Question @ traveling with two guns.....

[seeker_two]

I usually keep a 9mm pistol in a gun safe in my truck. I don't have my CHL yet (haven't had time to take the class & can't carry d/t my job....but I plan to get it ASAP). When I travel overnight, I usually pack a pistol in my luggage to keep in the hotel (plus I like having a spare handy). The type of gun I pack varies a lot, but I'm looking to settle for one as my permanent "travel gun". This is where the question comes in.....should I get one in 9mm so that I can use the same ammo in both pistols, or should I pack one in a different caliber (.22lr, .38/.357, .45ACP) so that, in the event of emergency, I have more flexibility in finding ammo?.....
Thanks in advance....

 

[majormadmax]

I'd get both in the same caliber, as long as it's a common caliber (which 9mm is), then you won't have any problems finding ammo. If it were .32 ACP or something like that it might be an issue, but you shouldn't have any problems finding 9mm anywhere in the country.

That said, my primary carry is a .45 while my BUG is usually a 9mm or a .380; but I don't let ammo availability concern me because I always keep plenty on hand. Either way, I don't think it is an issue...

However, just my opinion but I don't consider .22 to be a viable defense round. I know it can be lethal, but I wouldn't carry anything less than a .380 (and even then that might be pushing it). Just my two cents..

Cheers! M2

 

[Texan2]

what round is totally up to he who is carrying it. There are benefits to both ways.

 

[CanTex]

A small ammo can sits in my trunk, Typically it has a few boxes of .22, and a box of 12ga, 20ga, 9mm, 38, and .45. As well as a cleaning kit, gerber tool and other sundry items. If I put a gun outside of these calibers in the car, I usually add a box for that gun. It takes up a bit of space but has come in handy when I have been out with others and want to try their gun or someone arrives short of ammo for the day.

On a side note, does anyone else keep a mixed bag box of ammo in their stash?. I have main boxes where you find single caliber only but also have one box that has at least one box/bag of every cal of ammo I have guns for, and some that I do not own a gun for.

 

[Mikewood]

Flexability during times of crisis is better than standardization.
But if you got a "truck gun" why not pack Plenty of ammo for it
so you won't run out? Having common cals is also a good idea. 50
Rounds of 5.56, 25 slugs and buck for the 12 gauge and 100 rounds of 9mm should serve you well

 

[Mexican_Hippie]

If you get one of the Glocks in .40 I believe you can get dropin barrels from Lone Wolf Dist to convert it to 357 Si or 9mm if you're worried about variety and don't want to buy or carry a bunch of guns.

Just another option.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I tote a .45 an' a .380. Spare mags for both....

 

[M. Sage]

How much ammo do you think you'll need? Pistols are for immediate defense, not for getting into a fight. If it does hit the fan, avoidance is going to be your best bet. Use guns very sparingly...

 

[TexasRedneck]

Agreed. I tote the spare mags "just in case", more for peace of mind than any realistic expectation of need. If I thought I'd need a spare mag, ah'd carry several....or change the travel itenerary!<G>

 

[Charlie]

Common caliber would probably be my choice (and you can carry only one gun to worry about). Even with a car/truck safe I'd worry about leaving in there when I wasn't in it. Just my two bits.

 

[TexasRedneck]

Therein lies the rub...there are times when a large-caliber, waist-band carried weapon can be impractical....so the little .380 in the pocket at least gives some option...

 

[majormadmax]

Common caliber would probably be my choice (and you can carry only one gun to worry about). Even with a car/truck safe I'd worry about leaving in there when I wasn't in it. Just my two bits.

Just curious, what exactly do you mean by "you can carry only one gun?!?"

 

[Bithabus]

How about 2 of the same gun? Or at least 2 guns that can use the same mags.