P · January 12, 2011, 11:34 PM

1 at a time for me But have different ones for different places.

egor20 · January 12, 2011, 11:44 PM

The only time I carried two guns was by accident. I grabbed by wife's barn coat one morning and went to the store, I received a very irate phone call and proceeded to go home and swap coats.

And before someone says.....The Weight!!!
I keep a lot of crap in my coat....and I had a hangover

WESHOOT2 · January 12, 2011, 11:51 PM

Oh, you have more than one?
Oh, you might wear a T under a cotton button-down, or sweater?

You mean there may be NO best answer?

I always wear at least one always, and I bet I always have at least two more choices close at hand.
I no longer routinely wear two or more, but I still do......on occasion.

You may not label me 'paranoid'; you may more appropriately call me 'survivor'.

michael t · January 12, 2011, 11:58 PM

I normally carry 2 KelTec on weak hand side In case can't reach main due to injury or main out of action. Also to me faster than trying to reload. If ever needed.

dec41971 · January 13, 2011, 12:12 AM

Usually none. Don't feel the need to. And if I feel I really have to, one. Realistically speaking I will never need one.

No not joking, and am not anti either, just a bit different than most of the folks here I guess. I can carry where I hardly need to, but can't legally do in the place I really should. Fact of life, not much choice about the latter place and their stupid laws over there. :barf:

WESHOOT2 · January 13, 2011, 12:18 AM

One will not decide when one needs a gun; one will have THAT decision made for them.

Realistically speaking, one can only HOPE one will never need one.

One small point: There is a difference between 'can' and 'allowed to'.

The Great Mahoo · January 13, 2011, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildBill45

You don't carry a spare magazine to have a lot of rounds, the reason you should carry one with every semi-auto is it is quicker when standing in front of someone to strip and feed the new mag in, than figure out the clearing technique needed under stress!

I agree, but that doesn't really apply well to those who carry revolvers. I'd need to carry 2 or 3 reloads to match the capacity of some of the auto's that people carry. Still, carrying a speed strip or two is easy, so why not?

tlm225 · January 13, 2011, 10:29 AM

One gun and 1 reload over 99% of the time when I'm off-duty. About the only time I carry a second is if my primary carry is going to be buried under a zipped/buttoned up coat. Then I may pocket carry my .38 Snubby for immediate access.

bikerbill · January 13, 2011, 10:49 AM

One -- a Kahr PM9 or Kimber UCII and a reload -- should be plenty. I've heard the "one is none, two is one" quote a million times, but I live in rural Texas, not downtown Memphis, and trying to figure out where to put all that hardware would just give me a headache ...

bearone2 · January 13, 2011, 10:58 AM

one, g30

aarondhgraham · January 13, 2011, 11:01 AM

S&W Model 36 snubby,,,
Or a S&W Model 36 LadySmith in 3" barrel.

Just depends on my mood.

Aarond

hondauto · January 13, 2011, 11:12 AM

Just one for me..Springfield XD9 subcompact.
I am working on getting an SP101 .357mag.. for more carry options and possible BUG if ever I need it(not likely)

chilie23 · January 13, 2011, 11:30 AM

just one for now as a civilian...but when I hit the streets as a patrolmen later this summer, I intend on at least 2

MikePapa1 · January 13, 2011, 11:35 AM

I normally only carry my SIG 220 with one extra magazine, but that's more for convenience than anything. I have though, on occasion also had my SIG 238 in a pocket holster, as well.

Skans · January 13, 2011, 11:35 AM

One....usually. Sometimes none.

Toney · January 13, 2011, 12:19 PM

One in the pocket, one in the waist band, thinking about an ankle holester.

Philo · January 13, 2011, 12:23 PM

I only carry one: 9mm XD SC. I carry multiple mags, so I should be able to contend with most situations should they arrise.

skoro · January 13, 2011, 07:12 PM

Just one. Usually either a 38+P or 9mm.

mikerault · January 13, 2011, 07:44 PM

XD9mm SC in a IWB at the 5pm position, .38 special S&W Bodyguard on a left ankle carry. Reason for 2, if the XD locks up the revolve is a backup. Carry 1-2 extra magazines for the XD all of them are 16 round.

