Guns you have multiple copies of and why

[Stomper]

Two is one. One is none. But I don't divulge what I have or how many.

This....

But three is glee, four is adored, and five keeps you alive.

Id've gone to six, but those are for.......




Richards.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Two more...not the same guns but...
Two guns for the same reasons.
Grouse and small game.

Wingmaster from 1962

• Andy54Hawken
• Sep 1, 2024

Granddad's Wingmaster from 1962
20 gauge with a Modified choke..still goes out hunting with me.

20 gauge Winchester 1300 Upland Special

• Andy54Hawken
• Nov 23, 2024

WInchester 1300 Upland Special.
20 gauge adjustable choke...
Newest gun I own...will use for hunting , in foul weather or for in areas where steel shot is mandatory.
Andy

I like the straight stock on the lower one.

2 pump shotguns reminds me of the Remington matched pairs. Made in 1969 only I believe but I could be wrong.

Remington 870 Wingmaster Matched Pair Skeet Set #409

Remington 870 Wingmaster Matched Pair Skeet Set #409 for sale online.

www.gunsinternational.com

 

[AshWilliams]

Two P30Ls and two G26s... because Baba Yaga said so.

And smoke grenades... or flashbangs... or whatever the hell those are.

 

[kmk1012]

I have two S&W X Frame revolvers, one in 500 and the other in 460 Mag if that counts as duplicates. Also have several stainless S&W revolvers in different calibers, my collection is almost complete, still on the hunt for a 610.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I like the straight stock on the lower one.

2 pump shotguns reminds me of the Remington matched pairs. Made in 1969 only I believe but I could be wrong.

http://[URL]https://www.gunsinterna...ched-pair-skeet-set--409.cfm?gun_id=101462440

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Thank you .
The straight grip ( English style ) makes for a fast shouldering and pointing gun.
Looking forward to taking it out to shoot and hunt for sure.
Andy

English style butt stock of the 1300

• Andy54Hawken
• Nov 23, 2024

 

[357 MAX]

Thompson center contenders because I love the barrel interchange feature from pistol to carbine in about 3 minutes. I have 4 Carbine barrels and 3 pistol barrels. have had many other barrels that I have traded or sold. my favorite is my 21" 410 smoothbore. one handy little shotgun. and my 14" 30 30 barrel. I have also have or have had 3 Ruger #1 rifles , yes I love sigleshots.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

One I have multiple copies of is mp5 .22. Dirt cheap (when on sale) but quality gun and who knows if parts will be avail in future. So I bought more than one in case need parts or shoot out the barrel. If never need parts it will just be a NIB pistol (could be sold or whatever).

 

[The Heretic]

Curious what guns people decided to have multiple copies of and what reasoning behind it. Just love that model? Collect specific gun? Other?

For me with a particular shotgun I bought 3 copies of due to value. Outshined any I had shot previously (hunted a lot as a youth) and price was so low couldn't pass them up.

I'm a prepper, and I prep for three people, so generally I buy at least three of most things, including guns & ammo.

I also have three vehicles (not including the pickup I will be giving my kids), so for GHB type stuff, or tools, etc., I often buy three of those things I buy for vehicles. Speaking of vehicles, I have two sets of tires for my truck (one set is studded), and several sets, including mud off-road only tires for my Hilux. I need to get studded tires for the Hilux and my SUV. Having trouble finding a spare set of wheels to put studded tires on the SUV because it is very specific about size/offset and bolt pattern.

 

[blazer525]

Smith and Wesson K frame revolvers. So many options, from caliber to barrel length etc. Can't get enough of them.

 

[OneArgus]

Different style. capacity, safeties, same model SW Shields 9mm.
For commie states .
SKS, because there are many variables.
I believe in redundancy, many vehicles, even one that has no electronics.
Everything I own whether firearm or item, has copies.
I think having many of same caliber is wise. We have Several arms in 7.62x39 including bolt action as and example.
You don't buy 50K round of ammo for one firearm LOL

 

[red442joe]

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Joe

 

[Sxsnuf]

Ruger p series in 9mm, ar15s in 5.56 and 6.5 GR, Savage 99s in .243, 300 sav & .308, Taurus & Rossi .38 spc, Taurus g3cs, Remington 511s, Mossberg 12 ga pumps, .410 single shots, .22 autoloading rifles from Marlin & Mossberg.

The reasons why are varied. Some are set up to fill different roles, some because I had 1 in blue and wanted 1 in stainless, some were too good of a deal to pass up, some for purely sentimental reasons and others cuz they're just plain cool!

