Sorry. I just can't force my brain to flex that much.
Only keep 10 guns?
- Thread starter Ivan the Butcher
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1. Remington 1100-12ga. with multiple barrels.
2. Ruger 22 Auto Standard
3. Model 10-10
4. Model 17-1
5. Model 28-2
6. Model 63
7. Model 686
8. Model 986
9. Browning HiPower
10.Model 500
2. Ruger 22 Auto Standard
3. Model 10-10
4. Model 17-1
5. Model 28-2
6. Model 63
7. Model 686
8. Model 986
9. Browning HiPower
10.Model 500
My day two list are the guns I wish I hadn't sold:
S&W Model 17-1
Colt Python 6" Blue
Colt Diamondback 38spl 4"
Colt SAA 7.5" 357mag
Walther PPK\S (made in Germany)
S&W 629 No Dash
S&W Model 41
Walther PPQ
CZ452 22lr
SKB 500 12ga O/U
Kimber 1911 45acp
S&W Model 17-1
Colt Python 6" Blue
Colt Diamondback 38spl 4"
Colt SAA 7.5" 357mag
Walther PPK\S (made in Germany)
S&W 629 No Dash
S&W Model 41
Walther PPQ
CZ452 22lr
SKB 500 12ga O/U
Kimber 1911 45acp
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Benelli M2 20 ga
Mini 14 with folding stock (A team-for spraying and praying)
Ruger 22 with silencer (wet work)
Ruger 10/22 with silencer (again-wet work)
RSI stainless .223 scoped
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S&W Bodyguard 380
SIG 365
Coach gun with 12" barrels
Mini 14 with folding stock (A team-for spraying and praying)
Ruger 22 with silencer (wet work)
Ruger 10/22 with silencer (again-wet work)
RSI stainless .223 scoped
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S&W Bodyguard 380
SIG 365
Coach gun with 12" barrels
LVSteve
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Hair Trigger
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Took me too long and too much $$ to get to the 30-odd I have, to even consider thinning the herd now. I did give it some thought, but never could get the list below 20.
LVSteve
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This game is painful for me as a milsurp guy and collector of pistols with weird operating systems.
Enfield No.4 Mk 1 built on an Enfield No1 Mk VI receiver, because I'll never see another.
Stag AR-15 with a PSA 18" LW upper.
MAS 49-56 properly converted to 7.62 NATO/.308, because it's true DI, not Stoner system like an AR.
RIA STK 100, because it's metal and takes Glock mags.
Walther PPS M2, for deep concealment.
6" Model 686
3" Model 65
Grand Power K100
Yugoslav M48BO with the Iraqi royal crest, because I'll never see another.
Scoped Swiss K31, because I like to do my wet work at distance. (Hi, Caje!
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EDITED: Replaced the 5" M&P 9mm with the Walther.
Enfield No.4 Mk 1 built on an Enfield No1 Mk VI receiver, because I'll never see another.
Stag AR-15 with a PSA 18" LW upper.
MAS 49-56 properly converted to 7.62 NATO/.308, because it's true DI, not Stoner system like an AR.
RIA STK 100, because it's metal and takes Glock mags.
Walther PPS M2, for deep concealment.
6" Model 686
3" Model 65
Grand Power K100
Yugoslav M48BO with the Iraqi royal crest, because I'll never see another.
Scoped Swiss K31, because I like to do my wet work at distance. (Hi, Caje!
)EDITED: Replaced the 5" M&P 9mm with the Walther.
