Does your R9 do double duty?

[Fud]

When I first purchased my R9S, it was for the intent to be carried when I'm "not carrying" (when I'm in dressed pants with a tucked in shirt and no jacket since it conceals MUCH better than a .38 snubbie). However, since it conceals so well, I often find myself carrying it as a secondary gun to back-up my primary gun (a 7+1 round S&W 4040PD in .40S&W pictured below) ...



... (next to my 6+1 round R9S in 9mm Parabellum pictured above) and when circumstances do not allow me to carry my S&W 4040PD, then the R9S becomes my primary CCW.

Anyone else carry their R9 as a back-up gun? If so, what is your primary CCW? Photos?

(maybe this thread belongs in another forum)

[rtw]

The R9 IS my primary carry gun.

Dick

[R9SCarry]

Alan ....... I doubt this pic is new to you but - my ever more exploited carry piece now is my SIG226 ..... soon to be charged with 15 round mag.  I find that even now when warmer, my ''biker vest'' does all I need to maintain good concealment.





My R9 is most usually BUG, that is a fact but - instance the baptism of my grand daughter recently - it became primary as I only wore a shirt with Cabella's pants.  The patch pocket holds the R9 very nicely and discretely.

Usual BUG position is similar pocket, per my Cabella's shorts which will soon be in use again (same as the Cabella's long pants re pockets).  Now and again I use ankle carry for it too.

[TW]

>>Hi Chris...

How do you like the side activation buttons of the CT grips on your P226...?...compared to the front button activation buttons on CT grips for the S&W J frame or SP 101...??  

I have the same type side connectors on the CTs for my Browning High Power...and I find them awkward to trigger with a natural hold...having to press the button with the tip of my middle finger on the far side of the grip.  I'm not sure this type set up was intended to be triggered in this way, or perhaps with the flat of the hand on the near side...if that makes any sense...?  Toughts, Sir...?...TW<<

[R9SCarry]

TW - you bring up a good point.

I personally have no probs with side ''pads'' on the SIG CT's - my hand size and finger reach works just 100% - the contact point being the pad of my strong hand middle finger - works just great.  In low light I could take out a quarter size area of target!!

I have tho noticed when letting other folks try the gun - that those with smaller hands/shorter fingers - cannot make laser work reliably.  I am lucky it does so well for me - but it will not be good for all.

I have the CT's on SP-101, 629 and also 28 - all these of course have front button - which is foolproof.  Semi's tho demand a different construct - thus this pad deal.

I believe that the right hand pad on your BHP - or my SIG, is actually to allow ambi 'useage - in which case the shooter's left middle finger would do the business.  Seems like it is the left side pad you and I need to use - which for me works A1 but you find I believe a tad unreliable.

I am a fan of CT's but would admit - the front button revo type grips are without doubt probably the most versatile for all folks.

[DDGator]

Fud,

For various reasons I generally only carry one gun at a time.  Most often it is the R-9 as primary.  When I can carry somethign larger, I carry my SP-101 (soon to have two choices!), or if I am really feeling dangerous, my 1911A1.

I really don't carry the R-9 as back-up.  If I do have two guns on me, the second is my NAA mini-revolver in .22 Mag.

I would post pics of my other guns, but they are all over this forum already!  

[BillinPittsburgh]

When I first bought my North American Arms .22, it did double duty.

Then, my Kel-Tec P-32 did double duty and occasionally still does.

Now, my North American Arms Guardian .380 usually does double duty.

Occasionally, my P-32 was backed up by my NAA .22.  Or, my NAA .380 will be backed up by my P-32 or NAA .22.

When I get a Rohrbaugh, it will do double duty.

If a pocket gun is the only gun I am carrying, it is carried for a strong hand draw.  If it is backing up my Glock 26, it is carried for a weak hand draw.

[TW]

>>Hi guys...

I just had several thoughts...

I wonder if we will ever have a strong showing (or showing at all?) from ZEE WO-MANS around here...?  I know women own R9s, but they just don't seem chatty about their guns like on some other forums.  I ask this because I occasionally start a thread with, "Hi guys", and I wonder when a member of our related species will one day pop up and clobber me for it...?...plus, it would be interesting to have a few inputs from women about the R9 and their experiences.

