What gun should every gun enthusiast have to have?

[jackthewall81]

I know many will say the M1, but what else? What are your favorites? The ones you would never sell and hope to pass along to your children?


For me, it is my Ruger II that me pops gave me, believe he bought it in the 80s. Also would have to be my DD, and my Mosins.

[XC700116]

Personally my Ruger 10/22 mainly because it was given to me by my grandfather. It will only leave my collection when I pass it on to either a child I may have one day or one of my brother's children if I never do become a father.

[Scanker19]

Garand and 10-22 for sure.

[funkymonkey1111]

Begins and ends with a 1911.

[lex137]

I have to say a m1 is a must and so is a 10/22, I think a 1911 just becasue of its history. I don't have any in my safe, but I am working on it.....

[Zundfolge]

A .22 ... any .22 (no I don't have a .22).

[jackthewall81]

I have to say a m1 is a must and so is a 10/22, I think a 1911 just becasue of its history. I don't have any in my safe, but I am working on it.....

I agree, the Garand and the 1911 are must haves..... Need to keep saving up.

[Colorado Osprey]

Don't really agree with the M1 thing. I am an avid collector and have owned one, didn't find it very useful. As a nostalgic piece maybe, but no use to me. Same goes for 1911's. Many will disagree. At one time I had 17, 1911's. They are cool and new collectors usually get one.

Most will own an AR-15 at some point as well.


Here is a short list for collectors: (no order)

Older Smith and Wesson 2 or 3 digit model semi-auto pistol (no composite)
Older Smith and Wesson revolver (80's-1994 models)
Colt Python and/or Diamondback (Detective Special or Police are popular as well)
Ruger Single Action Revolver
Ruger Single Six/Bearcat Convertible
Remington 700 BDL
M1903 (there is the nostalgia!) or SMLE
Original Weatherby Mark V Magnum Rifle (pre '72 German guns)
Older (earily 60's or older) Lever action rifle
Colt Single Action Revolver or close copy
Gallery 22 cal pump
Hawkin Muzzle Loader
Remington 870
Quality Over Under Shotgun
Browning Buckmark
Ruger MKI or MkII target pistol
one Glock
Baretta 92
AK47/74
Dragonov
HK-94 or MP5 clone
Sig.. at least one
Derringer.. just one
CETME/HK91 or clone
FN/FAL
Ruger 10/22 and/or Marlin Model 60
Ruger Mini-14/30
Remember no 1911?? Well Colt Delta Elite 10mm not 45ACP


At least here is a place to start. :)

[JoeT]

1911...I built one about 11 years ago when my wife was pregnant and have never shot it. I built it with the sole purpose of being a family keepsake

[jackthewall81]

Don't really agree with the M1 thing. I am an avid collector and have owned one, didn't find it very useful. As a nostalgic piece maybe, but no use to me. Same goes for 1911's. Many will disagree. At one time I had 17, 1911's. They are cool and new collectors usually get one.

Most will own an AR-15 at some point as well.


Here is a short list for collectors: (no order)

Older Smith and Wesson 2 or 3 digit model semi-auto pistol (no composite)
Older Smith and Wesson revolver (80's-1994 models)
Colt Python and/or Diamondback (Detective Special or Police are popular as well)
Ruger Single Action Revolver
Ruger Single Six/Bearcat Convertible
Remington 700 BDL
M1903 (there is the nostalgia!) or SMLE
Original Weatherby Mark V Magnum Rifle (pre '72 German guns)
Older (earily 60's or older) Lever action rifle
Colt Single Action Revolver or close copy
Gallery 22 cal pump
Hawkin Muzzle Loader
Remington 870
Quality Over Under Shotgun
Browning Buckmark
Ruger MKI or MkII target pistol
one Glock
Baretta 92
AK47/74
Dragonov
HK-94 or MP5 clone
Sig.. at least one
Derringer.. just one
CETME/HK91 or clone
FN/FAL
Ruger 10/22 and/or Marlin Model 60
Ruger Mini-14/30
Remember no 1911?? Well Colt Delta Elite 10mm not 45ACP


At least here is a place to start. :)

Wow, that is one hell of a list. That's a lifetime of collecting.


Thanks for the list! I will be keeping it in my archives.

[Great-Kazoo]

.357 revolver
12ga pump

[longbow]

Begins and ends with a 1911.

Yep!

[sniper7]

Anything you can afford! Everyone should have the opportunity to own a gun.

