I love the term want. Therefore 2 guns in the identical cal. still isn't redundant because it is a want and as long as the bucks are there to support the want everything is aok. This also holds true for choosing stailess or blued. I understand that in high humidity areas the stainless is easier to maintain but it still has to be maintained. Personally, I enjoy pampering my guns as much as I like to shoot and hunt with them. Perhaps an obsession but when it comes to maintaining my guns I take great pride. I would never buy a car that is pitted with rust so I wouldn't have to worry about washing it. To me a blued barrel and a fine walnut stock is a thingof beauty. I would much rather shoulder thatstyle of firearm than a stainless barrel with synthetic stock. I guess I just read too many hunting mags. as a child that the classic look of a deer gun is impregnated in my brain. As eldequello stated, "get ready for opinions" and that is all my words are.