anyone here only own one pistol and don't want more?

[dwcopple]

I am tinkering with the idea of liquidating my pistol collection and focusing solely on one "do-it-all gun". More than likely my keeper would be my G17 with 19 length grip except that it is a gen 2 model and has no accessory rail so I'd need a handheld light for HD. Or I could just try and sell everything and just get a Gen 3/4 G19 and remove the finger grooves and undercut appropriately. Or I could keep my P320C and just get a full size slide for it should I ever feel the need. Anyone here go back to one gun or only ever stay at one gun?

[Gray222]

Stick to the Glock.

But not just one.

One to carry.
One to train with.
One in case one of the above breaks.

If you really want to be barebones that's the right way to do it.

[LockedBreech]

I wish I had the discipline. Truly. It would save me a lot of money. And P-F has given me the discipline to only carry/use the Glock seriously and to train with the Glock 80% of the time.

But sometimes I really wanna have a fun range day with a 92FS. Or a PX4. Or a 226. And it's nice to have those on hand.

[blues]

I could get by with just a Glock 26 and would probably be fine. I really don't have much of a collection as it is. Three 9mm Glocks (17, 19, 26), a couple revolvers, shotgun, AR. Finis.

I like to keep things simple.

[Lost River]

http://i.imgur.com/34uA1fF.jpg


I understand your reasoning, especially if your sole purpose is self defense, but I use handguns for so much more than just self defense carry to protect agains attacks from other humans.

I shoot long range like here (shooting out to 450-500 yards across a dry reservoir with my 44 mag):

http://i.imgur.com/mu7XTp2.jpg

You can sort of see the targets lined up in this pic:


http://i.imgur.com/GUYmIZA.jpg


And here is a new target board at 780 yards from my cabin's porch:

http://i.imgur.com/XHoAT9S.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zRfHvUM.jpg


Long range shooting on the remote Pahsimeroi range of Elmer Keith fame:


http://i.imgur.com/FHUCfib.jpg


For me, shooting handguns is an all year relaxing, all encompassing pastime.

[Lost River]

I also very much enjoy getting exercise after big game season by handgun hunting small game with my .44s and sometimes .38s:

Cures cabin fever, you usually have the place to yourself, and normally before or during a cold snap or bad storm the hunting can be spectacular.


http://i.imgur.com/qZzZAd5.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6Z5Aw1z.jpg


Combat Masterpiece and Wadcutters

http://i.imgur.com/CyReUZm.jpg


J Frame 442
http://i.imgur.com/shVql9G.jpg




http://i.imgur.com/9C0Ysfu.jpg

[BehindBlueI's]

Do you mean one physical gun or one model of gun?

For roughly 5 years, I had one physical handgun to my name. It was my carry, competition, practice gun, a 5" 1911. Honestly, this isn't ideal as if it breaks, gets a time out in an evidence locker, etc. you now have zero guns. I would not recommend it.

However one model makes sense to me. Having three identical set up (insert whatever gun here) makes a ton of sense. One to carry, one to practice/compete with, and one in the safe for when one of the first two poops the bed. In full disclosure, it makes sense but I don't quite do it. I carry a P226 almost all the time, but do make exceptions on vacations out of state or when dressed for exercise. Even then I stay "in the family" with a P229 or P245, though.

[Robinson]

I recently reduced the handguns I own to:

Colt Lightweight Commander 9mm - carry gun
Colt Lightweight Commander 9mm - home defense gun, plus backup for carry gun
Colt Combat Commander 9mm - dedicated practice/range gun
Colt XSE Government model .45ACP - in case I ever need to switch back to .45ACP for any reason
Colt Mark IV Series 70 Limited Edition .45ACP - just because I like it

I traded away my Government model 9mm pistols because I came to the conclusion that the Commander size is just a better match for the 9mm cartridge. So I pretty much have standardized on that. The .45s are not critical to me and I have them only for the reasons stated.

[Joe in PNG]

I've pretty much settled down to Beretta 92's, (FS, FS Compact, and D Centurion) and a Shield for NPE carry.
I thought about swapping the Shield for a Springer XD-E, but my BinL's XD-S repeatedly went down hard during a match earlier this week. I'll probably give it about a year for all the beta testing to get finished before I buy one.

[spinmove_]

Eh, it really depends on how extensive your collection is. Personally I have a few other pistols than my Glocks, but the VAST majority of my practice and shooting time is done on my Glocks. My other pistols fill their other respective roles well enough. I'm not done buying Glocks nor am I done buying "not Glocks", but I definitely don't, nor would I have, 30+ pistols before having my "3 for carry/defense". Get those first and get good. After that, spend your money on whatever you want.


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[jwperry]

However one model makes sense to me. Having three identical set up (insert whatever gun here) makes a ton of sense. One to carry, one to practice/compete with, and one in the safe for when one of the first two poops the bed. In full disclosure, it makes sense but I don't quite do it. I carry a P226 almost all the time, but do make exceptions on vacations out of state or when dressed for exercise. Even then I stay "in the family" with a P229 or P245, though.

This would be ideal IMO; one family of guns. Manual of arms is the same, commonality in magazines, tools, some small parts and holsters. Some families do this better (GLOCK) than others. But you'd be able to fill multiple roles with not much variation in your inventory.

I've come to realize that I'm entrenched with Sigs and I need to let go of my other guns; but I introduce a fair amount of people to shooting(lately it has been a lot of my friends' wives & some coworkers) so having a small variety is useful for that. It also gives them options as a lot of people don't bargain shop like I do and won't go and buy a $1k new Sig...but would buy a $500 new Glock or M&P.

[dwcopple]

Do you mean one physical gun or one model of gun?


One physical, two at most. I currently own 16 different handguns. Most are 9mm. One is a pocket .380. Two are .22lr plinkers, two are Makarov's, one .38 revolver, one .45 1911. 7 double stack 9mm's. I recently have felt compelled to reduce them all down to 1 or two and focus solely on perfecting my ability with both.

[breakingtime91]

I am pretty much stuck at one family of guns because funding and time. I am relatively young, 26, and that correlates with a young family, lower income than others who have been in the job market longer, and other priorities that limit time and money. For that reason, I am looking at sticking to just glock pistols. I have limited time as is and I mostly spend it with my family when I have the spare time, so shooting gets a back seat. Maybe a few years down the road I will be able to branch out and experiment with DA/SA but for now it doesn't look like it.

So this is what my plan is:
glock 17 with x300 in pistol safe
training glock 19
carry glock 19
glock 43 for npe (currently role is filled with a shield with manual safety), after the gadget for it releases.

[BehindBlueI's]

One physical, two at most. I currently own 16 different handguns. Most are 9mm. One is a pocket .380. Two are .22lr plinkers, two are Makarov's, one .38 revolver, one .45 1911. 7 double stack 9mm's. I recently have felt compelled to reduce them all down to 1 or two and focus solely on perfecting my ability with both.

I get what you're going for and think you are on the right track. That said, I would recommend you have at least two. What if your one gun breaks? You use it and it's now evidence? That leaves you with no gun.

