Owning two of the same gun

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OK, I've had a CZ P09 for years which has been great. I carry it, I train with it, its what I'm the most used to. I'm buying a second one for primary carry, and retiring the old one for training only. Going to equip and update the new one exactly as the first with a stainless guide rod and 18# spring, and upgraded trigger return spring, and night fision sights. Am I nuts, or should I have just bought a new P10F?
 
Just out of curiosity, how long have you been carrying a handgun? Not trying to cast any shade on you or your gun-carrying philosophy, but I'd submit that most folks who carry handguns, either civilian concealed carriers or those who carry in conjunction with their job, typically maintain a minimum of one back-up that's identical to, or mostly similar to, their primary carry gun. I have two personally-owned pistols that are exactly the models/set-up as my duty issue pistol, and five pistols that are the same model (and mostly the same set-up, some slightly differing grips, trigger, sights) as my primary concealed-carry pistol.

No, you would not be nuts. Getting a duplicate is both prudent and, some would say, necessary. Don't overthink it.
 
Old Dog said:
Just out of curiosity, how long have you been carrying a handgun? Not trying to cast any shade on you or your gun-carrying philosophy, but I'd submit that most folks who carry handguns, either civilian concealed carriers or those who carry in conjunction with their job, typically maintain a minimum of one back-up that's identical to, or mostly similar to, their primary carry gun. I have two personally-owned pistols that are exactly the models/set-up as my duty issue pistol, and five pistols that are the same model (and mostly the same set-up, some slightly differing grips, trigger, sights) as my primary concealed-carry pistol.

No, you would not be nuts. Getting a duplicate is both prudent and, some would say, necessary. Don't overthink it.
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Been carrying for a long time. I also know many many others who do, including LEOs and none of them have an exact backup. I do have other guns, but the CZ is what I'm most used to, hence best with. I have a home range and shoot with it a lot, and things fail on anything mechanical so I'm looking for a carbon copy for primary carry.
 
KYregular said:
Been carrying for a long time. I also know many many others who do, including LEOs and none of them have an exact backup. I do have other guns, but the CZ is what I'm most used to, hence best with. I have a home range and shoot with it a lot, and things fail on anything mechanical so I'm looking for a carbon copy for primary carry.
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I've seen too many well-respected trainers who advocate having an identical back up to think it's not a good idea.
 
I know nothing about the particular model being discussed in the original post, but, yes, it is quite normal and prudent have multiples of one’s primary carry handgun. I fall into the pair-and-a-spare camp, if one can afford it, as that means that one still has a spare, when one is down for service/maintenance, or being held for evidence and ballistic testing. (Yes, I have been there, and done that.)
 
Two of the same gun is handy on trips (we drive and vacation where our permit is valid).
For example, if I'm carrying a Glock 23 IWB and spare mag, I take a 2nd Glock 23 complete with holster and spare mag.
If (God forbid) I had to use a pistol to defend myself and it was collected as evidence, having a replacement available is wise.
^Basic answer^

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Also carry a 2nd pistol in weak hand front pocket along with that Glock, allows quick access with weak hand and can put hand on it without revealing carrying.
I have a replacement with holster for that too, a Kahr PM9 and Kahr PM40 - close enough - and replacement pocket gun goes on trips too.
Note that even the pocket guns are at least 9mm, if it is being deployed the situation is up close, urgent, and I want ASAP potential. ;)
 
KYregular said:
OK, I've had a CZ P09 for years which has been great. I carry it, I train with it, its what I'm the most used to. I'm buying a second one for primary carry, and retiring the old one for training only. Going to equip and update the new one exactly as the first with a stainless guide rod and 18# spring, and upgraded trigger return spring, and night fision sights. Am I nuts, or should I have just bought a new P10F?
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I think it's an excellent idea, and it doesn't look like I'm alone from the looks of this thread so far. There are a number of ways in which you could find yourself without your primary carry pistol, and having another just like it seems like a pretty efficient way to get "back on your feet" carry-wise.
 
I have lots of duplicates. Some types I have a lot more than just two. Not sure how many 1911’s, more than a half dozen 10-22’s...

I don’t see a problem with it.
 
Spats McGee said:
There are a number of ways in which you could find yourself without your primary carry pistol, and having another just like it seems like a pretty efficient way to get "back on your feet" carry-wise.
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While I always thought back-up guns were a good idea and a convenience, prior to this year, I used to think you could probably get away without having a back-up Glock G17, G19, or G26 simply because they were so available, extra parts could be had at any gun store or sporting good store, and they were so simple to work on, even if you couldn't do the work yourself, the 20-something behind the counter at the gun store could fix or replace a part on your Glock in 10 minutes or less. However, this year has proven to me even ubiquitos guns like a 9mm Glock are not as always available as they once were, and even accessories can be hard to come by.

I'm not likely to run out in this bad time for buying firearms (low availability and inflated prices) and buy a handful of spares, but the current panic will eventually die down, and when it does, the gun money I've been sitting on since the start of the year, will probably go to buying multiples of some common firearm.
 
JTQ said:
While I always thought back-up guns were a good idea and a convenience, prior to this year, I used to think you could probably get away without having a back-up Glock G17, G19, or G26 simply because they were so available, extra parts could be had at any gun store or sporting good store, and they were so simple to work on, even if you couldn't do the work yourself, the 20-something behind the counter at the gun store could fix or replace a part on your Glock in 10 minutes or less. However, this year has proven to me even ubiquitos guns like a 9mm Glock are not as always available as they once were, and even accessories can be hard to come by.

I'm not likely to run out in this bad time for buying firearms (low availability and inflated prices) and buy a handful of spares, but the current panic will eventually die down, and when it does, the gun money I've been sitting on since the start of the year, will probably go to buying multiples of some common firearm.
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You'll get no argument from me on that!
 
JTQ said:
but the current panic will eventually die down, and when it does, the gun money I've been sitting on since the start of the year, will probably go to buying multiples of some common firearm.
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Spats McGee said:
You'll get no argument from me on that!
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Truth. I suspect a lot of folks have been thinking about this -- particularly if you're living in an area where possible events might have you thinking about arming your family members as well in preparation. Commonality of manual of arms/operation, magazines and ammunition ...
 
I only have a couple of true duplicates...and only one is a handgun (Dan Wesson 15-2 .357.)

My daily/duty carry is a Glock 34 and my spares are a Glock 17L (Same mags & holster work) and a Glock 19 (Can use 34/17 mags and also the same holster).

As was said above, they have the same manual of arms and other than the slightly shorter grip (15 vs 17 capacity) of the 19, or the 3/4" longer slide of the 17L, all operate identically.

Once the hoopla dies down, buying one of the same or very similar gun is a pretty good idea....because you just never know.

Stay safe.
 
Carry guns

Three Beretta Nano's-one for carry, one for range.And one in safe for years down the road just because I love them.The range gun gets heavy use each month.
Three Beretta Pico's - same reason
Two Kahr CM9's. One for range, one for carry.
Two Kahr's CW380, P380. One for range, one for carry.

All DAO. Very similar trigger.
Also have most of the spare parts if ever needed for these guns. Reason, OCD and the coming Apocalypse. Pico and Nano easy to work on. Have spare grips.

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