I understand owning a bunch of different guns, but multiples of the same?

[marklbucla]

Now I can understand owning a bunch of the different ARs. Different barrel lengths, sights, etc.

I can also understand owning a CZ, Beretta, Hi Power, Glock, 1911, etc.

But why multiple copies of the same guns? Like the guys who own like 10 full size 1911's? Do you really need to own all the variants of Safetys, hammers, and triggers? Ok, maybe a GI model, maybe a "loaded" model, but 10+!? WHY????

That said, I'm also going to start deeping my 1911 stable, but I don't have any logical reason for doing so beyond the fact that I think that a stainless "loaded" 9mm is the sexiest gun on the planet.

 

[paul45]

Because this is America, I work hard,................and I CAN. Why ask why...

 

[palerider1]

never know when you have to pass them out among the family....i have a stainless colt 45 but would like a blued one ,,,,and then mayby a vintage one ,,,then mayby a compact one,,,,then mayby two in stainless with consecutive serial numbers, then mayby a 45 that i can mount a surefire light on,,,,the possibilities are endless, thats what happens when your a 1911 freak

 

[Alex45ACP]

I feel the same way. Personally I think it's kind of pointless to have more than 1 gun chambered in each caliber. I'd rather spend that money on ammo. But to each their own

 

[Frenchy]

Variety is the spice of life.

 

[duncan]

I feel the same way. Personally I think it's kind of pointless to have more than 1 gun chambered in each caliber. I'd rather spend that money on ammo. But to each their own

Well, it's nice to have a couple 45acps, a couple 9mm's and 19mm's.

That why when you reload a batch of 2K rounds, you can shoot them in differerent guns or even funner, at different loadings. Softballs, medium, hot.

 

[Alex45ACP]

Well, it's nice to have a couple 45acps, a couple 9mm's and 19mm's.

19mms?

 

[Majic]

First you must realize everyone doesn't shoot everything they have. They may have one for a shooter and one or more that are NIB just to collect. They may have one for a CCW and another just like it in the event the CCW gets confiscated because of a shooting. They may have several so their kids can each have one. There are all kinds of reasons, but the most likely used one is because they can.

 

[Justang]

People really buy guns and don't shoot them? wow. I couldn't help myself. New guns call my name until I shoot them.

 

[AirPower]

I know plenty of people who have guns but don't shoot them. it's sort of like cars, some people buy them and drive to work, some buy them and race, some buy them and drive occasionally, some buy them and just look at them sitting in garage. Typically applicable to collectible ones.

As for multiples, sometimes people get a pair of consecutively serialized guns and they keep them, and then not willing to shoot one or the other, so they get a 3rd one just too shoot. It all depends on how much $$$ you're putting into gun budget.

 

[mrapathy2000]

its to make up for all those people that dont own 1911 I am sure

 

[Frenchy]

All of the reasons have a degree of logic...However...some will collect every Glock ever built because they are a cheerleader for the brand....Yes!!?

 

[Coronach]

I never really got that, either. I mean, I already own one of these...I don't want another. I do, however, want one of those over there...

But that's just me. I'd rather have 10 guns of 10 different makes/models than 10 guns of one make/model. Other people are different. It's a free country.

I could, however, see the point of getting one to have and not shoot and one to shoot.

Mike

PS that is, if I could get my mind around the idea of owning a gun and not shooting it.

 

[1 old 0311]

ALL my carry guns are doubles. I shoot the heck out of my carry guns, and with doubles they will now last 4, instead of 2, lifetimes.

Kevin

 

[boldkharma]

Having shot and owned just about every major brand of firearm, I came full circle back to the 1911 in .45. I traded or sold off most of my other non-1911's for 1911 pistols. I shoot it better than anything else and like the consistancy of having a similar manual of arms on all my pistols plus the advantages of interchangeable holsters, mags, etc.

 

[bigmike45]

Sometimes just the subtle nuances between brands is intriguing enough to buy the same style gun manufactured by other makers.

Little things like different thumb safeties, grip safeties, grips, sights, cocking serations, triggers, trigger actions and even finishes.......you get the jist of where I am going.

I, personally have owned 9 different 1911's, but am down to three favorites. I have come back to the single stack, single action based gun.

 

[waterhouse]

But why multiple copies of the same guns? Like the guys who own like 10 full size 1911's? Do you really need to own all the variants of Safetys, hammers, and triggers? Ok, maybe a GI model, maybe a "loaded" model, but 10+!? WHY????

That said, I'm also going to start deeping my 1911 stable, but I don't have any logical reason for doing so . . .