And to my original point...  I would be interested in hearing y'alls' thoughts (and those of anyone else?) on your NAA Revo-guns...?  I've been thinking about one of their "Black Widow" with a 2" barrel, fixed sights and cylinders for both .22 Mag and .22 Long.  I wonder about things like what the .22 mag is like to shoot...?...thoughts on different barrel lengths...?...thoughts on the .22 short versions...?  Thanks in advance for your inputs...!!

Oh, about double duty...  I very rarely carry more than one gun on my person at a time, unless there might be a specific reason beyond my day to day habits...like going into a really bad area, or maybe if I am working as a vendor at an Expo or Convention within my areas of expertise, and where I know I will be carrying around large sums of cash.  Perhaps more often...when traveling by car I might carry one gun and have another accessible in the car, or maybe have a couple different type guns locked up in my car safe.  I personally just don't see the need for two guns given that I am not going out looking for trouble, like our Constables do.  All that said, I would be interested in hearing other folks thoughts on this..."this" being day to day carry by civilians...TW<<

[R9SCarry]

TW - I have my NAA mini revo (1 5/8" barrel) with me now all the time.  Why?  Quite simply it is so darned tiny - it lives either in my vest pocket or top pocket of a shirt!!!  I barely know it is there.

From a useage POV - well, obviously here we are thinking up (very) close and personal but ya know - shooting it against a target at about 15 feet - all shots go where they need to - really.  I sure as heck would NOT want to take a round!

I always carry with the .22 WMR cyl - just keeping the .22lr for plinking fun now and again.  There are, these days, quite a few times when that is enough as BUG and R9 stays at home.





As for the ''Wiminz'' aspect - well, I truly wish we had more - both as members and contributors - I do like to hear their perspectives.

[DDGator]

I love my NAA mini in .22 Magnum.  Its a well made gun from a great company.  Also -- it will hide in places where no other gun will hide...

The .22 Mags are fun to shoot -- they twist the gun a lot, but are not painful or obnoxious IMHO.  I didn't even bother with the .22 LR cylinder on this gun (had one before on a different Mini) because I don't shoot it that much and like shooting the magnums.

I like the Black Widows... But... I am not sure they are as useful.  The extra weight and length make them slightly less concealable -- and closer to the P-3AT or R-9 or whatever.  I think you get the most functionality out of a short barrelled .22 Magnum.

I have no experience with the .22 short, but I think you are giving up a lot of ballistics there...

[TW]

>>Good point about the size issues of Black Widows, and is something I had wondered about.  I've never shot .22 Mags before, and like the idea of shooting less expensive .22 Longs so I would likely go with the dual cylinder package, if I were to come upon a nice used specimen.  BTW, I like that holster you have...is that one of RJ's...?

Now...today is MONDAY...!...how about pics and description of your new Gemini project...?...!!...TW<<

[DDGator]

The .22 Mag is still cheap compared to most stuff I shoot.  I just don't shoot the Mini enough to worry about the price difference.

I love the holster -- it was made by Kevin at K&D, like most of my stuff.  It is very simple and carries very easily.

The knife by the way is a limited edition Kershaw Random Leek with S30V steel and a reverse tanto.

And yes... its Monday.  The guns coming from Gemini are still on a truck meandering through the Tampa Bay area for an expected 3pm delivery.  My wife is supposed to sign for them and I won't actually be home from work until 9pm or so.  

[Fud]

I've been thinking about getting the NAA mini in .22 Magnum but was concerned about the recoil. How does it compare to the R9 as far as kick is concerned?

I know that a 9mm kicks more than a .22mag but taking into consideration the better grip that you can get on the R9, how do the two compare?

[DDGator]

It is hard to compare the two because the guns are so different.  However, I would definitely rate the Mini's recoil as less.  The Mini's recoil is very snappy, but the gun mostly twists in your hand rather than transferring a lot of force.  Of course, there is no trigger guard to smack your finger either.

I would say that although the Mini's recoil is less, it's still harder to shoot quickly because of the small nature of the grip.

[TW]

>>Speaking of recoil on the R9...  I recently purchased some Pearce pinky extensions for the Kahr 9 (I think) and modified them to fit my R9 as shown on a thread around here several weeks ago.  Of course it does make the R9 a bit bigger...but it gives so much better control of the gun and almost eliminates the "trigger finger smash on guard" syndrome...find the thread and try it out - for a couple bucks it's worth the try...!...TW<<