just one!

[flechero]

I'm curious as to why you want to have duplicates

For me, it was to have one CC gun and one dedicated range, training/practice gun, but share holsters and gear. It started when I had only cheaper CC guns and didn't want to put high round counts on the actual CC gun I had to trust. I can set up malfunctions and do lots of range work and never worry about it. If I only have a short time, I can still shoot and not have to clean it until later or next day. And when I finish my range work, the CC gun goes back into the holster, clean and ready.

I still keep pairs of the plastic guns.

[crazy2medic]

There is nothing wrong with having a single handgun... except that if it ever goes down to a broken part or wears out, you'll be without a CC for a while. A 2nd gun would be a wise insurance policy, in my mind.

If you want to remedy that single handgun thing right now, I'll trade you for the .204 Ruger!

Oh no ya can't have my .204 that thing will print under .25moa at 100 yds, I was head shooting prairie dogs at 400yds

[Jago668]

I'm curious as to why you want to have duplicates

For me, it was to have one CC gun and one dedicated range, training/practice gun, but share holsters and gear. It started when I had only cheaper CC guns and didn't want to put high round counts on the actual CC gun I had to trust. I can set up malfunctions and do lots of range work and never worry about it. If I only have a short time, I can still shoot and not have to clean it until later or next day. And when I finish my range work, the CC gun goes back into the holster, clean and ready.

I still keep pairs of the plastic guns.

Same for me. G17 gets stored, other G17 comes out for training. End of training, G17 get stored, other G17 comes out for carry. Both are set up the exact same way. Plus if I do have to use it, and the police take it. I have a car/nightstand gun that is exactly the same.

[twomillenium]

Does this mean I am crazy with my 12 self defense caliber handguns and several .22 cal handguns?

No, you are not crazy, you have a good start.

[TexasTornado]

I have two pistols - but one is a Ruger MkIII .22 so I don't really consider it a self defense or carry gun. I'm looking for a full size 9mm to complement my S&W Shield 9mm. Long term I'd like to have two of both the Shield and whatever I decide on for full size 9mm.

As far as rifles I have 3, so far....

I'm curious as to why you want to have duplicates of the two guns. I hesitate to ask though since I do not need another excuse to buy more guns.

Interchangeable parts. Two is one, one is none. I'd rather know how to shoot two pistols really well than have 4 or 5 different ones..at least until I can afford more than two of each of the first ones!

That makes sense. I do something similar for my AR's by keeping a couple spare LPK's around at all times.

Wait did I just hear a good excuse to get a p238 liberty when I already have a p238 zombie???

I think I did!