More than one 1911? Why? - Page 2

squarles67 · March 4, 2013, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hacker15E

I didn't know they had .40 in 1912.

He seems pretty spry for over 101 years old

Kiln · March 4, 2013, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by squarles67

He seems pretty spry for over 101 years old

And ignorant of which calibers did and didn't exist in that time period.

Why it seems like it was only yesterday when I was shooting my .38sp Uzi back in 1803.

**bikerdoc** · March 4, 2013, 09:51 AM

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Do you have multiple handguns of the same make model and caliber? Why?

Yes, and so does the wife. Becacuse we can.

Still Shooting · March 4, 2013, 10:24 AM

I am currently not a handgun owner, but when I was several years ago, I had the following, and for different reasons:

Colt Series 80 Lightweight Commander - because it was the first one, and a good deal.

Colt Series 70 Gold Cup - because it would take the wear of lots of shooting better than the L.C., and because it was nicely gunsmithed for IPSC - a good investment at the price

Colt Officers Model - (blue) because I wanted a .45 that was smaller as a carry gun, and when the O M came out, it was only available in blued (black) finish.

Colt Officers Model - (SS) because I really wanted my carry gun to be stainless - it would wear better and not be subject to rust/corrosion on externals.

At the time, I also had these others:

Walther PPKS in .380 (blue) because it was a great CCW when I was in social situations, more compact than a .45

S&W 686 for HD, because my ex-wife was more comfortable with a revolver, and her comment was, "Anything less than a .357 is boring."

Browning Hi Power 9mm - the worst trigger I've ever owned! It came and went fairly quickly.

Colt Woodsman, made 1947, in cherry condition, original box. Because I bought it for $350, and simply couldn't say "no" at that price!

TC Contender in .44 mag, with 14" barrel - Just because having a handgun that was a "two-hander" was really fun!

The 686 went with my ex- when we split up. I got rid of the Hi Power because the trigger was atrocious. The Colt Series 80 and the 2 Officer's Models went to pay for the divorce, as did the PPKS. Later, when I moved to NY State as a new bachelor, the Gold Cup was sold to a NYS Trooper, and the Woodsman went to a friend for his gf . I didn't use the Contender, so it went, too.

I am currently wanting an M&P .40, but new (young) wife is expecting twins, so that'll have to go on the back burner for now.

docnyt · March 4, 2013, 10:30 AM

I'm shooting for 1,911 1911s.

Double pun intended.

tnelson31 · March 4, 2013, 10:32 AM

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Tell her it is better than having two wives instead.

Talk about expensive.

mljdeckard · March 4, 2013, 10:40 AM

I use my full-size Kimber for everything. I got a .22 conversion kit for it. But then I got a commemorative Para with markings on it from my unit's deployment, so I am using it for basically any time I open carry.

460Kodiak · March 4, 2013, 11:28 AM

I don't but only becaus I lack the funds too, and there are too many DIFFERENT models I'm interested in. I'll probably pick up another 1911 at some point, but probably in 38 super or 10mm.

Hit_Factor · March 4, 2013, 01:21 PM

I have about 8 1911's. Two are carry guns the rest are configured for competition in a specific division. As mentioned earlier it's not much different from have multiples in the closet. Each outfit has a purpose.

Kramer Krazy · March 4, 2013, 07:57 PM

Parkerized, blued, brushed stainless, ultimate stainless, nickel plated, two-tone, lightweight, 3", 3-1/2", 4", 4-1/4", 5", fixed sights, adjustable sights, standard model, enhanced/Gold Cup, 45acp, 10mm 9mm, 38 Super........yeah. I can't think of any reason someone may want more than one 1911.

The 1911 is my favorite handgun design and between the wife and me, I think we have about 12 of them or so.

skywalkrNCSU · March 5, 2013, 12:02 AM

Meh, I see no reason to have two of the same gun. If it is a different configuration then that is different ball game as I am thinking of getting another Glock 19 to put an RMR on it and leave the other bone stock.

Not that there is anything wrong with owning multiples, would just rather use my gun money for new and different ones

asia331 · March 5, 2013, 12:08 AM

Have 4; always good to have spares and while my back up to the EDC full size 1911 is an SP101 I will on occasion carry a second 1911 (Officers Model)

eman · March 5, 2013, 12:13 AM

I have four 1911s, three in 45acp and one in 9mm, two are 3" models one is a 4 1/4" and one is 5". So there is a need for all of them.

dpote · March 5, 2013, 02:07 AM

Why?
Because one is none and two is one.

Dave

huntershooter · March 5, 2013, 08:09 AM

Eight 1911's here.
Because I can...

bc1023 · March 5, 2013, 10:56 AM

Why not?

I've got over sixty 1911s.

GLI45 · March 5, 2013, 08:22 PM

It's a trick question, right? Ask the wife how many purses and pairs of shoes she has.

