Over the years I have had just about every conceivable type of firearm. From shotguns, to rifles, to semi-auto's and wheel guns. Even a derringer or two.
For home protection I always fell back on a good shotgun. I have carried DA/SA's, strikers and SAO's in various flavors.
Today I have been alternating between a 1911 in either 45 or 38 Super or a manual safety (like my 1911's) striker.
With the recent general unrest I have forsaken the 1911's for the capacity of my striker guns. I like the fact that all my striker guns use the same mags too. I get a lot of versatility out of what I have invested in there.
And now I feel like I am at a crossroads in life. Times are tough and retirement is not that far off. I am thinking about downsizing and keeping just my striker guns (as they all have either a combat or range purpose), a few shotguns and maybe one rifle (either keep my 357 lever gun or trade out to an AR of some sort).
I still enjoy reloading and have a crap-ton of all forms of brass.
The though process that I am trying to vet here with all yall who may be a bit older and have gone through this is if the idea of standardizing and keeping really, really consistent with my guns, ammo and training. Or continue to keep my variable types and calibers for enjoyment down the line.
Just looking for constructive input.
For home protection I always fell back on a good shotgun. I have carried DA/SA's, strikers and SAO's in various flavors.
Today I have been alternating between a 1911 in either 45 or 38 Super or a manual safety (like my 1911's) striker.
With the recent general unrest I have forsaken the 1911's for the capacity of my striker guns. I like the fact that all my striker guns use the same mags too. I get a lot of versatility out of what I have invested in there.
And now I feel like I am at a crossroads in life. Times are tough and retirement is not that far off. I am thinking about downsizing and keeping just my striker guns (as they all have either a combat or range purpose), a few shotguns and maybe one rifle (either keep my 357 lever gun or trade out to an AR of some sort).
I still enjoy reloading and have a crap-ton of all forms of brass.
The though process that I am trying to vet here with all yall who may be a bit older and have gone through this is if the idea of standardizing and keeping really, really consistent with my guns, ammo and training. Or continue to keep my variable types and calibers for enjoyment down the line.
Just looking for constructive input.