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1. Colt SAA second gen 4 3/4 45c
2. Colt Commander 45acp
3. S&W 29-2 4 inch nickel.
4. S&W 19-3 2.5 inch.
5. Browning Hi power T series
6. Ruger model 77 Mannlicher stock .308 Leopold 3x9.
7. Remington 870 12 gauge 18".
8. Ruger 10/22
9. Colt 6920 AR
Last...S&W 36 2" nickel
2. Colt Commander 45acp
3. S&W 29-2 4 inch nickel.
4. S&W 19-3 2.5 inch.
5. Browning Hi power T series
6. Ruger model 77 Mannlicher stock .308 Leopold 3x9.
7. Remington 870 12 gauge 18".
8. Ruger 10/22
9. Colt 6920 AR
Last...S&W 36 2" nickel
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Yep-lots as it is really wet down here what with all the high humidity and all.Lot of wet work goes on in the Bayou?
Why stainless is so popular
^^^^^^ Xfuzz #6 is a keeper on any list !
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Only picking from what I own:
1. SIG P365
2. Cold Gold Cup in .45 ACP
3. .308 Savage "Scout"
4. Rem 870 in 12 Ga.
5. Marlin XT-22 in .22 mag
6. PSA 10" AR pistol in 5.56
7. Smith 60-15 in .357
8. Walther P-22 w/suppressor (wet work???)
9. Kel-Tec .380
10. Savage Axis in .223
Can't believe there's not a Hi-Power on that list, but I picked the 10 that would be most useful to me.
1. SIG P365
2. Cold Gold Cup in .45 ACP
3. .308 Savage "Scout"
4. Rem 870 in 12 Ga.
5. Marlin XT-22 in .22 mag
6. PSA 10" AR pistol in 5.56
7. Smith 60-15 in .357
8. Walther P-22 w/suppressor (wet work???)
9. Kel-Tec .380
10. Savage Axis in .223
Can't believe there's not a Hi-Power on that list, but I picked the 10 that would be most useful to me.
Post like this only waste time and bandwith.......Ya see "em" all over the gun forums and they are mearningless.
Ha! What an impossible task. And I don't care what Mike says, it's an amusement!
S&W Model 25 (.45Colt)
S&W M686+ 3" (.357 Magnum)*
S&W M649 (.38 Special)
S&W M5906 (9mm)
Walther CCP (9mm)
CZ 75 compact (9mm)
AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO)**
Remington M788 (.308 Winchester)
Ithaca M 37 (12 gauge)
High Standard derringer (.22 Magnum)
Beretta Model 70S (.22)
Star Model S (.380)
Okay, that's 12, I cheated..............and I didn't add a .22 caliber rifle. This is too hard!
*I guess I should keep my S&W M10 in .357 Magnum. I'll rethink it....
**I have to keep one, yes?
S&W Model 25 (.45Colt)
S&W M686+ 3" (.357 Magnum)*
S&W M649 (.38 Special)
S&W M5906 (9mm)
Walther CCP (9mm)
CZ 75 compact (9mm)
AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO)**
Remington M788 (.308 Winchester)
Ithaca M 37 (12 gauge)
High Standard derringer (.22 Magnum)
Beretta Model 70S (.22)
Star Model S (.380)
Okay, that's 12, I cheated..............and I didn't add a .22 caliber rifle. This is too hard!
*I guess I should keep my S&W M10 in .357 Magnum. I'll rethink it....
**I have to keep one, yes?
M1 Garand x 10
Yep-lots as it is really wet down here what with all the high humidity and all.
Someone has to feed the Gators!
yup a Ruger 77 International/ Mannlicher is a "Keeper" mine's a .243...I've had it for 40 years!
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I tried to cover my hunting, fun, and self defense needs in my ten.
Ruger Mk IV 22LR
S&W 686+ 357 magnum
S&W 69 44 magnum
S&W 360J 38 special
Glock 19 9mm
Glock 21 45acp
Anschutz 54 Sporter 22LR
Tikka 595 223 Remington
Tikka 595 308 Winchester
Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge
Ruger Mk IV 22LR
S&W 686+ 357 magnum
S&W 69 44 magnum
S&W 360J 38 special
Glock 19 9mm
Glock 21 45acp
Anschutz 54 Sporter 22LR
Tikka 595 223 Remington
Tikka 595 308 Winchester
Beretta A300 Outlander 12 gauge
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Ivan the Butcher
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I had the first Ruger 77 International in 308 in Central Ohio. It shot terrible with any of 18 different factory loads. 3" to 4" groups at 50 yards from a rest and scoped with Burris 2-7 compact scope. Traded it off right away and lost no money.
