-=What is your preferred firearm?? Im shopping=-

I love my Marlin 336c...30-30. Will do anything I need done.

There is a really good source for the information you seek :)
Try www.INgunowners.com

That said.I would say any self respecting fire arm owner needs 5.
1.10-22 (target practice,small game,to a less degree self defense,cheap to shoot).

2.Remington 870 12 gauge,or Mossberg 500a.Shotguns are versatile and can be used for hunting or close range defense.

3.Pistol I personally love the Beretta 92fs.Reliable and useful. Others think you need a 45...if you go that route get a Kimber.

4.Assault rifle. I love the AK-47. It is very reliable,and accurate enough out to 400 yards.That said I also own a few ARs.If I could only have one,it would be an ak.

5.Long range/large game. I would go with a 700 in 270 Winchester.Others will argue 308 only because "the military uses it"...they do not understand ballistics of the 270 win kick the crap out of a 308 in ft pounds on target out to 800 yards.If you want to punch paper get a 308,if you want to hunt get a 270 win.With a 270 you can take any game in north America with rounds from 90 grain to 180 solids.
My 2 cents.

Most of your Kimbers are constructed to exacting specs that are made to be precision. Certainly, Kimber is a good gun for match or target plinking, but the slide play is non-existent.

The Springfield 1911 is a gun-by-gun test. Avoid the composite frame. I have an STI Legacy which is advertised to be the closest replication of the original "sloppy" design. A bit expensive though, but not as expensive as tighter 1911s. I think mine was $1700. A Springfield 1911 is less than $600.

Both are great choices.

I recommend the 45acp in this thread because you really should have a gun you can CC. Most other posters have recommended assault rifles.

Aside from CC, as far as rifles go, there are a couple considerations. Some say .223. Forget 223. If you're going with an assault round, get a gun that chambers 308. The .223 won't penetrate most modern body armor. The 308 will.

Also, if desiring a gun that might be the last on the list to be banned, avoid the "black guns" commonly mis-referred to in the media as assault rifles. Get yourself a lever-action gun. The Marlin Guide Gun in 45-70 will kill a car.

For a rapid firing good round, you might also consider the Chinese SKS in 7.62X39. Cheap, effective, and deadly.

The key to us GLPers should be to have rounds capable of penetrating body armor typically worn by the "home invaders" that hide their criminality behind paper and badges.

Colt combat comander 45APC.

I also like the Ruger Mini 14. Lightweight and inexpensive and uses a common round (223).

shotgun: Remington 870
Pistol: Glock
Rifle: Remington 700 Tactical. In either .223 or .308.
You also need a .22 for killing small game. For a full size .22 for adults I like

WOW, thanks for all the replies. Here is what I am thinking after reading this

CC 45ACP
Rifle AK47
Mossberg 500
ruger mini 14

Hows that looking. I checked each one alone and they seem to all be well recommended.

Blunderbust

I'd go with either the AK, Or the Mini 14, you don't really need both, as they both fill the same niche.

Substitute one for a higher powered bolt action hunting rifle, or a .22 rifle.

A .22 rifle will help you survive with small game and isn't half bad as a sniper rifle under 100 yds. Get bricks of ammo...500 each for under 20 bucks. Also...the so called enemy will be less apt to hear you three miles away.

And a headshot is deadly and hit anywhere else if it won't kill you will definately put a hurtin
on you. Get the higher speed hollow points.

Saiga 12

Never forget the old faithful .22 or .22 magnum.



Probably see more use than the others combined.

I own several handguns, both revolvers and semi-auto's as well as several rifles. My favorite handgun is the Desert Eagle .50 cal. Its got the least recoil of any of the big boomers and weighs only 4lbs empty. It has incredible stopping power. It will put a hole in the block of a flat head V8 Engine. The only drawback is the ammunition is a bit spendy (around $25 for a box of 20 rounds). However as a defensive weapon, you won't need many rounds. Anyone shot with this weapon does not get up, plain and simple.

