Personal firearms philosophy

[Bailey Guns]

I let my youngest ride my Harley and play with guns unsupervised.

Course...he's 24, has an endorsement and he's done 4 combat tours.

[bjl913]

just 3 guns? I just walked into my house with 4 that i didnt have posession over 24 hours ago! bought 2 a couple weeks ago. didnt get anything last week though... had to buy holsters and such!

[Great-Kazoo]

I want to switch from a philosophy of collecting many guns to consolidating to two firearms. I don't hunt.

1) Sidearm -- 9mm/.45 cal semi auto, currently Ruger P-95 DC in 9mm

2) Evil* black gun -- military in 5.56

I am thinking AR-15, 5.56; but I don't want to build my own. I prefer US made, w/flash suppresor and nice rails for standard accessories. Want a rifle that I will be happy with for a very long time. Top end $1500.

Suggestions?

*To Democrats and other unintelligent people.

I've tried this 2X before. the only problem (ok a few problems) is
1) the safe looks empty & lonely with so little in there
2) you have a lot of space not being used (waste)
3) a good deal comes along, wasted space gets reduced
4) you find another 10/22 online, locally, or in a pwan shop for $150.00 or less.
5) the cycle continues.
6) there is the spouse and myself. so handgun, shottie, long gun makes 6 add a nice bolt action, then she wants one. bring home another gun. She shoots and likes it. there's another, and on and on........

[GunTroll]

Damn Jim you could be a life coach or something with that kind of answer to a question. Smart and logical!

[Great-Kazoo]

Damn Jim you could be a life coach or something with that kind of answer to a question. Smart and logical!

i am a P.C. ask me how i can help you, to help yourself.

no job to small, no question to stupid.

[William]

Sooooo....whatcha gonna be sellin


I prefer to have a small number of guns that are all business (reliable 22, glock 19, reliable AR, reliable 12ga, smith 629, accurate 308), and the rest just because they are interesting to me (because of mechanical design, cheap ammo, evil-ness, etc).

There are of course some "must-haves" in the second category like a 1911 and Garand, but those are for when deals come along. Others will prioritize differently of course, but I think a two-tier system may work for you as well.

Just listed my SKS w/1000 rounds in the forums. Basically I want an AR, and I can't do it without selling stuff ...

[gnihcraes]

Just listed my SKS w/1000 rounds in the forums. Basically I want an AR, and I can't do it without selling stuff ...

this method has worked well for me lately... got rid of unwanted oddball items and purchased quality arms... now the safe has room to spare for new items...

[theGinsue]

i am a P.C.

I'm a Mac.

Okay, not really, but I just couldn't resist. By P.C., I assume you mean something like Personal Counselor? 'Cuz if it's anything medical, I have this rash I'd like someone to look at......

Somebody stop me - it's late, I'm tired, and the camper I REALLY want and got just got my wife to agree to has someone I know in line ahead of me for it at the RV dealer. (Maybe I DO need therapy)

My personal firearms philosopy: Why limit yourself? You can never have too many guns. Each firearm is different and provides it's own special type of joy in shooting it.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Yes, two of each kind.

[RRD3]

I have so many in my house for defense that if someone broke in I would freeze for a second trying to decide which one to use.