nnorman32 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 A more experienced colleague of mine is trading in two shotguns so he can concentrate on using just one. While I respect his choice and there may be some merit to his idea, I think that he is in the "Beware the man with just one gun, he knows how to use it" side of the argument whereas I am more of the "He who dies with the most toys wins" camp. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I can see that owning and using just one gun can only improves one's performance, but surely the joy is in having a selection to chose from as each has it's own merits, character, history etc. Just my personal opinion and preference. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I've always thought about having just one gun but the temptation of buying something you 'fancy' is too strong. Depends on the person. If you see a gun as an out and out tool then that person suits one gun but if your like me and like looking at your guns and thinking 'mmmmmmm which one shall I take with me' then a selection is needed haha. I've got 3 and to some that's naff all but I wouldn't want anymore than that. Also depends on the different types of shooting you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Two hands = two guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I get the man with one gun and follow it to an extent but then I think a gun safe is like a golf bag, Tiger Woods would use a driver for putting so I've a couple of option but each for a task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bode.boden Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I no some people collect guns like some collect stamps but me one gun multi choke dose everything I need it to do lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Although in essence the 'one gun one man' remains valid, like much of shotgun lore it's somewhat historical in nature. Back when the saying originated, there was very little, if any at all, clay pigeon shooting as we know it today and most Guns were involved in general rough shooting. There was no multi chokes so if you wanted a change you had two choices. One was to buy another one which many could not afford to do and the second was the real smart move which remains valid to this day was to change the cartridge even though, then, the choice was somewhat limited as compared to today. Now with the wide spectrum of shooting activities available, the answer, as in most things, is probably somewhere in the middle of the two extremes mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 I can see both sides of this. Shooting clays with my Browning O/U = (semi) respectable scores. Shooting clays with my British Midland SxS = atrocious scores but a huge grin. I will continue to avoid the temptation of another O/U unless it's ever to replace the Browning for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) As said above, the one gun idea comes from a long time ago. Whilst I could happily shoot everything with a 32" multichoked O/U I would not want to carry it all day around a rough shoot. Daf, do you take all your golf club guns with you to cover all avenues? Edited December 29, 2016 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 One is none. If your one and only fails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Browning O/U to do most jobs, but for giggles, a semi, hammer gun, pump action, S/S and a couple of others - Variety is the spice of life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Browning O/U to do most jobs, but for giggles, a semi, hammer gun, pump action, S/S and a couple of others - Variety is the spice of life Completely agree with this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Take him to Wabbitbosher,s ,itl be like making a veggie smell a bacon sarnie ,he wont last 5 minutes in that Alladdin,s cave of need it and Want it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny long shanks Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Take him to Wabbitbosher,s ,itl be like making a veggie smell a bacon sarnie ,he wont last 5 minutes in that Alladdin,s cave of need it and Want it . I couldn't agree more and I'm looking forward to my next visit. I would say that variety is never a bad thing and I'm looking to pick up a nice piece of British history next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdSolomons Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Depends what you want to achieve... If you just want to hit as many clays/birds/etc then definitely one gun, 12g o/u 30-32". And learn how to use it. However some people get their fun from having different kit and that's fine, whatever floats your boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Should be called Micks Emporium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 As said above, the one gun idea comes from a long time ago. Whilst I could happily shoot everything with a 32" multichoked O/U I would not want to carry it all day around a rough shoot. Daf, do you take all your golf club guns with you to cover all avenues? When I'm going away to shoot different things yes i.e. Both shotguns or stalking take a rifle. But I don't take a 308 pheasant shooting or a 12 bore stalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 When I'm going away to shoot different things yes i.e. Both shotguns or stalking take a rifle. But I don't take a 308 pheasant shooting or a 12 bore stalking. 308 bit small for pheasant 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 When they make that "one gun that does it all ", I will buy one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 When they make that "one gun that does it all ", I will buy one ! Me to if they come as a pair 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Take him to Wabbitbosher,s ,itl be like making a veggie smell a bacon sarnie ,he wont last 5 minutes in that Alladdin,s cave of need it and Want it . It's tempting to visit him because of his good reputation, only snag if I took my certificate with me I might come away with several guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 It's tempting to visit him because of his good reputation, only snag if I took my certificate with me I might come away with several guns Why should you be any different from the rest of us? I make it a rule to only buy one at a time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagantino Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Down The Line, Sporting, Mini Rifle, Cowboy Action, Wood Pigeon from a hide and PSG. One gun can't do it all. One gun if I lived on the Prairies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B25Modelman Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Browning B2G 30" bored 1/4 3/8 special sporting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted December 29, 2016 Report Share Posted December 29, 2016 Why should you be any different from the rest of us? I make it a rule to only buy one at a time! At the moment have all the guns I want, but sold my s/a on the grounds that I did not want to use a s/a again. The cabinet is lost without a s/a and it's so tempting my local place has a new Remington 1100 in stock, though they also have the A400 multi target in as well. Swore I would not buy Beretta **** again and any how both are way above my current budget and Wabbitbosher has some excellent bargins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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