Almost always, I carry two, a CA 44 Spl, and a second gun, S&W 38 Spl airweight. I figure two revolvers 10 rounds before reaching for a speed loader. That is still less rounds than someone carrying a SA with one magazine. I think if one carries revolvers, there is a greater need to carry a second gun than if they carry a SA. My second gun is so that I can reach for it in situtations where drawing first might be a problem, so it is in a good pocket holster.