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Posted: 6/4/2008 6:12:00 PM EDT
For those who carry a concealed weapon, do you carry a backup gun regularly?  What is your BUG?
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:12:43 PM EDT
[#1]
I do not, but I will eventually as funds allow.  I'm thinking a hammerless J-frame.
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:14:03 PM EDT
[#2]
Yeah, my primary IS a BUG.
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:15:01 PM EDT
[#3]
Beretta 21A Bobcat.  

Designed and produced by a secretive race of cat-people who walk upright, have opposable thumbs and possess a knack for devising quality arms, the 21A is a great back-up piece.

Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:16:22 PM EDT
[#4]
in soviet russia the bug carries you...

Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:17:02 PM EDT
[#5]
Never.  One is enough.  Obviously I'm a loser
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:17:27 PM EDT
[#6]
Sometimes, and its a hammerless j frame 38.  In an ankle holster if wearing pants, in the front pocket if wearing shorts
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:19:23 PM EDT
[#7]
Beretta Tomcat.  Makes a nice little BUG, and is also easily concealed in an evening gown or other skimpy clothes.  Fits well in a little evening bag, too.  

It's the gun I had on my thigh when I got married!
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:20:11 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
Yeah, my primary IS a BUG.


oh god.. you have crabs?!

so sorry..
Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:22:49 PM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yeah, my primary IS a BUG.


oh god.. you have crabs?!

so sorry..


Link Posted: 6/4/2008 6:23:57 PM EDT
[#10]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Yeah, my primary IS a BUG.


oh god.. you have crabs?!

so sorry..


No crabs, just a little .380
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:22:51 AM EDT
[#11]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:27:03 AM EDT
[#12]
Just a knife for back up.

Don't make me blade ya, bro.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:27:42 AM EDT
[#13]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:30:07 AM EDT
[#14]
I carry a Ruger LCP .380 when I am unable to carry anything else, but I don't carry it as a BUG in addition to my carry gun.

ETA: I also have a S&W 642 hammerless.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:35:05 AM EDT
[#15]
I would carry a BUG if I could. NM concealed carry is limited to one gun.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:39:25 AM EDT
[#16]
I don't see a need.  But I'm not in a high risk profession either.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:50:48 AM EDT
[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I do not, but I will eventually as funds allow.  I'm thinking a hammerless J-frame.


...with Crimson Trace grips on it.

You'll thank me.

Ah,but which ones-the rubber overmolded or the hard polymer models?

I'm debating this for my .357 SP101.

Link Posted: 6/5/2008 7:52:42 AM EDT
[#18]
I can't even carry a primary...  
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 8:02:04 AM EDT
[#19]
Sometimes.  And sometimes my BUG is my primary.

I have a Kel-Tec P32 and a Taurus 905 (Taurus 85 in 9mm, discontinued) that I use in that role, as pocket pistols.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 8:04:15 AM EDT
[#20]
As I live in the nearly communist state of WI - we don't get to carry concealed, much less a backup concealed weapon.  
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 8:07:39 AM EDT
[#21]
If my Glock 19 fails when I need it most then I think its just my time to go.

I have never had it fail at the range in thousands of rounds.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:20:50 AM EDT
[#22]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:28:25 AM EDT
[#23]
Glock 26 Pocket holster left front pocket.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:32:25 AM EDT
[#24]
Kel-Tec P3AT in front right pocket inside a pocket holster from pocketholsters.com.  Spare mag in left front pocket.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:42:27 AM EDT
[#25]

Quoted:
Kel-Tec P3AT in front right pocket inside a pocket holster from pocketholsters.com.  Spare mag in left front pocket.


Same, except in a cheapie Uncle Mike's.

Thanks for the pocketholsters address, the only thing the UM does is block the trigger, doesn't hold shape at all to break up the outline.

Usually it's my primary though, I carry an XD9 or BHP for primary when I can.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:45:04 AM EDT
[#26]
i have 2, S&W j frame 638 body guard style frame and a kelt tech p3at. i have both of them on me along with my normal CCW.


its just like my AMEX card i dont leave home with out it.

Ronald
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:52:53 AM EDT
[#27]
No but I'm thinking about a picking up a Ruger LCP for just such a purpose.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 9:58:19 AM EDT
[#28]

Quoted:
Yeah, my primary IS a BUG.


+
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 10:02:56 AM EDT
[#29]
I always, and I mean always have my Kahr PM9 (6+1) on my body with a spare 7 rd mag and SOG folding knife.

When I leave home there is a Glock 30 in the truck with 2 spare mags.  So at this point I have access to 2 guns.  The glock is my truck gun so I don't have an awkward draw from my holster.

