Owning two of the same gun

[v35]

If I find a gun I particularly like, I usually buy another one.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

I have a pair of M1895 Nagant revolvers, but somehow I don't think that's exactly what we're talking about here.

 

[Mars5l]

I love shooting my TX22. I want a 2nd one in FDE, probably be a long time til one comes up locally

 

[SharpDog]

I would have to sell a bunch of guns to get down to two of the same guns for those guns I really like ..

 

[P5 Guy]

I had two Walther P88s once.

 

[Spats McGee]

As long as I don’t have too many friends, I can handle them...

If you're in a gunfight, is it possible to have too many friends?

 

[SDGlock23]

I don't have two of the exact same gun model, but I do have multiple Glocks of the same caliber and several 44 Mag Blackhawks that are essentially the same thing with different barrel lengths.

 

[cowboy77845]

If one is good two is better.

 

[sisyphus]

not two of the same, but I do repeat buy gun platforms I really like, 1911, CZ 75, Mauser type rifle, double action revolver

 

[Charlie98]

Probably why the big Glock/small Glock combo is so popular. Same manual of arms, and, in some cases, interchangeable magazines.

That's me and my Kahr 9mm's... same everything, including ammos, holsters, and magazines (aside from the obvious 6rd mag not working in the 7rd pistols...) I have 5 of them at last count.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

I generally double or even triple up on guns I really like----probably not happening with a $2000 O/U shotgun even though I have several O/U shotguns------but easily done with a $500 pistol, rifle, pump shotgun or even a .22.

They handle and work the same---you never know when something will be changed or discontinued(just because you like it doesn't mean everybody else does)--you might need a parts donor to keep the other running.

I have a lot of duplicates. There might be some variation as to finish, color, barrel length or caliber---some are identical.

It also might be better to stick with stuff that is so common that they go unnoticed ---think Glocks,1911s, 870's, 10/22s etc........

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

This was a great thread. I know competition shooters will have an exact duplicate set up for matches. I never thought of it for carry. Maybe because I only ever really carry a 1911 as my go to and had several of them. Happy accident.

 

[Kleanbore]

I like the idea--one may be in the shop.

I have a friend who has one S&W Model 60. It jammed up tighter than a drum and required gunsmithing.

He wished he had a second one.

 

[375supermag]

Hi...
Lots of duplicates here...same gun, same caliber. Same gun, different caliber.
Multiple calibers in various guns.

 

[StrawHat]

If you're in a gunfight, is it possible to have too many friends?

Spats,


Fortunately, those days are behind me. But, I would much rather have one or two with me rather than a whole bunch. I can keep track of a couple but not many more.

By the way, not evident in the photo but all the revolvers in the photo are chambered for the 45 ACP.

Kevin

 

[I6turbo]

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?

You're not nuts, IMO. Have you considered the P-07 since it's for carry? But, since you've been carrying the P-09 you are obviously okay with the larger gun...

I'm a fan of CZ pistols and rifles. I have several that are similar but none that are exactly alike. Whenever I buy another gun I get what I want the most among every candidate that is out there. If it happens to be something similar to what I already have, so be it.

 

[dh1633pm]

I have three Mini's, 14, 6.8, and 30. Does that count?

 

[dh1633pm]

I6Turbo, your my hero!

 

[Corpral_Agarn]

2 or 3 handguns in the same model is a benefit, in my mind.

I am on the prowl for a good deal on a 4th...

 

[KYregular]

You're not nuts, IMO. Have you considered the P-07 since it's for carry? But, since you've been carrying the P-09 you are obviously okay with the larger gun...

I'm a fan of CZ pistols and rifles. I have several that are similar but none that are exactly alike. Whenever I buy another gun I get what I want the most among every candidate that is out there. If it happens to be something similar to what I already have, so be it.
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I did consider the P07, but have had no problems carrying the P09. Here in KY you see enough people open carrying with little concern from the public, a little extra print concealed doesn't really matter. Also a big fan of the CZ platform

 

[huntsman]

2 of a kind but different calibers.

 

[JR24]

I like to have a backup to my CCW, or at least a close approximate.

But ideally an second identical option is best.

 

[Creed Bennett]

Hey KYregular, I’m a Kentuckian and a CZ guy. What part of KY you in?

 

[KYregular]

Hey KYregular, I’m a Kentuckian and a CZ guy. What part of KY you in?

Henry county, you?

 

[Creed Bennett]

Christian County in Western Kentucky. Got 125 acres of woods just south of Pennyrile Forest.