I always heard that 243 was what that gun was designed around.
Ivan
I always heard that 243 was what that gun was designed around.
Ivan
I don't think it's meaningless. It's a fun way of saying what's your favorite 10 guns. Or what guns are most useful. I mean at the end of the day, nobody here is curing cancer. We're all wasting time.
Bajadoc
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Had to do eleven.
Winchester 12ga Model 12 (grandfathers).
30-40 Krag dear rifle (grandfathers).
Winchester Ranger .22 bolt rifle (dads as a kid).
Ruger 10/22 (dad bought it for me at K-mart when I was 12).
Springfield 1911-A1 (bought at the range with my dad).
Taurus Model 66 revolver (girlfriend bought it for me a long time ago).
Ruger Single Six (I bought it for a girlfriend a long time ago).
Walther P-38 byf44 WW2 bring back (story to remain confidential).
Smith Model 49 (very many carry miles).
Smith Model 19-3 (best nightstand piece).
Yugoslavian Mauser (beautiful and a lot of fun).
Winchester 12ga Model 12 (grandfathers).
30-40 Krag dear rifle (grandfathers).
Winchester Ranger .22 bolt rifle (dads as a kid).
Ruger 10/22 (dad bought it for me at K-mart when I was 12).
Springfield 1911-A1 (bought at the range with my dad).
Taurus Model 66 revolver (girlfriend bought it for me a long time ago).
Ruger Single Six (I bought it for a girlfriend a long time ago).
Walther P-38 byf44 WW2 bring back (story to remain confidential).
Smith Model 49 (very many carry miles).
Smith Model 19-3 (best nightstand piece).
Yugoslavian Mauser (beautiful and a lot of fun).
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Ivan the Butcher
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When I was thinning the herd about 10 years ago, it is sometimes hard to decide what must go. A TOP 10 list wets your whistle, Then a BOTTOM 10 list tells the first 10 to go. I went from 225 down to 183 in about 6 months using this method. I've picked 8 to 10 since then (and am always looking for more). Like I said in the OP, tomorrow's list might be different.
I'm thinking tomorrow's list category will be 10 Guns I'm sorry I sold, and the day after's list will be TOP 10 I'm glad I sold! (open to suggestions)
This sure beats watching soap operas!
Ivan
I think the next one should be
How I accumulated 225 guns and stayed married.
How I accumulated 225 guns and stayed married.
Are you kidding? I'm over the limit with just High Standard target .22s.
Abbynormal
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FN FAL in .308
AR15 in .223
Browning .22 auto rifle
S&W M28 4"
S&W M29-6"
Rem 870 Police 12 ga
O/U 12 ga
Sig P229 .357/40
S&W K22 6"
S&W 442 2"
AR15 in .223
Browning .22 auto rifle
S&W M28 4"
S&W M29-6"
Rem 870 Police 12 ga
O/U 12 ga
Sig P229 .357/40
S&W K22 6"
S&W 442 2"
Ruger MKII
SW 17-3
SW 66-5
Beretta 92 Centurion
CZ 75 w/Kadet upper
Mossberg 590
AR w/scope
HK91
Ruger 77 SS .308
Ruger 10-22 w/ scope.
I ain't posting all those pix
Joe
SW 17-3
SW 66-5
Beretta 92 Centurion
CZ 75 w/Kadet upper
Mossberg 590
AR w/scope
HK91
Ruger 77 SS .308
Ruger 10-22 w/ scope.
I ain't posting all those pix
Joe
Model 28
Remington 870
Super Blackhawk
Single Six
Sig M11
10/22
AR 15 (mine's an Aero)
Rossi .44 92
Sig 716i
Chaippa '86 .45/70
These are my most practical. There are others I like more but this selection would serve me well.
