THE Gun Thread

May 26, 2009 | randomhero97

[randomhero97]

This is how it breaks down for me:

Bolt action rifle - Savage Scout
Semi-auto rifle - Bushmaster Carbon-15 AR w/M4 config
Shotgun - Remington 870 tactical
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10/22
Semi-auto handgun - Taurus Millenium Pro 9mm
Revolver - haven't decided but something in .357

[randomhero97]

These are the weapon systems that I want to be proficient at before I make any other purchases.

Kinda of hard, though, when the itch comes along to buy another gun. : D.

[randomhero97]

So you can ping the gun dudes.

[catman67]

Bolt action rifle - Remington 700
Semi-auto rifle - AK-47
Shotgun - Mossberg 590 Mariner
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10/22
Semi-auto handgun - Colt 1911A1 or equivalent
Revolver - Ruger GP100

[randomhero97]

Who’s the manufacturer of you AK?

[bmwcyle]

Bolt action rifle - I don’t have one.
Semi-auto rifle - AK-47 and next a AR 308 (rguns.net) coming soon
Shotgun - I don’t have one.
Small calibur rifle - I don’t have one.
Semi-auto handgun - XD-40 in two sizes, a small PF-9, a Taurus PT-99
Revolver handgun - Taurus Judge

[HighlyOpinionated]

What?

You think I want to let the snooping ears/eyes of the anti-gun lobby know what I own so that they can demand I turn it/them over when they come a-knockin’ at my door?

Cold . . . dead . . . hands.

[Pistolshot]

Bolt action rifle - Model 700 XCR Compact Tactical Rifle

Semi-auto rifle - M1A Squad Scout

Shotgun - Ithaca Defensive model. One of the best buys oon the market.

Small calibur rifle - Marlin Model 60

Semi-auto handgun - Nothing beats a good 1911. The Taurus 1911 is one of the best buys. Lots of features at a good price.

Revolver handgun - Anything in 357.

[Charles Martel]

Bolt action rifle - Remington 700 LTR in .308
Semi-auto rifle - AR-15 clone (Lone Star Armory)
Shotgun - Remington 870 (but I'm considering a Saiga-12)
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10/22 tuned by Volquartsen
Semi-auto handgun - Colt 1911
Revolver handgun - Ruger SP-101 in .357 mag.

How's the Carbon-15 working out for you? I remember those having some problems before Bushmaster bought the design. Does it use a standard AR bolt and carrier?

[CholeraJoe]

I might disagree somewhat with you on Makes and Models, but I completely agree with you on types of weapons and calibers.

[2nd Bn, 11th Mar]

My input:
Bolt action rifle: Remington M700 MILSPEC 5R .308
Semi-auto rifle: Springfield Armory M1A .308
Shotgun: Remington M870 Marine Magnum 12 ga.
Small caliber rifle: Marlin Golden 39A .22
Semi-auto handgun: Colt SS Gold Cup .45 ACP
Revolver handgun: Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum

FYI - The M700 5R is the most accurate riflr I have ever owned.

[CholeraJoe]

I have a Saiga 12 and love it. You can see a pic of mine at my FR homepage.

[Sudetenland]

• Bolt action - Savage Scout - good performance reasonable price
• Semi-auto - Saiga either .308 or .223 - rugged, reliable, relatively inexpensive, adequate accuracy
• Shotgun - Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 either one is totally reliable and inexpensive
• Small calibre rifle - Ruger 10/22 is there any other?
• Semi-auto pistol - Glock...your flavor - best record of durability and reliability of any
• Revolver - S&W Model 21 or 22 (44 special or .45 ACP) No doubt proven manstopping rounds without the over penetration of a .357

There you go, the definitive answer. Everyone else is wrong (unless they agree with me) :)

[bgill]

No sir, Mr. Brownshirt, sir. I only got a fly swatter for protection.

[Sudetenland]

I guess the meaning of “affordability” is in the eyes of the beholder. :)

[mad_as_he$$]

All my guns, ammo, and reloading equipment were lost in a terrible RV fire. Very sad.

[PubliusMM]

Bolt action rifle: Savage 110 in .223
Semi-auto rifle: Bushmaster AR-15 A2 style
Shotgun: Mossberg 500
Small calibur rifle: Any stout semi auto .22LR
Semi-auto handgun: 1911-A1
Revolver handgun: Dan Wesson 15-2 6” bbl .357Magnum

[Red in Blue PA]

Tauraus for 1911????

How about a Kimber? When looking at a life saving weapon, “value” is not part of the equation.

[earlyapex]

If I were limited to only one of these, ammunition commonality and parts availability would change the equation a bit..

Bolt action: Remington 700 (.308)
Semi-Auto: FN/FAL (probably DSA)
Shotgun: Mossberg 590A1
Small cal rifle: 10/22
Semi-Auto H/G: Glock 21
Revolver: Something in 45acp (1917, taurus, etc.)

Having only .308, 12ga, 22lr and .45 to worry about would be helpful.

Without that restriction it would probably be..
Bolt Action: Remington 700 (alt Sig blaser)
Semi Auto: ar15 with LMT MRP & 5.56/6.8SPC barrels
Shotgun: Mossberg 590A1
Small Cal: 10/22
Semi-Auto: Glock 21 (alt USP .45T)
Revolver: S&W / John Ross 500 S&W Magnum

[Shooter 2.5]

Bolt action rifle - Remington 700 30-06 or .308
Semi-auto rifle - AR-15 .223
Shotgun Mossberg 500 - 12 gauge
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10-22
Semi-auto handgun - 1911
Revolver handgun - Smith and Wesson 686 .357 Magnum

Ruger Mark II .22LR