So here's what I'd consider:
1) It's ok to own things just to own them. You can concentrate on your carry gun but still own fun guns. Can you afford training and ammo without liquidating your other guns (if you enjoy owning them)
2) Having a .22 plinker is seldom a bad thing. You can work on fundamentals and get a lot of practice in cheaply and with little wear and tear on your hands.
3) Do you ever carry a backup? Do you ever need to arm someone else? (ie, spouse)

I still own my 1911. I've shot it once in 11 years, and did so as an experiment on magazines that had been left loaded for a decade. Owning it doesn't take away from my ability to manipulate and use my Sigs. Trying to practice on both would, though.

[Malamute]

anyone here only own one pistol and don't want more?

No.



One physical, two at most. I currently own 16 different handguns. Most are 9mm. One is a pocket .380. Two are .22lr plinkers, two are Makarov's, one .38 revolver, one .45 1911. 7 double stack 9mm's. I recently have felt compelled to reduce them all down to 1 or two and focus solely on perfecting my ability with both.

I think I may see the problem. If you are primarily a shooter because you think you should have a defensive gun, and arent interested in them for other reasons, like history, or pure enjoyment of the type or model, then having a number of repeat items that cover the same ground may not seem that interesting.

There was a thread here a couple years ago that was interesting. https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?11538-The-Passion-of-the-Gun&


It may be a worthwhile exercise to put the extras in a safe deposit box for a year or two and see if you miss them, or want to trade them for something else shootable. Once sold, they are gone, and another example of the same gun may not be quite the same if you later decide you want some of them back again.

[Malamute]

Oops.

[dwcopple]

I get what you're going for and think you are on the right track. That said, I would recommend you have at least two. What if your one gun breaks? You use it and it's now evidence? That leaves you with no gun. I have the ability to go buy another gun


So here's what I'd consider:
1) It's ok to own things just to own them. You can concentrate on your carry gun but still own fun guns. Can you afford training and ammo without liquidating your other guns (if you enjoy owning them)
2) Having a .22 plinker is seldom a bad thing. You can work on fundamentals and get a lot of practice in cheaply and with little wear and tear on your hands.
3) Do you ever carry a backup? Do you ever need to arm someone else? (ie, spouse)


1. I get that, but I just feel by jumping around from gun to gun all the time, it keeps me from being "ultra-proficient" with one particular model
2. I agree, that is why one is a PPQ .22. It is identical in dimensions to a real PPQ which a lot of the .22's are undersized instead
3. Nope. I am married, and my wife has shot with me on occasion ( I actually bought the PPQ22 for her) but I am not confident she would be able to act appropriately in the heat of the moment :(

[spinmove_]

This would be ideal IMO; one family of guns. Manual of arms is the same, commonality in magazines, tools, some small parts and holsters. Some families do this better (GLOCK) than others. But you'd be able to fill multiple roles with not much variation in your inventory.

I've come to realize that I'm entrenched with Sigs and I need to let go of my other guns; but I introduce a fair amount of people to shooting(lately it has been a lot of my friends' wives & some coworkers) so having a small variety is useful for that. It also gives them options as a lot of people don't bargain shop like I do and won't go and buy a $1k new Sig...but would buy a $500 new Glock or M&P.

Having variety is good, it's the spice of life. Focusing on one "platform" is ultimately what you want to do though.


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[Gio]

In my opinion it depends where you find enjoyment as an enthusiast.

I personally get the most enjoyment from pushing the edge with performance and competing at a high level. As such, new gear and guns just don't interest me like they did at one point. Instead, I'm trying to shave time off of various drills while maintaining or improving accuracy and minimizing mistakes. Most of my hobby money ends up going into bullet components and match fees, so I think my gun safe would look pretty bare bones compared to most posters here :p.

[Clusterfrack]

Ditto for what Gio just said. New guns are usually an expensive time consuming pain in the ass.

But--total hypocrite here--I did have fun with my new bear defense cannon (SBH .44).

[GJM]

In my opinion it depends where you find enjoyment as an enthusiast.

I personally get the most enjoyment from pushing the edge with performance and competing at a high level. As such, new gear and guns just don't interest me like they did at one point. Instead, I'm trying to shave time off of various drills while maintaining or improving accuracy and minimizing mistakes. Most of my hobby money ends up going into bullet components and match fees, so I think my gun safe would look pretty bare bones compared to most posters here :p.


Ditto for what Gio just said. New guns are usually an expensive time consuming pain in the ass.

But--total hypocrite here--I did have fun with my new bear defense cannon (SBH .44).

For the half the year when I am competing every weekend, I am only interested in the gun I am competing with. Other guns are a distraction.

For the other half the year, when I am not competing, I love shooting different guns. I find it particularly fun to get something new to me, like the P10-C or VP9SK, and see how well I can shoot them with a few days focus. Next up is the APX, and I can't wait. In a month or so, as competition time nears, I move back towards singular focus.

Neither approach seems right or wrong, it is whatever floats your boat.

[ldunnmobile]

I have simplified. I have 3 G19s and 1 G43.

[dwcopple]

I have simplified. I have 3 G19s and 1 G43.

any regrets?

[okie john]

I am tinkering with the idea of liquidating my pistol collection and focusing solely on one "do-it-all gun". More than likely my keeper would be my G17 with 19 length grip except that it is a gen 2 model and has no accessory rail so I'd need a handheld light for HD. Or I could just try and sell everything and just get a Gen 3/4 G19 and remove the finger grooves and undercut appropriately. Or I could keep my P320C and just get a full size slide for it should I ever feel the need. Anyone here go back to one gun or only ever stay at one gun?

I'm down to the Gen4 G19 as my EDC with a G43 for NPE. I keep a Colt 1911 because 'Murica plus a Model 29-2 and a couple of others that I got from my father, but I rarely shoot any of them. All carry, competition, and training happens with a G19. In the future could see buying an occasional no-lock S&W revolver as a nod to my youth, but that's about it. Most new stuff doesn't do much for me, and I can rent most of it for about what I'd spend on sales tax if I were to buy it new. I'd rather spend my money on classes, ammo, or hunting trips.


Okie John

[holmes168]

I went down to only 9mm and AR's. I think the VP9 series works really well for me. Still will keep a G19 and G43 on hand bc they are such popular models of pistol. Have a Shild and PPQ that I'll probably offload to fund a second VP9SK.

[BehindBlueI's]

I have the ability to go buy another gun


You say that now. I've had to take self defense guns from people as evidence and hear "that's my only gun, what do I do now?" You can probably buy another gun. But you'll be with zero guns until then. You'll also be with an untried and unproven gun when you first buy it and until you can vet it at a time in your life that you're most on alert.

You shoot Mope at 5pm. At 7pm you're on the news. At 10pm you're getting death threats. That's a reality you could face if you shoot someone.

I worked a case where a guy called a handyman he'd previously had dealings with to get a quote on a playhouse for his child. What he didn't know is the handyman was now a meth addict and out of business, but agreed to meet for the purposes of robbing the guy. The handyman (robber) showed up with two others and tried to rob the complainant. The complainant shot and seriously injured one of the "others" and then the robbers scattered. Obviously they knew where the complainant lived. His gun was now evidence. His first question? "That's my only gun, what do I do if he shows up at my house?"