As far as rifles go, I have several favorites in my collection. First and foremost is a 7mm x 65 Swiss. Ammunition can be hard to find, but its is highly accurate at long distances. For close-in defense, I have several thoughts. The civilian version of the M-16, an AR-15 (a .223 cal) is a decent semi-auto, but is expensive, around $1500 (used) if u are lucky. For the money and stopping power, I would have to go with a Mini-14. It is available in a variety of styles from ranch/varmit to assault style. Larger clips are available if you know where to look, best of all, its a good all around rugged gun that is not prone to jamming as the AR-15 can be. Ammunition is cheap, but it is a light round.

S&W .357 mag revolver. Reliable... no jams and no shells left behind. Will stop anything comin' at ya. Also, will fire .38's for less expensive target practice. Affordable, I got mine used for $350 and it is sturdy and solid.

Hmmmmmm....I wonder if they ever made a 20 ga. revolver. LOL

survival Rifle: AK-47

survival Pistol: any revolver in 0.357

survival knife: KaBar

I agree, arsenal AK's are the best you can get.

I would get this one:

[link to www.arsenalinc.com]

or this one if you a slightly cash challenged:

[link to www.arsenalinc.com]

Last Edited by Doomologist on 04/21/2010 04:20 PM

12 gauge.

"The .223 won't penetrate most modern body armor."

Incorrect.

Benelli's are pretty pricey last I checked around...get a decent pump 12ga for around $200....a Mossberg-500 is good, there are better, but price of poker goes up. I own a Moss-500 and it's gone through a gazzilion rounds and gets the job done...for home defense it's hard to beat a 12ga shotgun...devestating within 100 feet and they unload their energy real fast...with a rifle if you throw an errant shot?...you could kill someone VERY far away...that won't happen with a shotgun. Also a very versatile firearm that can put meat on the table with slug rounds...or with shot rounds...many a deer taken with a 12ga slug and in some states...that is all you are allowed to hunt deer with.

For a handgun get the most knockdown you feel you can handle....a 9mm is ok...but a .45 is better IMO...stick with the more common ammos and practice as much as you can and become efficient with your firearm of choice...you'll get 10,000 people with 10,000 different opinions and a lot are just going to be idiotic...Yeah if you don't have .454 Casul for carry...yer an idiot!...

Safety first and always...if you have kids around...then I suggest an auto for a handgun and not keeping a round chambered...same for a shotgun...so get proficient with racking the actions and getting that rnd up until it's second nature automatic.

Just like any tool there are many firearms that do better at certain tasks than others...but for all around versatility if you do not own a lot of tools than a 12ga shotgun and strong reliable pistol will probably serve you best...and become a good shooter...a disciplined shooter with .22 can be more effective than a retard with a $5,000 heavy hitting show piece....

You really don't need and Mini-14 and an AK....go with one or the other....

Prolly best all around IMO is

Handgun(s):...45 ACP or 9mm
Shotgun: 12ga
Rifle #1: 30-30 or more bolt or lever action
Rifle #2: .22
Assualt or MBR: AK / AK variant

You have those 5 or 6 firearms?....you have a real good tool set...

FN 5.7

FN 5.7

FN 5.7

sidearm: 1911 45 ACP.

Shotgun: 12GA pump shotgun loaded with OO buck.

Rifle : Varies depending on use. Close quarters fighting , AK47. Long distance shot,308,303, there are many more great rifles.

Check out my gun and ammo thread on GLP. Plenty of gun boards , ammo links,etc.


Thread: GUN LINKS

SHR you left something out...if he gets a tax stamp he can get a BAR ( Browning Automatic Rifle ) LOL real knock down power.

I like the 30-30 Marlin 336 but the Winchester is an alternative. I suppose in the old West the lever action was the rifle of choice on your horse.

I'm surprised Evil Twin hasn't shown up. If there is a thread that says guns he is here within ten minutes.

ok so I saw several people reference .22 rifles. What would have you guys had good success with that I can mod alittle with perhaps a small scope or changeable stock.