LEO Back Up Gun

[sjstill]

My duty gun is a G22, my BUG (right now) is a Kel-Tec .380 in my left front pants pocket.

If I burn through the 46 rounds I have for my G22, I'm pretty well fuct anyway, so another Glock won't make much of a difference.

When I worked in a gunshop, my primary was a 1911, Kel-Tec in the pocket, J-frame on my ankle.

A G26/27 in an ankle rig is a chunk to get used to. J-frame seems a lot easier to me.

[pierce195]

My G27 on my ankle was a chunk at first. Now when walking out the door to work if I don't have it on, I feel like I'm missing something.

[W9ZEB]

I've thought about an HK P2000 SK in 9mm in an Ankle rig. It's almost the same size as the micro Glocks. maybe 3/8" longer grip, but same length and width.

For me, most importantly, the controls are the same as my USP, with the exception of the decocking lever being on the back of the slide. I do think there's something to be said for practicing with your backup as much as your primary weapon. It will get used less frequently, but needs to be something you're equally proficient with.

[Denny347]

I carry a 22 on duty and my back-up is a 27. My second off-duty is a 23C. All my spare mags are 15rd 22 mags. That way if the SHTF and I start grabbing mags I do not have to look at what I'm grabbing. The 15 rd with fit in all 3 guns. No fine motor skills involved.

[sheepdog]

I used the pocket vest holster for the past 4yrs and it works great and is easily accessible depending on the type of uniform. In my class A the shirt zips in front, so i would leave it unzipped about 4inches and could easily draw my back up. My department has allowed us to wear pullovers in the winter and polo shirts in the summer, so i switched to the ankle holster. I was carrying an xd subcompact with the vest holster, but now carry my Kahr pm9 in the ankle holster. You cant go wrong either way as long as you can get to your gun quickly when its needed, so practice drawing your weapon however it is set up.

Sheepdog

[bwframe]

Originally Posted by sheepdog

...but now carry my Kahr pm9 in the ankle holster...

Sheepdog

May I ask what brand and model ankle holster do you use?

[sheepdog]

I have no idea, bought it from one of my partners for $5.

Sheepdog

[Glock Lover]

Can't beat the G27 as a BUG. I have one for sale in the classifieds section, check it out!!

[sloughfoot]

I carried a 642 in an ankle holster for 12 years. Its only practical use was to have a gun in my hand if someone approached the car while I was sitting in it. I never had a scenario where it would done me any other good, unless I was down on the ground already for whatever BAD reason. Can you imagine leaning/squatting down to get a ankle gun while taking fire?

I used to love winter and jackets because I could always carry another J frame or a S&W 3913 in a jacket pocket and almost always have it in my hand.

I always considered my true BUG to be the 442 that I always carried in my left front pants pocket (I'm right handed). That is the gun I would go to if I was losing the retention of my "primary". One shot in the throat or forehead pretty much stops the disarmament attempt..

You see, my concept of a BUG is not necessarily a gun that you go to when the "primary" is empty or out of commission, but to have a discrete gun in hand that is not expected by those who would try to harm you or ambush you. Not to say that I didn't have the "Primary" openly in hand too when needed, or better yet a Rem 870.

As you know, you will only be able to carry those BUG's approved by the department and you will probably have to qualify with them as well.

My advice: don't spend any money on guns until you get to the Academy and discuss the issue with the tactically minded instructors that are there. You will find what works best for you with their help.

My best to you, sir

[03mustgt]

Originally Posted by sloughfoot

I carried a 642 in an ankle holster for 12 years. Its only practical use was to have a gun in my hand if someone approached the car while I was sitting in it. I never had a scenario where it would done me any other good, unless I was down on the ground already for whatever BAD reason. Can you imagine leaning/squatting down to get a ankle gun while taking fire?

I used to love winter and jackets because I could always carry another J frame or a S&W 3913 in a jacket pocket and almost always have it in my hand.

I always considered my true BUG to be the 442 that I always carried in my left front pants pocket (I'm right handed). That is the gun I would go to if I was losing the retention of my "primary". One shot in the throat or forehead pretty much stops the disarmament attempt..

You see, my concept of a BUG is not necessarily a gun that you go to when the "primary" is empty or out of commission, but to have a discrete gun in hand that is not expected by those who would try to harm you or ambush you. Not to say that I didn't have the "Primary" openly in hand too when needed, or better yet a Rem 870.

As you know, you will only be able to carry those BUG's approved by the department and you will probably have to qualify with them as well.

My advice: don't spend any money on guns until you get to the Academy and discuss the issue with the tactically minded instructors that are there. You will find what works best for you with their help.

My best to you, sir

Thank you, I found out today that i was not selected to continue on into the academy. So I still have some time to think about this issue. Thanks for all the helpful input.