Does anyone own only one - or one type?

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I've pretty much "downsized" my collection to J's, K's and 1911's. A lot of threads ask what 'one-gun' would you settle on if you had to. The most popular answer seems to be a 4" stainless K or L framed .357. I've always thought it was a cliche but I'm beginning to believe it really may be the best 'all-arounder'. I know the more I handle my 3" 65, the more I'm convinced it would be my "one" if I ever had to choose. If I had money for another gun right now, I'm sure I would buy another "J, K or 1911" as there are very few other models or calibers that interest me at this point. I've learned to resist my temptation to go and buy everything that strikes my fancy. (Lack of funds really helps you learn that lesson, by the way :( )When I want to try a new gun or caliber, I try to rent one or share with a friend who has one. (Get my taste of it without the "investment".) It got me thinking further, though, about whether there are any members out there who really do only own one gun or one type of gun. Does anyone only shoot revos? Only autos? Only one caliber?
 
I just wanted to add, I read a post in another thread about someone wondering if it was 'worth it' to trade/sell multiple guns you don't use/want/like to get that one gun you really do want. That kinda 'contributed' to the line of thought that had me start this thread.
 
It would be tough to limit myself just to one caliber, especially now that I've started reloading. However, if I had to choose just one, it really would be my 4" GP100 or a S&W 686 in .357 for versatility and power. I do keep my collection small and to popular calibers - 9mm, .45, .357 and maybe .44. I like revolvers and autos equally, depending on use.

It seems like a waste of money - to me - to have more than one or two in each caliber. One ends up getting used most of the time and the others just sit in a safe. I don't have the kind of money just to store guns.
 
I just have 1911s and I have no plans for owning handguns of other types.

Figure it's easier to train to one platform and reload one caliber than to be spread all over the place.
 
I started this thread then was out for a while and another thought occurred to me. Does anyone own/shoot only one brand? (Only Glocks, Only SIGs, only S+W's etc.)
 
I'm not brand loyal among the higher quality manufacturers. Whoever makes the best gun in a caliber gets my business (within budget, of course). However, I do AVOID certain brands altogether.

I have 4 Rugers, 2 Springfields, 1 Marlin, 1 Remington

Customer service is very important to me and affects my choices. Ruger, Springfield and S&W have given me excellent customer service.
 
For the longest time, all I had was a Vektor SP-2 (essentially a Beretta 96 chambered in .40SW from South Africa). I still only have autos.

A revolver is not far down the road, I think... I just have to find one I like. ;)
 
Been there done that, it does seem to be very logical training wise. What happned in my case was using one type of gun I DID improve a lot with it, but then no matter the practice I just stayed pretty much the same (just maxed out what little potential I had I guess).

At that point I got bored of shooting and practiced less than ever. Then I was right back where I started to begin with :rolleyes: Now I have my "serious" pistols, and a few "toys" to break up the monotony.

Works for me YMMV....
 
I own mostly revolvers,all S&W's
but i'am looking for a 3" GP-100.
I also own 2 rugers,a P-97DC and
a MkII 512 that gets shot mostly
by my wife.I do prefer revolvers
buy there's nothing wrong with a
45 acp.
 
Well, I tried.

For a while I had it down to 1911s and Ruger .22 autos, with a couple of .38 Spl S&Ws (an old Model 10 and my always favorite 3" Model 36 square butt). I wanted to narrow down the number of calibers and platforms I was supporting to ease the logistical burden, and that's what it came down to. That was about twenty-five years ago or so.

Then...


Well, we don't want to go there. My wife shoots too, so now it's his, hers and ours. So much for logistics.

8^)

lpl/nc
 
Variety is the spice of life! Aside from my first purchase, I've never owned just one gun. I've diversified into EBRs, different caliber autos, different brands, and different sizes. In the process of discovering what I like and what I don't I've bought and sold a few different models, and to answer your query, it has been worth it for me to try new things. Half the fun in finding the perfect pistol for you is in the search.
 
I have a 4" S&W model 65, a 4" model 66, and a 3" model 66. Next on the list is a S&W model 60 or 642, I can't decide. As soon as I have another 3" K-frame and a pair of J-frames I'll start buying Sig 9mms. I firmly believe in using only one or maybe 2 operating systems.

This is the difference between people who shoot for fun and collect guns, and people who shoot for personal defense and own guns for that reason. There is some overlap but the two people are often very different. I can't stand to own 1 glock, 1 S&W, 1 ruger, 1 1911 etc. etc. I would forget how to work them all.....
 
Just .45s and all of them have the same manual of arms. I have 6 1911 pistols (5 are mine, one is the girlfriend's) and one HK USP. The USP has the v9 detent plate and I use it like a single action. That way, I never get confused as to what to do to make it go bang.
 
After about four decades of this I find that .38/.357 revolvers suffice 98% of the time. That ranges from a J frame airweight "always" gun to a GP-100 "almost never" piece. The middle ground is well occupied by a surprising number of 4" guns which are never a mistake. That is usually where I am found and anything else is now just a fun piece.

Started very early with 1911s and still have several; one made in 1913 and an SA stainless made last year. I just don't shoot them as well or as often as the wheelguns and don't like to switch around.

Various quality .22s which are vital to my well-being;

A couple of BHPs which any self-respecting pistolero should have;

A few single actions;

Not much need (or desire) to go shopping anymore. I figure I'm fortunate to have what I do, be able to go out every day to shoot them if I want to, and enough health to keep doing what I do. Doesn't get much better than that.
 
I'm a find what works for you and stick with it kind of guy. For me, that means 1911's. Not brand loyal or really caliber loyal so long as it's a quality gun and it works.

I just aquired a Detective Spl. from my mother in law, shot 100 rounds through it and just wasn't much impressed.

I have a Buckmark .22, but it's just a fun gun and if I could afford to I'd buy a 1911-style .22 or a conversion for one of mine.
 
We were a three pistol family, from three different manufactures, but common sense prevailed.
We are a SIG 229 .40S&W family now.
Both my wife and I.

I truly believe that you should be intimately familiar with one type of weapon so it becomes like an extension of you.

Hence just one pistol, one caliber.
 
CZ pistols, my CZ75 PO1 9mm, and the wife's CZ 2075 RAMI 9mm. No other pistols anymore, financially motivated, as I liked all the handguns I have owned, with the exception of the Astra A-100 and Tec-22.
Rifles - three Mosins, cheap, rugged and fun, and one Yugo SKS, same reasons! More coming later.
 
If I had to have just one revolver and one semi-auto, I would go with a J Frame and a BHP respectively. If hunting came into it, it would be a completely different answer of course.
 
My most used guns are a S&W 13 3" and 65 4" pencil barrel, both in 357. I also have and use a S&W 642 which will be getting a 940 9mm cylinder and a Franken 1911 that needs a new bushing due to too much slop.
I also 2 22lr a S&W 35 6" J frame with target sights and a Colt woodsman.

No I do not have only one. I have narrowed it to what I need and use.
1 each in 22lr revo/auto
a couple of fixed sight S&Ws
a 1911
a lightweight pocket revo
 
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