How many of you have bought identical "spares" of your favourite handgun?

[Low Budget Shooter]

I was glad when I was able to get a second 4.25" 1911. I like the idea that if for any reason I lose the use of my EDC, the other is ready to replace it. LBS

 

[Dr_B]

Of the ones I like or use the most, I have more than one. Might not be the same model, but the extra gun is the same caliber. My main reason is for replacement if one of them breaks and I cannot find a new one at an affordable price.

 

[BCRider]

It's interesting that after 3 pages worth we're not seeing a lot of folks with identical or near identical competition or defensive use guns. I guess that the desire to try out something related but different wins out more than the idea of having an identical backup in case of some issue with the primary.

I'm in the same boat though. Lots of stuff that is sort of similar but no two that are identical. Welllllll .... other than a couple of pairs of SA revolvers which are used for CAS events. That's sort of different though due to the need for two similar style revolvers to be equipped to shoot in these events.

 

[David N]

In 2005 I bought a USED Kel-Tec P11. It proved to be 100% reliable and surprisingly accurate, so in 2008 I bought another one.

 

[csa77]

i own 2 model 29 S&W's one is blued with 8 3/8 barrel and the other is nickle with a 6 inch barrel.

 

[Dr.Rob]

I just found a Charles Daly Hipower (FEG) for sale and I can't afford it. I'd love another FEG hp clone.

 

[BCRider]

When I started this thread I was thinking that there would be a lot more folks with identical duplicates that either wanted an identical spare for competition or for defensive use in case the primary gun became unuseable due to a breakdown.

It's interesting that what seemed like a good idea is so rare. At least if this thread is any indication.

 

[Big_John1961]

I'm exactly the kind of guy that would do such a thing, but I haven't so far. Guns are pricey and I'd rather buy something I don't have. Can't say it won't happen though.

 

[bdb benzino]

I have been doing that more and more for guns I really like and spares for a SHTF type situation.
I have 2 Makarovs, a Browning Hi Power and an FM Hi Power, a S&W model 19 snub and S&W model 66 snub. I also have 2 S&W J frame Airweights, but one is a 442 and the other is a 638, so they're not identical. As you can see I like the idea of familiar doubles. YMMV.

 

[Autolycus]

If I had the money I would buy a spare. As of right now all my carry guns are similar. They all are Glocks in 9mm but with different barrel lengths. The Glock 19 is my main carry gun but the 26 and 17 are there for when I need or want something else. I do want to buy a 34 for competition and for a HD gun (I currently use my 17).

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

I haven't done this myself, but for a defensive handgun it makes a lot of sense. If you're involved in a shooting with it, it will most likely get taken from you as evidence, anywhere from a few months to a few years. This isn't a good time to have to go unarmed. So it would be very convenient to have a replacement whose operation you're already familiar with and already fits your existing carry gear. But, for just collecting and shooting as a sport/hobby, I wouldn't get multiples of identical guns.

 

[Swing]

Nope, I like sampling different guns too much to have a 100% duplicate.