Do you own multiple handguns of the same make and model? - Page 2

liv4spd · February 29, 2024, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankenMauser

Browning Buckmark (and Challenger III)
4 total

Interesting. I'm trying to understand the appeal of these gigantic 22 lr pistols. So they are for range fun purposes primarily?

**44 AMP** · March 1, 2024, 02:28 AM

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I'm trying to understand the appeal of these gigantic 22 lr pistols. So they are for range fun purposes primarily?

I'm trying to understand how a Buckmark is a gigantic pistol...

care to explain how you define "gigantic"??

Pumpkin · March 1, 2024, 08:28 AM

In the Shire?

jar · March 1, 2024, 08:39 AM

Based on the new information:

Several Sauer SAA Western Marshall
Several Sauer 38h
Several Colt 1903 Model 3
A whole herd of K frames and 1917 frames
Several Colt G frame Pocket and Police Positives
Slew of 1911s
Several Ruger 10/22

Drm50 · March 1, 2024, 11:04 AM

The handgun I have most of same model is S&W m41s, closely followed by S&W K frames and N frames. Other than S&Ws only thing I have in significant multiples is pre series 80, Colt 1911s and
3screw Ruger Blackhawks.

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liv4spd · March 1, 2024, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 44 AMP

I'm trying to understand how a Buckmark is a gigantic pistol...

care to explain how you define "gigantic"??

Maybe the pictures give me an illusion. I haven't seen a real one yet. Glad to hear it is not that big.

liv4spd · March 1, 2024, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jar

Based on the new information:

Several Sauer SAA Western Marshall
Several Sauer 38h
Several Colt 1903 Model 3
A whole herd of K frames and 1917 frames
Several Colt G frame Pocket and Police Positives
Slew of 1911s
Several Ruger 10/22

Which one of these are still in product? Thanks.

surveyor · March 1, 2024, 12:57 PM

1911
Cz 75
S&w j magnum frame
S&w k frame
S&w n frame

The "in current production" is a very limiting thing you miss out on a lot.
The hamden mfg hi standard 103 series, norinco 1911, para 1911 and 2011, Olympic arms 1911, browning hi power, and more..
Colt woodsman, security six, service six, Smith 3rd gen autos, etc..

FrankenMauser · March 1, 2024, 02:12 PM

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Interesting. I'm trying to understand the appeal of these gigantic 22 lr pistols. So they are for range fun purposes primarily?

Anything for which a .22 LR pistol is suitable, particularly since I have a Target model (~1991), Standard model (~1989), Camper model (~2003, assembled from parts), and the Challenger III (1983, about the same as the Standard).
Range.
Plinking.
Hiking.
Camping.
Rabbits.
Squirrels.
Introducing new shooters, especially young children, to handguns.

They are reliable, accurate, simple, easy to understand, easy to load, easy to clear malfunctions, easy to maintain, and have good triggers; and generally just provide an enjoyable experience for everyone.

**44 AMP** · March 1, 2024, 03:47 PM

I have a Ruger Mk I, the target model with the long tapered barrel and adjustable sights, and a Browning Challenger and a couple of Stoeger .22 Lugers.

These are not what I consider "giant" pistols, but they were never made for concealment. They are "Sport pistols" made for general recreational use, hunting and some target work.

Today, we're up to Ruger Mk IVs, Browning Buckmarks and others in the same class, general utility and sport.

I also have a 10" .22LR barrel for my Contender, that one you might put in the "giant" class, in terms of overall size, I suppose.

Drm50 · March 1, 2024, 04:55 PM

S&W 41s with 5.5” HB or 7” with factory target grips is also more or less a range gun. To heavy and bulky for field carry. I decided to make a field carry special. First was to find a 5” light sport barrel of the 1st generation. These have nice Patridge front sights. Then I added a larger safety and Herret 1911 style grips. Because of the thinner grips I had to shorten magazine to prevent accidental mag drop. Now gun has much same profile as a 1911. Perfect field carry pinker and small game piece. Rounded out with a Bianchi #89L holster, purpose built for S&W 41.

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jar · March 1, 2024, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by liv4spd

Which one of these are still in product? Thanks.

K frames and 1917 (N frame or Colt Large frame)
1911s
Ruger 10/22

Crankylove · March 1, 2024, 09:16 PM

Only duplicates I have are two Ruger GP100’s.

One in .357 Mag (4” blued), the other in .327 Mag (4” stainless).

Edit: Forgot about the 1911’s.

5” Kimber .45 Auto
5” Rock Island 9mm/.38 Super
3” Rock Island .45 Auto.