Even if none of that applies, psychologically it's very satisfying to have a new gun to put in your holster right away. Our range staff comes to the scene and rearms officers involved in a shooting for that very reason. It absolutely sucks to feel disarmed after a lethal force encounter.

[Duelist]

I think about it, and have gotten the bug to do it due to finances. I like the stuff I have, though, and it's taken me a long time to accumulate it, so I don't think I'm going to jump that way any time soon. If I do reduce, I will be consolidating, but not eliminating all but one or even two.

The idea that you don't need to own a spare because you have the ability to purchase a replacement at need isn't clear thinking to me: there are no gun shops open at 1:30 am on Sunday morning after you get released from the police department, who have kept your pistol logged into their evidence room, which you may or may not ever see again. Having a second, similar or identical weapon at home seems to me a prudent, not terribly expensive hedge. Breakage happens, too, especially if you train and/or compete. Having a spare in your range bag can save a class or match or even just a range trip. The only match I ever DNFd was when I had no spare in my bag and had an ammo malfunction that tied up my gun until I got back to my bench. I've had to use my spare exactly once, but I always take one to a match or class.

Different size guns carry better in different circumstances, as well, so ... I won't be going to only one or two. Three is my minimum, I think, so long as I am going to be an active shooter.

[dwcopple]

You say that now. I've had to take self defense guns from people as evidence and hear "that's my only gun, what do I do now?" You can probably buy another gun. But you'll be with zero guns until then. You'll also be with an untried and unproven gun when you first buy it and until you can vet it at a time in your life that you're most on alert. His first question? "That's my only gun, what do I do if he shows up at my house?"



I have an AR, an AK, a VZ58, and a Mossberg 500 too

[Duelist]

I have an AR, an AK, a VZ58, and a Mossberg 500 too

None of which are vetted, reliable, or concealable carry guns.

[dwcopple]

"That's my only gun, what do I do if he shows up at my house?"


hence ^^^

[Joe in PNG]

The thing is, if you have someone gunning for you, they may or may not show up at your home. If the shooting was at your place of work, they may instead go there.
They may follow you in a vehicle, or wait for you to walk your dog.
Heck, you may have a pure blind luck encounter, as Archduke Franz Ferdinand did.

[Totem Polar]

I'm down to one make/caliber for training/defense (Glock, 9mm), but it'll be a really bad day when I am no longer hip-deep in wheelies and vintage oddities. I mean, it's getting harder every year to find a mint flatgate single-six, a mint wartime Beretta M1934 or a 3" RB model 65. So, no.

[Mike C]

I don't see how one gun could fit everything I needed, or all of everyone else's needs. However if two models were it definitely a G19 and a G43 or a G19 and a small Airweight J frame. That combo could literally do everything. J-frame for bug, discreet carry, exercising, lounging, winter/pocket gun, wearable in a Tux or nice suit, it also runs different ammo which I personally believe is important. G19 for everything else. Two different triggers is kind of a negative but on the upside nothing teaches trigger control like a DA revolver. The G43 could also probably serve all of the above as well.

I own lots of stuff now but at one point I had nothing but a few P2000's and M&P340's. I found these combos worked really well and covered all of my needs. I just ended up buying other stuff because I just enjoy shooting different things. Only thing I regret about having a fair bit of stuff is the amount of time it takes to keep everything oiled and cared for. I'm not the type that can shoot the piss out of something and leave it nasty for 6 months at a time.


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[Joe in PNG]

I'm down to one make/caliber for training/defense (Glock, 9mm), but it'll be a really bad day when I am no longer hip-deep in wheelies and vintage oddities. I mean, it's getting harder every year to find a mint flatgate single-six, a mint wartime Beretta M1934 or a 3" RB model 65. So, no.

I'm a fiend for old Pocket Colts, so I know exactly what you mean.

[schüler]

I have the ability to go buy another gun


Pretty glib comment. It's not quite to the level of why do I even own a gun, but close. It wasn't that long ago we experienced long spells of ammo and firearm availability issues. Natural disaster, man-made disaster, political scares, aforementioned evidentiary seizure... choose your perfect storm before it chooses you.

I like voodoo man's plan. A lot.

[Hideeho]

I own one "operating system"--LEM/Striker/DAO. Too much muscle memory invested. Want the mechanics to be the same whenever I pull the trigger. After that, the numbers vary, but always have three of each.

[BehindBlueI's]

I have an AR, an AK, a VZ58, and a Mossberg 500 too

Great. Long guns are a good answer for when you're home. You going to pack one to the gun store the next day? If you're Zimmerman?

I get what you're trying to accomplish and I commend you for it. Just remember everything in moderation, including moderation. Going to just one physical handgun can bite you in the ass and there's been quite a few reasons listed here by me and others.

If you have 2 ARs set up identically, 2 carry handguns set up identically, and a BUG/NPE gun you've got most of your bases covered. I'd be hesitant to drop below that.

[Bigghoss]

I gave up on the idea of streamlining to only one family a while ago, I just like guns too much to not own and enjoy a bunch of different ones. That said, I did settle on the Glock family as my main go-to for serious purposes and focused hard on getting proficient with them and getting them squared away as far as sights and such. All of my other guns could be pressed into service but for now they are only for fun and don't get brought out often. Then it occurred to me that if I'm going to concentrate on one platform it should be what I carry at work (M9) so I'm in the process of switching over to the Beretta PX4 and 92 and possibly a Smith 3914 as it has the same manual of arms as the PX4 and 90-series. I have no plans of only owning one of either of those families because, as others have mentioned, you need at least two or even three so that you have a backup in case something happens.

How I (try to) do it and what I recommend is pick one gun you really like that works for you, then get an exact duplicate of that gun to train with and shoot regularly. Then try to stay as close as possible to that gun if you branch out from it, like say you want a BUG or something smaller for when you can't dress around your favored gun or if you want a fullsize for nightstand duty. Perfect example would be with Glocks. Lots of people carry a 19 so you buy one to carry and one to shoot the piss out of. Then you buy a 26 and/or a 43 to supplement the 19 and a second to practice with. Then when the funds are available you might pick up a G34 to keep handy around the house with a light on it and eventually a second.

[SAWBONES]

I've long had a gun-ownership motto: "any gun worth owning is worth having two (or more) of; one for use, another for a spare".

Unfortunately, it eventually gets out of hand. :p

[Noidslo]

I'm currently a one pistol guy. A Glock 19 Gen4 is my current everything pistol. My only other firearm is my hunting rifle. I'd like to add a G43 and possibly a 17 or 21 for woods carry, but that has to wait for finances to catch up. Years ago I owned/used multiple handgun platforms, but times change. I'm grateful for the ability to protect myself and loved ones and will add the next pistol when able.

[HCM]

I've sent a co-worker home with my duty gun after his was taken as evidence in a shooting and the closest spares were 5 hours away.

You need 2 to 3 of what ever you choose as your primary plus a BUG/NPE/Pocket gun. Idunn mobile's 3 G19's and a G43 fits the bill perfectly.