I have a dozen 1911s. Reasons to own multiple 1911s - 3", 4", 5", 6", single stack, double stack, 9mm, .38 super, .40 S&W, .45 ACP.... Enough said!

Sauer Grapes · March 5, 2013, 09:02 PM

Funny this came up. I have 2 with another on the way. All 5'', all 45acp. I bought the lastest because I didnt' have a two tone.
I also have 2 M&P40 pro series, 1 in 5'' and 1 in 4.25''. How can you have one without the other.

Zerodefect · March 5, 2013, 11:25 PM

1 fullsize day setup.
1 compact day setup
1 fullsize night setup
1 compact night setup
1 compact front gold bead for gloomy weather days

That's 5 1911's just to optimize sights for the conditions of carry. Then throw in a one more Melonited version for winter weather and outdoor conditions.....

Gary A · March 6, 2013, 06:07 PM

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Do you have multiple handguns of the same make model and caliber? Why?

Oh, yeah, I sure do. Why? Basically it's because I want to and I don't want to be without. In most cases its a double or close. In a couple of cases it's a "collection". (Or, perhaps a bit of an obsession.)

Gary A · March 6, 2013, 06:08 PM

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Why?
Because one is none and two is one.

Dave

Now, there is man who gets it.

jad0110 · March 6, 2013, 07:42 PM

As someone else put it, ask her why she has more than 1 pair of shoes, or more than 1 purse.

Also, it's a Bill of Rights, not a Bill of Needs.

GBExpat · March 6, 2013, 08:17 PM

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I have two 1911s and my wife wanted to know why I needed/wanted both.

New York reload.

**Jeff White** · March 7, 2013, 12:36 PM

I have 3 1911s. A Kimber Warrior (one of the first 500 with the Novak sights) that is my duty weapon (SureFire X200 mounted on it). A Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model that I carry off duty and a Colt Series 80 Officers ACP that is in the gun room.

JoeMal · March 7, 2013, 12:52 PM

Currently only have 1 but I definitely love my Kimber and look forward to owning an Ultra someday for carry. I also wouldn't mind one in a 9mm

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I've got over sixty 1911s.

Pics or it didn't happen!

March 4, 2013, 10:24 AM	#29
Still Shooting Member Join Date: March 27, 2010 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 246	Multiple .45's? _Well, for multiple reasons... I am currently not a handgun owner, but when I was several years ago, I had the following, and for different reasons: Colt Series 80 Lightweight Commander - because it was the first one, and a good deal. Colt Series 70 Gold Cup - because it would take the wear of lots of shooting better than the L.C., and because it was nicely gunsmithed for IPSC - a good investment at the price Colt Officers Model - (blue) because I wanted a .45 that was smaller as a carry gun, and when the O M came out, it was only available in blued (black) finish. Colt Officers Model - (SS) because I really wanted my carry gun to be stainless - it would wear better and not be subject to rust/corrosion on externals. At the time, I also had these others: Walther PPKS in .380 (blue) because it was a great CCW when I was in social situations, more compact than a .45 S&W 686 for HD, because my ex-wife was more comfortable with a revolver, and her comment was, "Anything less than a .357 is boring." Browning Hi Power 9mm - the worst trigger I've ever owned! It came and went fairly quickly. Colt Woodsman, made 1947, in cherry condition, original box. Because I bought it for $350, and simply couldn't say "no" at that price! TC Contender in .44 mag, with 14" barrel - Just because having a handgun that was a "two-hander" was really fun! The 686 went with my ex- when we split up. I got rid of the Hi Power because the trigger was atrocious. The Colt Series 80 and the 2 Officer's Models went to pay for the divorce, as did the PPKS. Later, when I moved to NY State as a new bachelor, the Gold Cup was sold to a NYS Trooper, and the Woodsman went to a friend for his gf . I didn't use the Contender, so it went, too. I am currently wanting an M&P .40, but new (young) wife is expecting twins, so that'll have to go on the back burner for now.

March 4, 2013, 10:30 AM	#30
docnyt Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: HeArT of DiXiE Posts: 1,209	I'm shooting for 1,911 1911s. Double pun intended. __________________ Surculus ergo sum

March 4, 2013, 10:40 AM	#32
mljdeckard Member Join Date: June 5, 2006 Location: In a part of Utah that resembles Tattooine. Posts: 11,744	I use my full-size Kimber for everything. I got a .22 conversion kit for it. But then I got a commemorative Para with markings on it from my unit's deployment, so I am using it for basically any time I open carry. __________________ "Well I can assure you young man, that neither my companion or I carry firearms on our person. We rely upon the goodwill of our fellow man, and the forbearance of reptiles." -English Bob

March 4, 2013, 11:28 AM	#33
460Kodiak Member Join Date: February 12, 2011 Location: The frozen hinterlands. Posts: 1,086	I don't but only becaus I lack the funds too, and there are too many DIFFERENT models I'm interested in. I'll probably pick up another 1911 at some point, but probably in 38 super or 10mm. __________________ I hear Hi-Point is set to release their new "Quasimodo" line of pistols. They are going to market it with a new line of matching carbines called the "The Elephant Man".

