What are the "must own" guns?

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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:00:16 PM EDT

I have my own ideas, mostly based on what I was exposed to via my childhood. Then I gathered my own interests, mostly based on what I was directly exposed to via friends and websites.

I realize I am probably missing out on some cherished firearms. What are the guns that you consider should be a staple of any collection?

I would like to make sure I am exposing a balanced set of firearms for my own kids.

For me, some of these would be:

Remington 700 BDL in 30-06
Remington 1100
Remington 870 Wingmaster
Glock 17, 19
Beretta 92
1911
Remington 700 in .308
Ruger MarkII
S&W revolver
Ruger 10/22

What other guns do you cherish to own, are a joy to shoot, and maybe have some historical significance that you really cannot imagine NOT owning?

I have considered M1 Garand, Colt SAA in 45LC, Winchester 94 in 30-30 (pre 64 of course).
I probably need some kind of really good bolt action 22LR.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:02:09 PM EDT

[#1]

Definitely not an AR15

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:03:24 PM EDT

[#2]

K frame 'Smith.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:04:14 PM EDT

[#3]

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this, too dangerous
prob would add a high speed low drag hi-point to that list

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:05:23 PM EDT

[#4]

Not a bad list at all. A few changes I would make:

Drop one of the Remington 700s for a Winchester Model 70
Drop the Glock 17/19 for a CZ 75
Add a lever gun

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:08:19 PM EDT

[#5]

The guns I can't see myself being without are

AR15
Benelli shotgun
Ruger 10/22
Marlin 336
Marlin 39a
Win 94
M&P 9mm
Remington 700

These are guns that I would never consider selling unless I was replacing with anotherr version. It's hard to make out a list for another person because everybody has different tastes.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:08:41 PM EDT

[#6]

I don't know why the 1100 Remington made the list. If there is a must have auto loading shotgun as part of a collection, then it should be an A5/rem M11 Imo.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:09:15 PM EDT

[#7]

USP Tac 45

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:13:35 PM EDT

[#8]

Remington 700 BDL in 30-06 v
Remington 1100 v
Remington 870 Wingmaster v
Glock 17, 19
Beretta 92
1911 v
Remington 700 in .308
Ruger MarkII
S&W revolver v
Ruger 10/22

I would also add an AR, a M1, and specifically a S&W 500.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:13:53 PM EDT

[#9]

Doubletap

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:15:44 PM EDT

[#10]

Personally

1) Remington 870
2) G17 suppressor capable
3) AR15 suppressor capable
4) Ruger 22/45 suppressed
5) Bolt gun in .308, pick your chosen action. suppressor capable
6) Wheel gun in .357
7) Levergun in .357

Everything else I own is just for shits and giggles.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:17:05 PM EDT

[#11]

selfloading magazine fed combat rifle.
semi-auto combat handgun
shotgun capable of taking small game
.22 rifle for other small game

larger caliber rifle for large game if not possible with combat rifle or shotgun slugs

everything else is just wants not need.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:18:35 PM EDT

[#12]

some sort of glock
AR
AK
K98
K31
Garand
Rem 700
Rem 870
win 70
10/22
.22/45
some sort of BP revolver
ETA: 1911, and a centerfire revolver of some sort

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:22:04 PM EDT

[#13]

1911

870

10/22

Marlin 25

Mk II Government Model

CZ-75

AR-15

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:26:39 PM EDT

[#14]

My humble opinion...

1. Something in 5.56/.223

2. Something in 9mm

3. Something in 12ga

My focus - Consolidable, common service stock. Stack reasonably deep.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:26:47 PM EDT

[#15]

pissing up wind

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Posted: 1/24/2015 11:29:36 PM EDT

[#16]

sub2K paired with your carry

ar

lever RIFLE

bolt rifle

12ga auto

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:30:32 PM EDT

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My humble opinion...

1. Something in 5.56/.223

2. Something in 9mm

3. Something in 12ga

My focus - Consolidable, common service stock. Stack reasonably deep.

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bears repeating.. no use in 10 different calibers if you can bottom out when sticking your thingy in each pile

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:32:15 PM EDT

[#18]

I have a lot of fun shooting my moms old service revolver. Smith and wesson model 10. Great little shooter.

Edit. 38 special

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:32:24 PM EDT

[#19]

The core must be a Colt 6920 and a Glock 19.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:33:50 PM EDT

[#20]

US Rifle Cal 30 M1 (Garand)

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:34:21 PM EDT

[#21]

The gun I own and use the most is my 12g berreta A300 out lander. I hunt turkey, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, grouse, shoot clays, and everything else with it. so my answer is a 12 g shotgun.

oh and an ar.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:36:16 PM EDT

[#22]

A handgonne or two.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:41:29 PM EDT

[#23]

Depends on your "needs/desires" in my opinion.

