SIGs for me except my Beretta 87 Target. SIG doesn’t offer a 22 LR pistol that I like.

I have a lot of fun guns, and a few “serious” guns. I settled on AR15 and Glock for most of my serious use. Being able to 100% strip them and replace parts myself, with a wide aftermarket is an important aspect. Of course I could hold off invaders with my pre-T BHP and FN49, should I need to.

For many years, I only owned one gun which was a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 magnum. Then I retired from the military.

In 2010, I decided to downsize and standardize on government model 1911s for self-defense. So far, I currently have fourteen more guns than when I started downsizing. I have more revolvers than semi-auto handguns.

I don't have enough money to be a true collector, and I don't shoot enough to be comfortable carrying something I haven't practiced with a lot, so I'm mostly sticking with DA/SA SIGs in my safe. I suppose once I have all of those I want then maybe I'll branch out, but I'm trying to focus more on "needs" than "wants" when it comes to future firearm purchases.

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Collecting Different Guns Vs. Standardizing on a Platform

I rely on the same pistol and two rifles for home protection.

The rest of them are just part of a fun hobby. Whatever seems interesting or certain guns that I feel will go up in value.

I’ve been slimming my collection down drastically in the last year and if I buy a gun in the future it will be to upgrade something I currently own. It got to the point that if something happened to me it would be a big pain to take care of so if I hadn’t shot it in a year it got sold.

For so many years it was easy to pick certain guns to enjoy and easily sell them for more than you paid for them so it was always a win win. I got quite lucky on several that went way up in value so that makes it even more fun. Now I try and stay with real quality that I enjoy taking to the range.

I have guns that are for defense/combat. Those are standardized in NATO cartridges. I have guns that pique my interest. Those are collection pieces and range from beater/rescues to firearms worth multiple thousands. It's all part of the fun.

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Collecting Different Guns Vs. Standardizing on a Platform

(Why not both?)

absolutely! A Glock 21 shoots completely different when swapped between 45 Auto, 10mm, or 38 Super.

No way I could have just one kind or brand of gun. I like too many.

and the point is? Let's say my financial circumstances are that I need to focus. Then I will. completely and totally. IF they don't then I can of course own some other stuff. I focus on what I consider my core defense guns to know where I am. Everything else is enjoyment. I don't have a carry rotation or all that nonsense. But the rest are simply for fun and enjoyment.

My defensive handguns are standardized but the rest are whatever I want. I can only have one wife but I can have many guns.

The answer is simple: Yes!

Somewhat more seriously, for me at least it makes sense to focus on one platform (P228/P226) and train primarily with those as the go to defensive weapons. Doing my best to build “muscle memory” on these two.

At the same time, it also makes sense to me to keep life interesting, continue learning new things, and explore things that are interesting. The odds are vanishingly small that I’d find myself in a position where I had to play “battlefield pickup” and my ability to run a 1911, a 92 or 96, a P7, a Glock, any of a myriad of revolvers could make the difference between life and death. Still, learning is fun, and sometimes learning transfers in a positive way.

That’s not even getting into rifles which is a whole ‘nother opportunity for focus (AR-15 platform) and interest (various levers, etc).

I need to win the lottery so I can afford to build a house with a big enough gun room to hold all the things I’d like to acquire. And of course a lot more time to shoot them more. Shame I can’t figure out how to do that without buying a ticket. Have always believed it was a tax on those who are clear on statistics....