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SA xd 45 and 2 extra mags (13 rounds each)plus 14 in the gun so 40 rounds but it only takes 1 to stop a BG
How much do you carry?
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Read all of Jim Cirillo's Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights. Your decision will be much more informed.
(Actually, the answer will be obvious.)
(Actually, the answer will be obvious.)
Wheelgunner840
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I don't see where it is strange to carry a different set-up for different situations. I know there are those who cringe at the thought, but it works for me.
Most days, I am working in high crime neighborhoods. I carry an XD-45 with 10+1 in the gun and a spare 10 rd. magazine. Why not the 13 rd. mags that came with the gun? Because the socialist state where I spend most of my day doesn't allow any magazine that is capable of holding more than 10 rds. into the state. Unless of course, the magazines were manufactured prior to 1984. Being that the XD didn't even exist prior to 1984, it would be a hard sell to convince a judge that the magazines that fit it were.
I could carry twenty 10 rd. magazines, but one 13 rd. magazine will apparently cause me to take out a Burger King or something!
Also the Glock boys can carry a bazillion rd. mags because they are "Pre-ban". Ridiculous.
Back to the topic. When I will not be in those high crime places on a given day, or when I am just running down to the store for some milk after dark, I drop the 640-1 in my front pants pocket. I bought a Tuff speed strip holder that I really like. It holds two 6 rd. speed strips very flat and accessible on my belt. I know the revolver holds only 5 rds., but I keep the speed strips loaded with 6 in each. That is in case I fumble a rd. during a reload. That is a distinct possibility because in all likelyhood, I will be running at the time!
When not in a socialist state, the XD-45 with one spare magazine affords me 27 rds. of .45. If that doesn't get me out of trouble, nothing will. I have contemplated carrying two spare 10 rounders with 11 in the gun when in the socialist state, for a total of 31. The jury is still out on that, because I am thinking that 21 rds. is still plenty.
The j-frame in the pocket is most comfortable, and has plenty of knock-down power with the .357 mag. Speer 135 grn. Gold-Dots, but it isn't the same feeling of security I get with the fully loaded .45.
I practice plenty with both set-ups, so I am comfortable with either. I think that is what's most important. Not what you carry, as much as how much time you put in to be fast, accurate and confident with it.
WG840
Most days, I am working in high crime neighborhoods. I carry an XD-45 with 10+1 in the gun and a spare 10 rd. magazine. Why not the 13 rd. mags that came with the gun? Because the socialist state where I spend most of my day doesn't allow any magazine that is capable of holding more than 10 rds. into the state. Unless of course, the magazines were manufactured prior to 1984. Being that the XD didn't even exist prior to 1984, it would be a hard sell to convince a judge that the magazines that fit it were.
I could carry twenty 10 rd. magazines, but one 13 rd. magazine will apparently cause me to take out a Burger King or something!
Also the Glock boys can carry a bazillion rd. mags because they are "Pre-ban". Ridiculous.Back to the topic. When I will not be in those high crime places on a given day, or when I am just running down to the store for some milk after dark, I drop the 640-1 in my front pants pocket. I bought a Tuff speed strip holder that I really like. It holds two 6 rd. speed strips very flat and accessible on my belt. I know the revolver holds only 5 rds., but I keep the speed strips loaded with 6 in each. That is in case I fumble a rd. during a reload. That is a distinct possibility because in all likelyhood, I will be running at the time!
When not in a socialist state, the XD-45 with one spare magazine affords me 27 rds. of .45. If that doesn't get me out of trouble, nothing will. I have contemplated carrying two spare 10 rounders with 11 in the gun when in the socialist state, for a total of 31. The jury is still out on that, because I am thinking that 21 rds. is still plenty.
The j-frame in the pocket is most comfortable, and has plenty of knock-down power with the .357 mag. Speer 135 grn. Gold-Dots, but it isn't the same feeling of security I get with the fully loaded .45.
I practice plenty with both set-ups, so I am comfortable with either. I think that is what's most important. Not what you carry, as much as how much time you put in to be fast, accurate and confident with it.
WG840
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I cannot carry at work, so I have a "Car gun" (Usually a 1911). I also have in the car a .32 auto in a pocket holster in case I run into a 7/11 for a coke. On days off or if I go out in the evening I carry something larger and more powerful that is easily covered by whatever I will be wearing. Depending on where I am going and what I am wearing my gun can be anything from a Kahr MK9 to a S&w .44mag 4". (Most commonly a 9mm/.45/.44 spec/ or .357.
GatorFarmer
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It depends. What is your level of threat (real or perceived) compared to your personal tolerance for weight/gear? Like many things in life, it's a cost benefit equation that is going to vary.
During my slumlording days, I was fond of multiple guns and plenty of ammunition, usually 80 some rounds. Other people had different life experiences and came up with different answers.
If your weapon malfunctions, you'll want at least one spare magazine handy, since most clearance drills will involve dropping the mag and inserting a new one.
Since people pay perfectly good money to join a health club and sweat, I never worried about the extra weight of the gear that I'd carry, considering it good exercise.
The simplest quip to encapuslate my philosophy - "If you clank when you walk, then maybe reduce your load a little bit. Maybe."
During my slumlording days, I was fond of multiple guns and plenty of ammunition, usually 80 some rounds. Other people had different life experiences and came up with different answers.
If your weapon malfunctions, you'll want at least one spare magazine handy, since most clearance drills will involve dropping the mag and inserting a new one.
