KirStang

The trend these days amongst AR kiddies like me is to check out the latest and greatest gear. The 1-8x leupold or S&B. The TR24. The ACOG in this flavor, or the RMR in that flavor. The KAC SR25, the SCAR17.

I was reflecting upon this the other day. I remember when I purchased my first 1911, I shot the snot out of it. Press checks were second nature, thumb safety went up without thinking about it, and I could make the 1911 sing at 25 yards (I have a quarter sized 25 yard 3-shot pattern with the gun). I shot, shot, and shot that gun to the point that the slide started loosening up (due to wear on the alloy frame).

I also thought about how I've trained so much with my 'go-to' LWRC M6A3/TA01ECOS combo, that I could accurately gauge the offset (red dot on forehead at 15' = bullet through the nose, at 200 yards aim neck level for Center of mass ).

However, these days, I have 3 AR15s, all using different optics, and about 5 pistols, all configured differently.

I was wondering--does anyone else see the value in consolidating platforms--that is, to configure all the firearms the same way? The intent of this is to standardize muscle memory and streamline logistics (holsters, slings, ammunition).

Or is, as the cliche goes, "Variety the spice of life?"

I must say, I enjoy doling out advice regarding this optic, or that optic, or what works and what doesn't based on trigger time behind a gun.

Input?