I think carrying a BUG is unnecessary for a CCW holder. For a duty officer, plainchlothes officer, military, etc. I can see the need, as they might need to get involved in an extended firefight. However, in my mind, a CCW should really be used as a means to get the f*ck out of there and as a on-time protection item. As such, a solid high-capacity and good caliber primary should be all you need. If your main carry weapon fails and you have time to draw a BUG without dying, you probably weren't in as much danger as you initially thought or you could have spent that time leaving the situation.

Not to say that a BUG would NEVER be useful, but I find it incredibly unlikely that it's use would outweigh its annoyance and I can't recall hearing about a situation where a CCW carrier wished they had a BUG or died due to a failure of their primary. There comes a time when you have to balance convenience with carry -- obviously wearing a full intereceptor vest, carrying an AR-15 and a Glock would give you the best odds of survival in any situation you might encounter, but it's just not practical.

That said, weak side pocket seems like a pretty good choice, as far as comfort/convenience/availability. Though I'd rather put an extra mag and a flashlight in there. What are you planning to use for a bug? I'd think a lightweight .357 snubbie in a pocket holster would be a compact, reliable choice.

 

What about a spare magazine for the primary?

 

I think Spank knows exaclty how everyone is going to react with this type of question - especially coming off that religion thread.

Be real Spanks - you knew this would spark debate and a part of you likes that type of heated conversation...?

 

That's why alot of people refer to them as second, secondary or other firearm. Sometimes it might be easier (and less obvious) to reach into your pocket with one hand than go into a full (or even strong hand only) drawstroke of your other weapon.

I have a 642 on the way that should be here this week. :x:

 

Thread Hijack:

Spanky I currently own a Barretta .22 that I got to learn proper form and because it is cheap as hell to take to the range. I want to upgrade to something a bit bigger. It will also be used primarily at the range but will also be kept at the house for protection. What are your recommendations and why?

 

Of course, why not?

I wanted honest opinions and I've gotten them.

Glock in your preference of size and caliber.

Why? They work, their oem magazines are still relatively easy to find and cheap and they require zero user input other than pressing the trigger.

 

Ask bayoushooter.com, they probably know way more about guns than we do.

 

I did.

I got a picture of a guy concealing 3 guns and even the keenest eye couldn't tell.

 

how many times have you used your primary in everyday life? zero? thought so. so there is no reason for two. hell i am sure there are cops that have never pulled in real life.

 

Post this winnAr you speak of. Whats his WoW level at? Super demon dragon killer cubed?