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745SW · August 10, 2018, 11:23 PM

Unlike most I have real redundancy. No variations, same exact models.

4 S&W 745
2 Glock 19C Gen3
2 Ruger P89
2 Beretta 21A 25ACP
2 Walther P5
2 High Standard Victor 5"

Redundancy because I like what I like. Many are not readily replaceable because of being out of production or the popularity just wasn't that great. Also related to foseen usage, wear and tear. In terms of breakage, if I think or experience it with any piece I have, most likely won't keep that model in my collection.

I had 3 pieces of the Colt Gold Cup series 70 blue and reduced it down to one piece. That one piece I did my own mod and sent out to have the trigger guard squared and knurld. And the frame hardchromed. Overall cost in the 80s was about $1K. Pricey IMO. I like the 1911 but I find it to be a classic and not practical compared to the 745.

August 10, 2018, 11:23 PM	#35
745SW Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2011 Location: California Posts: 776	Unlike most I have real redundancy. No variations, same exact models. 4 S&W 745 2 Glock 19C Gen3 2 Ruger P89 2 Beretta 21A 25ACP 2 Walther P5 2 High Standard Victor 5" Redundancy because I like what I like. Many are not readily replaceable because of being out of production or the popularity just wasn't that great. Also related to foseen usage, wear and tear. In terms of breakage, if I think or experience it with any piece I have, most likely won't keep that model in my collection. I had 3 pieces of the Colt Gold Cup series 70 blue and reduced it down to one piece. That one piece I did my own mod and sent out to have the trigger guard squared and knurld. And the frame hardchromed. Overall cost in the 80s was about $1K. Pricey IMO. I like the 1911 but I find it to be a classic and not practical compared to the 745.