Originally Posted By: skyactiv
I have a CCW. I feel comfortable with 6 rounds. Are you that bad of a shot you need more rounds?
"Four on one shows why capacity matters in a defensive firearm":
https://youtu.be/oGORSgEO_zw
That said, I often carry a 5 round J-frame, but have no illusions as to the limitations that imposes. Life is often about compromises.
As to the extra mag question, I figure the tools at hand will depend on what you are preparing for. Some people may be thinking simple mugging or road rage defense. Others may be thinking larger scale terrorist event or SHTF.
Your environment, your job, your mindset, may all call for different tools and different compromises.
Personally, I don't usually carry extra mags on-body, but often have them at hand in the car, in a bag, etc. Based on my experiences, and given my current situation, I'm more concerned about general awareness and avoidance than I am about running dry in a gunfight.
As a side note, my neighbor across the street was the target of an early morning home invasion a couple weeks ago. One or more attackers tried to kick in his back door. Police response time was 20 minutes. This is in a "good" Dallas neighborhood.
When problems arise, I think you better be prepared to deal with them yourself. Someone else coming to your aid, police included, is nice when and if it actually happens, which isn't often.
I have a CCW. I feel comfortable with 6 rounds. Are you that bad of a shot you need more rounds?
"Four on one shows why capacity matters in a defensive firearm":
https://youtu.be/oGORSgEO_zw
That said, I often carry a 5 round J-frame, but have no illusions as to the limitations that imposes. Life is often about compromises.
As to the extra mag question, I figure the tools at hand will depend on what you are preparing for. Some people may be thinking simple mugging or road rage defense. Others may be thinking larger scale terrorist event or SHTF.
Your environment, your job, your mindset, may all call for different tools and different compromises.
Personally, I don't usually carry extra mags on-body, but often have them at hand in the car, in a bag, etc. Based on my experiences, and given my current situation, I'm more concerned about general awareness and avoidance than I am about running dry in a gunfight.
As a side note, my neighbor across the street was the target of an early morning home invasion a couple weeks ago. One or more attackers tried to kick in his back door. Police response time was 20 minutes. This is in a "good" Dallas neighborhood.
When problems arise, I think you better be prepared to deal with them yourself. Someone else coming to your aid, police included, is nice when and if it actually happens, which isn't often.
