How many of us own more than one handgun of the same make and model?

[Dannix]

I feel a bit crazy for even considering picking up another example of a handgun type I already own when I could introduce myself to something new instead, but I've found a particular model and type "clicks" with me, and so I'd like to pick up another one to dedicate to boolit shooting with a bespoke barrel.

So how many of us own more than one handgun of the same make and model?

I'm beginning to understand the mantra of being a one-handgun man, but I'm not sure if that mantra entails literally only one handgun or if it's not uncommon to have multiple examples of that one handgun type.

[fivegunner]

The way I solve the problem , for the one gun type of thinking is you have to have a( pair and a spare) just to make sure all base`s are covered. Just for the record I have as many as 4 of the same type of handgun`s.:bigsmyl2:

[JohnFM]

Doesn't everybody?

[40-82]

Puts me in mind of the old Cooper dictum, "One to use, one in reserve, and one in the shop."

[pmeisel]

I have a 6" 357 for deer hunting and a 4" 357 for general purposes.... and several varieties of .22

[FLHTC]

Blackhawks.........can't get enough.

[high standard 40]

T/C Contenders
DW Revolvers

The same question could be asked of duplicate rifles.

[TheCelt]

two pre CZ Dan Wesson Pointman 45 autos, a Rock Island 45 auto, couple of other 45 autos........all 1911 style. You can NEVER get enough of a good thing!!

[HATCH]

I love Smith N-frame revolvers

I have 5 model 625's
2 x 45 acp 3 inch round butt - I want to turn one into a 45 colt
45 acp 5 inch round butt
45 acp 5 inch square butt
45 colt 5 inch round butt

2 model 657
41 mag 3 inch magna ports square butt (converted a 6 inch)
41 mag 6 inch square butt

357 mag 4 inch model 28 highway patrolman
44 mag 6 inch model 29
38 sp 6 inch model 38-40 heavy duty
44-40 5inch model 544

[bobthenailer]

Doesent every gun nut have at least one duplication of models , if not more !
If not your not a gun nut !

[krit29-2]

I seem to have the problem with the S&W 29/629's
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/kritter2000/smith%20and%20%20wesson/P1010005t.jpg (http://s74.photobucket.com/user/kritter2000/media/smith%20and%20%20wesson/P1010005t.jpg.html)
always looking for more and my .44 special addiction is even worse..[smilie=s:

[ACrowe25]

I own a kimber ultra raptor II and a ultra carry II. Same thing kinda, ones just from the "custom" shop.

[bangerjim]

Puts me in mind of the old Cooper dictum, "One to use, one in reserve, and one in the shop."



That describes FORD cars (not trucks)!

FORD........Fix Or Repair Daily.

A recent auto industry study found 90% of all Ford cars built since 2000 are still on the road. The other 10% made it home.

Never mind me.......just babbling, lots of baaaaad experiences with their cars. :hijack:

bangerjim [smilie=l:

[Beecher Tool]

The single most important situation where one ought own two identical firearms is your primary carry pistol. The logic being that if one is involved in an incident and "borrowed" for evidence that you have an identical firearm which you are intimately familiar with as your back up. I have a pair of Colt Defenders for exactly that purpose, one has a Robar Super Deluxe customization on it, and the second was done by the Colt Custom Shop.

[nagantguy]

1911s and blackhawks and of course nagants, 9 and counting.

[John Allen]

Same here. I have a 4 629's in different barrel lengths. I can not get enough of them.

[shorty500M]

have severe duplication syndrome with S&W N-frames, FA M83, Contender frames&barrels and Ruger SA's!! it even flows over into my BFRs.

[wallenba]

A pair of sequentially serial numbered Ruger New model Vaquero's. Intention was to get more involved with S.A.S.S.. Other considerations are keeping me from that. Love them tho...

[prs]

I dinna know there was any other way? One for my right hand and one for my left.

prs

[mold maker]

At least it doesn't require another set of dies and moulds.

[ReloaderFred]

Many, many multiples here for S&W, Ruger, Tanfoglio, Colt, Springfield and even some long ago discontinued brands.

He who dies with the most toys wins.............

Hope this helps.

Fred

[TheGrimReaper]

I have 2 Glock 19's both with Streamlight TLR-1's.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

YEP !

if I went into details, you'd either think I'm bragging or I'm nuts.

[HighHook]

+1 JonB

[Love Life]

Glocks. They are plastic, square, and have no real beauty to the eye.

However; they are cheap, go bang, and hit stuff. You can never have enough Glocks. One for the vehicle, one for the house, one for the tacklebox, a couple in reserve to liquidate into quick cash, etc.

Love me some plastic fantastic Glocks!!

[big dale]

I have a box of Glocks, but there are only 4 in the box now. I do count the Model 24 as one gun thou it now has a 357 Sig barrel and a 9mm barrel as well. I need to pick up a model 30 and a model 29 also.