My personal choice would be a 10/22 and a Ruger mk. 22 pistol of some variant

[Jolly Green]

Imo theres collectors and hoarders.

Collectors must have at least one firearm in almost every usable caliber which have played a historical part in their development over the centuries.

Hoarders, on the other hand, just pick 3-4 sentimental/combat/common calibers and then buy as many related firearms as possible. It must be noted that these hoarders can also collect firearms within their hoard. E.G. different makes/models/manufactures.

However, there are also hoarding collectors who just buy anything and everything they can get their hands on or that is REALLY REALLY COOL. This is possibly a psychological condition needing treatment... it can be mitigated by more buying.

Final answer: Just buy an 870 and glock, the rest will follow.

[jackthewall81]

I think I am a hoarder-collector. Sucks to be my future wife! She better like guns!

[Byte Stryke]

I have an H&R .22 revolver my Grandfather Carried and passed to my Father.
It has recently been passed to me.

[Zundfolge]

My point about the .22 is that there are many types of shooting and many types of shooters (not everyone would have a use for a Garand or a 1911) but pretty much EVERY shooter can gain something by practicing with a .22.

[battle_sight_zero]

My M1a and Fal rifles. My 1911 pistols. Any rifle that I have harvested game with stays in my collection. My fathers duty pistols. Any weapon that has saved my life or discouraged grevious harm to me or others. Long list but pretty much everything I own is special to me.

[Walker2970]

Don't really agree with the M1 thing. I am an avid collector and have owned one, didn't find it very useful. As a nostalgic piece maybe, but no use to me. Same goes for 1911's. Many will disagree. At one time I had 17, 1911's. They are cool and new collectors usually get one.

Most will own an AR-15 at some point as well.


Here is a short list for collectors: (no order)

Older Smith and Wesson 2 or 3 digit model semi-auto pistol (no composite)
Older Smith and Wesson revolver (80's-1994 models)
Colt Python and/or Diamondback (Detective Special or Police are popular as well)
Ruger Single Action Revolver
Ruger Single Six/Bearcat Convertible
Remington 700 BDL
M1903 (there is the nostalgia!) or SMLE
Original Weatherby Mark V Magnum Rifle (pre '72 German guns)
Older (earily 60's or older) Lever action rifle
Colt Single Action Revolver or close copy
Gallery 22 cal pump
Hawkin Muzzle Loader
Remington 870
Quality Over Under Shotgun
Browning Buckmark
Ruger MKI or MkII target pistol
one Glock
Baretta 92
AK47/74
Dragonov
HK-94 or MP5 clone
Sig.. at least one
Derringer.. just one
CETME/HK91 or clone
FN/FAL
Ruger 10/22 and/or Marlin Model 60
Ruger Mini-14/30
Remember no 1911?? Well Colt Delta Elite 10mm not 45ACP


At least here is a place to start. :)

I have to disagree on the no 1911's I have to i will never part with a left hand Remington Rand and one that was my Great uncles that survived Pearl Harbor
but i do own 3- 10\22's a 45-120 and 2 .45 LC revolvers

[Cameron]

The two guns every American should own:

Glock 19
AR15

[Batteriesnare]

The two guns every American should own:

Glock 19
AR15

Best so far.

[sneakerd]

What's a left hand Remington Rand?

[Scanker19]

What's a left hand Remington Rand?

A rhyme.

[car-15]

glock
1911
ar-15
ak-47

[Byte Stryke]

what if I have tried shooting Glocks and just do not like them?

[jackthewall81]

what if I have tried shooting Glocks and just do not like them?

You can just give em to me.

[islandermyk]

AK 47/74
Bolt rifle



... and an HK [Stooge]

[Sharpienads]

what if I have tried shooting Glocks and just do not like them?

Then you probably tried chicks and didn't like them, either. [Coffee]

Just joking, Byte.

[Fist_gonzo]

Glock, 1911, M1, AR and a hi-point...jk on the hi-point. Im the first in my family to be into firearms and will pass all of them to my son, I hope he will appreciate and respect them. Especially the surplus guns and pass them down to his children.

[sneakerd]

Ruger Mark whatever;
Remington 870;
S&W full-size 357;
There are many, many more, but this would be a really good basic battery.

[colo-pr]

for me (and i have)

1911 Colt of course (Military Property is better)
M1 Garand
10-22 or 77-22
S&W 686
S&W 25
Mouser

I want now:

M14
AR-Colt

[cstone]

You have to have everything you would like to shoot. When you get bored with it, sell it and buy something else [Beer]

Opinions are fine, but no one should let someone else tell them what they need to make them happy. Learning is half the fun. [Flower]

.22lr pistol and rifle make practice much more affordable.

