I live in California and currently own an XD9 by Springfield, a Glock 19, and a Glock 26. I have a CCW permit that allows me to carry concealed in Texas where I travel to a couple times a month for business. I leave the G26 in Texas, and carry it whenever there. During my time in California I practice with the other two guns, and have a pretty quick draw from a holster.
Due to the smaller size of the G26 it is much harder for me to get a good firing grip on the gun, and present from the holster quickly.
Here is my dilemma. I've been toying with getting either a second G19, or a G23 in S&W .40 to use as my primary carry in Texas, and leave the G26 for those times where I happen to wear close that makes the larger pistol harder to conceal. I would buy two of the same type of concealment holster, one to practice with while in California with the G19, and the other to leave in Texas to actually use for carry. I'm torn between getting a second G19, or the G23. The pistol that I would carry would be only for self defense and would not get much range time, so the price of ammo is of little consequence. Whatever I choose would give me the same feel while practicing in California since the G19, and G23 are the same size, and I would use the same holster in both locations. What I'm not sure about is getting most of my practice on a 9mm, but relying on a S&W .40 to save my life if it ever came to it. I have experience shooting both, but with the price of ammo being so high, I've been sticking to 9mm lately.
I know there is no right or wrong answer. Just want a feel what most would do. A second G19, or get the 23?
Due to the smaller size of the G26 it is much harder for me to get a good firing grip on the gun, and present from the holster quickly.
Here is my dilemma. I've been toying with getting either a second G19, or a G23 in S&W .40 to use as my primary carry in Texas, and leave the G26 for those times where I happen to wear close that makes the larger pistol harder to conceal. I would buy two of the same type of concealment holster, one to practice with while in California with the G19, and the other to leave in Texas to actually use for carry. I'm torn between getting a second G19, or the G23. The pistol that I would carry would be only for self defense and would not get much range time, so the price of ammo is of little consequence. Whatever I choose would give me the same feel while practicing in California since the G19, and G23 are the same size, and I would use the same holster in both locations. What I'm not sure about is getting most of my practice on a 9mm, but relying on a S&W .40 to save my life if it ever came to it. I have experience shooting both, but with the price of ammo being so high, I've been sticking to 9mm lately.
I know there is no right or wrong answer. Just want a feel what most would do. A second G19, or get the 23?