Since people pay perfectly good money to join a health club and sweat, I never worried about the extra weight of the gear that I'd carry, considering it good exercise.
The simplest quip to encapuslate my philosophy - "If you clank when you walk, then maybe reduce your load a little bit. Maybe."
Gunsmithattheguncloset
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I carry either my model 15-1 or my 64-3,in a Fobus paddle holster (strong side) with 3 HKS Speedloaders in my strong side front pocket. The revolvers and speed loaders are stoked with Remington Golden Sabres (+p)
cmort666
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Depends upon the gun.
If I'm carrying my Glock 19, Glock 22, or Browning High Power, I carry one extra magazine.
If I'm carrying my M1911, I carry two extra magazines.
If I'm carrying my Model 36 or Model 65, I carry two speed loaders.
If I'm carrying my Glock 19, Glock 22, or Browning High Power, I carry one extra magazine.
If I'm carrying my M1911, I carry two extra magazines.
If I'm carrying my Model 36 or Model 65, I carry two speed loaders.
In my case, the thought process is, as Gatorfarmer describes, the reality of the trade off between the inconvenience of a lot of equipment and perceived threat - plus, you are dealing with a gun enthusiast. Most of us here have lots of guns, so naturally, we will probably use more than one gun, depending on dress, weather, what we're doing, where we're going, etc.
In my own case, if I have 8-10 rounds available of .38 caliber or larger ammunition for a gun of well-established reliability, I am fairly comfortable, since I view the typical threat level as low. I do keep extra ammunition in my vehicle, desk, etc., so it is usually handy.
When I go out of town, I am more inclined to take along a carbine than add extra handguns and ammunition for them. An M1 Carbine and a couple fifteen round magazines have traveled a lot of miles with me over the years - a habit I borrowed from an Indiana State Trooper, when I was a young fellow. I would rather have a shotgun available after dark, but it is easier for me to deal with the carbine than the shotgun and its ammunition.
I do this also. I drive a lot and the 1911 can get tiresome wedged on my hip for a few hours in the car so I end up throwing it in the door pocket and throwing a kel tec in my pocket when I go in for a coke.
BUT, normally, I carry a Combat Commander and one spare magazine.
BarbC
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Wheelgunner840
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I could identify reading glasses, a cell phone, some gloves, a folding knife and a gun with two mags.
Exactly what is the other 25 pounds of stuff you had there, and why do you need it? On second thought, I don't want to know!!!
WG840
Exactly what is the other 25 pounds of stuff you had there, and why do you need it? On second thought, I don't want to know!!!
WG840
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The chances of becoming involved in a lengthy, drawn-out, TV-style gunfight are incredibly low, be you a citizen or a peace officer. Fights are practically always over after the first gun full has been fired. Either the bad guy or the good guy has been hit, has given up or has run away.
The first shot is the most important. Experience has shown us that, if we haven't concluded matters with the cartridges already in the gun, firing another 5, 6 or 15 likely won't change things.
Off duty, I carry a Colt Commander and one spare magazine. I have found 7 round magazines to be slightly more reliable than anyone's 8 round magazines, so I have 15 rounds on me.
If the weather is really warm, I may leave the Colt home and carry a S&W Model 642 with a speed strip of 6 rounds in a pocket. I used to carry a speed loader in a jacket pocket if it was jacket weather but now usually carry the Colt if I need a jacket.
I keep a spare magazine or two and a speedloader or two in my car and my pickup truck.
If I have a second gun on me, it will usually be a Seecamp .32. (I'd like to find a Seecamp .380.) No spare mags for it. As the designer says in the little gun's instruction manual, if you think you need a spare magazine for a Seecamp, you really need another kind of gun instead.
The first shot is the most important. Experience has shown us that, if we haven't concluded matters with the cartridges already in the gun, firing another 5, 6 or 15 likely won't change things.
Off duty, I carry a Colt Commander and one spare magazine. I have found 7 round magazines to be slightly more reliable than anyone's 8 round magazines, so I have 15 rounds on me.
If the weather is really warm, I may leave the Colt home and carry a S&W Model 642 with a speed strip of 6 rounds in a pocket. I used to carry a speed loader in a jacket pocket if it was jacket weather but now usually carry the Colt if I need a jacket.
I keep a spare magazine or two and a speedloader or two in my car and my pickup truck.
If I have a second gun on me, it will usually be a Seecamp .32. (I'd like to find a Seecamp .380.) No spare mags for it. As the designer says in the little gun's instruction manual, if you think you need a spare magazine for a Seecamp, you really need another kind of gun instead.
Knightrider03m
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Depending on what I'm doing and were I'm going I will have anywhere from 5 rounds to 62 rounds of ammo on me.
Tracer_Bullet
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Typically a primary revolver and a BUG (NY reload!), and a speed strip in the watch pocket of my jeans. Sometimes I will carry a speedloader in a pants pocket, and will always have one or two in jacket pockets if I'm wearing a jacket.
With a semi-auto, always at least one mag, and the j-frame BUG with a speedstrip in the watch pocket of the jeans.
With a semi-auto, always at least one mag, and the j-frame BUG with a speedstrip in the watch pocket of the jeans.
Double-O-Dave
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For my J-frame (pocket carry) I carry a full load and two full speed loaders (18 rounds total). I carry a Seecamp semi-auto as a BUG with one in the chamber and the magazine downloaded by one round (total of 6 rounds) which means 24 rounds grand total. I carry the speed loaders in a small nylon camera pouch on my belt and no one has ever asked about it.
Best of luck,
Dave
Best of luck,
Dave
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