I do have two old model Super Blackhawks, but one has the barrel cut back to 4 5/8 inches. That reminds me that I need to find another one of the old model Super blackhawks. I also want to get one of the new models with the 3 3/4 inch barrels.

Have fun with this stuff.

Big Dale

[Czech_too]

CZ82's and Contenders, one frame and barrel is never enough

[makicjf]

Two Blackhawks in 45 colt/45 acp, one vaquero in 45 acp, 2 blackhawks in .357, 2 ria 1911's, two rossi 45 colt lever guns: I want another marlin 336 in 30/30, and a few higher end 1911's. I shorter bbl smith in 45 acp would be nice...
Jason

[riorider]

As a die hard Dan Wesson collector never too many then there's the 1911 bug and on and on!!!!!!!

[Dframe]

I probably own about 30, D frame Colts, of various barrel lengths and finishes

[ell198679]

I probably own about 30, D frame Colts, of various barrel lengths and finishes

Exactly this is not that rare in any regard I own two Yugo SKS's, two Mausers, Two Ruger 10/22's, two 12 gauge shots guns, you can share ammo and there are different varieties. The only thing which might be rare is 5 1911's of the exact same make, model and color LOL other then it is as common as the common cold. Interesting thread still.

[TenTea]

YEP !

if I went into details, you'd either think I'm bragging or I'm nuts.

What is this *think* of which you speak? :kidding:

Referring only to myself, of course!

[Kraschenbirn]

Colt 1911s and L-Frame S&Ws

[white eagle]

so far I have only two of the same model
2 S/W/629 a 2.5"44 mag and a 4" 357 mag stainless
however I do own several handguns total

[375supermag]

I have several different pairs of the same make/model/caliber.

without looking in the safe...

2 Ruger Vaqueros in .45Colt
4 Ruger BlackHawks in .357Mag
2 Colt Troopers in .357Mag

There may be others...there are about 40 handguns around the place, so I may be overlooking something at the moment.

[pmer]

Years ago when I had just one, a Contender Super 14 in 44 Mag. I shot it a lot and was pretty good with it. Had more time for load development with just the one. I kinda miss those days. Now I have to do more generic loading, take more notes and forget projects. So yea I'm stuck with all these extras - oh well.

[lars1367]

1911's come in so many sizes, colors, and caliber combinations that it isn't possible to own JUST ONE! At least, that is what I keep telling myself.

[Cosmiceyes]

Ruger first as manufacture.Thompson Center 2nd,and S&W 3rd.I got my 1st Ruger single action in the 70's 22 LR. I have 3 Ruger single actions at the moment.I lost the 4th in a good trade,but wound up with a 657.I have pulled the trigger back before shooting for so long,that it is just part of my nature.

[NoZombies]

You can never have enough Glocks. One for the vehicle, one for the house, one for the tacklebox, a couple in reserve to liquidate into quick cash, etc.


Dude, you forgot the one for the dishwasher
























But make sure she doesn't know that's how you refer to her when she's not around... ;)

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Glocks.
You can never have enough Glocks. One for the vehicle, one for the house, one for the tacklebox, a couple in reserve to liquidate into quick cash, etc.



Dude, you forgot the one for the dishwasher


What was Her name again ?

[SteveUSP]

I recently sold a pair of sequentially serial numbered, Ruger Bisley Vaqueros in .357. I loved them, but I don't SASS shoot anymore, and they were just sitting in the safe. I'm sure some cowboy is using them as intended.

[EddieNFL]

Guns are like horsepower...too much is not quite enough.

[Char-Gar]

People keep saying there are no dumb questions, but the OP is as close as it gets.

If you like em, get em! That beat the one gun mantra seven ways to breakfast.

[Mitch]

586 686 and thinkin on gettin another

[Love Life]

What was Her name again ?

Oh SNAP!!!

[canyon-ghost]

I thought it didn't count unless you had two of them, at least! You mean, there's another way?

[MtGun44]

Only two?

Bill

[Beagle333]

I have 6 of the same make and model. All the same caliber too. :D

[GLL]

If you like em, get em! That beats the one gun mantra seven ways to breakfast.

I agree ! :) :)

1946 S&W long-action .38/44 Outdoorsman
http://www.fototime.com/17FE3C09B74CEAE/orig.jpg

Where else can you shoot a 170 grain lead .38Special at 1150 ft/sec ? :)

Jerry

[ebner glocken]

I somehow knew Jerry would post on this one. I do have a weakness for K, L, and N frame smiths. They don't exactly have to be any different barrel length or finish. All of us have an addiction of some sort.

Ebner

[Silver Jack Hammer]

There are 2 pistols and 1 rifle I own identical models of; the Colt SAA 4 3/4" blued .44 Special, the Colt SAA 4 3/4" blued .45 and the Cimarron carbine lever in .44 Special.

