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Same caliber for backup?

4GodandCountry4GodandCountry Member Posts: 3,968
edited June 2002 in General Discussion
If you were going to carry two pistols, would you choose the same caliber or a different caliber?

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  • simonbssimonbs Member Posts: 994 ✭
    edited November -1
    If at all possible. But, there are alot of factors to consider. What gun you feel the most comforatable with, concealability factor (I think I just made up a new word ), etc.

    You could take it a step further and get a pair of Glocks like the G22 and G27 (.40 s&w). The G22 (fullsize) mags will fit in the G27 (compact). So not only do you have the same cal., but you also have the ability to use the same mags in your backup as you do in your primary.
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  • n4thethrilln4thethrill Member Posts: 366 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i carry a h&k mark 23 special operations pistol in 45 acp and a north american arms 5 shot 22 mag for back up i know the h&k is a little large for most but it con. really nice on me

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  • Wild BillWild Bill Member Posts: 155 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I like the idea of having all the mags fit both guns, so I vote for the same caliber guns. Like a Sig P220 with a Sig P245 as a backup. Both excellent guns in a potent .45 cal.

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  • LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    Glock model 17 and Glock model 26.
    or
    Para-Ordnance P12-45 and AMT .45 Backup

    I've carried both those combinations in the past.

    I'm partial to the two Glock scenerio.

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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    No. I carry a .40 and a .380. I don't figure to need the little gun unless I lose the big one, and then sharing ammo won't be an issue.

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  • 1blitzer1blitzer Member Posts: 72 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Anything can happen, but I don't think I will go through all 46 rounds through my glock 22.I hope I never need my backup on my person, but it is a nice airweight .38 hammerless with +p rounds. I tried the glock 27, but it was too heavy and bounced around too much. The real backup is in the trunk.
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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    Just curious, why would a non LEO carry a back up piece? I have been carrying a gun for 45 years both as LEO and civilian. I suppose, I've just been lucky living in NJ (a state with one of the highest crime rates in the country)that I have never had occasion to fire any rounds off-duty or as a civilian.

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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Are there any legal ramifications to carrying multiple firearms?

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