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

orionengnr · January 12, 2011, 07:41 PM

Just the one.

Hitme · January 12, 2011, 08:55 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, 09:41 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, 11:27 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, 11:39 PM

None.

Geetarman

**JohnKSa** · January 12, 2011, 11:39 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 13, 2011, 12:34 AM

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

egor20 · January 13, 2011, 12:44 AM

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 13, 2011, 12:51 AM

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 13, 2011, 12:58 AM

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, 01:12 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, 01:18 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, 09:14 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, 11:29 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, 11:49 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, 11:58 AM

one, g30

aarondhgraham · January 13, 2011, 12:01 PM

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, 12:12 PM

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, 12:30 PM

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, 12:35 PM

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, 12:35 PM

One....usually. Sometimes none.

Toney · January 13, 2011, 01:19 PM

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

Philo · January 13, 2011, 01:23 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, 08:12 PM

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

mikerault · January 13, 2011, 08:44 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, 11:39 PM	#31
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 16,925	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. __________________ Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association?

January 13, 2011, 12:44 AM	#33
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,744	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 13, 2011, 12:51 AM	#34
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 13,036	"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 13, 2011, 12:58 AM	#35
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 3,357	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. __________________ Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic, Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa American Classic new home www.americanclassic1911forum.com

January 13, 2011, 01:18 AM	#37
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 13,036	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, 07:41 PM	#26
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 4,879	Just the one.

January 12, 2011, 08:55 PM	#27
Hitme Member Join Date: September 14, 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 48	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, 09:41 PM	#28
t45 Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2010 Location: Belews Creek, NC. Posts: 578	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, 11:27 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, 11:39 PM	#30
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,392	None. Geetarman

January 13, 2011, 12:34 AM	#32
BIG P Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,469	1 at a time for me But have different ones for different places.

January 13, 2011, 01:12 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, 11:29 AM	#39
tlm225 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 651	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, 11:49 AM	#40
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,159	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 gun has been called the great equalizer ... It insures that the people are the equal of their government whenever that government forgets that it is servant and not master of the governed." --Ronald Reagan

January 13, 2011, 11:58 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, 12:01 PM	#42
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,388	Just one,,, S&W Model 36 snubby,,, Or a S&W Model 36 LadySmith in 3" barrel. Just depends on my mood. Aarond __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 13, 2011, 12:12 PM	#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, 12:30 PM	#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, 12:35 PM	#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, 12:35 PM	#46
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 6,362	One....usually. Sometimes none.

January 13, 2011, 01:19 PM	#47
Toney Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 559	One in the pocket, one in the waist band, thinking about an ankle holester.

January 13, 2011, 01:23 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, 08:12 PM	#49
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,259	How many guns do you carry for CCW? Just one. Usually either a 38+P or 9mm.

January 13, 2011, 08:44 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.