That being said, if one wanted to cover their bases.....

1) Modern combat pistol (glock, HK, sig, etc)

2) Semi-auto AR carbine with optic. It's iconic, it works, cheap right now.

3) 12g shotgun

4) Big bore revolver, I prefer the 629 or similar

5) .357mag revolver, I prefer the 686 (especially the 3" CS-1, which is a "buy it on the spot if I see it and have the money" gun for me).

6) .22 handgun.

7) Bolt action hunting gun, the Rem 700 is what I'd look for.

Stock a quality gun in those categories and there's many situations involving a gun that you can't tackle.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:44:01 PM EDT

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The gun I own and use the most is my 12g berreta A300 out lander. I hunt turkey, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, grouse, shoot clays, and everything else with it. so my answer is a 12 g shotgun.

oh and an ar.

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I have been looking for a Beretta AL391 Urika to match my wife's 20ga. Would you say you prefer an A300 over an AL391?

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:45:26 PM EDT

[#25]

If I took a mind to clear out the gun room I would keep these as being essential.

SA-M7 milled AK...7.62 X 39.

SKS

Remington M-700 .308

Inch pattern R1A1 (FAL) 7.62 NATO

Ishapore 2A Enfield in 7.62 NATO

Daewoo .223

* S&W 559 9mm

* Marlin Camp Carbine (takes the 559's mags)

M1911A1. .45

S&W M&P (pre Model 10) .38 special revolver.

S&W Airweight .38 spl. Revolver

Browning Buckmark .22 Pistol.

Browning Buckmark .22 Sporter Carbine (uses the same mags)

Ruger American Rimfire .22 Carbine with can.

12 ga Rem. 870 for hunting.

12ga H&R (Norinco 870 clone) for HD.

*note*

*** I may decide to keep a G17 and Keltec S2K carbine (instead of the Marlin carbine and S&W 559) as they also use the same mags......Hard choice as I do like to be able to use the same caliber/mags in two weapons.

*** Notice no 10-22? I think I would be much better served with the RARc with a can than with a 10-22 with a can.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:46:05 PM EDT

[#26]

10/22

Ruger Mk II or Browning Buckmark

870 12 gauge

Beretta O/U 12 gauge

AR15

AR10

Remington 700 in .223

Remington 700 in .308

Winchester M70 in .300 Win Mag

Winchester M70 in .375 H&H

1911

G19

4" .357 Smith or Ruger

.22 LR revolver, Smith or Ruger

Pocket pistol of choice

I can't think of a situation the above doesn't cover unless you get really really specific.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:46:47 PM EDT

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I don't know why the 1100 Remington made the list. If there is a must have auto loading shotgun as part of a collection, then it should be an A5/rem M11 Imo.

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So I have never owned an A5, but my grandpa had a "sweet 16" and I was never all that impressed with it.

I love the Remington 1100 above all others.... I must have 6 of them in different styles. Every time I see one I am compelled to buy it. Even when I have two of the exact same type in the safe. I love those guns.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:47:06 PM EDT

[#28]

One of everything.......... Duuuhhhh!

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:47:25 PM EDT

[#29]

Oh, and guys, AR is a given. I figured that was understood. Have no shortages there.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:49:00 PM EDT

[#30]

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My humble opinion...

1. Something in 5.56/.223

2. Something in 9mm

3. Something in 12ga

My focus - Consolidable, common service stock. Stack reasonably deep.

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this

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:49:45 PM EDT

[#31]

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My humble opinion...

1. Something in 5.56/.223

2. Something in 9mm

3. Something in 12ga

My focus - Consolidable, common service stock. Stack reasonably deep.

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In this camp

Add a 22lr pistol and rifle of choice

And a 45 ACP

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:52:14 PM EDT

[#32]

My MUST have guns are:

Semi automatic rifle capable of taking 30 round mags that fires a common, intermediate cartridge (5.56, 7.62x39, 5.44x39)

9mm Handgun

.22 LR rifle (preferably bolt action suppressed)

12 gauge shotgun (intermediate-long barrel for bird hunting)

Sub-MOA bolt action rifle that uses a cartridge capable of engaging out to 500-750 yards. (I like .308 for this, other cartridges are fine as well)

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:53:16 PM EDT

[#33]

I wouldn't be as specific about models for most of the "must-haves":

- .22LR semi-auto pistol - because even when it's expensive, .22 is still cheaper than centerfire.
- .22LR rifle - because see above.
- 12 ga pump shotgun - because why not, it's cheap and effective.
- Colt or S&W revolver - because tradition.
- Modern semi-auto pistol - because CCW and/or OC.
- AR platform - because SHTF.

