BUG Suggestions.

[ArchAngelCD]

This question came up tonight in a discussion.

If you already carry a J frame .38 Special as your primary SD gun and wanted to add a BUG, what would it be? I'm guessing it should be something even smaller than the Snub Nose, maybe something considered deep concealment?

A NAA Mini Revolver?
A Small Derringer, is so, what caliber?
Something from Kel-Tec? Almost as big as the J frame..
Beretta Tomcat, Beretta Bobcat??

Any ideas??

 

[ugaarguy]

This link should help http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=171820.
Personally I see no need for a derringer when there are pistols like the Seecamps , Rohrbaughs, and NAA Guardians that are the same size; and Kel-Tecs & Kahrs that are the same same and lighter. All of these have 6 or more round capacity magazines to boot. I'm sure you've seen my posts and know I love my P3AT for pushing the envelope and putting such a powerful round into such small and light package.

 

[hceptj]

I carry a snub 38 or 357 about half the time as my primary and a kel-tec 32 or 380 as BUG.

 

[GRIZ22]

If you're already carrying a J frame there is nothing that says your BUG has to be smaller. Think about another J frame, one on the ankle one on the hip. Same manual of arms and ammo compatibility. You can get a Taurus or Charter if you want to spend a bit less.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If you're already carrying a J frame there is nothing that says your BUG has to be smaller. Think about another J frame, one on the ankle one on the hip. Same manual of arms and ammo compatibility. You can get a Taurus or Charter if you want to spend a bit less.

GRIZ22,
I actually never though of that, thanks...

 

[Sylvan-Forge]

If not another J-Frame, I'd go with the derringer in the same caliber as your primary.

 

[tank mechanic]

If you're already carrying a J frame there is nothing that says your BUG has to be smaller. Think about another J frame, one on the ankle one on the hip

Another j frame on the ankle is too easy. Stay away from the deringers.Too much recoil for what they are worth.(where's my flame suit? damn I left it here some where.)

 

[s&w 24]

second J frame. If you go to a smaller caliber your not gaining much protection and it's always good to have a spare ccw.

 

[universal]

I am with the others: A second J frame would be my choice.

 

[cookekdjr]

Was thinking "second j-frame" even while reading your Q.
-David

 

[Essex County]

Like most have said, a second J frame is the most practical. I never met a derringer I liked.....Essex

 

[10-Ring]

If you're already carrying a j-frame, I'd go w/ another j-frame on the ankle for my BUG -

 

[Ala Dan]

Another J frame would be awesome~! Something along the lines of a S&W
340 PD, .357 magnum would be even better.

 

[fastbolt]

Okay, I'm also with the group of folks saying their first thought while reading the intial post was another J-frame.

I'm also one of those folks who think that a secondary weapon should be easy to safely and effectively operate under stress.

Trying to access and properly grasp a diminutive handgun during a stressful situation may be more difficult than some folks might anticipate. Especially if the user is attempting to access and present the weapon during a situation involving strenuous physical exertion, while injured or while being forced into an unexpectedly awkward, off-balance physical situation.

The safe and effective operation of the secondary weapon should probably be something very familiar to the user.

Might not be a bad idea to select something which doesn't easily lend itself to potential user-induced functioning issues, either, such as grip stability or 'less than locked' wrist (limp-wristing, if you will) concerns.