Is there something wrong with owning more than one of a particular model of shotgun, identical to others you already own? People I shoot with think owning lots of guns is great but they should all be different. Redundancy seems to be somehow not right with them. they think I'm nuts or have too much money. Nuts? Maybe, but definitely not too much money on a pension. Why would you have two of one thing when you could have something else that is different? I can't disagree with the logic but I really want to have a 2nd Mossberg 930 "just in case" something happens to one of them. I am not a collector, I shoot everything I own as often as possible. And it isn't a case of "rescueing" an abandoned 870, 500, etc. I want another identical new one.
Owning more than one?
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Nothing wrong with it at all. In fact, it makes a lot of sense.
One of the better clay shooters of my acquaintance owns two identical Beretta 391s. His theory is that if anything goes wrong with one gun he has another available that is exactly the same at a total price less than most competition over/unders.
One of the better clay shooters of my acquaintance owns two identical Beretta 391s. His theory is that if anything goes wrong with one gun he has another available that is exactly the same at a total price less than most competition over/unders.
A 930 is the perfect gun for it, since it's not overly expensive.
I like the way they balance. They don't have a reputation for breakdowns, but one way or another, you can have two for the price of a single 391.
Here's another reason...
All regulated hunting here, including hunting of upland birds and game, requires a plug. However, there is no law that restricts the number of guns you can have, as long as each holds 3 rounds or fewer.
I was chatting with some local duck hunters who had built field racks to hold guns in an easy-to-grab position. Three 930s equals nine quick shots.
I like the way they balance. They don't have a reputation for breakdowns, but one way or another, you can have two for the price of a single 391.
Here's another reason...
All regulated hunting here, including hunting of upland birds and game, requires a plug. However, there is no law that restricts the number of guns you can have, as long as each holds 3 rounds or fewer.
I was chatting with some local duck hunters who had built field racks to hold guns in an easy-to-grab position. Three 930s equals nine quick shots.
jmt1271
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Personally, it drives me crazy to have duplication. If I had unlimited funds, I would love to own multiples. But I dont, so it drives me crazy to have 2 that are even similar, much less identical. YMMV.
Regolith
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I don't see a problem with it, but given that I'm currently in the process of building my collection, rather than maintaining it, I'd personally rather get something I don't have and not duplicate. Maybe when I get older and stop acquiring, it'd be nice to have a few duplicates around in case one of my workhorses quits working.
sammoh
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Nothing wrong with having two guns that are identical. If you use that particular gun heavily, it makes sense. Some of us are concerned with cost in that we are still working on building up our collection and therefore want to continue to get variety. However, at one time before a mixture of several bad choices financially and bad luck forced me to have to sell off all but 1 of my guns, I had a fairly large collection. In that collection were 3 identical SKSs (all purchased at the same time, same model etc), 2 Mossberg 500A (identical) and 4 Springfield GI Model 1911A1s. Of all my guns in my previous collection, I only have one of the 1911s. Now my collection is starting over from that lonely 1911. A shotgun here, an SKS there, a lever gun over here and a couple of revolvers, a .380acp and another 1911 etc etc... no duplications yet but in time, I'm sure it'll happen again.
I have 2 identical Winchester 1300 defenders. Works great, can stash one shotgun at the front door and another at the back door.
Wasn't really an intentional thing. I bought one Winchester(back when they cost $190 new), then not two days later registered to win another Defender at a gunshow. Of course, since I no longer needed a riotgun, I won the gunshow Winchester defender!
Oh well, been good guns. I actually use them both, but not at the same time!
Wasn't really an intentional thing. I bought one Winchester(back when they cost $190 new), then not two days later registered to win another Defender at a gunshow. Of course, since I no longer needed a riotgun, I won the gunshow Winchester defender!
Oh well, been good guns. I actually use them both, but not at the same time!
Dave McCracken
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Speaking as the owner/operator of a buncha 870s, having two of the same model doesn't bother me at all.
And if I stumble across a good buy on another, guess what? Yup, Number Seven...
Bruce Buck has his gas guns in pairs, Beretta 303s and 381s, Remington 1100s, etc. Says it keeps them from getting lonely.
And if I stumble across a good buy on another, guess what? Yup, Number Seven...
Bruce Buck has his gas guns in pairs, Beretta 303s and 381s, Remington 1100s, etc. Says it keeps them from getting lonely.
Smitty in CT
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Oldnamvet said:
I hope there's nothing wrong with it... I already have two 930's, they aren't identical, though, one is a 28" walnut and the other is a 930SPX...