March 4, 2013, 07:57 PM	#35
Kramer Krazy Member Join Date: December 1, 2004 Location: Easley, SC Posts: 921	Parkerized, blued, brushed stainless, ultimate stainless, nickel plated, two-tone, lightweight, 3", 3-1/2", 4", 4-1/4", 5", fixed sights, adjustable sights, standard model, enhanced/Gold Cup, 45acp, 10mm 9mm, 38 Super........yeah. I can't think of any reason someone may want more than one 1911. The 1911 is my favorite handgun design and between the wife and me, I think we have about 12 of them or so. __________________ My website - http://www.kramerkrazy.com

March 4, 2013, 01:21 PM	#34
Hit_Factor Member Join Date: November 20, 2011 Location: St. Joseph, MI Posts: 302	I have about 8 1911's. Two are carry guns the rest are configured for competition in a specific division. As mentioned earlier it's not much different from have multiples in the closet. Each outfit has a purpose.

March 5, 2013, 12:02 AM	#36
skywalkrNCSU Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 211	Meh, I see no reason to have two of the same gun. If it is a different configuration then that is different ball game as I am thinking of getting another Glock 19 to put an RMR on it and leave the other bone stock. Not that there is anything wrong with owning multiples, would just rather use my gun money for new and different ones

March 5, 2013, 12:08 AM	#37
asia331 Member Join Date: December 25, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 255	Have 4; always good to have spares and while my back up to the EDC full size 1911 is an SP101 I will on occasion carry a second 1911 (Officers Model)

March 5, 2013, 12:13 AM	#38
eman Member Join Date: December 2, 2009 Posts: 6	I have four 1911s, three in 45acp and one in 9mm, two are 3" models one is a 4 1/4" and one is 5". So there is a need for all of them.

March 5, 2013, 02:07 AM	#39
dpote Member Join Date: April 29, 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 191	Why? Because one is none and two is one. Dave

March 5, 2013, 08:09 AM	#40
huntershooter Member Join Date: December 4, 2005 Posts: 787	Eight 1911's here. Because I can...

March 5, 2013, 10:56 AM	#41
bc1023 Member Join Date: October 13, 2010 Posts: 77	Why not? I've got over sixty 1911s.

March 5, 2013, 08:22 PM	#42
GLI45 Member Join Date: November 26, 2008 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 95	It's a trick question, right? Ask the wife how many purses and pairs of shoes she has. I have a dozen 1911s. Reasons to own multiple 1911s - 3", 4", 5", 6", single stack, double stack, 9mm, .38 super, .40 S&W, .45 ACP.... Enough said! __________________ STI Eagle (2 - 9mm & .45), STI Trojan (2 - 9mm & .45), STI Edge, STI Guardian, STI VIP, Remington Rand 1911A1, STI Sentry, STI Rogue, STI Ranger III, STI Tactical 4.0, STI Escort, Ruger Redhawk

March 5, 2013, 09:02 PM	#43
Sauer Grapes Member Join Date: February 19, 2009 Location: S.E. PA. Posts: 886	Funny this came up. I have 2 with another on the way. All 5'', all 45acp. I bought the lastest because I didnt' have a two tone. I also have 2 M&P40 pro series, 1 in 5'' and 1 in 4.25''. How can you have one without the other. __________________ I have all the guns I need, just not all that I think I need.

March 5, 2013, 11:25 PM	#44
Zerodefect Member Join Date: March 28, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,312	1 fullsize day setup. 1 compact day setup 1 fullsize night setup 1 compact night setup 1 compact front gold bead for gloomy weather days That's 5 1911's just to optimize sights for the conditions of carry. Then throw in a one more Melonited version for winter weather and outdoor conditions.....

March 6, 2013, 07:42 PM	#47
jad0110 Member Join Date: February 28, 2006 Location: Somewhere between the Eastern Block states and Florida Posts: 3,699	As someone else put it, ask her why she has more than 1 pair of shoes, or more than 1 purse. Also, it's a Bill of Rights, not a Bill of Needs. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, you're doing it wrong.

March 7, 2013, 12:36 PM	#49
Jeff White Moderator Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Alma Illinois Posts: 12,405	I have 3 1911s. A Kimber Warrior (one of the first 500 with the Novak sights) that is my duty weapon (SureFire X200 mounted on it). A Colt Mk IV Series 70 Government Model that I carry off duty and a Colt Series 80 Officers ACP that is in the gun room.