I now carry a personally owned, agency approved G17 gen 4. We issue SIG so if the G17 gets used and taken into evidence they don't have another to give me. So I have 3 of them. Duty / Carry, Training and "spare".

I also carry a BUG. It does double duty as a "walk the dog / yard work / it's too hot for a cover garment" pocket gun. Mine is a J frame but a G43 or a shield could fill the same role.

Everything else is "shoots for fun." Don't under estimate fun. Shooting nothing but Glocks gets to be work after a while.

[Clusterfrack]

Another good reason to have at least two of your carry gun is limiting round count on your primary weapon. E.g. you don't want to worry that heavy practice will put you near the MTBF (mean time between failures) of your parts. E.g. I get 7500 - 10k on a p320 extractor before having issues.

[45dotACP]

I mostly carry and shoot a Beretta 92 FS. I have a spare 92 FS configured the exact same way as my backup match gun/carry gun.

I have a couple 1911s because they interest me. Perhaps a hunting revolver will make its way to me at some point. I don't have a huge affinity for long guns though.

Probably going to pare my collection down just to make some room in the safe.

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[willie]

To the op I suggest paying attention to his friends here who advise restricting himself to only one handgun. With respect, I say that would work only for the man whose reason for owning a handgun is to keep one in his sock drawer. I keep one in my sock drawer but enjoy having others.

[11B10]

http://i.imgur.com/34uA1fF.jpg


I understand your reasoning, especially if your sole purpose is self defense, but I use handguns for so much more than just self defense carry to protect agains attacks from other humans.

I shoot long range like here (shooting out to 450-500 yards across a dry reservoir with my 44 mag):

http://i.imgur.com/mu7XTp2.jpg

You can sort of see the targets lined up in this pic:


http://i.imgur.com/GUYmIZA.jpg


And here is a new target board at 780 yards from my cabin's porch:

http://i.imgur.com/XHoAT9S.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zRfHvUM.jpg


Long range shooting on the remote Pahsimeroi range of Elmer Keith fame:


http://i.imgur.com/FHUCfib.jpg


For me, shooting handguns is an all year relaxing, all encompassing pastime.



Lost River, I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating. I cannot imagine living a better life than what you've shown us with your photos. When I hear someone breaking bad about America, I know it's because they've never seen it as we have - through pictures such as yours. Thanks from this grateful American. So very much appreciated.

[dwcopple]

I had a G43, hated it. I own a Kahr CT9, love it. It's what the single stack 9 glock should've been. I'd keep that gun and either the Sig 320 or the G17 and sell off everything else. I could then buy a G19 as a spare. Two Glocks and a Kahr.

[psalms144.1]

I'm moving into a variation of the simplification you mentioned. As of yesterday, all my "shooter" guns are 9mm GLOCKs, with a few exceptions. Waiting on picking up the last Glock to complete my "set," at which point I'll have the family covered - G34, G17, G19, G26, and G43. I also have a G23, in case the G19 goes away for whatever reason and I don't want to go down to a G26 or up to the G17. I've also got a G30S for trips to Maine where black bears wander through my in-laws property with some regularity.

Otherwise, I have one CZ P07 that I'm wringing out because I want to re-familiarize myself with DA/SA; one 1911 (because 'Merica!); my HK P7M8 (all bow down!); and three round guns - a Detective Special, a custom S&W N Frame converted to a 3.5" .45 Colt, and the ubiquitous 642.

I'm ALWAYS looking for something that's appreciably better than the GLOCKs, but I seem to keep accruing them, like compounding interest. I really should pick up another G19 as a training pistol, so I'm not putting "needless" training rounds through my duty/daily carry G19, but, I just can't seem to work up the "want" to lay out the cash.

[GJM]

Lost River, I know I've said it before, but it bears repeating. I cannot imagine living a better life than what you've shown us with your photos. When I hear someone breaking bad about America, I know it's because they've never seen it as we have - through pictures such as yours. Thanks from this grateful American. So very much appreciated.

Lost River lives big, and a variety of firearms are just a part of that.

[Lester Polfus]

I could absolutely live with just a Glock 19, but I'd want multiple copies, for reasons expressed above. In fact, that's pretty much what I did for a while.

Right now hand gun wise, I'm down to the Glock platform (in 9mm and 10mm, the 10mm is optional), the J-frame platform, and the Ruger Mk 2 platform. But I could just have Glock 19's and a .22 conversion kit and make it work.

[11B10]

Lost River lives big, and a variety of firearms are just a part of that.



Well, you're not doing too bad yourself, Sir. There's a group of guys here that post pictures from Heaven, as far as I'm concerned. You would be in that group.

[dwcopple]

To the op I suggest paying attention to his friends here who advise restricting himself to only one handgun. With respect, I say that would work only for the man whose reason for owning a handgun is to keep one in his sock drawer. I keep one in my sock drawer but enjoy having others.

I wouldn't have only one though. I could definitely do a pair of the same (my main gun) and one other one (my CT9 most likely as it is a dream to carry)...Now, I just need someone with deep pockets that wants to buy a nice pistol collection ;)

[mrozowjj]

Not just one I have a few... I sometimes get the itch but nothing really excites me anymore. I constantly think about selling some of the few I have.

[willie]

Mrozowjj, I say tread carefully when you sell guns unless you have a specific plan other than just selling. My experience in having sold many over the years is that soon after the transaction I had neither the money nor the gun. I understand what people must do when they have sick children or some other emergency. That's different. Otherwise, keep the weapon in your safe. For decades I've heard folks say that you don't need this or that or some crap like this :"you only have two hands so why do you need three pistols?"

I'm old now and faced with the problem of deciding when I should begin disposing of guns and reloading equipment and ammunition. Some of it I've had the great pleasure of giving to younger and deserving shooters. Here I refer mostly to reloading equipment but have passed on some family guns to relatives that I trust. I'm starting to ramble so I had best stop. Just think twice before selling your weapons unless you use the money to buy others.

[NoLock]

I do a Glock 26 gen 4. Pre safe act I had a bunch of 9mm Glocks then the seven round rule was imposed and I tried more than a few single stack 9mms. The law was bumped back to ten and I had tons of issues with ten round Glock 19 magazines.

I envy you guys that live in states that allow for standard capacity magazines and where buying and selling of guns doesnt take hours and tons of paperwork.

[pastaslinger]

Do you have only one wrench? Do you use that wrench as a hammer as it is the only tool you keep in the tool box? (Granted I have done this when I have not had a hammer on hand...)

If theoretically a person could only have one I can think of a few that could make the list as a compromise in some respect, but why artificially limit oneself?

[xray 99]

I'll confess that I picked up a VP9 and it was love at first grip. I picked
up a second one when Grabagun had them on sale for dirt cheap...$459 or something. My Glock 19 (duty/carry gun since circa 1993) sits idle, at least for now. I'm steadily selling off the dust collectors in my collection.

[serialsolver]

I wouldn't advise someone serious about self defense to only have one handgun or one type of handgun.

I'm currently dealing with some hand and forearm issues that have seriously compromised my hand strength. I'm having great difficulty working the slide of an automatic and limp wristing is a major concern. If I didn't have a revolver I would have to go unarmed or carry a handgun I could not properly operate.

