Top 10 Must Own Guns

[mavracer]

However, if you had two shotguns and no carbines, would you take one shotgun and tell your wife "sorry, but we have to have a shotgun and a carbine, so you don't get one." I think you'd hand the second shotgun to the wife.

Well ya if I had two shotguns she gets one. But why the heck would I have two shotguns if I think we should have one shotgun and one carbine?
The carbine and shotgun overlap quite a bit especially with regard to HD. From 5 to 50 yards either can be used with great effect.

 

[KazPGates]

1.CZ 82
2.sar k2 45
3.ruger gp100
4.CZ 75
5.saiga 12
6.saiga 7.62x39
7.mosin nagant
8.luger
9.desert eagle
10.p90

 

[Bobson]

1.CZ 82
2.sar k2 45
3.ruger gp100
4.CZ 75
5.saiga 12
6.saiga 7.62x39
7.mosin nagant
8.luger
9.desert eagle
10.p90

Welcome to The High Road.

That's a somewhat obscure, specific list.

Is that strictly from a collection perspective, or do those specific weapons fill certain roles/niches for you?

 

[essayons21]

Well I've got 6/10... would be 8/10 if you were a little more generous with choices of .22lr autoloaders and 12ga shotguns. Mossberg 500 is at least equivalent, and some would argue superior, to the 870.

The two I am missing, the Glock and Ruger Mk.... I will be picking up over the course of the next year.

That will leave me without a 10/22, I can only see myself buying one if I find a great deal. I have plenty of .22lr rifles, and my Mossy Plinkster does everything a 10/22 does.

And your list is missing the M1 Garand. Any self respecting Ammurrican should pick one of these war horses up from the CMP.

 

[Dr.Rob]

<Calls out Justin's heresey for lack of a 1911 or single action revolver.

But hey, he's just a kid Otherwise, his list is dead on.

 

[ShawnC]

Shawn, I don't think you need both a revolver and an auto pistol, or both a shotgun and a carbine for defense. Having both isn't a bad thing, but you only need 1 of each. And while some like a .22 for target practice, I prefer practicing with what I'll be using in SD (and it wont be a .22).

If someone breaks in, are you going to grab both your carbine and your shotgun, or just one?[/QUOTE]

I carry all six on me in my pajamas when I go to bed at night.

Even in my post I think I said that was probably more than most people need. But a .22 is a good way to learn your rifle fundamentals. A revolver and a semi? Maybe nobody needs I think I stated the overall best uses of each, but I have to admit, I am not the end all and be all of gun knowledge. I suppose you could pick one. Bbut why, if you can have both? That's what gun ownership is all about.

 

[EddieNFL]

but I doubt anyone ever regretted getting a model-19.

S&W? Agreed.

 

[PedalBiker]

In the Midwest generations of my family got along just fine with a bolt 22 and a pump 12 gauge. For "up North" a .30-30 would certainly be nice.

For mobile security I'd recommend something more portable.

 

[conrad427]

impossible. I have a nice collection but have on my top ten list at any given time about 1000 different guns. And just what is this "need" nonsense? Needing has nothing to do with it. We are not talking about going down to the store and buying a new screwdriver here.

 

[beatledog7]

In no particular order:

1) High-capacity 9mm or .40S&W semi-auto pistol
2) Medium-frame .357 magnum revolver
3) 12-ga pump shotgun
4) Long-range bolt action CPX-2/3 rifle in any "household" caliber from 6mm to .30-06 (.243, .25-06, .308, .270, 7mm-08, 7mm Rem Mag, etc.)
5) Long-range centerfire (semi or bolt) varmint rifle in a .20 or .22 caliber
6) Rifle in .22LR
7) Subcompact 9mm or .38Spl snubnose revolver
8) Semi-auto pistol in .22LR
9) Big-bore lever-action rifle (.357 magnum to 45-70)
10) Completely self-indulgent gun that moves you, no matter if it's practical

Might wake up tomorrow thinking differently, but probably not much so.

 

[TennJed]

1) any hi point
2) a taurus
3) a zombie slayer gun
4) not a glock
5) something tactical
6-10) repeat

 

[whalerman]

Model 19? Glock?
Absolutely.

 

[Magnuumpwr]

1-9: any guns you want pistols, rifles, or shotguns. Or any combination.
10: a beltfed anything 308 and up. The 50 BMG would be ideal.

 

[Armchair Bronco]

My list is...well...my list.

1. Bolt-action .22LR = CZ-452 Scout. Great gun for kids to learn the basics of safe gun handling. Crazy accurate out to 50 yards.

2. Semi-auto .22LR = Citadel M1 Carbine .22LR clone. Still waiting for this thing to become available. Was announced over a year ago, not sure what's up with the delay.

3. Vintage WWII semi-auto = Inland M1 Carbine. Don't have one yet...but eventually I will.

4. Semi-auto .22LR target pistol = Berretta NEOS. The 4.5" barreled version is on my "Must Have" list.

5. O/U shotgun for trap shooting = 1967 Winchester 101 w/ 32" barrels.

6. Shotgun for home defense = Winchester 20 gauge pump with a youth-sized stock and a short, 22" barrel.

7. SHTF Scenario semi-auto = Arsenal AK-74 SGL-31. The next gun I'll be buying. Corrosive ammo is cheap, and this gun should last a couple of lifetimes if it's carefully cleaned after each use.

