spanishjames
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I have a blued Taurus PT92, and I could see myself owning a stainless version in the future. The magazines and other parts are interchangeable, which are good enough reasons for me.
a handgun that you would buy another of
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I'd like to have a S&W Model 642 to go with my 638 and I'd like to have a SA Loaded Champion to go with the Micro-compact and the Taurus 1911. I'd also like to have a Ruger SP-101 3" hammerless in .357 to go with the one I have WITH the hammer. So, Yes, I would buy a "Duplicate".
WANT A LCR 22LR
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" a duplicate LC9 would actually be very practrical. My truck gun is now an LCR357, which is no slouch, just think a second LC9 would serve better there. "
A second LC9 would give common ammo between both guns, I'm a big fan of one ammo for all.
A second LC9 would give common ammo between both guns, I'm a big fan of one ammo for all.
Shotgun693
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I have 2 Colt's SAA .45 Colt smokeless frame blue.
I have 2 Colt's SAA replicas smokeless frames.
I'm looking long term to get 2 Colt's SAA BP frame nickel.
The replicas are for playing or carrying in bad weather.
The real Colt's are for carrying and just because.
Oh, I do on occasion hunt with one of'm.
I have 2 Colt's SAA replicas smokeless frames.
I'm looking long term to get 2 Colt's SAA BP frame nickel.
The replicas are for playing or carrying in bad weather.
The real Colt's are for carrying and just because.
Oh, I do on occasion hunt with one of'm.
Jeremiah/Az
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I carry a Kahr PM9 & will buy a Kahr CM9, which is a less fancy model of the same gun. I have several duplicate guns, both handguns & shotguns.
I have multiple duplicates of anything I carry/use.
Anything else, usually at least one of each action type so I can stay on top of them practice wise. Some of those are the remnants of duplicates I carried before and are whats left of those "lots".
The main thing is, its just the KISS principle. For guns you actually use, multiple guns of the same type/model really only make sense if you think about it. You always have a spare for what ever reason, if the need should arise. You have extra guns of the same type for others in the household, so everyone has commonality in both training and equipment. It lets you practice with the "same" gun, and rotate through them so youre not just wearing one out with constant use. Youre always shooting the guns you use, so you dont have to worry if your "new" emergency replacement is going to be an issue. Its the "same" gun, and its already in the loop.
This isnt just a handgun thing either, and carries over to long guns as well. How can it not?
Anything else, usually at least one of each action type so I can stay on top of them practice wise. Some of those are the remnants of duplicates I carried before and are whats left of those "lots".
The main thing is, its just the KISS principle. For guns you actually use, multiple guns of the same type/model really only make sense if you think about it. You always have a spare for what ever reason, if the need should arise. You have extra guns of the same type for others in the household, so everyone has commonality in both training and equipment. It lets you practice with the "same" gun, and rotate through them so youre not just wearing one out with constant use. Youre always shooting the guns you use, so you dont have to worry if your "new" emergency replacement is going to be an issue. Its the "same" gun, and its already in the loop.
This isnt just a handgun thing either, and carries over to long guns as well. How can it not?
L_Killkenny
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Heck, I generally won't even buy a different gun in the same caliber as one I already own. Sure there are times when I'd like to have a nice matched pair of collectable handguns to hang on the wall but I won't ever do it. Personally if I really like a gun (the only guns I keep anymore) I'll shoot that gun. I don't want another like it and definetly don't need another like. I can't think of ANY reason a NON-LEO would ever NEED to have a twin.
Thinkin you NEED a twin is about on the same level as thinkin you need a multiple bugs and 100 rounds of ammo on you.
LK
Thinkin you NEED a twin is about on the same level as thinkin you need a multiple bugs and 100 rounds of ammo on you.
LK
engineer88
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I have two airweight jframes. One I shoot a lot with and practice with more often, one I keep the round count down on and carry often. Same goes for my pocket guns which are Keltec P32's. My other carry guns, a glock19 and an SP101 I don't worry so much about wearing out.
I suppose lifestyle and experience has a lot to do with "thinking". Thinking about yours, and knowing what you know, tends to determine "needs". It looks like some of us must lead different lifestyles.
Probably no point in bringing up "multiple" SMG's and other NFA goodies then, if a non LEO would never have any reason, or need to have a twin handgun or a BUG, eh?
Got a dozen or so 1911/1911A1s , mostly Colts , all .45s.
Have 3 CZ-75s. 1 original 9mm and 2 -B single action models, 1 in 9mm and 1 in .40.
Also have 2 M-43 Firestars in 9mm. One I bought 15yrs ago and a new nickeled one I bought dirt cheap about 2 years ago. Couldn't pass it up.
S&W revolvers , 3-J frames , 5 K-frames and 9 N-frames.
2 Colt Pythons , 4 & 6in.
2 Ruger Old Armys , and several Blackhawks.
3 AMT .380 Back-Ups
And about a dozen various WWII military .32 ACP 'pocket pistols (Walthers PP's , Mauser HSc , CZ-27 , etc).
Lets not forget rifles.
2 Ruger M-77s , .280 and 30-06.
Got about a dozen 1903/1903A3s. Different makers (Springfield , Rock Island , Remington , Smith Corona) and variants.
Half dozen Garands.
3 - US Rifle , Model of 1917 , 1 of each manufacturer Eddystone , Remington and winchester.
Have 3 CZ-75s. 1 original 9mm and 2 -B single action models, 1 in 9mm and 1 in .40.
Also have 2 M-43 Firestars in 9mm. One I bought 15yrs ago and a new nickeled one I bought dirt cheap about 2 years ago. Couldn't pass it up.
S&W revolvers , 3-J frames , 5 K-frames and 9 N-frames.
2 Colt Pythons , 4 & 6in.
2 Ruger Old Armys , and several Blackhawks.
3 AMT .380 Back-Ups
And about a dozen various WWII military .32 ACP 'pocket pistols (Walthers PP's , Mauser HSc , CZ-27 , etc).
Lets not forget rifles.
2 Ruger M-77s , .280 and 30-06.
Got about a dozen 1903/1903A3s. Different makers (Springfield , Rock Island , Remington , Smith Corona) and variants.
Half dozen Garands.
3 - US Rifle , Model of 1917 , 1 of each manufacturer Eddystone , Remington and winchester.
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