[MtGun44]

So, creating a one-man shortage of 38/44s!

I that real or photoshopped?

Bill

[Iron Mike Golf]

3 Blackhawks, Ruger Standard and Mk I (kinda sorta the same), 2 Beretta Model 96 Centurions (I gave one to my son after having them re-lamped by Trijicon).

[Bent Ramrod]

There are supposed to be 36 or so chamberings that have been done on the Single Action Army revolver pattern. Mine are mostly clones, but I have enough of them to make non-enthusiasts wonder why I have so many of the "same" gun. Two (going on three) in .32-20 alone. Had I but world enough and time (and money), I'd probably wind up with all the calibers. And all the barrel lengths. Grip types and finishes. Target Models too.

GLL, that is an impressive collection!

[Worn_Holster]

I have two H&K P7 PSPs and two H&K USPs, one USPc .45 and one USP Tactical .45.

[remy3424]

I love threads like this....and my wife thinks I am messed-up!!! I like seeing the pictures of the results of this addiction. Maybe that is a different problem.

[dondiego]

I feel much better now! I thought that there was something wrong with ME! Ha! I have several duplicate rifles and pistols. I really like K and N frame Smiths.

[hightime]

771457714677147

I fell for Beretta Stampedes. It helps to justify buy needing more than one to hand down to the yougin's.

[uncle joe]

????I see no problem


I seem to have the problem with the S&W 29/629's
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/kritter2000/smith%20and%20%20wesson/P1010005t.jpg (http://s74.photobucket.com/user/kritter2000/media/smith%20and%20%20wesson/P1010005t.jpg.html)
always looking for more and my .44 special addiction is even worse..[smilie=s:

[uncle joe]

I had a friend (older gentleman) that had means and bought two of every gun when buying. He kept 1 in the box never opened and shot the other. WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT COLLECTION NOW.

[crawfobj]

I have 2 young sons, so the way I figure it, I need to have 3 of everything!

[10-x]

Age and years collection play a big part here.IMHO some pistols and revolvers reproduce in the safe.........

[Artful]

It happens to all of us.

[Grapeshot]

I have four SAA clones with different barrel lengths in .45 Colt. Not to mention a 1872 open top in .45 Colt to go along with them.

[9.3X62AL]

Ruger Blackhawks tend to accumulate hereabouts. I have 3 S&W K-frame M&P variants, all with 5" barrels, in 32-20, 38 S&W, and 38 Special chamberings. Also 3 N-frame 6"-6-1/2" variants--357, 41 Magnum, and 44 Special. Logic has little to do with it, I dare say.

[GLL]

Logic has little to do with it, I dare say.

:) :)

Jerry

[9.3X62AL]

:) :)

Jerry

Darn you and that Outdoorsman pic anyway. There was a decent 38/44 for sale at the LGS yesterday, believe it was a 4". I don't dare ask to see it, or it will cost me money for sure.

[Walter Laich]

have two Vaqueros for SASS
two Uberti SSA as back-ups

probably not the spirit of this thread, though

[OldManMontgomery]

77874
These are fairly identical. They are (pre Model 10) Military and Police Hand Ejector .38 Special revolvers with 'C' serial number prefixes (1947 or so to about 1957.)

I have a couple 4" Model 19 S&W revolvers, but one has a narrow trigger, the other a wide target trigger. I have several Government Models, but they're all different.

[dbosman]

I seem to have the problem with the S&W 29/629's
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/kritter2000/smith%20and%20%20wesson/P1010005t.jpg (http://s74.photobucket.com/user/kritter2000/media/smith%20and%20%20wesson/P1010005t.jpg.html)
always looking for more and my .44 special addiction is even worse..[smilie=s:

Hiding the guns on the underside of the treadmill belt is a wonderful idea. No crook would stoop to look there.

[Outpost75]

Redundancy is good. You should own three each of those which work for you.

[TXGunNut]

I several of a few different types of firearms but with a few exceptions I don't have multiples. I'm still working on one of everything and it'll be awhile before I start pairing them up. :bigsmyl2:

[jonp]

If you own revolvers and don't have more than one Blackhawk then you are a little strange in my book

[Petrol & Powder]

Puts me in mind of the old Cooper dictum, "One to use, one in reserve, and one in the shop."

I knew a guy that had 3 of everything (except his airplane) One to use, One in case the first one breaks and one to loan out.

Guns and tools just seem to multiply.......maybe I should segregate them by gender?

[GLL]

Darn you and that Outdoorsman pic anyway. There was a decent 38/44 for sale at the LGS yesterday, believe it was a 4". I don't dare ask to see it, or it will cost me money for sure.

Next time you visit please check out the serial number on that .38/44 for me ! Snap a quick photo if possible. :)

Jerry

[ValorsMinion]

4 629's but they are all different barrel lengths so that doesn't count right?