It's good to have options.


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[ldunnmobile]

any regrets?

I wish I had done it years ago.

[ASH556]

I am tinkering with the idea of liquidating my pistol collection and focusing solely on one "do-it-all gun". More than likely my keeper would be my G17 with 19 length grip except that it is a gen 2 model and has no accessory rail so I'd need a handheld light for HD. Or I could just try and sell everything and just get a Gen 3/4 G19 and remove the finger grooves and undercut appropriately. Or I could keep my P320C and just get a full size slide for it should I ever feel the need. Anyone here go back to one gun or only ever stay at one gun?

I have two identical Gen 4 Glock 17's. That's it. (Oh, I forgot about my M&P 22, but that's just for backyard pests) I used to have only one and would be content again with one. I don't shoot the volume I used to so the only advantage to the second gun is not having to unchamber a "duty" round when I dry fire.

My wife has a Sig P239 DAO that I could carry if my Glock went down for some reason but honestly Glocks are strong and spare parts are cheap.

[JTQ]

... if my Glock went down for some reason but honestly Glocks are strong and spare parts are cheap.

And readily available.

[Beat Trash]

You say that now. I've had to take self defense guns from people as evidence and hear "that's my only gun, what do I do now?" You can probably buy another gun. But you'll be with zero guns until then. You'll also be with an untried and unproven gun when you first buy it and until you can vet it at a time in your life that you're most on alert.

You shoot Mope at 5pm. At 7pm you're on the news. At 10pm you're getting death threats. That's a reality you could face if you shoot someone.

I worked a case where a guy called a handyman he'd previously had dealings with to get a quote on a playhouse for his child. What he didn't know is the handyman was now a meth addict and out of business, but agreed to meet for the purposes of robbing the guy. The handyman (robber) showed up with two others and tried to rob the complainant. The complainant shot and seriously injured one of the "others" and then the robbers scattered. Obviously they knew where the complainant lived. His gun was now evidence. His first question? "That's my only gun, what do I do if he shows up at my house?"

Even if none of that applies, psychologically it's very satisfying to have a new gun to put in your holster right away. Our range staff comes to the scene and rearms officers involved in a shooting for that very reason. It absolutely sucks to feel disarmed after a lethal force encounter.

^^^ This is worth reading twice...^^^

We carry a gun to protect ourself and/or our loved ones. If you are forced to ever use this gun in an actual shooting, be it as a LEO or a civilian CCW, you need to keep in mind that the person you shot most likely has friends and family. Those friends and family may have issue with your decision making process that led up to you shooting their friend and loved one. They may feel the need to express their displeasure in your decision making process in a personal manner.

Many non-LEO's do not understand that if you shoot someone, your gun will be taken into evidence until the Prosecutor makes a decision and/or the Grand Jury makes a decision. Depending on the jurisdiction that could take a while. Bad time to have to go shopping for a new pistol. Assuming that shopping for a new pistol is an option for you. This is the thought behind owning three of the same carry gun that you will read about on forums from time to time. One to carry, one to train with and a vetted spare. I add to this concept that you may want to own a smaller pistol to be used as a BUG or as a gun for NPE carry. A J-Frame revolver, Glock 43 or a Shield are guns that come to mind.

Owning guns outside of defensive firearms is ok. I own some guns just because them are fun to shoot. I don't carry them, but I consider them recreational items.

The concept of owning one family of defensive pistols has a lot of merit in my opinion. Especially if your only reason for owning a pistol is for personal protection. A classic example is the Glock 9mm line.

I understand a person being on a limited income and only owns one defensive pistol due to a lack of funds. Life is about compromise and if you have limited funds, I get it. But for a person to only own one defensive pistol because they choose to? I would offer that this person may want to rethink that concept.

[olstyn]

I just have a pair of Walthers - a P99c to carry and a full-size P99 that gets the vast majority of the round-count, both USPSA and practice. If for some reason one of them goes down or ends up in the oft-cited "evidence locker" situation, I won't feel too bad about pressing the other into service in the "wrong" role for the short term. While I'd like to have a backup copy of each, I feel that my current situation at least qualifies as adequate, if not optimal.

[BobLoblaw]

Variety is the spice of life and life is short. If you want to have proficiency in one platform, then learn the art of discipline. You're going to end up buying a bunch of different guns (some you probably used to own) whether you reach your goal or not because guns are fun and we're not robots.

[KPD]

Life happened to me awhile back and forced me to sell every gun I owned. For the first time in 35 years I did not have a personally owned firearm of any kind. I still had my issued pieces though.

Now, I have an HK P30. The other three are issued to me. One of my issued guns is a VP9. I wanted a VP9 but a friend gave me a super deal on his P30. I wanted a VP9 because I have lots of extra personally owned magazines and holsters for it. The P30 is a great gun and I got a couple of holsters for it.

The P30 stays at home. It is my gun to carry when my issued piece(s) get taken after an OIS.

My next gun to purchase will probably be a .357 LCR since I already have a ton of support equipment for that.

For the time being I am happy with owning one gun.

[miller_man]

Thanks to this forum, I have duplicates of my carry gun (s) - 19/34's. Do have a 43 but not a duplicate of it yet (soon). Haven't got to 3 yet but might. I have other guns in the safe but rarely touch them - family and life makes my time shooting/practicing/training limited to focusing on one gun. Also my current skills probably will see best gains from this as well.

The other guns sitting in the safe are not going anywhere and will be fine there until I pull them out.

[ASH556]

Let me preface this by saying I'm not trying to argue with or discredit our experienced LEO's here:

My mom is a 30+ year OR veteran for a high volume trauma center in the Atlanta area. She has all kinds of letters after her name including RN, CNOR, and a whole bunch more I don't know. She sees the worst of the worst that can happen in any and every situation of life. Her list of things that are "the devil" includes: fireworks, skateboards, trampolines, motorcycles, and most other fun things. As such, her view is severely skewed due to her experiences in trying to save peoples' lives and/or limbs after unfortunate encounters with the above fun things. In reality, though, what are the odds of being injured on any of these things? I'd say relatively low, at least based on my experiences with them.

I'm not saying it's a bad idea to have a backup gun in the even yours ends up in evidence, but the odds of ever even needing to use a gun in self defense are extremely low. As I've already said, I do have multiple copies of the same pistol, so I've bought into the concept somewhat, but I also know that if I were in a situation with only one pistol and I had to use it and lose it to evidence, there are at least 10 people I could call immediately that would literally get in their car and drive to meet me with a loaner pistol, mags, holster, etc. Some are members of this forum. My point is that if you have the disposable income, yes, get at least one backup, but if you don't, don't sweat it. You're probably more likely to break your neck on a trampoline (at least according to my mom) than to be involved in a shooting resulting in losing your gun to evidence.

[Thy.Will.Be.Done]

I would also recommend having two or three of the same gun for carry/training/replacement. That being said, for me I am going to be doing the same thing... once I figure out which pistol.

I recently picked up both USP 40 and P30L .40, more than likely the P30L will get the nod... the other will get sold and another copy will be purchased for training use.

