Select your back up gun carefully. Ideally, it should use the same ammunition as your duty gun, function the same general way and be the same gun you carry off duty. The same ammunition is important so that you don't have to carry multiple calibers of ammunition. You can have spare ammo in your gear bag that will fit both handguns.
Similar function is good so that you have the same muscle memory for the duty weapon and the back up gun. That way you don't fail to switch off a safety at a time of stress because it functions the same way as the regular duty gun. It should also use the same magazines so that you can have just that many more magazines and rounds available to you.
Carrying the back up gun off duty allows you to train with the duty weapon, back up gun and off duty gun essentially any time you train with any of them, since they are all the same. I think the Glock series is an excellent choice for the duty gun and back up/ off duty gun. There are others that are good too and your agency may require certain features or brands. Just make sure you carry all the time; that's what the SGT Says.
Victory
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My on duty gun IS my off duty gun. I've made the mental and physical commitment to always be well armed regardless of weather, dress, or occasion. My family and my community deserve no less.
That is the best option if you can work it out.
Bunkermeister
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