Hey guys I recently downsized my collection big time (just want a small collection less is more mindset as of late)














































 

1911 is a smart move

The obvious choice is to add a 1911 AND a shotgun.

The 1911 is made in one form or another by just about every gun company and parts and accessories are widely available.
It would likely be one of the last guns to be banned, but the American people have figured out that gun control doesn't work and the gun laws are now changing for the good.
I don't think we'll see any major gun control for a LONG time no matter who's the president.

The 1911 is an American classic, and the popularity is because it's a totally proven design that gets the job done as well as it can be done.

A good shotgun is just one of those guns you should have around.  It's doesn't have to be an automatic, and good pump guns cost far less and are usually more reliable.
For the cost of a Benelli you could buy the top of the line Remington 870P Police pump gun.  There are far more accessories available for the 870, and it's reliability and durability has been proven in the hands of the military and police since 1950.
NO shotgun has a better reputation for standing up to hard use.

So, buy a 1911 first, then save up and buy whatever shotgun you want.
While you're buying the guns, stock up on all the ammo you can afford.  It's always the ammo that gets put off while people buy nice holsters and accessories, and it's always the ammo that runs out first.

Two votes for a 1911. I do have a good deal set up for a benelli and a collapsable stock as well. I will certainly have both some day just need to decide what to buy next thanks.

I can't advise on the choice, as it would be entirely subjective and depend on your intended use.

What I can add is that the single most versatile weapon to have is a good, reliable 12 gauge shotgun, semi or pump with a moderate length barrel and a set of screw in choke tubes.  It is probably the ultimate survival weapon.  The range is from tiny #7-1/2, 8 or 9 shot for small birds, 4-5-6 for ducks and geese, rabbits, squirrels and other small game animals, larger 2's BB and T for larger geese or at longer range, 4 or more different buckshot loads for larger game (including personal defense) at reasonable range (woods hunting) and 12 gauge slugs for a bit longer and even for large bear.  Pretty much covers all the bases for a single survival weapon.  A few boxes of a wide variety of different shells can really come in handy if you find that the rules of civilized society have collapsed and you need to provide for your food as well as your security.