New Mexico specifically limits number to one.
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If you don’t already own a LH rig of some sort, I’d say give it a try and see how it works. I’ve had my primary arm disabled a couple of times, once due to a surgery I knew was coming, and once due to a clavicle fracture that was totally unexpected. Having a LH holster already on hand and ready to go was definitely a plus — so IMHO you’re not losing anything even if you decide carrying two on the belt isn’t for you.
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I'm a nobody when it comes to carrying, but like everyone, I have an opinion, and I like to spout it off when I have the chance. :)
I tried carrying my G19(RH) and G26(LH) AWIB and I think it "may" work with proper holsters -- maybe. The 19 was good, it had a proper AWIB holster. The 26 I used a cheap ebay holster. It was okay until I had to bend over.
I found "John Woo" carry better with my 19 AWIB and my 26 in a Glock Sport Holster on my left hip. I wear a t-shirt untucked with an open button-up shirt on top of it 99.9% of the time(I don't have a thyroid so I'm usually cold). The Glock holster carries high and tight and the 26 is small so you don't see it under my t-shirt unless I lift my arms up high. The good news for me is I don't lift my left arm very high because of my pacemaker lead wires.
But that was just me playing around with my new Blue Label 26 while times were hectic and I wanted to be cool. My job was considered essential(rental property management) so I worked and drove around while everyone else was locked down. Two guns seemed better than one.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
I’m in the “second gun should be a J frame” camp.
As noted, it can be carried in a location than eases access such as the pocket or ankle if seated a lot. It small enough that it isn’t that much of a pain, literally and figuratively. I typically roll with one Glock but when I add the J I don’t find it too bothersome.
I have only seen two gun appendix done successfully by one person, and it was two J frames in mirror image holsters.