Firearms everyone should own:

[Executive]

Another thread got me thinking, there are several guns that every serious firearm enthusiast/owner should have in their collection. Here's my list. What about the rest of you guys?

Ruger 10/22
Ruger Mk II or Mk III

Smith and Wesson J-frame .38
Smith and Wesson .357 (any variety, SS)

Beretta 92FS (substitute your choice of high capacity 9mm service pistol)

1911 (any variety)

AR-15 (any variety)

12g Shotgun (Rem 870 or Mossberg 500 are good choices)

Bolt action rifle (Rem 700, Savage, Ruger, or even a milsurp)


Noteable omissions: Glocks, Sigs, stuff in .44,

I don't feel an AK is "necessary". An AK would be cool, but that roll is filled by the AR in my list.
Not saying this mirrors my collection, just a recommendation of "staple" firearms in a good collection.


Chris

 

[MikeH]

Not much to argue with there. I would add a M1a for some additional stopping power.

 

[fbirdquik6]

looks like a good "basic" list to me

 

[wolf223]

Carry Gun

Glock

1911

AR-15

Wheel Gun

.22 Rifle

.22 Pistol

Bolt Action .223 or higher caliber "target" rifle

shotgun

 

[Dench]

mosin

 

[FiremanBob]

You left out a good shotgun. Ducks are might good eatin' too. I'd like a Ruger or Beretta over-under.

 

[the jeff]

1911
Ar15
.22 rifle
.22 pistol
Anything 12ga
Bolt action .308 or anything larger

 

[fbirdquik6]

mossberg 500 series would be a good addition

 

[appraiser]

22 plinker either a S&W wheel gun or Ruger MK series
( I own a MK1, but would kill for a Model 17 Smith like my dad had)

J frame revolver, Model 36, 60, etc
( I own a SS 60 and an airweight 642)

Glock in 40 0r 9
( I have a Model 22, had a model 17 before)

Sig.... whatever you can afford
(I have a 225.. nice gun)

Shotgun 12 Ga Remington 870, Mossberg 500
( I have a Winchester over/under of some sort 12 ga)

my wish list/ other guns to consider

If I found one in NH ftf...
Rem 870 or Moss 500
a 1911
S&W M&P in .40
Glock 31 in .357 sig
S&W Model 10, 13, 19 wheel gun

 

[Skald]

I would add something like an SKS or such.

 

[Dench]

I would add something like an SKS or such.

theres some free SKS parts at the range in westwood.

 

[Prepper]

Throw in a good bolt action (Savage 110 or similar, Remington 700, etc.), and an M1A or M1 Garand and you're in good shape.

 

[EddieCoyle]

S&W 500
S&W 460
1911
G 29
Luger
PPK
Mk III
Garand
M1 Carbine
Mosin
K31
Saiga 12
Colt SAA
S&W 17
Winchester '94
Colt Python
Browning Hi-power
S&W Model 10
AK 47 variant
AR15
Bolt action .30-06
4506
Glock 17
S&W 642
Colt 1903
FN/FAL
1903A3
S&W 629
Glock 30
S&W 27 or 28

There's probably a few more I'm forgetting...

 

[News Shooter]

S&W 500
S&W 460
1911
G 29
Luger
PPK
Mk III
Garand
M1 Carbine
Mosin
K31
Saiga 12
Colt SAA
S&W 17
Winchester '94
Colt Python
Browning Hi-power
S&W Model 10
AK 47 variant
AR15
Bolt action .30-06
4506
Glock 17
S&W 642
Colt 1903
FN/FAL
1903A3
S&W 629
Glock 30
S&W 27 or 28

There's probably a few more I'm forgetting...

Yeah right..like there's anything else left

 

[the jeff]

S&W 500
S&W 460
...

Compensating for something?

 

[DickWanner]

Yeah right..like there's anything else left

Sounds like a list of the things he owns

 

[Trupo]

Definitely add some variant of an AK-47 to the must have list, while you're at it, make sure you've got the AK of handguns...Glocks of course...

 

[gene]

Sig P220
AK Variant
AR's
Browning Hi Power
S&W 642
357
1911
10/22

 

[dwarven1]

Another thread got me thinking, there are several guns that every serious firearm enthusiast/owner should have in their collection. Here's my list. What about the rest of you guys?

Ruger 10/22
Ruger Mk II or Mk III

Smith and Wesson J-frame .38
Smith and Wesson .357 (any variety, SS)

Beretta 92FS

1911 (any variety)

AR-15 (any variety)

Noteable omissions: Glocks, Sigs, stuff in .44,
Not saying this mirrors my collection, just a recommendation of "staple" firearms in a good collection.

I agree with everything but the (ick) Beretta 92. What makes you think that that is a staple? The ergonomics are awful - it's grips are too big for a LOT of folks. I'd change that to just read "a hicap Wunder-Nine like the Browning Hi-Power, Beretta 92 or CZ-75".

I would, however, add a Garand and possibly a lever gun of some sort.

