[MLittle]

Two Sig P220 Carry's.......one on my hip and the other in my pistol safe under my bed.

[Hugo R]

I kinda carry only one...I carry a G26 24/7/365...but at times I will strap on a G17...and my HD gun is a G17L.

I spend most of my practice time with the G26...the sytems are so similar, almost exact trigger, I start with the 17L, move to the 17 and I always finish my practice sessions with the G26.

Very similar, almost the same.

HR

[SCmasterblaster]

I'd carry my G17 for an EDC. My G17 is good for most any situation here in rural VT.

[FL-obiwan]

agreed. one gun, one location. regardless of how many that you own.

[failsafe]

Do you wear clothing that would aid in the concealment of your carry pistol ? Or do you do the reverse and carry an appropriate pistol for what you are wearing..
Different clothing, different climate conditions, different needs...Short's, slacks, speedo's, bib's ?
yep, I will carry the largest cal pistol reasonable to my needs and what I am wearing...
Do you only have one pair of shoes that fit's all needs?

[Supertuck]

Originally Posted by failsafe

Do you wear clothing that would aid in the concealment of your carry pistol ? Or do you do the reverse and carry an appropriate pistol for what you are wearing..
Different clothing, different climate conditions, different needs...Short's, slacks, speedo's, bib's ?
yep, I will carry the largest cal pistol reasonable to my needs and what I am wearing...
Do you only have one pair of shoes that fit's all needs?

To tell the truth, I've done a little of both in the past.

[SCmasterblaster]

Originally Posted by failsafe

Do you wear clothing that would aid in the concealment of your carry pistol ? Or do you do the reverse and carry an appropriate pistol for what you are wearing..
Different clothing, different climate conditions, different needs...Short's, slacks, speedo's, bib's ?
yep, I will carry the largest cal pistol reasonable to my needs and what I am wearing...
Do you only have one pair of shoes that fit's all needs?

I definitely adjust my clothes around my CCW gun - a G17.

[1canvas]

Originally Posted by fuzzy03cls

Agree I carry 1 & only 1. I don't know how people car rotate guns & not only rotate guns but platforms. 1911, sig, glock....All different safeties, grips, triggers....

its easy and easier when you are older and been shooting the same guns for 40+ years. it might be different for the less experienced which is understandable.

[jhmayhem]

It's a good practice in theory, but you said this instructor trains soldiers and LEO for a living which I am neither at the moment along with most CCWers, so it's a lot harder for someone like me to strap on the same duty sized weapon I shoot best with on my waist which I can draw quickest from everytime I go out. Plus, I like learning how to carry and shoot different kinds of guns.

[DWARREN123]

My belief is to use the same platform, that is just me.
If using different platforms then practice with all to be used.

[beforeobamabans]

I don't think it's a big deal for me but then they're all Glocks.
I find myself defaulting to my Gen4 23 because I love the size, capacity, caliber and find the RTF grip to be an advantage for drawing and overall gun control. I prefer high quality custom leather so I pretty much stick with my Brommeland and Nick Mathews IWBs, which are pretty similar.

[ancient_serpent]

I carry a 1911 or a GLOCK, but I also train with both of them a great deal. I carry them in the same location (4 O'Clock) spare mags in the same spot, same type of holster (MS VMII).

[RyanNREMTP]

I only two pistols. Both are Glocks so I'm not worried there. I conceal carry a G27 and open carry a G22. Holsters are different but with enough training it's not hard to adapt.

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they train and practice nonstop.

Sent from my Federation issued communicator.

[SCmasterblaster]

Originally Posted by ancient_serpent

I carry a 1911 or a GLOCK, but I also train with both of them a great deal. I carry them in the same location (4 O'Clock) spare mags in the same spot, same type of holster (MS VMII).

A 1911 - awesome!

[ChiTownPicaro]

I prefer to keep the guns in the same family. I usually carry a Glock 19 around but when I can I will conceal a 17. Sometimes if I need to go smaller I will carry a Glock 26. I like 9mm Glocks and prefer to stay within the Glock family.

I am a big fan of the magazine swapping as well and use Glock 17 mags as my spares.

[Deaf Smith]

Originally Posted by Supertuck

Yesterday I had the privilege of training with a member of the State Police who is also a former Marine weapons instructor. He stressed something that made perfect sense, but something I have not practiced to this point. He said that we should choose ONE gun and holster combination (excluding a BUG) and devote the majority of our defensive training to that combination. He told us to "train as you fight and fight as you train!"

If you are on a limited budget or just don't shoot much, that is a very good way to do things

But if you just love to shoot and shoot often, you can do more as your skill set increases. I grew up with Colt 'O' and Smith 'K' frames. They are quite different but I shot them alot over the years. Add alot of time on Browning High Powers in IDPA and SIG DA/SA series and well unless it's an oddball gun with weird safety/slide manipulations then I don't mind using 1911s, Glocks, SIGS, S&W DA/SA, etc... as well as virtually most revolver brands.

But that is the catch. You have to make shooting your avocation in order to get that skill set. Otherwise just a few guns that work the same way as well as holsters.

Deaf

[RJ's Guns]

Originally Posted by Deaf Smith

If you are on a limited budget or just don't shoot much, that is a very good way to do things

But if you just love to shoot and shoot often, you can do more as your skill set increases. I grew up with Colt 'O' and Smith 'K' frames. They are quite different but I shot them alot over the years. Add alot of time on Browning High Powers in IDPA and SIG DA/SA series and well unless it's an oddball gun with weird safety/slide manipulations then I don't mind using 1911s, Glocks, SIGS, S&W DA/SA, etc... as well as virtually most revolver brands.

But that is the catch. You have to make shooting your avocation in order to get that skill set. Otherwise just a few guns that work the same way as well as holsters.

Deaf

I agree 100%. Well said.
Practice is the key.

RJ

[sharkbait22]

G19 all day everyday. It's not that complicated for me.

[druryj]

As a former Marine Infantry Officer, firearms instructor, and avid shooter, I too believe that the concept of same gun/same holster for purposes of CCW is probably pretty much on the mark for most people...but not 100% the case for everyone. I am quite familiar with how I react in a high stress situation; and as comfortable as I can be with it, and thus, am fine with whatever firearm and holster combination I choose to buckle on. But, having said that,when I step out the door, most often I have either a Glock 26 or 19 on. I will say emphatically that one should be well trained with whatever they select, and that their mental mindset is most important. If you have to ever make that split-second decision to employ a firearm for purposes of defense, you better be prepared to go "all in" or you are probably in for a bad day.