January 12, 2011, 10:39 PM	#31
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 24,992	A TX permit allows you to carry as many as you can conceal. I've never carried more than one at a time but I do have two carry guns. One is a bit more compact for use when I can't dress casually. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

January 12, 2011, 11:44 PM	#33
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	The only time I carried two guns was by accident. I grabbed by wife's barn coat one morning and went to the store, I received a very irate phone call and proceeded to go home and swap coats. And before someone says.....The Weight!!! I keep a lot of crap in my coat....and I had a hangover __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

January 12, 2011, 11:51 PM	#34
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	"what shirt do you wear?" Oh, you have more than one? Oh, you might wear a T under a cotton button-down, or sweater? You mean there may be NO best answer? I always wear at least one always, and I bet I always have at least two more choices close at hand. I no longer routinely wear two or more, but I still do......on occasion. You may not label me 'paranoid'; you may more appropriately call me 'survivor'. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 12, 2011, 11:58 PM	#35
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	I normally carry 2 KelTec on weak hand side In case can't reach main due to injury or main out of action. Also to me faster than trying to reload. If ever needed. __________________ Certified Armed Infidel Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic 1911,Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa http://www.metroarms1911forum.com

January 13, 2011, 12:18 AM	#37
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	not joking either One will not decide when one needs a gun; one will have THAT decision made for them. Realistically speaking, one can only HOPE one will never need one. One small point: There is a difference between 'can' and 'allowed to'. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

January 12, 2011, 06:41 PM	#26
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	Just the one.

January 12, 2011, 07:55 PM	#27
Hitme Member Join Date: September 14, 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 56	I depends....I usually carry my S&W Model 638 but sometimes I'll add my Micro-compact .45. Sometimes I'll carry my Ruger SP-101 .357 and a Beretta .25. Sometimes I carry two .45's. It all depends on how I feel, How I'm dressed and where I'm going.

January 12, 2011, 08:41 PM	#28
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Foothills, NC Posts: 782	Only one at a time. I really dont see the need for 2. Mostly my PF-9 but on occasion my 1911 OM.

January 12, 2011, 10:27 PM	#29
danber9546 Member Join Date: November 22, 2009 Location: Eubank, KY Posts: 74	The 3 main reasons I carry two or more handguns: 1. "New York Reload" to go along with my spare mags/speedloaders! 2. Give one to my significant other or close friend in a pinch. 3. If the cops take my primary in for testing, then I can still defend myself! I know this probably makes me sound like a paranoid "gun-nut", but I LOVE GUNS!!!

January 12, 2011, 10:39 PM	#30
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	None. Geetarman

January 12, 2011, 11:34 PM	#32
BIG P Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,679	1 at a time for me But have different ones for different places.

January 13, 2011, 12:12 AM	#36
dec41971 Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2009 Posts: 236	Usually none. Don't feel the need to. And if I feel I really have to, one. Realistically speaking I will never need one. No not joking, and am not anti either, just a bit different than most of the folks here I guess. I can carry where I hardly need to, but can't legally do in the place I really should. Fact of life, not much choice about the latter place and their stupid laws over there. :barf:

January 13, 2011, 10:29 AM	#39
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 962	One gun and 1 reload over 99% of the time when I'm off-duty. About the only time I carry a second is if my primary carry is going to be buried under a zipped/buttoned up coat. Then I may pocket carry my .38 Snubby for immediate access. __________________ All that is neccessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke

January 13, 2011, 10:49 AM	#40
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,425	One -- a Kahr PM9 or Kimber UCII and a reload -- should be plenty. I've heard the "one is none, two is one" quote a million times, but I live in rural Texas, not downtown Memphis, and trying to figure out where to put all that hardware would just give me a headache ... __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus

January 13, 2011, 10:58 AM	#41
bearone2 Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 279	one, g30 __________________ "may the force be with you"

January 13, 2011, 11:01 AM	#42
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Just one,,, S&W Model 36 snubby,,, Or a S&W Model 36 LadySmith in 3" barrel. Just depends on my mood. Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 13, 2011, 11:12 AM	#43
hondauto Member Join Date: October 26, 2010 Location: broomfield,co Posts: 82	Just one for me..Springfield XD9 subcompact. I am working on getting an SP101 .357mag.. for more carry options and possible BUG if ever I need it(not likely)

January 13, 2011, 11:30 AM	#44
chilie23 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 234	just one for now as a civilian...but when I hit the streets as a patrolmen later this summer, I intend on at least 2 __________________ ONE MAN WITH COURAGE IS A MAJORITY

January 13, 2011, 11:35 AM	#45
MikePapa1 Junior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Posts: 7	I normally only carry my SIG 220 with one extra magazine, but that's more for convenience than anything. I have though, on occasion also had my SIG 238 in a pocket holster, as well.

January 13, 2011, 11:35 AM	#46
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	One....usually. Sometimes none.

January 13, 2011, 12:19 PM	#47
Toney Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 790	One in the pocket, one in the waist band, thinking about an ankle holester.

January 13, 2011, 12:23 PM	#48
Philo Member Join Date: November 20, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 71	I only carry one: 9mm XD SC. I carry multiple mags, so I should be able to contend with most situations should they arrise.

January 13, 2011, 07:12 PM	#49
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,952	How many guns do you carry for CCW? Just one. Usually either a 38+P or 9mm.

January 13, 2011, 07:44 PM	#50
mikerault Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2011 Posts: 109	XD9mm SC in a IWB at the 5pm position, .38 special S&W Bodyguard on a left ankle carry. Reason for 2, if the XD locks up the revolve is a backup. Carry 1-2 extra magazines for the XD all of them are 16 round.