Bryan 45 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) I know Trapr hates polls and I figured he could use some cheering up. The cautious side of me says the travel, hotel, and match fee is worth lugging around spare rifle, handgun, and shotgun. How much confidence do you have in your equipment? Edit to clarify: I'm only talking about complete firearms. For polling purposes complete uppers or parts do not count. Edited March 22, 2010 by Bryan 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Almost always, I'm traveling with a few other people, if something breaks, that stage is screwed anyway, but any of use will just borrow someone elses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Of course! Stuff rarely breaks at home. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Tischauser Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) If I had back up guns I still wouldn't take them. I think a few cold ones will convince somebody to let me borrow their Glock, Benelli, or JP rifles at the match. Edited March 22, 2010 by jtischauser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schutzenmeister Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hell ... If it's a big enough event, I've actually taken backup guns for my backup guns! (Really ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kz45 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I take a back up even to are local matchs, our last a buddys gun went auto on him, he didn't have a back up so he shot the the rest of the match mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cold Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) I think this is a good question to have a poll attached. If it is "doable" and I have the space and I have a proper back up gun, then yes, I do. If I have to fly etc, then no. But if I drive, then I usually have a back up/spare parts handgun and AR-15. Edited March 22, 2010 by cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Not for club matches. but for all others OF COURSE.!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 for big matches club matches... no, if it breaks I'm the CRO JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul0731 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) If I had back up guns I still wouldn't take them. I think a few cold ones will convince somebody to let me borrow their Glock, Benelli, or JP rifles at the match. Why? Jesse, I thought you bought a new gun when yours needed to be cleaned I sometimes take a backup. I about always take one when I'm shooting a 1911/2011. I rarely do when I'm shooting production. I'd probably bring a backup rifle to large 3-gun matches. Edited March 22, 2010 by paul0731 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hefta Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 That's why I shoot Glocks, no need for a backup gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gose Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Since I usually fly to the out of state matches, three guns is more than enough to lug around the airports. If any of my guns break, I'm banking on BerKim, or some other nice guy from our club, to share his Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 If you have never needed a back-up gun.... you don't get out much. Its never a mater of {if} something is going to break / fail ----Its a mater of 'when' The more you train and learn the better and luckier you get at fixing it early. Years ago in a team event a broken firring pin on a team mates gun cost us first place a difference in prize payout of $6,000 The dam thing broke during our last timed event , that was our strongest event. But I let that go years ago ..no really it does not haunt me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schmitt Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 NO!!!! I wish I had back ups. It's a matter of buy backups or buy ammo and supplies for me. Parts kits are the option for me. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Shooter Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Quand la Merde frappe le Fan Just yesterday a squad mate's Benelli M1 broke the hammer spring, causing the plunger cap to wedge itself semi permanently in the bottom of the trigger group housing. No one has ever heard of this happening . . . ever But . . . squad mate #2 had a backup M1 and soon we were on our way again. I currently do not have any back up's for Rifle pistol or shotgun . . . but I do have an extensive parts kit I will travel with on Thursday to AZ. I shoot with too many people who have the same equipment to haul around all that gear . . . . But it is this year’s resolution to start a secondary arsenal "Just in case" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Voted yes, but let me clarify some... If its for RM3G, SMM3G, BRM3G, Larue, FNH,... ect big matches that I'm driving a fair ways for and paying a good sized entry fee, then yes. local 3 gun, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Voted yes, but let me clarify some... If its for RM3G, SMM3G, BRM3G, Larue, FNH,... ect big matches that I'm driving a fair ways for and paying a good sized entry fee, then yes. local 3 gun, no. Exactly the match fee hotel cost travel expense and the cost of a lost week of work could pay for a new gun. and the exspence of match preperation. that said I am going to the SMM3g event with just 4 guns. But I am a newbey to 3gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 For single stack matches I always carry a spare. I am still looking for a spare 625. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I take spares for all 3 guns. If I could only take one spare, it would be and extra shotgun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 My spares are my buddies guns, and his are mine....(but I don't let on till he actually needs it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Voted yes, but let me clarify some... If its for RM3G, SMM3G, BRM3G, Larue, FNH,... ect big matches that I'm driving a fair ways for and paying a good sized entry fee, then yes. local 3 gun, no. Exactly the match fee hotel cost travel expense and the cost of a lost week of work could pay for a new gun. and the exspence of match preperation. that said I am going to the SMM3g event with just 4 guns. But I am a newbey to 3gun Mine are yours Jamie. You'll have spares there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS101 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I always carry backups. It is the best way to ensure that nothing breaks Not all of my backups are identical, so it would be completely up to the MD as to whether I was finishing for points or for fun, but I would like to think I would at least be able to finish... If it is a major match, I bring all of my tools and back-up parts, pretty much everything that I could ever dream might come in handy (including my workmate portable bench). I am a stubborn SOB and will not let a tool force me to quit if I can help it.. I figure even if I can't figure out how to fix something, someone at the match will always lend a hand. And, if someone else has an issue, maybe my tools will make a positive difference in his / her weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpeltier Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I used to, but do not any longer bring a back-up of any sort. I do carry a spare parts kit. I learned that when you have a gun failure its while shooting a stage, at which point it wouldn,t do any good to have a back-up in a bag at your car. Game over. There is usually plenty of time and resources at a match to fix the issue before the next stage or at the very least a squad mate will step up and offer theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcarter Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Yes along with spare parts for my primary. If I can't fix it then I can switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I certainly do! (But then, I take back up guns to the grocery store.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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