I agree with others here -- not having a .22lr in this list is a major omission.
Posted on 11/08/2013 6:05:24 AM PST by Kip Russell
and a Ruger Mark I, II or III afaic.
I like the M1 Garand and M1911A1, but I think the following are better that the remaining pistols:
Mauser KAR 98 or Springfield ‘03 with Moison-Nagant as an alternate.
Winchester or Marlin in 30-30.
Ruger Redhawk in .44 Mag.
Colt or Smith snubbie in .357 Mag.
With a little latitude I have 6 of the 10. My next two planned acquisitions will bump that to 8 of 10. Amazing how much overlap there is between their list and my own personal “list”...
Does a quad-50 count as one or four?
Five of them. Cool.
I totally agree with the 6” Colt Python.
I bought one of these back in the 1970s. Since it’s still in 95 + percent condition, I have “retired” the gun. I think it’s worth > $1,000 today.
Agree. The 10/22 is a standard must have. Great trainer for the kids, and just plain fun and economical to shoot.
Not sayin' how many of the list I have.
What about the Ruger Mark III, or the Ruger 10/22, or the CZ75?
Yes! I have one from back in the 70s witha Weaver V22 scope on it. I just purchased a new Marlin Model 60 because it is configured much the same as the Remington 66. What a sweet .22 it is.
Why do they suggest everyone own the 629? Most of the people I know who own them never shoot them.
No. 4 should be No. 1
You know, a sweet little double barrel shotgun (”coach gun” w/20” barrel), in about 20 gauge, would be a nice Christmas present, and absolute protection, for mama’s out there.
You don’t have to aim, just point and pull the trigger.
I would replace the Garand with an M1A and add a .22 rifle but otherwise, it looks like a fun package to take to the range.
I agree with others here -- not having a .22lr in this list is a major omission.
My list:
Ruger 10-22
Browning BL-92 in .357 mag.
Winchester model 52 sporter .22
Remington 700 30-06
Walther PP sport in .22LR
FN FAL .308
Remington 11-87 12 gauge
1911 Colt Series 70 .45
SIG P226
Colt H-bar .223
The pos AK-47 is the most reliable gun in the bunch. In a SHTF scenario, reliability counts when you don’t have the tools and lubricants to keep the Colt AR-15 going.
You too? Same lake and everything! I'm still shivering...
> And the Ruger .22LR should be on everyone’s list.
> Some kind of .22, anyway. A Smith K-22 would not be amiss.
> My Remington Sportmaster 512 .22 was my first gun.
And now you know why he didn’t put a .22 on the list. ;^)
I have #6, #7 and #8 (although my Glock is a 23) a 10-22 and a Ruger Mark III .22
I need a revolver and an AR of some type
After watching Walking Dead, I want a Python.
The gun I most regret not buying was a Colt Python.
When I was about 18 or 19 a sporting goods store here in town had 1 for sale. Actually they had two. One blued and one nickle. I remember this because one of my friends bought the nickel. Had a hard time selling them apparently cause they had the blue marked down to 300 bucks. Which was a lot of money in 1980 for a revolver I didn’t need.
Crap...crap, crap, crap, crap, and double crap!
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