**44 AMP** · March 2, 2024, 12:44 PM

liv4spd · March 2, 2024, 07:27 PM

Assuming the recoil will not mess up the accuracy of course

berettaprofessor · March 2, 2024, 08:59 PM

Yes, two Kel-Tec P32s, one with a belt clip for SOB carry, the other with a belt clip for IWB carry (they have to be opposite).

I have several 10-22's and several Ruger Mark pistols, but they're all different models or modified.

jackstrawIII · March 4, 2024, 10:53 AM

I have purchased multiples of quite a few different handguns, but the only one I still own multiples of is...

Sig P365 with Wilson Combat frames.

They might possibly be the best combination of size, capacity, shootability, etc. that I've ever found and yes, I have 2 that are exactly the same. One for me and one for my wife. Magazine and holster compatibility between the two of us makes sense.

RickB · March 6, 2024, 09:09 AM

Not exactly the same, but I have eight 1911 variants, in four chamberings and four different barrel lengths.

Skans · March 6, 2024, 04:11 PM

I have two Colt Pythons: 1960 and 1957 makes. I bought them hoping they would go up in value faster than the Sig AMT, and then use them for trading fodder together with another rifle to get my grail rifle. But, 2 things happened. I ended up really liking the Pythons. And, they did not outpace the Sig AMT in value. Oh well, you can't always get what you want.

stinkeypete · March 6, 2024, 06:06 PM

Ruger Blackhawks often come in pairs, because Cowboy Shooting.
The OP says "still in production", but within variation I think I have had...

2 Blackhawks with adjustable sights in .44 magnum, one had the "knuckle buster" trigger guard that only an optimist calls "dragoon."

1 Blued Blackhawk with .45 Colt/.45 acp cylinders
1 without the extra cylinder

2 Bisley Stainless Blackhawks (older but not 3-screw) with adjustable sights in .45 Colt

2 old style Vaqueros in .357, one had the 9mm conversion cylinder (never used)

1 .44 Mag Blackhawk given the treatment by Hamilton Bowen.

There there is the Single-six...
.22 single six (meh)
.32 H&R Bisley Single-six

If you understand the appeal of single-action handguns for hunting and shooting tin cans, you'll understand why a fellow would have such a collection. .45, .44, .38 and .32.

As I have lightened up the gun safe, it's the Bowen and the .32 that still remain.

While people sure seemed to want the guns with conversion cylinders, I never used them. Cuz I had a 1911 for that anyhow and 9mm is for kids.

jar · March 6, 2024, 08:54 PM

Two Colt Pocket Positives in 32 Police CTG; one 2½" and one 3½" barrels.

Ed4032 · March 7, 2024, 04:25 AM

Every single one is special and different. Just like all the rest.

tex45acp · March 7, 2024, 10:00 AM

I dont have as many as others here, but these three are the same caliber (.41mag), all are stainless steel, and are Ruger Redhawks. To say I love this caliber and gun is an understatement.

micromontenegro · March 7, 2024, 03:49 PM

Identical twins, not just different bbl length, three Mauser C96s and two Hämmerli 208s

Hmmm, I think that's all. Not listing multiple barrel length revolvers 'cause I don't remember them all.

Pumpkin · March 7, 2024, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tex45acp

I dont have as many as others here, but these three are the same caliber (.41mag), all are stainless steel, and are Ruger Redhawks. To say I love this caliber and gun is an understatement.

Sweet little collection, especially the short one.

March 1, 2024, 08:39 AM	#29
jar Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: Deep South Texas Posts: 1,670	Based on the new information: Several Sauer SAA Western Marshall Several Sauer 38h Several Colt 1903 Model 3 A whole herd of K frames and 1917 frames Several Colt G frame Pocket and Police Positives Slew of 1911s Several Ruger 10/22 __________________ To be vintage it's gotta be older than me!

March 1, 2024, 03:47 PM	#35
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,871	I have a Ruger Mk I, the target model with the long tapered barrel and adjustable sights, and a Browning Challenger and a couple of Stoeger .22 Lugers. These are not what I consider "giant" pistols, but they were never made for concealment. They are "Sport pistols" made for general recreational use, hunting and some target work. Today, we're up to Ruger Mk IVs, Browning Buckmarks and others in the same class, general utility and sport. I also have a 10" .22LR barrel for my Contender, that one you might put in the "giant" class, in terms of overall size, I suppose. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 1, 2024, 09:16 PM	#38
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	Only duplicates I have are two Ruger GP100’s. One in .357 Mag (4” blued), the other in .327 Mag (4” stainless). Edit: Forgot about the 1911’s. 5” Kimber .45 Auto 5” Rock Island 9mm/.38 Super 3” Rock Island .45 Auto. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

March 2, 2024, 12:44 PM	#39
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,871	__________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

March 2, 2024, 08:59 PM	#41
berettaprofessor Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2008 Posts: 1,091	Yes, two Kel-Tec P32s, one with a belt clip for SOB carry, the other with a belt clip for IWB carry (they have to be opposite). I have several 10-22's and several Ruger Mark pistols, but they're all different models or modified. __________________ "What most people forget is that the first country the Nazi's conquered was their own." 44AMP on thefiringline.com

March 1, 2024, 08:28 AM	#28
Pumpkin Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2020 Location: Seguin Texas Posts: 433	In the Shire?

