My theme is: I have to be able to reload for everything I buy (except for .22lr, and I have a pistol and carbine in that caliber). I, frankly, can't afford $20 a box for .45ACP, or $300+ per thousand for 7.62x39. I reload 4 calibers (.45acp, 9mm Largo, .40S&W, 7.62x39) , and have a variety of guns in those calibers. I'll probably add three more rifle calibers (.223, .308, 7.62x54). I like milsurp and civilian versions of military weapons (and I include 1911, AR10/15, AK47, SKS, M1, Mosin Nagant in that group).
your gun collection have A theme?
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deadin, that's really fantastic.
I'm still getting my basic gun needs in order, but after the "needs" are done, I'll start on the Ruger revolvers I want.
I'm still getting my basic gun needs in order, but after the "needs" are done, I'll start on the Ruger revolvers I want.
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No “theme” to my collection. I have a couple of wall hangers, one from each of my grandfathers. The .22 semi started to go full-auto so its’s now missing some pieces and is a single shot. The 12 ga. Iver Johnson break-open shotgun didn’t always go “boom” on demand and has been replaced with a pump.
A couple of black powder pieces, a .22LR semi-auto, four centerfire leverguns chambered for different cartridges from .30-30 to .45-70, and bolt guns from .22-250 to .300 Win Mag. Then there are the handguns – semi-autos and revolvers in .22LR to .44Mag.
The one thing in common with the guns I’ve purchased is they are all in great working shape and, other than some “character marks” I’ve added, look pretty much like they did when new. Ruger, Remington, Savage, Browning, Interarms, Walther, stainless, blued, synthetic, walnut, pepper laminate, Leupold (mostly used), Burris and Simmons – nothing very fancy about any of them.
A couple of black powder pieces, a .22LR semi-auto, four centerfire leverguns chambered for different cartridges from .30-30 to .45-70, and bolt guns from .22-250 to .300 Win Mag. Then there are the handguns – semi-autos and revolvers in .22LR to .44Mag.
The one thing in common with the guns I’ve purchased is they are all in great working shape and, other than some “character marks” I’ve added, look pretty much like they did when new. Ruger, Remington, Savage, Browning, Interarms, Walther, stainless, blued, synthetic, walnut, pepper laminate, Leupold (mostly used), Burris and Simmons – nothing very fancy about any of them.
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I started wanting one of everything & turns out that was just a silly dream 
then I had this HK thing and quickly learned that wasn't going anywhere either -- ended up w/ an ever growing accumulation of guns I like & can afford --
then I had this HK thing and quickly learned that wasn't going anywhere either -- ended up w/ an ever growing accumulation of guns I like & can afford -- searcher451
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In a word, Walther.
I have an assortment of Rugers, and a couple of Berettas as well, but all things Walther has served me just fine for a long time now.
I have an assortment of Rugers, and a couple of Berettas as well, but all things Walther has served me just fine for a long time now.
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I think the closest thing to a theme for me would be "banned in California."
Norinco982lover
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Good post! Really got me thinking.
The theme for mine is "A Gun Must Have A Purpose"
XD .45 compact --- CCW
XD 9mm subcompact --- wife's CCW
Norinco 982 12gauge --- Home Defense
Hi-point 995 carbine + $200 worth of accessories --- plinking fun gun and barbecue gun
Ranger .22 bolt action --- Varmints
The theme for mine is "A Gun Must Have A Purpose"
XD .45 compact --- CCW
XD 9mm subcompact --- wife's CCW
Norinco 982 12gauge --- Home Defense
Hi-point 995 carbine + $200 worth of accessories --- plinking fun gun and barbecue gun
Ranger .22 bolt action --- Varmints
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Yes: "Eclectic-ness". 
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My meager collection consists of 5 handguns thus far, and it does in fact have a theme:
1) No two makes the same
2) No two calibers the same
3) No two grips the same
Of course, when you have a Glock and a Springfield XD there's little you can do to change the 3rd one, but nevertheless, I mix and match on purpose because I want them to be different, otherwise why would I need more than one?
1) No two makes the same
2) No two calibers the same
3) No two grips the same
Of course, when you have a Glock and a Springfield XD there's little you can do to change the 3rd one, but nevertheless, I mix and match on purpose because I want them to be different, otherwise why would I need more than one?
Mine all seem to be geared toward SD and HD.
Numerous revolvers in .38, .357 mag, and .44 mag (3"bbl).
Several semi-auto handguns 5 .45ACP, and one 9mm (wife's).
Long guns = Colt AR-15 SP1 and an NRA edition mini-14.
I realize some would be good for hunting, and others for competition, but they were all bought for collecting self-defense firearms.
Numerous revolvers in .38, .357 mag, and .44 mag (3"bbl).
Several semi-auto handguns 5 .45ACP, and one 9mm (wife's).
Long guns = Colt AR-15 SP1 and an NRA edition mini-14.
I realize some would be good for hunting, and others for competition, but they were all bought for collecting self-defense firearms.
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One of each basic type of civilian-legal firearm. Tack on variations of whatever appeals to me.
Current want list: Stevens 311, .22 derringer, .41 Deringer, Walker.
Current want list: Stevens 311, .22 derringer, .41 Deringer, Walker.
DHJenkins
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I don't like pretty guns. All of mine are black, automatic and mean looking.
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I got interested in WW1 and the development of the bolt action. So I am trying to get a representative sample of the different bolt actions through the years. Right now: Vetterli, Mosin-Nagant, Enfield, small ring Mauser, large ring Mauser, Steyr-Mannlicher. Next will probably be a K31, and would like to pick up a Ross. Eventually would like to split the pie with, for instance, Mosin Nagant M39, M91, M44 91-30, etc. for each design. But since wifey is becoming a range rat, had to devote money to investing in her hobby. But having her as a shooting buddy will pay BIG dividends in the long run.
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