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.