If you don't have alot of money to keep tied up in firearms, this makes the most sense so you can maximize training ammo costs along with carry gear.

[HCM]

Let me preface this by saying I'm not trying to argue with or discredit our experienced LEO's here:

My mom is a 30+ year OR veteran for a high volume trauma center in the Atlanta area. She has all kinds of letters after her name including RN, CNOR, and a whole bunch more I don't know. She sees the worst of the worst that can happen in any and every situation of life. Her list of things that are "the devil" includes: fireworks, skateboards, trampolines, motorcycles, and most other fun things. As such, her view is severely skewed due to her experiences in trying to save peoples' lives and/or limbs after unfortunate encounters with the above fun things. In reality, though, what are the odds of being injured on any of these things? I'd say relatively low, at least based on my experiences with them.

I'm not saying it's a bad idea to have a backup gun in the even yours ends up in evidence, but the odds of ever even needing to use a gun in self defense are extremely low. As I've already said, I do have multiple copies of the same pistol, so I've bought into the concept somewhat, but I also know that if I were in a situation with only one pistol and I had to use it and lose it to evidence, there are at least 10 people I could call immediately that would literally get in their car and drive to meet me with a loaner pistol, mags, holster, etc. Some are members of this forum. My point is that if you have the disposable income, yes, get at least one backup, but if you don't, don't sweat it. You're probably more likely to break your neck on a trampoline (at least according to my mom) than to be involved in a shooting resulting in losing your gun to evidence.

A few thoughts:

1) Having lived in Socialist crap holes like NY and CA, you and I are lucky to currently live in a a states where it's legal for someone to loan you a gun. That is not the case for everyone. Along the same lines not every state allows you to walk into a gun shop and walk out with a new handgun the same day. Even if you can, you still have to vet the gun and hope you got "a good one."

2) Speaking from personal experience "seized as evidence" is not as rare as you assert. The primary reason for a defensive handgun, whether carry gun or house gun, is just that, to be used in defense of life. We hope it won't have to be used for it's intended purpose but we must assume it will someday be used as intended, therefore we must assume it is an expendable asset which will become evidence for an undetermined period of time. To assume otherwise is to assume you will never be involved in a defensive gun use I.e. "It will never happen to me," a failure of mindset.

3) "Taken as evidence" is only one reason to have a vetted spare pistol. Guns break when you shoot them. I have broken my primary duty / carry gun at least 6 times in the past 20 years.

4) From a financial standpoint, a pair of polymer framed service pistols of your choice likely costs less than the infernal device you use to connect to the internet. If not an exact duplicate, at least get something similar. My local police supply store has Gen 2 G22's and Gen 1 M&P 40's for $279 and $ 259 respectively.

5) For LEO's you need at least one personally owned handgun. You may love your agency but they don't love you back. Pogo's law "we have met the enemy and he is us" seems to have been written with LE admin in mind. You are a number and they can take back issued equipment at any time.

[Rex G]

I had a G43, hated it. I own a Kahr CT9, love it. It's what the single stack 9 glock should've been. I'd keep that gun and either the Sig 320 or the G17 and sell off everything else. I could then buy a G19 as a spare. Two Glocks and a Kahr.

Two Glocks and a Kahr sounds like a valid plan. I use a pair of G19 pistols, and a G26, every day, for police duty, personal-time carry, and "back-up." I have other Glocks, and other handguns, but these three are my daily carry guns. I do not really favor the relatively wide, blocky G26, but it accepts G19 magazines, and is acceptably concealed in an ankle holster, when I wear my Blauer duty pants.

I know what it is like for a spring to break, inside my duty handgun. At that time, in the Eighties, as a young, broke street cop, my only handgun system was S&W revolvers, but I am not sure whether I had a spare duty-sized revolver at that moment in time, though I doubt it. Fortunately, a local gun store had replacements in stock, so I had it up-and-running within hours. (No PD armorer, back then!) In today's business climate, with only a few high-demand items kept in stock, I doubt I could find that same spring in stock at a local gun shop.

In 1993, when I shot an armed, disturbed person, my Ruger GP100 got to go live with the firearms examiner for a few weeks. Fortunately, my Stainless Python fit the same duty holster. (I reckon I am part of a rather small, exclusive, shrinking club; still-active LEOs who have carried a Colt Python on street duty.)

I could, potentially, scale-back to two handgun systems, that being DA revolvers and the 1911. That would mean eliminating Glocks, but Glocks are utilitarian tools to me, which I would probably not own at all, if not for my police career being a significant factor. I could, I reckon, eliminate the 1911 system, but, well, no. The 1911 was my first love, among handguns, adding revolvers later.

I am counting "DA revolvers" as one pistol system, even though I use both S&W and Rugers. (Yes, "pistol" system, Sam Colt patented "revolving pistols." Here, in Texas, where the timely introduction of those revolving pistols helped shape our history, we have not forgotten. :) )

[mmc45414]

It seems like when I think I should get rid of something it fits a situation I didn't foresee when I was thinking of getting rid of it. I really don't like my CM-9, and was going to sell it (I also have a Shield) and fund another J-frame cause I like those better and wouldn't mind having a few more. But then one day I realized it drops right into the hip pocket of my Carhart bibs I wear when working in the yard cutting brush and splitting wood. And it is only worth $250. And I have some gear for it. WTH, I am gonna keep it.

Another factor is many of my things I would consider moving, like my P-40, are no longer the new hotness and selling them would mean dumping them. And the P-40 has been around so long I am attached to it anyway.

On the other end of the spectrum I have an SP101 that went to Gemini, and it is really cool but I hardly ever carry it. I could (should?) sell it, but it is really cool and I enjoy owning it and occasionally shooting it. Did I mention it is really cool?

But I probably will persist in not owning a whole butt load of striker guns. A while back I realized I was mostly shooting the M&P so I got rid of my Glocks and XDs and got some more M&Ps (collect the whole set!!). At this point if you started branching out in striker guns you could fill the whole safe with redundant stuff. There are some great offerings, but man, there are a LOT of great offerings. But when they do a M&P 2.0 in 5" black without the safety I will probably get one.

And now I am shooting and carrying 911s again and wanting several more.

And like Rex I lump revolvers together. And 22s are 22s, in a separate category.

So in theory, I thought it would be a good idea to get down to one striker platform, plus the 1911(s), plus the J-frames, but reality is probably gonna continue to look like it does now.

The only thing I think I will actually do is not end up with a whole slew of dissimilar striker guns. Unless I do...

[The Apprentice]

I'm getting there have spent the last couple years trying the new hotness with the intention of eventually finding a system to make my primary training gun. After a lot of resistance I think I'll end up with glocks and my wheel guns for fun. After liquidating the non glock pistols from my collection and making some new purchases I should end up with a pair of 19's and a pair of 43's or maybe a 17 19 and a pair 43's. I primarily carry a shield but want to get set up on all the same system. While I like having a lot of guns I would like to become a much better shooter and all my other toys are just becoming a distraction from that goal.

Along these lines would you think it is better to have 2 excactly the same or just similare.

[Duelist]

To me, it makes a great deal of sense to have at least two identical carry guns. Same sights, same trigger, same grip, same mags, same holsters.