 

[securityboy]

Another thread got me thinking, there are several guns that every serious firearm enthusiast/owner should have in their collection. Here's my list. What about the rest of you guys?

Ruger 10/22
Ruger Mk II or Mk III

Smith and Wesson J-frame .38
Smith and Wesson .357 (any variety, SS)

Beretta 92FS

1911 (any variety)

AR-15 (any variety)

Noteable omissions: Glocks, Sigs, stuff in .44,
Not saying this mirrors my collection, just a recommendation of "staple" firearms in a good collection.


Chris

Well oddly I've never had a 10/22 or MKII (or III) and seriously you need at least a shotgun on the list or at least a 40mm loaded w/ buckshot...

 

[kiver]

Shotgun
5.56
.308 or 30-06 or similar
at least 2 handguns

 

[SKS Ray]

I think every collection should have at least one SKS, one AK47, one Mosin variant and one Mauser variant (preferably a K98).

Those 4 types have been proven and used all over the world probably more than any other firearms and they're still used in combat to this day.

 

[Executive]

I agree with everything but the (ick) Beretta 92. What makes you think that that is a staple? The ergonomics are awful - it's grips are too big for a LOT of folks. I'd change that to just read "a hicap Wunder-Nine like the Browning Hi-Power, Beretta 92 or CZ-75".

I would, however, add a Garand and possibly a lever gun of some sort.

OK, Ross. I'll buy that. Say a 5906, 226, G17, cz-75, Hi-Power, or 92FS. Good call. And thanks for understanding the nature of this post. I'm not looking for an inventory of stuff people already own. Just a list of solid, smart, useful firearms a newbie might aspire to own. +1 for you.


Chris

 

[jhrosier]

A .22 rifle, .357 revolver, 30-06 rifle, 12 ga. pump.
Anything else is just showing off.

Jack

 

[atilla]

I agree with everything but the (ick) Beretta 92. What makes you think that that is a staple? The ergonomics are awful - it's grips are too big for a LOT of folks. I'd change that to just read "a hicap Wunder-Nine like the Browning Hi-Power, Beretta 92 or CZ-75".

i love my 92FS, i don't really have small hands so there's no issue with the grips with me.

as for the hi-power and the CZ75? those are awesome and truth be told if i had the choice i'd take either over the beretta. i was checking out a non-compliant CZ75B at the marlboro gun show and it fit my hands perfectly. it was an awesome piece.

for someone in MA who can't get their hands on a CZ or a browning i think the beretta is an excellent choice.

 

[EddieCoyle]

Sounds like a list of the things he owns

Pfft... You kidding me?

Compensating for something?

Yeah. Your lack of posting ability and the fun I never had as a kid.

 

[Ripach]

Things I think you missed:
Everyone should own AT LEAST one AK - I used to quote price with this statement but those days are gone.

A bolt or lever gun - even if just a Mosin or Enfield or other old workhorse, automatics aren't infallible and it's good to have a back up if/when the poop hits the pin wheel.

A decent shotty - Think Mossy 500 or Rem 870

Lastly every shooter with most of the basics covered should make it their mission to acquire the ultimate evil black killing machine, the Saiga 12 gauge Kalashnikov. No collection is complete without one, by far the most fun for you $ in firearms right now. But hey YMMV

I would also add a .22 wheel gun and a few others that are not really must have but just my prefs, and +1 to your first must have, I always have and still do maintain that every newbies first purchase should be a Ruger 10/22.
Just my .02

 

[jobowker]

S&W 500
S&W 460
1911
G 29
Luger
PPK
Mk III
Garand
M1 Carbine
Mosin
K31
Saiga 12
Colt SAA
S&W 17
Winchester '94
Colt Python
Browning Hi-power
S&W Model 10
AK 47 variant
AR15
Bolt action .30-06
4506
Glock 17
S&W 642
Colt 1903
FN/FAL
1903A3
S&W 629
Glock 30
S&W 27 or 28

There's probably a few more I'm forgetting...

I'd add a SW 686.
And an old Ruger flattop 44.
And I'd switch the 30-06 for a .308.

 

[icyclefar]

S&W 500
S&W 460
1911
G 29
Luger
PPK
Mk III
Garand
M1 Carbine
Mosin
K31
Saiga 12
Colt SAA
S&W 17
Winchester '94
Colt Python
Browning Hi-power
S&W Model 10
AK 47 variant
AR15
Bolt action .30-06
4506
Glock 17
S&W 642
Colt 1903
FN/FAL
1903A3
S&W 629
Glock 30
S&W 27 or 28

There's probably a few more I'm forgetting...

I'm printing this out and sticking it to the fridge, there's a few I can check off, but I gots to get busy!

 

[Skeet732]

I would think
.22 rifle to remember my youth
.22 pistol so I can shoot indoor Bullseye
multiple shotguns Ithica model 32 for pheasant, Benelli 3 1/2" for ducks and geese, and a Beretta O/U for clays, Remington 870 /c extended tube just because
.45 I prefer Sig to 1911 but hey thats me!
couple of revolvers, S&W only please
a Bushmaster AR-15 to scare Nancy Pelosi