Guns I would never be without.

[Farmer17]

I've owned a heck of a lot of guns over the last many decades and many I have sold or traded and didn't miss one bit. But several guns I have gotten rid of and later figured out that I absolutely must get another one like it. After all these years I have come to the conclusion that I will never again be without a 1911 .45 acp. The same goes for a 4" M-19 .357 magnum and a quality 20 gauge SxS shotgun, and a small .380 auto Kel Tec or Ruger LCP will also be around to slip in a pocket. These may not be the most practical, or best "all around" guns they are just the ones that meet my needs and I enjoy owning and shooting.

I'm kind of surprised there are not a lot more "must have" guns on the list, and I would give an honorable mention to a Ruger 10-22, Remington 870 shotgun, and a S&W airweight J-frame, but I don't feel as strongly as these as the above mentioned guns.

 

[Ray]

A good .22LR auto ,in this case a Colt Woodsman,regards, Ray

 

[badam0112]

S&W 642. Just like American Express, never leave home without it.

 

[Revoman]

I miss them all.

 

[David LaPell]

My grandfather's Colt Woodsman .22, my Ithaca Deerslayer 16 gauge, my 29 .44 Magnum, my grandfather's .45 caliber T/C Seneca.

 

[sw282]

My S&W 28-2 4". A Mod 34 2". Colt 70 Govt. Beretta 92 Compact. Colt AR. Ruger 10-22. Jarrett 270. Brng A5.

 

[GF]

A 22, a 357 and a 12 ga.

For every member of the family.

Gf

 

[medxam]

My 15-2 which I bought new in 1963 for $67.50 OTD. Foolishly, I sold it in the 70's. I have replaced it with another one in blue and one in nickle. Also have added a 2" blue and one in nickle, plus a M67, but none will ever replace that old 15-2 which was my first S&W purchase.

Model 15's REIGN! Now, I am looking for a pre 15 and a heritage series. Let me know if you have either for sale.

medxam

 

[deadin]

Over the last 40 or 50 years I've found that I can't seem to live without a M1911. I've owned a number of them and every time I let one go, I'll have to have another within a month or two.
I think the current longest owned gun I have is a .455 Triple Lock that I have traced back to the original owner. (A doctor with the RAMC, WW1). Other than it I don't think I have anything that I've owned for more than 20 or so years.
I do have a few now that I will never sell. (My heirs will have to do it.)

 

[Class III]

My MUST HAVES include, but are not limited to the following.
For Fun - Ruger 22/45 with a Tactical Solutions uppper.
For Serious - 1066, 6904, Colt Detectives.
For Home - Mossberg 500.
For Long Distance - Weatherby Mk V in 300 WM.

Class III

 

[GatorFarmer]

Shrug. I made sure that I had ARs for everyone. Now the youngest is starting to show signs of left handedness so he'll need a lefty gun. (He's six months old, but he can grow into an M4 clone.) Just my luck. That's just for utility, the same as having a flashlight for everyone. Nothing overly sentimental involved.

I've got a strange personal fondness for blue collar working man's rifles of years past. Thus I like my old Mossberg 800AM and some sporterized military rifles, as well as my Marlin .30-30 just to have around.

 

[pete-driver]

My M1 Garand will always be near. It still goes to deer camp each year, not as my primary deer rifle any more but it usually takes at least a short walk with me.

 

[Bat Guano]

Getting less sentimental about the guns which is probably a good thing from my standpoint.

Got a couple of work guns (Ruger Service/Security Sixes) and a badge to go with each; they served me faithfully and well. Still do. A beater Ruger Std. Auto .22 and M18 I like, and a 442 for always.

The herd has benefited from almost 50 years of selective breeding, so there isn't much in it that hasn't earned its place. Some could claim I over did it, and they might be right.

 

[mod29fan]

The following will always be in my vault:

Mod. 29 .44 mag.

A good quality 30-06 bolt

Mod. 17

Mod 39-2

12ga. hunting gun and at least one trap gun

 

[chillypepper]

22 rifle. 10/22 currently.
1911 a1 custom build on an Essex for the moment.
12 or 20 ga. Win. mod. 12 currently.

 

[Thuer]

I do own a lot of revolvers. But the one's I never sell are: My Smith and Wesson 681, New model 3, Schofield second model and the revolver they have to break out of my dead hands is the 3th model Fosbery.

 

[Ron H.]

Sir, other than family heirlooms, my "must have" guns are a Government Model 1911A1 in .45 and an M1 Garand. I should probably also have a .22 rifle, but haven't got one currently.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[safearm]

- .22LR rifle and pistol
- .357 Mag revolver 4 inch barrel
- 9mm semi-auto pistol
- .38/.357 J-frame 2 inch barrel
- 12 gauge shotgun
- .30 caliber rifle

While I have and enjoy others, with these guns I can survive.

 

[greyhawk178]

10/22, .30-06 rifle, 12 ga shotgun, 9mm pistols, .38 revolvers (.357 coming, hopefully, soon).

 

[Firehouse]

A good .22 LR, .357, .45, 12ga, & .308.