do you own multiple (same) guns? why?

[BigBoyPinoy]

Multiple guns of different models and calibers for fun and variety. Having the right caliber for whatever available ammo there is for SHTF.

Multiple guns of same model and caliber, for familiarity, parts, mag compatibility.

[Ding126]

same pistol(s) in several locations in the house..same ammo, same mags, same operation. You don't need to remember which pistol you are using. It come automatically through practic and everything is interchangable...I also have the same pistols in different calibers as well...only because I like them. ( HK USP )

Glock20 because I like 10mm...no saftey..point and shoot

4 AR's..9mm, 40, .223 & .223...same opreation, saftey & feel...whats a better way to famiiarize in function and operation
9mm for son, 40 cal for wife and 5.56 for dad...easier to pick up another loaded rifle than to change a mag....thats what the secret service agent told me when he was checking his 2 uzi's
1 benelli m4 ( HD )
1 Hk 91 ( RAW ) ( longer shots to reach out and touch someone )

[romeomikelima]

*****

[El Gato]

While I don't (yet) have multiples I do champion the idea especially for defensive firearms

• Parts, ammo and magazines are the same.
• If one gets stolen, or confiscated you have another.
• The concept of a backup gun in carry (if one jams or runs dry you can transition faster then reloading)
• Guns for family or friends in case of emergency.
• Only have to learn 1 manual of arms (this makes it easy to teach as well)

For fun guns get what you like, but the concept of the same (or similar) guns for fighting is sound IMHO.

RGB

Yep...that's it...

[sniper5]

Just bought a 6" Ruger GP100 after my wife complained she was tired of me shooting hers and making it hot. Told me I HAD to buy my own.

Funny thing is, she used to be big time anti. God I love this woman.

[IllTemperedCur]

Because I can.

We can all give our lists and reasoning....but THIS is the only reason that really matters.

Also, every time you buy another gun, Sarah Brady cries.

[Ding126]

We can all give our lists and reasoning....but THIS is the only reason that really matters.

Also, every time you buy another gun, Sarah Brady cries.

Ding ding ding....best reason so far!

[Blackhawk556]

We can all give our lists and reasoning....but THIS is the only reason that really matters.

Also, every time you buy another gun, Sarah Brady cries.

Of all the reasons people have given me on why they buy multiples this is the best answer that I have received. lol

mods, shut this thread down now. We have an answer
j/k

[BillCA]

I own multiple S&W revolvers, mainly K frames. I am fixing to DROS yet another. They are each unique in their own way, even though they may be of same frame and similar / identical calibers.

OMG... K-frames.... How did I forget those?
3 - Model 19's
2 - Model 15's
2 - K-38 4-inch (M15/M67)
2 - K frame .357 snubbies (M19/M66)
3 - K frame 4-inch (M15/M67/M19)

[Sam]

One for defense and one for a backup in case one goes down for whatever reason...besides I really like 1911s.

[Deadbolt]

I'd have a pretty hard time finding another S&W 6906 - but if i could for a reasonable cost, id buy another in a heart beat.


That being said, my first "duplicate" gun is going to be a m24/47 8mm yugo mauser.

[shoupdawg]

For dual wielding! (Like in HALO!)

This. I've been wanting to get a 2nd P6, and my g/f thinks that makes me too gun nut!

[mrboma]

Because 2 is 1 and 1 is none?
Regards,
Mike

[sixniner]

Because I can!

[Noxx]

I have multiples in several firearms. I have a closet full of SKS's, because for a long time you could get them for $150 all day long, they're great, and I like Russian milsurps.

The same logic explains the dozen or so Mosin's around here.

The only "premium" guns I have dupes of are twin P220's, I bought the second from a poster here because it was a smoking deal.