I think you answered your own question

I own exact copies of my carry guns. If one has to get sent off for repair, I can just stick another one in the same holster and walk out the door.

As for 1911s, how am I supposed to get into internet wars over which brand is best if I don't own at least one of each brand?

 

[gt3944]

Not all same caliber firearms are made equal...

 

[ID_shooting]

Why not?

I have two Single Six's. Do I need two, no, but I have two. There is just somthing cool out hunting rabbits with a single action on each hip.

 

[jungle]

Buying two or more copies of the same pistol is done in most cases because that is the favorite carry or range weapon and one desires to have a spare or two in one or more locations.
In the case of the 1911, I think multiple copies are often bought as the same gun for different tasks. A carry style, target style, beater, competition, or caliber variant. Using one design has the benefit of consolidating training, holster, magazine and parts inventory.
Collectors buy what they enjoy or what they believe will appreciate.
For the user, quality is a much better goal than quantity. I would much rather have a pair of very good, identical pistols than a half dozen less than great pieces.

 

[treeprof]

Guns break, get lost by airlines, confiscated after a SD shoot, etc., etc. I use the doubles or triples of my carry gun for training and practice, and the carry gun less frequently. It takes a lot rounds to become and stay proficient with one's carry piece, and I prefer to concentrate those in a range dedicated twin of my carry gun.

 

[depicts]

More than one..you bet

it started with my mil surp High Power back in the 70's, then when I could afford it, I bought a "T" seriel numbered model, the nicest Belgium model ever made IMHO, then I wanted the shorter barrel of the Argintine FN, but that's only three. I wouldn't be adverse to owning a few more variants, like a stainless, or engraved or .40 cal or shoulder stock or such as those. I don't see it as duplication at all

I have a gold cup .45, too nice to use sometimes, afraid it will get scratched. Would like a commander, a stainless and another blue one, or two, and a military one or two in good shape, all colts, just because.

I used to by all my guns two at a time, one for me and one for my son.
Savage 250, .410 shotgun, .22 rifles, Daisy pump gun....lots of stuff.

My friend owns over 20 Mosin Nagants. I can't tell them apart for the most part....but he likes them, and all 20 probaly cost less than $1200 at mil surp prices. He spends more on safes than he does on guns

Oh well, to each his own. I know I'd like a bunch of Ruger Mark 1's, II's and III's, aa few Seacamps, a couple more Mustangs, more Blackhawks.

Well, that did it, I'm off to the gun shop *S*

 

[rchernandez]

Easier making ammo for just one caliber...say .45acp.

As for the guns, well...

1. 1911 with slided mounted red dot (wad gun)
2. 1911 with frame mounted red dot (wad gun)
3. 1911 ballgun by Clark Custom Guns
4. 1911 customized by Madore (wad gun)
5. 1911 customized by Giles (wad gun)
6. 1911 by Ed Masaki (ball)
7. 1911 Kimber Custom Target II (bought it by mistake...oh well)

almost forgot

8. 1911 Rock Island Armory !!! (Had to add that just for the heck of it).

I'd stock up on the RIA but my gunsmith prefers to work on SA MilSpec units.

 

[rchernandez]

Sometimes just the subtle nuances between brands is intriguing enough to buy the same style gun manufactured by other makers.

Little things like different thumb safeties, grip safeties, grips, sights, cocking serations, triggers, trigger actions and even finishes.......you get the jist of where I am going.

I, personally have owned 9 different 1911's, but am down to three favorites. I have come back to the single stack, single action based gun.

Trigger feel! Each gunsmith crafts a different style and feel for the trigger action. I'm partial to the feel of a Clark trigger...if I can just get rid of the mortgage and car payments, I'll be able to afford MORE Clark guns!!! and maybe upgrade to a Dillon Super 1050.

 

[Navy joe]

Well, I own a growing number of 1911s, but they are all different. Glock17, different story. I have 3 Gen IIs. Once I get back home I am going to pick a sight set-up I like, put the same springs in every one, fix the trigger identically, and apply the exact same grip tape in the exact same pattern. BUG will feel just like primary, and no, it is not hard to carry 2 G17s. Even if carrying one, maybe another is in the vehicle. I can leave one at a different location. I have spares due to losses caused by fire, flood, looters, confiscation following legal shooting, etc. I pick it up and do not have to guess, I know exactly what I'll have. Since the G 34 is different, for playing games, maybe I'll pick up a 4th G17 if I see one for the right price.
K-31s, have 3, I'll stop at 6, promise.