Anyone carry two pistols daily?

American1776 · Jan 26, 2019

Recently I started to try out carrying two pistols. Contrary to what I thought, it’s very easy.

This SIG P220 strong side hip in a leather thumbbreak, with an extra mag support side. Also support side is the Spyderco and flashlight. In a pocket holster strong side front, resides my SIG P232.

A stiff gun belt balances everything nicely.

Some folks might consider this extreme. Then again some think it’s extreme to carry one gun.

It works fine for me.

Walkingwolf · Jan 26, 2019

Besides my main carry there is always a NAA mini revolver in my pocket.

Aguila9 · Jan 26, 2019

Only when I'm at work. Duty rig and o e at the ankle or in the vest.

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Old cop · Jan 26, 2019

Just one unless we’re taking a long car trip. Then I pack an extra J frame just in case, along w/a 50 round box of ammo.

jhnttrpp · Jan 26, 2019

People think because I carry a gun and a knife every day that there is something wrong with me. That's ok because I don't have any need to discuss it with them. It's none of there business. I think there may be something wrong with you for carrying two guns and a knife but then again you don't have to clear it with me. It's none of my business. You take care of your business and I'll take care of mine and we will get along fine.
BTW if I were younger and stronger I might would go for two.

murphydog · Jan 26, 2019

Always a good idea to have a backup (gun, person, plan).

To balance the weight distribution, and for ready access with an injury to the dominant hand, a pocket handgun on the off side may be a good idea.

smoothshooter · Jan 26, 2019

If you have a job that requires you to carry a gun, good idea.

If you don't have a job that requires one, but still feel a serious need for two guns, you need to find better places to spend your time in.

Kanewpadle · Jan 26, 2019

I carry two on rare occasions. And I live in a good neighborhood. Of course there are those that think I'm an extremist for doing so. Primarily people that don't know what they're talking about and don't know me and why I do the things I do.

If you want to carry two, go for it. It's your choice and there's nothing wrong about it.

S&WIowegan · Jan 26, 2019

I think you're undergunned. Take some steps up in caliber.

Trooper224 · Jan 26, 2019

Carried two for almost thirty years. Now that I'm not getting paid to handle other peoples problems one is more than enough.

NCBeagle · Jan 26, 2019

I never carry two "on me" but occasionally have more than one with me.

I might bring several guns on out of town trips and switch them out according to dress and activity. For example, might pack an Airweight J Frame, a K Frame of some sort, and maybe a Glock or Smith Third Gen single stack in 9mm. Usually pack a few holsters....pocket, IWB, and OWB. Most often using the IWB.

Pig Hunter · Jan 26, 2019

The good part of carrying 2 (or more) is that if anyone asks if you are carrying A gun, you won't be a lie to say no.

federali · Jan 26, 2019

Perceived Threat and Life Experience

If you were ever in a struggle to maintain possession of your primary weapon, you just might be wishing for a second gun on the off side that you can suddenly present and put an end to the miscreant trying to disarm you.

I don't criticize anyone for carrying a second gun. I have carried two guns at times but I hate having to dress around a gun, let alone two. I'm hoping that judgment and tactics will keep me from ever needing a second gun.

ContinentalOp · Jan 26, 2019

It's been a while, but I've done it a few times, a 3" 65 strong-side IWB and a 642 weak-side pocket carry, with a speed strip of .38 so I could reload either gun if need be. I've also experimented a bit with carrying a pair of J-frames (a 642-1 and a 642ND) in the same manner, but not for any length of time.

My problem is that I'm one of those guys who has a bunch of ~~cra~~ stuff in my pockets, so figuring out how to carry it all with 2 guns, without resorting to a fanny pack, has been difficult.

Plus, for my typical attire (I practically live in jeans), pocket carrying a 642 isn't exactly "optimum."

I am a fan of having a gun accessible to either side. Unfortunately, lack of shoulder mobility makes support-hand drawing from my strong-side holster nearly impossible with my current set-up (Beretta PX4 Compact in a TT Gunleather Mike's Special IWB holster). It also makes using a crossdraw holster difficult. One thing I liked about carrying a 642 in a Side Guard Holsters Quick Clip IWB holster, that extra play on the belt made it possible for me to do a support-hand draw because I could reach the gun and pivot it in the holster and draw it out.

So, for now at least, I carry one gun at a time on me. But I see nothing wrong with carrying a back-up gun. How many people are willing to drive around without a spare tire?

amazingflapjack · Jan 26, 2019

naa...

Walkingwolf said:
Besides my main carry there is always a NAA mini revolver in my pocket.

knew of a Georgia SP that velcroed one of those in the top of his smoky hat-He could doff his hat as a gesture of politeness and have his hand right on the little sucker to shoot right through the hat crown if needed.

amazingflapjack · Jan 26, 2019

good hood...

Kanewpadle said:
I carry two on rare occasions. And I live in a good neighborhood. Of course there are those that think I'm an extremist for doing so. Primarily people that don't know what they're talking about and don't know me and why I do the things I do.

If you want to carry two, go for it. It's your choice and there's nothing wrong about it.

That's good paddle cause the perps like the nice hoods to steal in.

jimmyj · Jan 26, 2019

Does a Hand Grenade count as a second gun?

amazingflapjack · Jan 26, 2019

The Old Man told me to never go in the woods without a gun and a knife. As I look around today-it's all woods. The older I get, the smarter he was. Been gone 29 years as of 1-23.

Kanewpadle · Jan 26, 2019

amazingflapjack said:
That's good paddle cause the perps like the nice hoods to steal in.

Truth be told, I carry two when the wife and I are out and about. She has rheumatoid arthritis. She can’t run much anymore which would force me to stand and fight or draw the attackers away. Leaving her the second gun would hopefully offer her enough protection no matter what happens too me. She does know how to shoot.

Kanewpadle · Jan 26, 2019

jimmyj said:
Does a Hand Grenade count as a second gun?

Only if you throw it in the right direction.

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