[tmjohnson]

Remington 700 - 308 caliber
1911
Ruger Mark II

[TennVol]

My first handgun was a Ruger Super Single Six (.22LR/.22WMR)
My first shotgun was a Mossberg 500 (12 Gauge)
My first bolt action rifle was a Remington ADL (.30-06)

They got me off to a good start...

[Scanker19]

Then you probably tried chicks and didn't like them, either. [Coffee]

Just joking, Byte.

Damn Gina!

[Clay Turner]

Not many shotguns on the list, but hey ... This is an AR15 forum, right? :)

I'd nominate:

1. The Winchester Model 12 12-gauge my dad craved on Iwo, and

2. The Winchester Model 97, based on John Browning's 1893, that sold a million copies over 60 years (1897-1957).

Clay

[yankeefan98121]

Imo theres collectors and hoarders.

Collectors must have at least one firearm in almost every usable caliber which have played a historical part in their development over the centuries.

Hoarders, on the other hand, just pick 3-4 sentimental/combat/common calibers and then buy as many related firearms as possible. It must be noted that these hoarders can also collect firearms within their hoard. E.G. different makes/models/manufactures.

However, there are also hoarding collectors who just buy anything and everything they can get their hands on or that is REALLY REALLY COOL. This is possibly a psychological condition needing treatment... it can be mitigated by more buying.

Final answer: Just buy an 870 and glock, the rest will follow.

I must be one of those, but damn my check book hates me too

just one, I say any .22LR classic, affordable and affordable to shoot

[bobbyfairbanks]

Has no one mentioned the best rifle of all! M14 made by LRB,Fulton or SEI no Springfield crap

[Ronin13]

Begins and ends with a 1911.

I didn't make it very far into this thread before I just had to say:
HELL YES! M1 (which I don't have... yet), an AR of some sort, a pump action shotgun (12GA), and no man, woman, or otherwise should consider themselves a gun enthusiast without either owning or a very strong desire to own a 1911!

[sniper7]

what if I have tried shooting Glocks and just do not like them?

they make great ear protection...just ask the ATF guy in the picture that floats around. they also make great paperweights and have enough heft that they can be thrown. or the best thing to do is buy any glock in .40, give it to the enemy and the guns will actually blow up and take care of all your problems[ROFL1]

[68Charger]

I think one of the great things about this country is that I'm not compelled to buy something just because somebody else thinks it's great (like a G19 [Puke])

Wait, aren't we waiting to hear something about that very subject from the SCOTUS this week?[Help]

Every American should have a rifle, shotgun and pistol of their choosing. (at a minimum)
Some may choose to only have American made firearms, others may prefer foreign born guns... and still others think they're scary, and don't want any of them in their house.

I'd still like to have a M1 Garand, but I can live without one.
My grandfather carried a M1 Carbine- but I'm willing to wait a VERY long time to get it, since that would require the passing of my father.

[Delfuego]

12 gauge autoloader
.45 longslide, with laser sighting
Phased plasma rifle in the 40 Watt range
Uzi 9 mm


But Seriously...
M1 Garand
22 Lever Action
AR of course

[wctriumph]

1) .22 pistol and rifle
2) 9mm or .45 pistol
3) .30 caliber rifle
4) 12 gauge shotgun

And what ever else you want!

[Ronin13]

they make great ear protection...just ask the ATF guy in the picture that floats around. they also make great paperweights and have enough heft that they can be thrown. or the best thing to do is buy any glock in .40, give it to the enemy and the guns will actually blow up and take care of all your problems[ROFL1]

Hey now, that's my daily carry piece... you mind your tone! [LOL]

Personally, I like Glocks, and you can't hate on one of their key spokesmen: Gunny R Lee Ermy!

[sniper7]

Hey now, that's my daily carry piece... you mind your tone! [LOL]

Personally, I like Glocks, and you can't hate on one of their key spokesmen: Gunny R Lee Ermy!

I just like to rile up the Glock fanboys. I have a couple glocks (not a .40 that's for damn sure) and like them well enough...even trust my life to them[Tooth]

[Ronin13]

I just like to rile up the Glock fanboys. I have a couple glocks (not a .40 that's for damn sure) and like them well enough...even trust my life to them[Tooth]

Why not .40? I think of it as the happy medium between 9mm and .45... [Beer]