[HCM]

I'm getting there have spent the last couple years trying the new hotness with the intention of eventually finding a system to make my primary training gun. After a lot of resistance I think I'll end up with glocks and my wheel guns for fun. After liquidating the non glock pistols from my collection and making some new purchases I should end up with a pair of 19's and a pair of 43's or maybe a 17 19 and a pair 43's. I primarily carry a shield but want to get set up on all the same system. While I like having a lot of guns I would like to become a much better shooter and all my other toys are just becoming a distraction from that goal.

Along these lines would you think it is better to have 2 excactly the same or just similare.

2 exactly the same, especially if one is a spare to a persinally owned duty gun.

[rcbusmc24]

There are 120 guns at home, 61 of them are pistols, I spend 90 percent of my time with my 2 glock 19 carry guns, 2 glock 34's for USPSA , a 43 for NPE, and a j frame in my pocket. The rest are just there cause I really like guns...... I don't have any plans to sell any and am always looking for another....... just another benefit of that single SNCO pay.... but I do fully agree with dedication to one platform for maximum performance.

[rdtompki]

Full-size 9mm 1911s for competition. Wife carries Commander and Emp in 9mm (Commander for purse, EMP for IWB). I carry an HK p2000 LEM in 9mm and and EMP for fanny pack. The HK has a grip angle similar to the 1911s and I like the LEM and hammer for carry. Would carry a Commander if I could buy one in CA with an alloy frame.

[psalms144.1]

There are 120 guns at home...Your PCS's must be a LOT of fun!

[rcbusmc24]

Your PCS's must be a LOT of fun!

It took me three trips to get all my gun stuff down from VA to NC last PCS, movers moved all my other stuff...... not looking forward to the next one, hopefully they leave me in NC and don't give me orders back to California, that would be my luck.......

[Bigghoss]

There are 120 guns at home, 61 of them are pistols, I spend 90 percent of my time with my 2 glock 19 carry guns, 2 glock 34's for USPSA , a 43 for NPE, and a j frame in my pocket. The rest are just there cause I really like guns...... I don't have any plans to sell any and am always looking for another....... just another benefit of that single SNCO pay.... but I do fully agree with dedication to one platform for maximum performance.


Your PCS's must be a LOT of fun!


It took me three trips to get all my gun stuff down from VA to NC last PCS, movers moved all my other stuff...... not looking forward to the next one, hopefully they leave me in NC and don't give me orders back to California, that would be my luck.......

I PCS'd once as a civilian federal employee. I whittled my collection down to 27 guns and gave away or threw out all my furniture (I had gotten it from Goodwill or from friends anyway) and managed to pack everything I owned into a long bed pickup with a shell and a Chevy Blazer on a trailer. I'm up to 80 guns that I don't want to part with so the next one is going to be interesting. Hopefully the next move is permanent.

[El Cid]

I own a few samples of handguns - 1911, Beretta, HK. But my duty weapon is the Glock. I train with Glocks. I compete with Glocks. My Glocks all have factory triggers. The non-Glock handguns are for recreational shooting only and I own them because I like their features, they have sentimental value, and this is America. If I shoot them during a range session, I always end with a Glock. The most I will "game" it is a G34 with the RTF2 frame. I also shoot only factory ammunition.

I believe it's fine to own a variety of handguns, but when I see folks who rotate their carry gun or training guns... I don't agree with it, but it's a free country. There are probably shooters who can change platforms and have very little loss of performance but I'm not one of them. I would bet those people are a very small percentage of the shooting community.

[1986s4]

I long ago concluded that I could be really good with only one pistol at a time. But I like variety and I inherited a few that I will never part with willingly. My revolver battery is quite complete, carry, training/competition, .22 practice and a .45 for fun.

[dwcopple]

While I like having a lot of guns I would like to become a much better shooter and all my other toys are just becoming a distraction from that goal.


That is my point of this thread ^^^. I made a listing for my collection on arf.com and MIGunOwners forums but (of course) have only gotten ridiculously low-ball offers. I guess I am gonna have to bite the bullet and make some gunbroker listings up. Ugh, Rather would sell em all in one shot though, but I suppose that is unrealistic.

[Trajan]

I only have 9mm Glocks. My carry 19L, standard 17, a standard 34, and a 43. All mostly stock with a Dawson adjustable black rear and a red fiber front. They do what I need and I'm most comfortable shooting them. I've played with other guns, and the only other one that's tempting is a CZ. But I'd never carry one due to issues ive found, so the decision is easy.

I also own some old S&W Ks and a N. Those are fun guns.

If shooting is a hobby, buy what you want.

[wsr]

You say that now. I've had to take self defense guns from people as evidence and hear "that's my only gun, what do I do now?" You can probably buy another gun. But you'll be with zero guns until then. You'll also be with an untried and unproven gun when you first buy it and until you can vet it at a time in your life that you're most on alert.

You shoot Mope at 5pm. At 7pm you're on the news. At 10pm you're getting death threats. That's a reality you could face if you shoot someone.

I worked a case where a guy called a handyman he'd previously had dealings with to get a quote on a playhouse for his child. What he didn't know is the handyman was now a meth addict and out of business, but agreed to meet for the purposes of robbing the guy. The handyman (robber) showed up with two others and tried to rob the complainant. The complainant shot and seriously injured one of the "others" and then the robbers scattered. Obviously they knew where the complainant lived. His gun was now evidence. His first question? "That's my only gun, what do I do if he shows up at my house?"

Even if none of that applies, psychologically it's very satisfying to have a new gun to put in your holster right away. Our range staff comes to the scene and rearms officers involved in a shooting for that very reason. It absolutely sucks to feel disarmed after a lethal force encounter.

Very good point
I was involved in a SD shooting several years ago and my name was on the news but luckily in the Detroit area people getting killed is just background noise
It happened around 4pm and I walked out of the police station a little after midnight on my own recognizance but without my gun, my CPL,my phone or my truck that I make my living with but I was under open investigation for felony homicide.

I doubt if I would have been able to legally buy a gun while I'm under investigation, even if I could have considering the possibility of prosecution $ ,lack of a vehicle to make $,lack of tools to make $, buying a gun would have been one more unneeded expense.
I got cleared in a matter of weeks got my CPL returned a week or so later but it took a over 6 months to get my pistol returned...I'll keep spares thank you very much

[Lester Polfus]

After a shooting, you're going to have a pretty full plate, even if things "went well." By "went well" I mean you or somebody you cared about weren't injured, and weren't arrested and/or charged immediately.

It's a pretty stressful time. You may be ok with it, but your spouse may be a mess. Your kids may really be struggling. You might be trying to find a contractor that is willing to come remove somebody else's brain matter off the hallway wall. You may be living in a hotel. Arranging time off from work because you shot somebody may be interesting. Trust me, the days following an incident like this can be pretty weird.

So going to Sportsman's Warehouse to buy a fresh Glock 19, a case of ammo, some defensive JHP's, and then going to rock pit in the national forest to vet is is not something I want on my list of things to do.

I've toyed with the idea of having a vetted firearm stored somewhere like a safety deposit box, in case going back home isn't an option for a while.