When Dick's had the 2-barrel / 2-stock combo for under $400 I almost bought a 3rd....
waterhouse
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Anything worth owning is worth owning 2 of. People used to laugh when I brought 2 shotguns on a hunting trip. "Oh, you brought a 20 gauge Ithaca and what's in the other case?" "Uh, it's the same gun, just in case something goes wrong."
Plus I'm hoping that if I leave them in the safe long enough they will breed.
I understand the other side of the argument though. I've only got 1 686 due to financial restraints, so that one gets backed up with one of the Ithacas when I take it out.
Plus I'm hoping that if I leave them in the safe long enough they will breed.
I understand the other side of the argument though. I've only got 1 686 due to financial restraints, so that one gets backed up with one of the Ithacas when I take it out.
Fred Fuller
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We have spares for any working gun we really count on around here. I see no need to complicate life by depending on a variety of types of working gun with different manuals of arms for each. It's a lot easier to 'groove' one design into muscle memory and stick with it. The old saw says something like 'beware the person with only one gun, chances are they know how to use it.'
lpl/nc
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Nothing at all!
I own the following shotguns:
Moss. 590A1 (20)
Beretta T. Gold (1)
Benelli M4 (10)
A few turkish ones (11)
Franchi (5)
SPAS 12 (2)
Saiga 12 (2)
USAS-12 Fully auto (2)
So dont feel bad if you have more then one.
I own the following shotguns:
Moss. 590A1 (20)
Beretta T. Gold (1)
Benelli M4 (10)
A few turkish ones (11)
Franchi (5)
SPAS 12 (2)
Saiga 12 (2)
USAS-12 Fully auto (2)
So dont feel bad if you have more then one.
MCgunner
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That's other people, you are you. I bought a new Mossberg and sold my old one and sort of regret it for some reason. I mean, you can't own too many guns no matter the model and my motto now is I shall sell no gun before its time.
I do like a few gauge choices. If that old 500 would have been a 20 or a 16, I'd probably have kept it anyway. I think I'm going to buy a Mossberg 935 next, shoots 3-3.5" mag 12s. Then, I'll keep my 500 if for nothing else, as a loaner goose/duck gun. I have a Winchester auto that is a 2 3/4" gun, a 12 SxS, a 20 SxS, and an old single shot 16. So, I certainly have room for more. Guys like Firepower convince me of that.
I do like a few gauge choices. If that old 500 would have been a 20 or a 16, I'd probably have kept it anyway. I think I'm going to buy a Mossberg 935 next, shoots 3-3.5" mag 12s. Then, I'll keep my 500 if for nothing else, as a loaner goose/duck gun. I have a Winchester auto that is a 2 3/4" gun, a 12 SxS, a 20 SxS, and an old single shot 16. So, I certainly have room for more.
Guys like Firepower convince me of that.MCgunner
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waterhouse, I understand most Ithaca's are gay....
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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What's the problem?---You just like what you like.
Milkmaster
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I have three Winnie 1300's , Two Remmy 1100's, and a couple of other firearms in multiples. It all has to do with when I saw it and what drew me to it when it was for sale whether it was price, nice wood, etc. I even have a set of twin daughters! The only thing I don't do in multiples is wives Ain't none of those exactly the same either!
Ain't none of those exactly the same either!waterhouse
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that would explain the unsuccessful breeding program, although I'm not sure how to tell the gender so perhaps I just picked out two straight males and they sit in the safe and talk about football
byf43
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I have the overwhelming desire to fill my gunsafe with 870s and 1100s!!!!
There is nothing 'wrong' with having more than one of any firearm!
Heck, I know a guy that was wounded in Viet Nam. He awoke in a rice paddy with nothing but his boots, his skivvies and his 1911A1 with him.
He used his .45 to save his life.
He now owns one heck of a 1911A1 collection!!!!!
(Oh, and he's got one large 870 collection, too!)
There is nothing 'wrong' with having more than one of any firearm!
Heck, I know a guy that was wounded in Viet Nam. He awoke in a rice paddy with nothing but his boots, his skivvies and his 1911A1 with him.
He used his .45 to save his life.
He now owns one heck of a 1911A1 collection!!!!!
(Oh, and he's got one large 870 collection, too!)
Two Cold Soakers
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They've been selling the that way for over 100 years across the pond.
They've been selling the that way for over 100 years across the pond.
There is actually good reason to own more than one of a particular model of shotgun, particularly if that model has been discontinued and you really like it. If you own 2 (or more) of the same model, you always have a spare part at hand if something breaks.
Even if replacement parts are available, having a spare on hand is a good idea and enables you to order replacement parts at your convenience and not be out of action with that gun while waiting on a slow boat from China.
Even if replacement parts are available, having a spare on hand is a good idea and enables you to order replacement parts at your convenience and not be out of action with that gun while waiting on a slow boat from China.
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