Top 10 Backup Guns

Published on November 15, 2017
Duration: 6:16

This video presents a top 10 list of backup handguns, focusing on concealability, reliability, and specific features. The presenter highlights various semi-automatic pistols and revolvers, detailing their calibers, capacities, dimensions, and trigger types. The selection emphasizes firearms suitable for concealed carry and as a secondary weapon for law enforcement and civilians.

Quick Summary

The top 10 backup handguns include models like the Ruger LC9s, Glock 42, Smith & Wesson Shield, Walther PPS, and Springfield XDS, emphasizing concealability, thin profiles, and reliable performance for secondary carry options.

Chapters

  1. 00:20Introduction to Backup Weapons
  2. 00:351. Ruger LC9s
  3. 01:102. Glock 42
  4. 01:433. Smith & Wesson Shield
  5. 02:064. Walther PPS
  6. 02:425. Springfield XDS
  7. 03:046. Ruger LCP II
  8. 03:307. Ruger LCR Revolver
  9. 04:108. Smith & Wesson Bodyguard (.380)
  10. 04:379. Smith & Wesson Airweight Model 642
  11. 05:0110. Glock 43
  12. 05:33Conclusion and Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger LC9s as a backup gun?

The Ruger LC9s is a single-stack, subcompact, striker-fired 9mm pistol. It's praised for its exceptionally thin profile at only 0.9 inches, a 7+1 capacity, and what the presenter considers the best factory striker-fired trigger.

Why is the Glock 42 considered a good backup pistol?

The Glock 42 is Glock's smallest pistol, a slim, single-stack .380 ACP with a 6+1 capacity. Its compact dimensions, measuring just under an inch thick, make it highly concealable while retaining Glock's signature durability and accuracy.

What makes the Smith & Wesson Shield a popular choice for concealed carry?

The Smith & Wesson Shield is a thin, lightweight, single-stack 9mm pistol with a 7+1 capacity. Its design is specifically for concealability, and it's one of the most sold single-stack 9mm pistols on the market, making it a widely trusted option.

Can revolvers be effective backup guns?

Yes, revolvers like the Ruger LCR and Smith & Wesson Airweight 642 are effective backup options. They are often very compact, concealable, and chambered in potent calibers like .38 Special +P or .357 Magnum, offering reliable performance in a small package.

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