When I get to work I also have a Glock 21 with 2 spare mags, so at this point I have access to 3 guns.

Sometimes I also carry on my body a S&W Model 60, but in AZ in the heat wearing just shorts and a shirt it gets hard to hide 2 guns.  I need another Kel-Tec for a BUG, but I gave mine to my dad.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 10:03:41 AM EDT
[#30]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I do not, but I will eventually as funds allow.  I'm thinking a hammerless J-frame.


...with Crimson Trace grips on it.

You'll thank me.

Ah,but which ones-the rubber overmolded or the hard polymer models?

I'm debating this for my .357 SP101.



I love my little S&W 342.

If your going wtih the .357, the 101 is prolly a wise move.

I like the rubber overmolded.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 10:12:58 AM EDT
[#31]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 10:14:12 AM EDT
[#32]
No, it's ridiculous enough to carry one. (In my opinion.)
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 10:18:09 AM EDT
[#33]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 10:23:09 AM EDT
[#34]

Quoted:
No, it's ridiculous enough to carry one. (In my opinion.)



I don't but I am looking for a good back up wheel gun.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 11:11:30 AM EDT
[#35]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:01:34 PM EDT
[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I do not, but I will eventually as funds allow.  I'm thinking a hammerless J-frame.


...with Crimson Trace grips on it.

You'll thank me.

Ah,but which ones-the rubber overmolded or the hard polymer models?

I'm debating this for my .357 SP101.



Definately Rubber Overmold.... the hard polymer don't give you the added comfort for recoil or the space for your pinky.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:11:44 PM EDT
[#37]
When your hands are a registered deadly weapon, as are mine, you dont need a BUG.



Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:33:41 PM EDT
[#38]
airwieght 442 .38, main gun is a g17
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:35:10 PM EDT
[#39]
Sometimes a G26 in a Galco ankle holster.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:39:44 PM EDT
[#40]

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in soviet russia the bug carries you...

pics.davesgarden.com/pics/GD_Rankin_1156861790_270.jpg
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:43:47 PM EDT
[#41]
If I feel that I need to carry a BUG, it is a Kel-tec PF9, it also serves as my primary when carrying my G17 is not feasible.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:44:13 PM EDT
[#42]
Nope.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:46:02 PM EDT
[#43]

Quoted:
Beretta 21A Bobcat.  

Designed and produced by a secretive race of cat-people who walk upright, have opposable thumbs and possess a knack for devising quality arms, the 21A is a great back-up piece.



Mine is a jam o matic
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:46:06 PM EDT
[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I do not, but I will eventually as funds allow.  I'm thinking a hammerless J-frame.


...with Crimson Trace grips on it.

You'll thank me.

Ah,but which ones-the rubber overmolded or the hard polymer models?

I'm debating this for my .357 SP101.



Im happy with the hard polymer I got at the NRA event in Ky...zeroed it in to hit a soup can at 25 feet....38 j frame.   Im happy, about $150 invested I think...
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:50:16 PM EDT
[#45]

Quoted:
For those who carry a concealed weapon, do you carry a backup gun regularly?  What is your BUG?


sometimes..

High Standard DM-101
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:53:26 PM EDT
[#46]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I do not, but I will eventually as funds allow.  I'm thinking a hammerless J-frame.


...with Crimson Trace grips on it.

You'll thank me.

Ah,but which ones-the rubber overmolded or the hard polymer models?

I'm debating this for my .357 SP101.



Definately Rubber Overmold.... the hard polymer don't give you the added comfort for recoil or the space for your pinky.



I'll give you the pinky...but recoil????  WTF???   Im 180 lb male...so, maybe Im jumping the "gun"  The only recoil I have a time with in my limited handgun collection is 454 casull hot loads by corbon...
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:54:53 PM EDT
[#47]
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:57:24 PM EDT
[#48]
I don't carry one....yet.

I'm thinking Glock36 in either a pocket holster or ankle holster.
Link Posted: 6/5/2008 1:58:52 PM EDT
[#49]
Nope.  I probably should, and may someday, but I don't have the $$ for it.  This is what my CCW instructors recommended (Utah Highway Patrol guys) for everyday carry.

Primary + spare reload/mag (2 depending on gun)
Backup + spare reload/mag
Good pepper spray
Good flashlight
Cell Phone
Permit
Link Posted: 6/7/2008 9:32:35 AM EDT
[#50]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Beretta 21A Bobcat.  

Designed and produced by a secretive race of cat-people who walk upright, have opposable thumbs and possess a knack for devising quality arms, the 21A is a great back-up piece.



Mine is a jam o matic


Have you tried a variety of ammo?  I've found a few brands and types that give it trouble but with Federal or Remington bilk plated ammo it's great.
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