 

[Manny]

Weapons selection is a personal choice, highly influenced by your interests and particular needs. Many of the OP's list hold no interest for me, but for where I live and for what I like to do I find the following guns "must haves":

-Ruger SP101 .357 for CCW
-Glock 34 9mm for home defense, target etc.....
-FN SLP 12ga for all manner of shotgun chores
-AR15, mines a Rock River national match flattop in 5.56
-Ruger 7.5" SRH .454 for deer hunting
-Some type of .22, I vacilate on which, lately it's been a Ruger Charger topped with an Eotech.
-I'd like a more sporting shotgun for clays & such, just can't yet afford the ones that interest me.

Beyond the above list anything else is gravy and truthfully has limited utility for me, at least at this time.

 

[KazPGates]

Welcome to The High Road.

That's a somewhat obscure, specific list.

Is that strictly from a collection perspective, or do those specific weapons fill certain roles/niches for you?

it is a specific list, and it is a bit collector and a bit niche filler, there is a 357 hiking revolver, a 9mm hip/duty gun, a 45 nightstand gun, a 9x18 conceal carry gun, a 7.62x39 assault rifle, a 12 shotgun, a 5.7 PDW, and 7.62x54 sniper rifle, a collectors/antique novelty, and an obscene movie icon overkill doom canon.....what more could you want, these are just my favorite in every category

 

[Elkins45]

Rimfire hunting rifle
Rimfire handgun
Centerfire hunting rifle
Centerfire handgun
Shotgun for hunting & defense (2 interchangeable barrel lengths makes sense)

IMO, anything beyond that is a "want" not a "need" or must have. YMMV

I would quibble just a tiny bit. There is a legitimate place for two centerfire handguns, if one is a J-frame S&W or similar and the other is a full-sized gun. As I said in a similar thread (don't remember if it was here or TFL) if I were forced to only own one gun it would have to be a J-frame. My reasoning is that there's one ultimate use for firearms and that's self defense. The J-frame is the only reasonably powerful handgun that can be carried concealed year-round given my dress requirements.

I realize snub guns are a compromise in every way, but I always reflect back to the first rule of gunfighting...

 

[Bojangles7]

I find it pretty funny that people don't like/won't own two of the most reliable firearms on the OP's list. I'll never understand the irrational hate for Glocks and AK's.

 

[Elkins45]

I find it pretty funny that people don't like/won't own two of the most reliable firearms on the OP's list. I'll never understand the irrational hate for Glocks and AK's.

There's nothing irrational about having a personal preference. I hate AK's because of their crappy sights...a very rational reason. I understand they have many positive qualities, but the sighting system negates them all for me.

I've been a gun owner since the late 70's and I've never needed a rifle I can't aim but that will function when filled with mud. Should I ever find myself needing such a weapon I'll run right out and get an AK, but until then I will leave them all for you.

On the other hand, I can think of dozens of reasons to own a Glock. But God bless the guys who hate them because their reasons are just as valid as mine.

 

[Skribs]

Bojangles, I will probably own a Glock, but never an AK. I wouldn't own a Glock if the Springfield XDM had more caliber options. I believe in the KISS principle, and having multiple MOAs does not follow that principle. I have nothing against Glocks or AKs, but since the XDM and AR platform fit what I personally want better, I would rather not have a different system in the mix.

I do not see enough of a difference between an AK and an AR to justify getting one. I do see a reason to carry a Glock 20 with FMJs over my XDM .40 if I am hiking in the woods.

 

[Bojangles7]

Fair enough. I probably should have worded that differently. I meant people that won't own one for irrational reasons. I understand people that have legit reasons like Elkins45 with the sights.

 

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disregard

 

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TennJed, out of ALLL the guns out there, those are the ones you laned on? The Hi-Point and Taurus i had owned were total trash and would have been more useful as a club than anything.. Not to mention you eliminated the only commonality amongst almost all of the #70 replies (Glocks). No offense and I dont know what your experience level is but you need to broaden your horizons my friend There are much better firearms for reasonable prices that would serve you leaps and bounds ahead of what you think those hi point and taurus' currently are.

 

[fireside44]

Fn/Fal Imbel

Fn/Fal Imbel Para

Fn/Fal Israeli

Fn/Fal Israeli Heavy Barrel

Fn/Fal STG-58

Fn/FAL G-1

Fn/FAL DS Arms Para short gas

Fn/Fal Argentine

Fn/Fal 50.63

Fn/Fal Rhodesian/R1

You don't need other guns with these.

 

[HD Fboy]

Here is my top 5 in order of acqusition

1st gun - 12GA Semi Auto Shotgun (5 Shot min cap) - Home Defense, Hunting

2nd gun - Centerfire Pistol or Revolver, 9MM, 357 Mag, or 45ACP - PDW

3rd Gun - Quality 22 rifle - Hunting, training

4th Gun - 30-06 Bolt Hunting Rifle - Most versatile Hunting Round Period

5th Gun - 22LR Pistol - Training

After this it depends on what you want. In centerfire rifles I love my 308 but if you get just one a 30-06 is the choice due to slightly faster ballistics and ammo availability. For the 22's I would choose Ruger but it's your choice. On the Centerfire pistol obviously there are lots of choices here ammo availability, and versitility drive my caliber choices.