[HCM]

After a shooting, you're going to have a pretty full plate, even if things "went well." By "went well" I mean you or somebody you cared about weren't injured, and weren't arrested and/or charged immediately.

It's a pretty stressful time. You may be ok with it, but your spouse may be a mess. Your kids may really be struggling. You might be trying to find a contractor that is willing to come remove somebody else's brain matter off the hallway wall. You may be living in a hotel. Arranging time off from work because you shot somebody may be interesting. Trust me, the days following an incident like this can be pretty weird.

So going to Sportsman's Warehouse to buy a fresh Glock 19, a case of ammo, some defensive JHP's, and then going to rock pit in the national forest to vet is is not something I want on my list of things to do.

I've toyed with the idea of having a vetted firearm stored somewhere like a safety deposit box, in case going back home isn't an option for a while.


http://youtu.be/Ca06PmdVIzg

[Duelist]

http://youtu.be/Ca06PmdVIzg

Never noticed the safety deposit gun was a SigPro before.

[Gadfly]

Just checked the spread sheet... getting close to too many... (as in dozens). Most are never shot. About half were given by my father (with a few more still in his possession). I know I am never going to carry his Model 58, and ammo is to expensive to shoot often. But, its a beautiful gun. It cost me nothing but storage space. So, why get rid of it? Same story with his Hi-power, or his Gold Cup, or his Red Hawks, or his 4" model 25, or his 586... they cost me nothing, they are beautiful and pristine. My grandson is probably going to make out like a bandit when I go... Hope he will appreciate it.

As far as shooting, My Glocks in 9mm get the majority of the work. I own a couple of random teaching guns like an M&P 9mm and such for folks to learn on. I rarely shoot my 1911's anymore. I only own .40 pistols because we issued .40 for so long I have a nice stash.

Overall, I could reduce to 3-5 glock 9mm and probably be just fine.

when we get into AR's and such, do I need 5 AR's and multiple stripped lowers? No. Does it hurt to have them? No. Are they losing any value by sitting there? No. (last panic I sold one AR for $2k, and that turned it into 2 ARs/ an Aimpoint Pro/and a couple stripped lowers.)

Different strokes for different folks I guess. I only shoot 10% of what I own, but I still enjoy owning them. Eventually, I will need to downsize just for storage issues.

Do what makes you happy.

[dwcopple]

The liquidation sale has begun! Sold my PX4 on gun broker, traded my p320 today even up for a new G17.4. Sold another 9mm on Thursday and selling my 64-4 revolver tomorrow. Guy coming for my Makarov next Sunday. Some good interest in my others too. Hope things keep moving quickly!

[P.E. Kelley]

I have only sold off a couple of the 35+ handguns I have reviewed over the past 3 years.
Guns are cool tools and I love tools, especially ballistic ones! Don't think one would ever do.

[dwcopple]

I have only sold off a couple of the 35+ handguns I have reviewed over the past 3 years.
Guns are cool tools and I love tools, especially ballistic ones! Don't think one would ever do.

To each their own. I'm not a sponsored shooter like you are though

[P.E. Kelley]

To each their own. I'm not a sponsored shooter like you are though

I am a power plant operator and have been for 37 years. I save and buy. I drive old cars. I don't "vacation". I shoot.
I write articles for gun mags and blogs and have worked 2nd jobs for TV shows and still work as a consultant for gun companies.
I instruct for hire and for free for Lawmen.

Work is something I do a lot of...THAT is how I have more of some things than other things.

SPONSORED has not one thing to do with this conversation except that YOU brought it up.

The opening question on this... YOUR thread was "anyone here only own one pistol and don't want more?" I answered that question without malice.

[RHINOWSO]

It depends why you shoot.

If I only carried for defense, I could make do with 2-3 G19s, or other quality 9MM compacts.

But I don't. We have animals / pests around, so a 22LR handgun helps. It also helps teaching the young'ins. Suppressor use occurs too, so that is another aspect of our shooting.

It also gets hot down here. So something smaller than a G19 helps in the sweltering heat, because I don't want to not do things because all I have is a G19. So a G42/43 or whatever your flavor is.

A BUG also helps - J-frame, etc.

It can certainly be done, but you are limited yourself in ways, unless you can carry your XYZ pistol everywhere, from the boardroom to the beach, to the boat to the game. Some people say they can, but I think most of them either just don't carry all the time or just stay home all the time.

[dwcopple]

I am a power plant operator and have been for 37 years. I save and buy. I drive old cars. I don't "vacation". I shoot.
I write articles for gun mags and blogs and have worked 2nd jobs for TV shows and still work as a consultant for gun companies.
I instruct for hire and for free for Lawmen.

Work is something I do a lot of...THAT is how I have more of some things than other things.

SPONSORED has not one thing to do with this conversation except that YOU brought it up.

The opening question on this... YOUR thread was "anyone here only own one pistol and don't want more?" I answered that question without malice.

Sorry Patrick. My fault. I just am jealous that you get to be on 3-gun nation and get free ammo for your YouTube shoots.


It depends why you shoot.

If I only carried for defense, I could make do with 2-3 G19s, or other quality 9MM compacts.

But I don't. We have animals / pests around, so a 22LR handgun helps. It also helps teaching the young'ins. Suppressor use occurs too, so that is another aspect of our shooting.

It also gets hot down here. So something smaller than a G19 helps in the sweltering heat, because I don't want to not do things because all I have is a G19. So a G42/43 or whatever your flavor is.

A BUG also helps - J-frame, etc.

It can certainly be done, but you are limited yourself in ways, unless you can carry your XYZ pistol everywhere, from the boardroom to the beach, to the boat to the game. Some people say they can, but I think most of them either just don't carry all the time or just stay home all the time.
Well I now own two G17's. One is a chopped to 19 grip length setup for carry (stipple, undercut, sights, etc) and the other is a box stock 17.4. These two are keepers as is my Kahr CT9 for easier (lighter) concealed carry.

As far as for varmints, I have a .22 mag rifle and an M4. I have several rifles that I'll be keeping and my shotgun for clays/hunting/etc. I mainly am dumping my excess pistols and trying to get down to one main caliber. I will also be keeping my PPQ22 as my wife uses it and it is the best .22 pistol I have ever shot. It runs circles around my old 22/45 that choked on everything.

[dwcopple]

And my sell-off is continuing to go well. Sold my Makarov and P226 this weekend, my PX4 sold on gunbroker this week, a guy from Beretta forum is buying my M9 on Tuesday. Still got a couple that are stalling but, I am not in a hurry or need the $$$. It appears my FNS-9 long slide, 1911, and (stupid me) SAR B6P are gonna take a while or I am gonna hafta take a loss on them...ugh.

[GardoneVT]

Ill add another point that if your primary gun is a customized pistol from a shop like Wilson Combat or a rarely-stocked brand such as CZ , order and prep a spare as soon as you're able to. Buying a backup might be an option if your carry gun is a stock Glock 19. If its a Wilson Combat Beretta or a CZ Shadow, not so much.

[dwcopple]

Nope, one is a tricked Gen 2 17 cut to 19 length. Back up is a stock Gen 4, 17.