Back Up Gun

[SeriousStudent]

Using and recommending 9mm G43 for an auto and .38 J-frame (442/642) for a revolver.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell.

If you have the means, you might also track down a Scandium J-frame, in additional to a 442/642. I will warn you, it is very challenging to shoot.

[oldtexan]

I'm using a PM9 in a FIST pocket holster as my backup gun. 9mm or .38+P is the lowest I'll go in caliber.

[Ron3]

Used to carry a Ruger LCR .357 as a backup now only do occasionally. I found myself not wanting to bring it along or putting in my belt and something else in pocket.

Carry the biggest gun you'll actual carry and practice the most with, right?

I've been carrying a Beretta .25 Jetfire as backup. It's better than no back up.

For comparison: LCR .357 loaded with pocket holster = 21.4 oz. Beretta M950BS loaded with pocket holster = 13.2 oz. Of course there is a huge difference is size, too.

[TactiCool1976]

PAtron,

i'd go with the glock 26.... since you can easily use extended mags

[daniel87]

Glock 26 is my choice.

You can pocket carry in a pair of loose jeans or cargo shorts/pants.

Its a toss up between it and a g43/9mm shield/sig 938 for single stack.

My minimum is 9mm. But if i had 38+p or .357 id be happy with those too.


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[JusticeM4]

Glock 9mm platform.

Normal SD handgun is G19, with a G26 as bug. I've carried a LCP before but got rid of it. Good little gun, just not as easy to shoot.

[DaBigBR]

My on duty bug is a 642. My off duty bug is an LCP. Both are support side pocket guns. The 642 would do both sides of the house, but it just doesn't wear as comfortably in a lot of pants. I tried to go up to a Glock 42 for off duty, but I couldn't make it work as well.

[RHINOWSO]

LCP or J-frame in support pocket, occasionally ankle w/ Jframe

[556BlackRifle]

I don't carry anything less than .380 as a BUG. 9mm or .38 Spec. would be preferable but not always practical.

[CanineCombatives]

I think the G43 kind of put an end to this argument, it's very shootable unlike hideout guns of the past, it practically disappears in the right holster, and with a pearce plus1 you've got 8 rounds of street grade 9mm, until something else comes along the G43 owns this niche.