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Thank you for all your replies. I think one advantage here could be that the two weapons are different in feel, and also they will differ in how I carry them. I'm not in a hurry to purchase my second carry piece, and the range I normally go to has rentals available of the models I'm considering. Looks like I'll be spending some good time at the range to see what works best and then go from there. Now as far an ranges, I typically shoot indoors so holster draw/fire is against the rules. Looks like I'll have to visit a few outdoor ranges to "work out" with a holster/pocket draw..

race4beer wrote:Thank you for all your replies. I think one advantage here could be that the two weapons are different in feel, and also they will differ in how I carry them. I'm not in a hurry to purchase my second carry piece, and the range I normally go to has rentals available of the models I'm considering. Looks like I'll be spending some good time at the range to see what works best and then go from there. Now as far an ranges, I typically shoot indoors so holster draw/fire is against the rules. Looks like I'll have to visit a few outdoor ranges to "work out" with a holster/pocket draw..

Most outdoor ranges won't allow that either unless you are under the direct supervision of one of their instructors at the time.

1911, OWB, 3 o'clock, 40 years.
115 degrees F in the shade(but, it's a dry heat, lol), 90+ degrees F 90+% humidity, 14 degrees F wind chill -19(Reforger '79 when the Cold War really was.)
I've seen folks, under simulated stress in an exercise, grabbing at their waistband for a pistol that wasn't there. So if I'm carrying, I'll wear a cover garment, have a pistol that I can operate/manipulate without a lot of conscious thought day, night, hot, cold and sweat through undershirt, shirt, windbreaker, vest, etc.
YMMV

Excaliber wrote:

race4beer wrote:Thank you for all your replies. I think one advantage here could be that the two weapons are different in feel, and also they will differ in how I carry them. I'm not in a hurry to purchase my second carry piece, and the range I normally go to has rentals available of the models I'm considering. Looks like I'll be spending some good time at the range to see what works best and then go from there. Now as far an ranges, I typically shoot indoors so holster draw/fire is against the rules. Looks like I'll have to visit a few outdoor ranges to "work out" with a holster/pocket draw..

Most outdoor ranges won't allow that either unless you are under the direct supervision of one of their instructors at the time.

Any known ranges in North Texas that allows this?

race4beer wrote:

Excaliber wrote:

race4beer wrote:Thank you for all your replies. I think one advantage here could be that the two weapons are different in feel, and also they will differ in how I carry them. I'm not in a hurry to purchase my second carry piece, and the range I normally go to has rentals available of the models I'm considering. Looks like I'll be spending some good time at the range to see what works best and then go from there. Now as far an ranges, I typically shoot indoors so holster draw/fire is against the rules. Looks like I'll have to visit a few outdoor ranges to "work out" with a holster/pocket draw..

Most outdoor ranges won't allow that either unless you are under the direct supervision of one of their instructors at the time.

Any known ranges in North Texas that allows this?

You might look into IDPA matches at the ranges near you. Ranges allow draw from the holster during match activities.

Competing in matches involves drawing from the holster, often running, shooting from cover, multiple targets, etc and is a great way to develop your skill set. Competitors are grouped by skill and compete against others with similar skill levels, so it is fun even for beginners and the learning is nonstop.

MoJo wrote:G26ster is correct, mixing single action and double action carry guns can get you killed. When the lead starts flying and you pull that 1911 that you just started carrying after having carried an M&P or Glock for a couple of months you may not instinctively turn the safety off or, you may not grip it hard enough to disconnect the grip safety.

The same thing could happen even more easily transitioning from a polymer pistol without a thumb safety to one with a thumb safety, like within the M&P family.