5 guns every gun owner should have

[tgallmey]

M1 Garand
Winchester 1897 12 gauge
1911
Ruger 10/22
Colt Python

 

[dyerwatcher]

Check the box

 

[henktermaat]

I still need a few... but paying off my house is eating up my extra funds

 

[monitor51]

I've got 1-4. For 5 I'm thinking more along the lines of a 30-06 or .308. More reach if necessary. Just a thought.

 

[wildcatfan.62]

I'm almost good to go. Need to add the AR. Took a look at a Ruger Mini-14 over Christmas. Need to pull the trigger (sorry) soon to go 5 for 5.

 

[Psode27]

I like the "golf bag" analogy. I'm gonna have to work hard to justify an 8.5 iron though . Sometimes rifles have a very exact niche right? Haha

 

[LionWeight]

Ok I'm at 1 and 3....gotta go tell my wife, that I'm under gunned....Will you guys back me up?

Of course....what are friends for? Yer gonna back me up too right?

 

[VERT]

I think the OPs list is pretty good actually. Maybe not exactly what I would choose but pretty darn good.

I like the golf bag analogy, but the problem is I don't carry a driver in mine. I play the entire course with 5-9 irons and a wedge. Of course I am as much a golf pro as I am a tactical operator.

My List:

1) .22 LR Rifle
2) .22 Pistol
3) 12 or 20 guage shotgun suitable for sporting purposes (Hunting/Clays)
4) Centerfire Handgun suitable for Self Defense/Concealed Carry
5) Long Gun suitable for Self Defense (this could include another barrel for the shotgun)

IMO a person could really get by with 3 guns if push comes to shove. A .22 for fun/practice, a reliable shotgun with a couple barrels and a good handgun.

I personally have no reason to own a high powered rifle (other then they are a lot of fun). I don't travel out of state to hunt big game and I honestly don't think I will be in a situation where I will be in a standoff against other riflemen over 200 yards away.

 

[daspurlock]

I think the the list should be bigger, so we can all buy more guns.

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

I see a lot moral outrage getting stirred up about one group of people telling others what guns they shouldn't own. Despite all this infringement of personal freedom, there's also never a shortage of opinions about what "every gun owner should have." For every guy saying that you NEED to get a Glock, there's another saying that you NEED to get a 1911. What every gun owner should have is whatever they want and nothing else.

I disagree. Every gunowner needs one (maybe two) of everything. Now if I can convince my wife of this philosophy.

 

[Shive.Justin]

my guns on your list.....

1) .22 rifle/pistol (remington model 550-1 (.22 short, long, or long rifle))
2) shotgun (remington 870 express supermag)
3) large caliber centerfire pistol (ria .45acp 1911)
4) backup gun (glock 19)
5) ar-15 or ak-47 (nothing yet, but working on that!)

 

[arsenal69]

Good list...... I would change a couple..... I'm a 45cal man

 

[MrYesterday]

Good list...... I would change a couple..... I'm a 45cal man

.45 fits in the "Large caliber pistol" division

 

[gglass]

I could do it all with these:

1) Ruger 10/22 Stainless
2) Saiga 12 (Lots of mags)
3) AR15 (Lots of mags)
4) M&P40 Full Size
5) Remington 700 (308 Win)

 

[dsol]

Fal (combat rifle and 308 so a decent range to it also)
Glock 17 (along with a Keltec Sub2k that takes same magazines)
Mossberg 500 (also have a takedown Stevens 620 that is great for the road)
Keltec P3AT
10/22 (plus a Marlin Papoose for traveling or hiking)

I like the takedown versions for traveling, need to find me a Browning BLR takedown in 308 as a scout rifle.

 

[Goober135]

This is just my opinion...

1. .22LR - Rifle and or pistol
2. Shotgun
3. Lg Caliber Centerfire Pistol
9mm and above
4. Back up gun or pocket pistol
5. AR-15 or AK-47

I'm 5/5!

1.) Savage bolt action .22LR
2.) I have 3, but I'll just mention the Remington 12ga pump
3.) Springfield 1911 GI .45
4.) Bersa .380 and maybe Charter .38spl?
5.) Magpul'd Stag AR-15 w/ a can on the way!

 

[mutt]

AR 15
9mm beretta 92fs
Remington 870 police special
Ruger 10 22
MI garand

 

[3point5]

1. .22LR - Rifle and or pistol Remington 597/GSG5SD
P22

2. Shotgun Remington 870

3. Lg Caliber Centerfire Pistol Glock 23/Taurus PT 24/7 9MM
9mm and above

4. Back up gun or pocket pistol S&W Bodyguard .38+P

5. AR-15 or AK-47 SWMBO says shes buying me one when
she graduates with her RN in May

 

[Spikedog]

this is just my opinion and i'll list what i have in that category. looking for others opinion on this. thanks


1. .22LR - Rifle and or pistol (Marlin 25N and Ruger MKIII 22/45 RP)
would like a Ruger 10/22 also

2. Shotgun (Mossberg 500 12 Gauge)

3. Lg Caliber Centerfire Pistol (Springfield XD45 Service Model)
9mm and above

4. Back up gun or pocket pistol (Ruger LCP)

5. AR-15 or AK-47 Looking into getting a AR-15 soon

I said 5 but i couldn't live without my Lever gun (Marlin 1894c 38/.357)

OK, I've got that covered:
AR-15
Mossberg 590-A1
Browning HP
ruger 10/22
ruger LCR

 

[wizardfitz]

this is just my opinion and i'll list what i have in that category. looking for others opinion on this. thanks


1. .22LR - Rifle and or pistol (Marlin 25N and Ruger MKIII 22/45 RP)
would like a Ruger 10/22 also

2. Shotgun (Mossberg 500 12 Gauge)

3. Lg Caliber Centerfire Pistol (Springfield XD45 Service Model)
9mm and above

4. Back up gun or pocket pistol (Ruger LCP)

5. AR-15 or AK-47 Looking into getting a AR-15 soon

I said 5 but i couldn't live without my Lever gun (Marlin 1894c 38/.357)

okay got the
Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22
Mossberg 500 12 gauge
Springfield XD 45 , Crossbreed supertuk holster
Ruger 357 LCR insiode waist band holster(cheapo)
still need to get the AR, read good reviews of the keltec SU-16c(any thoughts?)