March 1, 2024, 11:04 AM	#30
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,382	The handgun I have most of same model is S&W m41s, closely followed by S&W K frames and N frames. Other than S&Ws only thing I have in significant multiples is pre series 80, Colt 1911s and 3screw Ruger Blackhawks. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

March 1, 2024, 12:57 PM	#33
surveyor Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2007 Posts: 770	1911 Cz 75 S&w j magnum frame S&w k frame S&w n frame The "in current production" is a very limiting thing you miss out on a lot. The hamden mfg hi standard 103 series, norinco 1911, para 1911 and 2011, Olympic arms 1911, browning hi power, and more.. Colt woodsman, security six, service six, Smith 3rd gen autos, etc..

March 1, 2024, 04:55 PM	#36
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,382	S&W 41s with 5.5” HB or 7” with factory target grips is also more or less a range gun. To heavy and bulky for field carry. I decided to make a field carry special. First was to find a 5” light sport barrel of the 1st generation. These have nice Patridge front sights. Then I added a larger safety and Herret 1911 style grips. Because of the thinner grips I had to shorten magazine to prevent accidental mag drop. Now gun has much same profile as a 1911. Perfect field carry pinker and small game piece. Rounded out with a Bianchi #89L holster, purpose built for S&W 41. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

March 2, 2024, 07:27 PM	#40
liv4spd Member Join Date: January 28, 2024 Posts: 93	Assuming the recoil will not mess up the accuracy of course

March 4, 2024, 10:53 AM	#42
jackstrawIII Senior Member Join Date: July 20, 2016 Location: Upstate NY. Posts: 901	I have purchased multiples of quite a few different handguns, but the only one I still own multiples of is... Sig P365 with Wilson Combat frames. They might possibly be the best combination of size, capacity, shootability, etc. that I've ever found and yes, I have 2 that are exactly the same. One for me and one for my wife. Magazine and holster compatibility between the two of us makes sense. __________________ In God we trust.

March 6, 2024, 09:09 AM	#43
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	Not exactly the same, but I have eight 1911 variants, in four chamberings and four different barrel lengths. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

March 6, 2024, 04:11 PM	#44
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	I have two Colt Pythons: 1960 and 1957 makes. I bought them hoping they would go up in value faster than the Sig AMT, and then use them for trading fodder together with another rifle to get my grail rifle. But, 2 things happened. I ended up really liking the Pythons. And, they did not outpace the Sig AMT in value. Oh well, you can't always get what you want.

March 6, 2024, 06:06 PM	#45
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,293	Ruger Blackhawks often come in pairs, because Cowboy Shooting. The OP says "still in production", but within variation I think I have had... 2 Blackhawks with adjustable sights in .44 magnum, one had the "knuckle buster" trigger guard that only an optimist calls "dragoon." 1 Blued Blackhawk with .45 Colt/.45 acp cylinders 1 without the extra cylinder 2 Bisley Stainless Blackhawks (older but not 3-screw) with adjustable sights in .45 Colt 2 old style Vaqueros in .357, one had the 9mm conversion cylinder (never used) 1 .44 Mag Blackhawk given the treatment by Hamilton Bowen. There there is the Single-six... .22 single six (meh) .32 H&R Bisley Single-six If you understand the appeal of single-action handguns for hunting and shooting tin cans, you'll understand why a fellow would have such a collection. .45, .44, .38 and .32. As I have lightened up the gun safe, it's the Bowen and the .32 that still remain. While people sure seemed to want the guns with conversion cylinders, I never used them. Cuz I had a 1911 for that anyhow and 9mm is for kids. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

March 7, 2024, 04:25 AM	#47
Ed4032 Senior Member Join Date: January 13, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 306	Every single one is special and different. Just like all the rest. __________________ Gun control is like stopping drunk driving by making it harder for sober people to drive.

March 7, 2024, 10:00 AM	#48
tex45acp Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 1,032	I dont have as many as others here, but these three are the same caliber (.41mag), all are stainless steel, and are Ruger Redhawks. To say I love this caliber and gun is an understatement. __________________ “All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.“

March 7, 2024, 03:49 PM	#49
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 647	Identical twins, not just different bbl length, three Mauser C96s and two Hämmerli 208s Hmmm, I think that's all. Not listing multiple barrel length revolvers 'cause I don't remember them all.