Multiple guns..

[Gentoo]

One thing that I have been thinking over is the idea of having multiple guns in multiple calibers. As we have already seen ammo is currently in short supply, but I've noticed that differing calibers come in and out of stock at different times. This has me thinking that by limiting yourself to one caliber can be a handicap.

I have decided to go with a G19 as my primary. But I am thinking about adding a G22 (or a S&W M&P in .40) and a G21 as backups, just in case 9mm becomes unavailable.

[ChristisKing]

There is an easier way to go multicaliber for your handgun. You can buy say a model 22 or 23 in 40 and buy a lonewolf 9mm drop in conversion barrel. This way you have less to carry and you can save your money for mags and ammo.

[Gentoo]

I suppose that would work, but I already own a few G19s.

[SHIVAN]

For the price of the G22 and G21 you could get a Dillon setup for 9mm and LOTS of components to build 9mm for a long time. Add to that the amount of ammo you'd need to stock up to make it reasonable as a backup plan. 500-1000 each. Not to mention extra mags, and extra kydex or tactical nylon to carry them in your gear. The G22 and G19 stuff might interchange depending on maker and model, but the G21 stuff will need all new gear.

Or you could probably get 3,000rds++ of 9mm now for the total investment in cash you are thinking about, and add more ammo every week as time goes on for the cost of two more pistols in other calibers plus the ammo to feed them, plus the mags and gear.

One caliber is more logistically sound then multiples, at least in my opinion.

[RogerinTPA]

There is an easier way to go multicaliber for your handgun. You can buy say a model 22 or 23 in 40 and buy a lonewolf 9mm drop in conversion barrel. This way you have less to carry and you can save your money for mags and ammo.

Good point, but you will still need G19 mags for the 9mm barrel.

[Gentoo]

Thats a interesting point Shivan. I had not considered reloading.

[Cameron]

Even if you don't reload simply buying more ammo makes more sense than buying more calibers. The money you would put into a new caliber pistol you could simply buy ammo, 1000 rounds of 9mm runs about $200 right now and for the price of a new pistol, accessories and then the more expensive ammo to run it, you could put away 5,000 rounds for your raining day supply.
Then just resupply what you use it each month and you will always have 5K on hand.

[WillBrink]

1000 rounds of 9mm runs about $200 right now

And double that for .45 right now!!!! I just about sh&% spending $400 for a case of .45, and I was lucky to find the case at all. Case discounts? Thing of the past...

[ChristisKing]

I too reload with a dillon nothing but pure win with them. As for the already having 19s that's fine don't spend the money, but if you didn you already have a couple of 19s to help pay for the project. You would also need 19 mags for when you use the 9mm drop in barrel so don't get rid of those.

[Beat Trash]

One thing that I have been thinking over is the idea of having multiple guns in multiple calibers. As we have already seen ammo is currently in short supply, but I've noticed that differing calibers come in and out of stock at different times. This has me thinking that by limiting yourself to one caliber can be a handicap.

I have decided to go with a G19 as my primary. But I am thinking about adding a G22 (or a S&W M&P in .40) and a G21 as backups, just in case 9mm becomes unavailable.

Many who have been in the preparedness game for an extended period of time tend to think the opposite.

By consolidating your calibers, it's easier and cheaper to stock ammunition, magazines, spare parts, and the support gear (holsters, mag pouches, ect) if everything is the same. The time you spend training and practicing also will be more effective if you use the same equipment each time.

So if your reasoning is trying to prepare, I'd suggest picking one gun/caliber. Buy a spare gun. Then buy ammo, and also start looking into reloading.

But if you are trying to justify buying another gun, especially one that you already don't have, then why not, get it. But I wouldn't try to talk yourself into thinking you are doing so for any other reasons than you want one. Which is reason enough...