Multiples of Every Day Carry Guns.

[Sebago Son]

I'm a big believer in redundancy.... So much so that I have multiples of exact configurations for all my "serious" guns.

I believe that this promotes practical training and eases issues with leather, loaders, ammo and magazines....

I'm also a big believer in the 640-1 Centennial Magnum.

I just acquired my third Pre-Key 640-1 and just as soon as it gets a Tyler-T, it will join the others currently doing their duty as "always" guns.

Anyone else here do the same?

 

[moonshine44]

Very nice looking set of shooters! Personally, I can't afford to have multiples of anything, but if you can, and you want to, then all I can say is go for it...

 

[mgjohn]

Nice I like!!

 

[J.P.60]

I carry Commanders and have three of them. Sometimes, I carry full size 1911's and have a number of them but stick to the 2 Ed Browns. In my never-so-humble opinion, if you carry and have more than one handgun, one of the others should be a redundancy to your carry.

 

[dinooch]

I usually carry a j-frame in the right front pocket but today a Sig P239 9mm IWB. I was thinking Kel-Tec PF9 for pocket carry but what the heck, why bother, I have the Sig.

 

[Sebago Son]

In my never-so-humble opinion, if you carry and have more than one handgun, one of the others should be a redundancy to your carry.

Agreed.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Yes. Not all exact duplicates, but functional duplicates (like 642 and bobbed 37, although I do have two 37s). I have a lot more Js than Ks.

 

[jdesro1911]

Yup, I'm a firm believer in having multiples of your primary carry firearm. For me, it's the S&W 908. I have two blued and one stainless, and about 15 mags for them.

 

[dinooch]

2 j-frames 3 sigs 2 colts I agree with the multiples and common functions they share. Depends on what is the gun of the month.

 

[71vette]

I'm in the same boat. I always try to have multiple of my carry guns. I only have one J-frame right now though.... Need to get another. Everything else is at least doubled up.

 

[zoom6zoom]

Yup. Different frame finishes, but otherwise twins.

 

[bmcgilvray]

I can do multiples of several variants of Model 10 revolvers and of 1911s.

 

[oberon]

I have 2 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless. Because I like 'em.
The rest of my 'collection' is mosty beat up examples of what they are. They all shoot, and the ones I have worked with are completely reliable and suitable for carry, including one of the 1903s. The other one has not had sufficient field testing and handling yet. But it will
I also have a choice of some nice modern handguns as well.

 

[AR_Black]

An acquantaince of mine says that owning one handgun should be enough for anyone. He only has one.

My arguement: What if you actually have to use it in defense? The cops will take it away as "evidence". What if it breaks and you have to send it for repair? What if it is stolen?

Here in Illinois there is a 3-day wait (cooling off period) for handguns. At best, he would be without a handgun for 72 hours. At worst, all guns are confiscated by the gov't and you won't ever get another.

Anyhow, YES, I am also a fan of redundancy. Common calibers are also a plus - I love the .40 S&W in autos and .38 Special in pocket revolvers.

Get familiar with your gun: I have a Glock 22 with a TLR-1 light and have shot over 1000 Gold-Dots and 1000 Lawman FMJ's without a hitch. Needless to say, I trust this gun. It's my primary home weapon.

Other guns don't get as much ammo fed, but enough to know it's going to work if necessary.

 

[38-44HD45]

Huh. Don't know what you're talking about...

 

[cochise]

I don't know why but I do the same. I usually have two with me if I'm not carrying my 1911.

 

[GyMac]

I can't argue with having two of the same gun for practical reasons, but I have more than one because I just happen to like that model.

 

[jframe]

Would a DAO SP101 Ruger and a S&W 642-1 count as redundancy?

 

[wnr700]

Guess I think more in caliber redundancy (.38 Special)... use a Model 442 and 649 for carry.

A Model 581 for games and HD.

Soon a Model 19 for the vehicle/range/HD... all have a purpose.

Even my Model 17 was purchased for a purpose. ALOT of cheap trigger time!

Only the Beretta Bobcat seems out of place, but I dig it so much it's currently goes as my BUG.

Hopefully my wife will take to it enough to carry.

Funny thing is... I shoot/carry .38 Special 98% of the time. Just happens the .357's were all deals too good to pass up.

 

[Class III]

Not exact duplicates but close enough for practical purposes. 642/442/37 Bobbed. Kimber Compact Aluminum/Kimber Custom Compact.

Class III