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best back up weapon?

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2006-10-18 09:01:58
which compact hand gun is the best as a on duty back up; a glock 27 or a h&k usp 40. also any other reliable compacts you suggest please list.
Answered By: tyrsson58
If you don't mind the money, an HK P-7 in 9mm or .40 works well. It's as small as many .380's, and is a full service caliber, and has a full 4 inch barrel, as well. It's also very reliable, being straight blow-back. They tested it with the extractor removed, and it still functioned 97% of the time. Imagine how reliable it is with the extractor still in it..... It has a unique "squeeze cocking" mechanism that most folks are not familiar with, and thus may not be able to use if they get your weapon. Spyderman, a back-up weapon is for extreme circumstances, not as a crutch for the incompetent. Things like: -The Bad Guys took my weapon. -My weapon fails, or has a feed jam that is so slow to clear that it's faster to draw my back-up. -I lost my weapon during a hand-to-hand fight, and need another one. -I'm in an extended fire-fight, like the beverly Hills bank robbery. -I'm pinned down, and must hold off my attackers until help arrives. -Any of the above happens to a fellow Officer, and I now have a weapon to loan them.
User: spyderman131
.380 or a .38 is the best back up weapons ,because they are light weight ,easy to conceal . I am not trying to sound like an Ahole ,but if you can't hit someone with 30 rounds or a least two rounds go back to the range, and fire your weapon till your hands bleed.
User: im2cute4you2love
I'm gonna have to agree 100% with the man above, .38 is the way to go.
User: rightwingers
I have always carried a Glock 26 as a back up. Since my main weapon is the Glock 17C there are many advantages to me. The first is that no training was needed because both function in the same way. Since they both function the same way there is a big advantage under stress fire. If you ever have to use your backup, you will not be very calm and any advantage is needed. I find that I am every bit as accurate with the 26 as I am the 17. All of the same rules should apply on the 40 caliber version that you carry. I also use a Kel Tec 32, it is reliable but it is strictly a last ditch "gut gun", probably best for off duty use.
User: lana_sands
I would say neither. Given the other equipment to carry A small Light gun is best. A titanium Taurus or Scandium S&W Snub or a smaller auto like the Kel Tec .380's would work. A Kel Tec fits in the palm of your hand And has a belt clip for non holster carry. The Glock and HK are pricer & bulklier
User: J H
I agree with Lana...I carry the Kel-Tec .380 in an ankle holster, as well as, having the clip to carry on the waistband if I am wearing shorts. It's not accurate from much further than 20 yards, but it's a 'get back' gun anyway. It should never be shot from further than 5-10 yards....Lightweight, and durable. Carry the right ammo and you got a powerful little weapon.
User: tyrsson58
If you don't mind the money, an HK P-7 in 9mm or .40 works well. It's as small as many .380's, and is a full service caliber, and has a full 4 inch barrel, as well. It's also very reliable, being straight blow-back. They tested it with the extractor removed, and it still functioned 97% of the time. Imagine how reliable it is with the extractor still in it..... It has a unique "squeeze cocking" mechanism that most folks are not familiar with, and thus may not be able to use if they get your weapon. Spyderman, a back-up weapon is for extreme circumstances, not as a crutch for the incompetent. Things like: -The Bad Guys took my weapon. -My weapon fails, or has a feed jam that is so slow to clear that it's faster to draw my back-up. -I lost my weapon during a hand-to-hand fight, and need another one. -I'm in an extended fire-fight, like the beverly Hills bank robbery. -I'm pinned down, and must hold off my attackers until help arrives. -Any of the above happens to a fellow Officer, and I now have a weapon to loan them.
User: Ed z
For years I carried a Grendel P-10. It is a .380 with 3 inch barrel. It has no safety and is double action only. It holds 10 rounds. Very Very Small and super reliable.

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