"Invest" in Current CCW vs New CCW

[olchevy]

Okay guys just looking for opinions here.

First off let it be known that as of now my CCW is my ONLY defensive firearm, period. Money got tight and I got down to just the one.

Ok so I am debating on either investing in my current CCW or using the same amount of cash to buy another CCW

Right now my Gen4 Glock 21 is my only defensive firearm and I love it. It's my everyday conceal carry, it's my home defense gun, it's my plinker, and it is even my "hunting rifle".

I used to always carry my guns with a light in them so I am used to it in size and what not. So should I either buy night sights and the surefire x300 for my glock 21, or I am considering using that same money to buy me a small used S&W J-frame. I have had many before and I love how you can throw them in your pocket and go, I already have the holsters, ammo, speedloaders etc so that is of no concern. Also if I get a jframe I would probably carry it on conjunction with my primary on my ankle as I am used to that already.

I am engaged and soon to be married, so I wouldn't mind having another pistol for my soon to be wife although she wouldn't be able to carry for about a year or so.

So vote and explain your reasoning below.

 

[2001SportTJ]

J frame. Because everybody should have one. And also 2 guns is better than 1.

 

[voodoochild1989]

go with the smith. you can cc it easier in the summer than the g21 if you are dressed light, the wife to be can carry it, you already have the extras for it, and you will get more use out of it than a flashlight and night sights

 

[The Bandit]

J frame. Because everybody should have one. And also 2 guns is better than 1.

i agree with this. id rather have to great firearms in common calibers than one pimped out one........just dont like anything that has batteries.....

 

[StateLine]

I had to vote for neither of the above (sorry Bypass). I agree that 2 guns are better than 1, but a J-frame would not be my first choice for a second gun. I'm thinking a compact .45 of some sort. On the other hand, I understand that having all of the J-frame accessories already makes a difference in the decision making.

 

[olchevy]

go with the smith. you can cc it easier in the summer than the g21 if you are dressed light, the wife to be can carry it, you already have the extras for it, and you will get more use out of it than a flashlight and night sights

This is the way I am leaning for sure, just miss the light. Does it get much use? Nope, but its a comforting factor knowing it is there when and if I need it.

 

[Lineman73]

If you are used to a J-frame and have a bunch of accessories for one, that is the sensible way to go! As finances improve, you can improve on the Glock! My 2 cents worth!

 

[Triathloncoach]

Beware of the man with only one gun.

Streamlight 69240 TLR-4 Compact Rail Mounted Tactical Light with Laser Sight by Streamlight
$112.99- Amazon

I just bought this for my new M&P45 and I like it. The two guns are so different. If you can cc the 21 stick with that

 

[dakota port]

i'd get the j frame, you got a bunch of accessories for it already so your ahead

Beware of the man with only one gun.

if you only own one gun your probably really good with it, i know i had to sell most of my firearms as well but i got alot better with the ones i had left.

 

[T-Roy]

A pistol holds its value better than accessories do, just a different point of view.