Remington 870
Super Blackhawk
Single Six
Sig M11
10/22
AR 15 (mine's an Aero)
Rossi .44 92
Sig 716i
Chaippa '86 .45/70
These are my most practical. There are others I like more but this selection would serve me well.
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Ivan the Butcher
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Day three list is about the "Ones that got away", top 10 you wish you never sold. Regular Top 10 lists are still welcome.
1. S&W Model 25-5 6"
2. Weatherby Mark V Safari Grade 375 H&H
3. Weatherby Vanguard VGX 22-250
4. Ruger No 1 Tropical 375 H&H
5. Anshutz 54 Prone Rifle 22 LR
6. Kimber Clackamas Government Model 22LR
7. Walther PPK 1942 Police 32 ACP
8. Walther PPKs W. German 380 ACP
9. S&W Model 39-2 9mm
10. Savage 219 22 Hornet
The question was asked, "How I accumulated 225 guns and stayed married?" She grew up in it! Her Dad is the only non-dealer I know with more guns than me. (Our 4 kids combined have not quite 200) So it's a family tradition.
Ivan
1. S&W Model 25-5 6"
2. Weatherby Mark V Safari Grade 375 H&H
3. Weatherby Vanguard VGX 22-250
4. Ruger No 1 Tropical 375 H&H
5. Anshutz 54 Prone Rifle 22 LR
6. Kimber Clackamas Government Model 22LR
7. Walther PPK 1942 Police 32 ACP
8. Walther PPKs W. German 380 ACP
9. S&W Model 39-2 9mm
10. Savage 219 22 Hornet
The question was asked, "How I accumulated 225 guns and stayed married?" She grew up in it! Her Dad is the only non-dealer I know with more guns than me. (Our 4 kids combined have not quite 200) So it's a family tradition.
Ivan
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Since my list was "most practical" to me, I wa going to suggest "most attractive," which might be 10 completely different ones. I didn't want to start a new thread though, considering you're doing a running set of lists.
lawandorder
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Smith mod. 64 3" enhanced by Wilson
Smith mod. 631
Browning HP enhanced by Nighthawk
Remington 870 .20 ga. 3inch extended mag.
Inland M1 carbine
Smith K 22
Smith mod.649 enhanced by C&S
Remington mod 7615
Glock 19
Smith mod 10 3" enhanced by HS custom
Selected by a lifetime of carrying, studying, shooting , reading, listening and trying things out.
Might not work for another soul but they do for my use.
Smith mod. 631
Browning HP enhanced by Nighthawk
Remington 870 .20 ga. 3inch extended mag.
Inland M1 carbine
Smith K 22
Smith mod.649 enhanced by C&S
Remington mod 7615
Glock 19
Smith mod 10 3" enhanced by HS custom
Selected by a lifetime of carrying, studying, shooting , reading, listening and trying things out.
Might not work for another soul but they do for my use.
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Stupid Sales on My Part:
Nickel 4" 29-2
'32 5" Heavy Duty
'32 Colt 1911
Old Model Vaquero 3" .45 Colt
NIB 6.5" 29-2
5" 99% 27-2
2.5" 19
4" 19 (could knock the dust off a fly at 25 yards with that one)
Birth Year Highway Patrolman
57 no dash with Cokes
And a bonus One That Got Away:
Freedom Arms 97 4" in .45 Colt...still regret not getting that one!
Nickel 4" 29-2
'32 5" Heavy Duty
'32 Colt 1911
Old Model Vaquero 3" .45 Colt
NIB 6.5" 29-2
5" 99% 27-2
2.5" 19
4" 19 (could knock the dust off a fly at 25 yards with that one)
Birth Year Highway Patrolman
57 no dash with Cokes
And a bonus One That Got Away:
Freedom Arms 97 4" in .45 Colt...still regret not getting that one!
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