 

[Nwcid]

I dont have any true duplicates anymore but I have several of the same platforms.

AK in 7.62, .22 and 12 ga
AR's in lots of different configurations and in a variety of calibers, .22, 9mm, .223, .300 Whisper, and .308
10/22's in a variety of configurations
GSG5 in different configurations.
1911's in different calibers
I think you get the idea.

 

[bradsteen]

"Exact copies", no, but I have lots of the same patterns in different configurations. Lots of ARs and Glocks, plus others. As to why, lots of reasons (I know some are repeats from above):

• Once you find a platform you are comfortable with, shoot well, enjoy shooting it, and have found to be reliable it makes sense to use that as a basis for experimenting with new configurations. It's like Legos for grownups.
• Having multiple guns in the same caliber makes ammo ordering much easier and less expensive because you can buy in bulk.
• If you have to train multiple people at once, having duplicates of the same weapon makes instruction much easier. I've given plenty of family and friends tutorials on how to handle and shoot safely, often in groups. Might as well just get my instructor certification at this point.
• If you use one in self defense and it gets taken away as evidence, having a backup means you don't have to adjust your EDC or home defense setup around a new platform that you might not be as effective with.
• Having uniform mags is a good thing - keeps range day simple and you can buy them in bulk.
• You can cannibalize components from other guns if necessary to keep at least one functioning.
• While unlikely, if bubblegum does eventually hit the fan you can arm a bunch of folks with standardized weapons, which makes functioning as a team slightly easier. I mean, heck, if I have to secure my hastily fortified compound from roving bands of looters, Mad Max villains, or zombies, I want every advantage I can get!
• Oh, let's not forget the cool factor of being able to legitimately call your gun safe "the armory"

 

[Rem700..300]

Ruger m77s keep following me. Another mkii in 30.06 has joined the family since this photo. Found another MKii in .223. This one the wife wants.
Not a great photo with the hand/camera shadow.

 

[MikeInOr]

One pair is my DB9's, one is a gen 3 the other is a gen 4 with slide hold open and +p rated.

My other pair is a couple Turkish Mausers. $25 for the first one and $20 for the second one with a bent cleaning rod (30 years ago). Couldn't pass them up!

Other than these 2 exceptions I don't really feel any need for identical spares. I would rather have two unique full sized 9mm than 2 identical ones. I have never had a problem switching from one gun to another if I have shot both extensively. I find most plastic guns pretty universal in their layout and controls.

 

[OregonRider]

Two G26's. His and hers. If we get in a gunfight & lose one gun, the other will be identical. Also, we can share magazines.
I have a G19 for home defense. Bigger gun but it's mags fit the 26's.

 

[orygun]

Ruger m77s keep following me. Another mkii in 30.06 has joined the family since this photo. Found another MKii in .223. This one the wife wants.
Not a great photo with the hand/camera shadow.
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Ruger 77MKII. My favorite rifle.
Winchester Model 70 Pre-64, #2.

 

[Deavis]

I just got my first copy this year and they are not exact. I have many similar groups and pairs of similar guns (which is most of the guns in this thread) but no copies as close as this.

As to the why question? They are hand guns and I have two hands!

 

[ilikegunspdx]

"Exact copies", no, but I have lots of the same patterns in different configurations. Lots of ARs and Glocks, plus others. As to why, lots of reasons (I know some are repeats from above):

• Once you find a platform you are comfortable with, shoot well, enjoy shooting it, and have found to be reliable it makes sense to use that as a basis for experimenting with new configurations. It's like Legos for grownups.
• Having multiple guns in the same caliber makes ammo ordering much easier and less expensive because you can buy in bulk.
• If you have to train multiple people at once, having duplicates of the same weapon makes instruction much easier. I've given plenty of family and friends tutorials on how to handle and shoot safely, often in groups. Might as well just get my instructor certification at this point.
• If you use one in self defense and it gets taken away as evidence, having a backup means you don't have to adjust your EDC or home defense setup around a new platform that you might not be as effective with.
• Having uniform mags is a good thing - keeps range day simple and you can buy them in bulk.
• You can cannibalize components from other guns if necessary to keep at least one functioning.
• While unlikely, if bubblegum does eventually hit the fan you can arm a bunch of folks with standardized weapons, which makes functioning as a team slightly easier. I mean, heck, if I have to secure my hastily fortified compound from roving bands of looters, Mad Max villains, or zombies, I want every advantage I can get!
• Oh, let's not forget the cool factor of being able to legitimately call your gun safe "the armory"

Good list. I honestly never thought of several of those reasons. But they make sense. As do the others mentioned above such as having in case cops take it etc.