Only keep 10 guns?

[Llance]

Marlin Mod 57-M .22 WMR
S&W Mod 48 (?) .22 WMR
Rugar Mod10/22 INT. (with lots of mags)
Rugar MK-1 .22LR (with lots of mags)
Marlin 1894 in .41 Rem Mag
S&W Mod 57 (no dash) .41 Rem. Mag.
Browning A5 12G
Win. M-1 .30-06
S&W Mod 19-2
Kimber Mod Micro 9

I hate to leave out an easy to carry .38 spl but the 19 will do the job.
And I do hate to leave behind my SP1 but if I include it then I also have to include my .22LR conversion unit. But the Ruger shoots better.

Except for the heirlooms tell us why those guns. In my case:

.22 mags because sometimes .22LR isn't enough
.22lr because sometimes .22 mag is too much
.41 mag because sometimes .357 isn't enough
.357 because sometimes .41 mag is too much
M1 because the ammo is readily available nearly everywhere
A5 because sometimes ya just need a shoddy gun
Micro 9 because you don't always want everyone to know you're pack'n.

Llance

 

[chiefdave]

I did an inventory of my safe and have only 10 firearms

single shot pistol
semi auto center fire pistol
semi auto rim fire pistol
center fire revolver
rim fire revolver
single shot shotgun
double barrel shotgun
semi auto shotgun
bolt action center fire rifle
bolt action rim fire rifle

Just 10 firearms. Now I may or may not have multiples of each.

 

[afkirby]

Out of my collection, it would be...

1. Ruger Mark IV
2. Kidd 10/22
3. 14.5" AR w/ Low Power Variable Scope
4. Glock 17 MOS
5. Accuracy International AT 308 Winchester
6. Ruger No.1 45-70
7. S&W 15-3 4"
8. S&W 27-2 6"
9. S&W 29-2 6"
10. Remington 870 Wingmaster

Tried to go for mixture of fun & practicality. Was hard putting a shotgun on there, as I don't use it much, but what collection is complete without a 12 gauge?

Kirby

 

[Llance]

Kirby: but what collection is complete without a 12 gauge
Mine with a 16g or a 20g. I never did like 12's. I included one in my list because it's a semi, and they function faster than my arm these days.

Llance

 

[SmithNut]

Down to 10?? Sorry but this just doesn't compute.....

 

[Rustyt1953]

Again, when I first joined here I was told there would be no math.

 

[scooter123]

I shoot 4 gun Skeet competitions. Take note of that 4 gun bit. What it means is that you have to shoot 410, 28, 20, and 12 gauge events.

Next is Rifles. Here I would consider the Essential to be at least 1 22LR rifle, preferably a bolt action single shot. Then at least one AR in 5.56 or 6.8mm. Of course you'll need an 1894 in 30/30 for Deer. Then I would consider a Bolt action in 30 caliber to be essential, say a 1903 Springfield or a 1917 Enfield simply because the sights are so darned perfect. I also consider the M1 Garand or M14 to be nearly essential.

Then there are the essential revolvers, which are 22LR, 38 Special, and of course one magnum. You just can't have an acceptable Revolver selection without at least one Magnum.

Finally we have to finish up with Semi Automatic pistols. First off some type of 9mm Pocket pistol is an absolute must have. Then there is the High capacity 9mm for those occasions when Home Invaders are coming at you in numbers. I have two, an original XDm in 40 caliber with it's 16 round magazines and then my TZ75 which is a bit of a race gun with it's 16 round magazine capacity. Finally there is the 1911 which is a national Icon that every self respecting American should own at least on of.

So this list of your is impossible to satisfy. In fact that requirement not only infringes on the 2nd Amendment but it also violates the Rights to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. And yes, I do get warm and happy feelings when I look at the lines of a 1911 and feel how good it is to grasp.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

There are Browning shotgun 4 gauges on one receiver. Current is the Citori 725 series! Available in Skeet or sporting.

This whole exercise has allowed multiple barrel sets and uppers.

Ivan

 

[chiefdave]

There are Browning shotgun 4 gauges on one receiver. Current is the Citori 725 series! Available in Skeet or sporting.

This whole exercise has allowed multiple barrel sets and uppers.

Ivan

I haven't seen many 4 barrel sets at tournaments lately, mostly tube sets. The price of a good quality barrel set (K80) is in the 5 figure range. One retired lawyer I squad with on a regular basis shoots a high grade K20 3 barrel set that cost into mid 5 figures. Peasants like me have to make do with an auto loader for doubles and 12 gauge and a tubed O/U for the sub-gauges.