And of course...

- M1 Garand - because 'MURICA.

Posted: 1/24/2015 11:56:56 PM EDT

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I have been looking for a Beretta AL391 Urika to match my wife's 20ga. Would you say you prefer an A300 over an AL391?

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The gun I own and use the most is my 12g berreta A300 out lander. I hunt turkey, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, grouse, shoot clays, and everything else with it. so my answer is a 12 g shotgun.

oh and an ar.

I have been looking for a Beretta AL391 Urika to match my wife's 20ga. Would you say you prefer an A300 over an AL391?

I haven't shot a 391 before. But from what I hear the a300 has a very similar feel. Everyone who has shot my a300 has loved it. extremely reliable, great trigger and points so easily. The only malfunction i had with it was with those winchester xr long beard turkey shells. They are just longer than 3 inches so it would shoot one then hang up. but other wise flawless With every thing else.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:00:01 AM EDT

[#35]

FAL,AR,AK

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:01:30 AM EDT

[#36]

AR15
12g shotgun
30 cal bolt action rifle (.308, 30-06, .300wm - whatever you prefer)
9mm pistol
.22LR rifle

That will cover most basic shooting needs.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:05:32 AM EDT

[#37]

My list would include.
Smith & Wesson K frame or pre k
Custom 30-06 on mauser action
Winchester 70 in '06 or 257 Bob
Nice 12 ga double with lots of engraving
1911 of some flavor
Remington 870
Winchester 94 in 30 WCF Or 32 spl
Something Russian
And of course a ar15 of some sort.

I still own all of my must have guns..... still working on the want to have guns.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:08:10 AM EDT

[#38]

an AR
S&W N-frame pre lock revolver
Winchester Model 70
Winchester Model 12
Remington Model 12 or 121 pump .22 rifle
Remington Model 760 or 7600 pump rifle
Ruger Mark II .22 pistol
Ruger Blackhawk revolver
Ruger Single SIx .22LR/ .22 Mag revolver
9mm full size pistol
.223 bolt action rifle
pistol caliber lever action rifle
Lee Enfield Rifle
FN FAL
AK-74
AK-103 type rifle---SGL-21 or SLR-107

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:09:47 AM EDT

[#39]

M1 garand. For sure. It was my first gun. Picked it out of the armory in port Clinton, Ohio when I was 16.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:14:19 AM EDT

[#40]

MINE WOULD BE
Browning high power
1914 manufactured 1911 ( with the history)
TRP --1911
M1A since i can not own the real thing
can not own a real AR-15 anymore
ruger super redhawk in 454 so you can shoot some flame
garands and real carbines , 1903 for bolt guns

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:14:46 AM EDT

[#41]

One of each.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:18:10 AM EDT

[#42]

saiga12 probably last gun i would sell

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:19:46 AM EDT

[#43]

Hi Point .380

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:20:24 AM EDT

[#44]

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My humble opinion...

1. Something in 5.56/.223

2. Something in 9mm

3. Something in 12ga

My focus - Consolidable, common service stock. Stack reasonably deep.

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Posted: 1/25/2015 12:20:29 AM EDT

[#45]

AR15 in 5.56

Glock 19

Remington 700 in .308

Remington 870 in 12ga

Moist Nugget

Ruger 10/22

I'll add an M1 garand to the list as soon as I get one myself. So pretty.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:21:15 AM EDT

[#46]

Dupe. All the way back from yesterday....

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1710747_What_are_guns_that_you_absolutely_should_have_in_your_collection_.html

Txl

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:24:00 AM EDT

[#47]

Something bolt-action and centerfire (plus for milsurp or classic types)
Some self-loading handgun in a centerfire service caliber.
An AR type it at all possible, or comparable self-loading long gun.
Maybe a centerfire revolver in the .38 Spl .357 Mag range.

At least one .22lr, can be handgun or long gun.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:25:30 AM EDT

[#48]

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The core must be a Colt 6920 and a Glock 19.

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Truthfully, if I had to start over, this would be my exact shopping list.

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:25:46 AM EDT

[#49]

G19
ar
ak
mossberg 12 GA
308 bolt
10/22

Posted: 1/25/2015 12:44:12 AM EDT

[#50]

1. Handgun that can be carried (G19)
2. Defensive rifle (LMT 10.5)
3. 22lr rifle (10/22)
4. Shotgun (Mossberg 500)
5. Long-ish range rifle (M1A)

I would consider those the main bases to have covered in any collection. Obviously specific choices will vary, but these are what I went with.

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