3 Guns Only

[medezyner]

This is a build on to paiN’s “Going to one” thread and the thinning of his gun collection. It got me thinking what would be the absolute bare minimum collection I could live with that is currently in my possession. I came away with 3. These aren’t 3 that I’d like to have, they’re the ones I won’t part with.
1. Mossberg 500 pump 12ga. w/smooth bore for shot and my rifled barrel for sabot slugs. What can be more versatile than a well appointed shotgun? It can put meat in the table and do an admirable job at protecting the castle.
2. Colt 1911A1. No way will I part with this baby. Great caliber, plenty of parts for rebuild and it’s a shooter.
3. Kahr PM9. OK, this one’s a gray area: it’s not in the collection yet, but it’s on order and I should have it in 6 weeks. I’m highly confident it will replace all of my CCW’s.
I’ve got a good variety of common calibers: 12 ga., 9 MM and a .45 ACP so having ammo for at least one weapon if the SHTF is a pretty good bet. paiN trimmed his collection down to 2 guns. Thank God this is hypothetical; I’m already going to have nightmares about cutting mine down to 3. What about you guys & gals, which ones are the keepers? Warning: this can be a painful exercise.

[Dietrich]

Kahr PM9 for cc.
Remington 870 Express Magnum for if a few "friends" drop by.
Remington model 700 30.`06 in case I need to reach out and touch someone
A picture of my ex mother- in- law for a weapon of mass destruction..

[Smoke Eater]

just 3 eh?

1)Rock River AR15 SBR(short barrel) supressed
2)Remington 870
*3)PM9

* If this were a merde contacting the ventilator situation I would trade my PM9 for my Glock 17c.

TOUGH CHOICES (ALL SUBJECT TO CHANGE EVERY 5 MIN.)

[PaiN]

This thread requires a look into the "Philosophy of PaiN"

Firstly, I can't believe I did it. Now that the cut down is done I feel completely liberated, almost like a weight has been lifted off me.
My beliefs and complete disdain for the elite fools that have wormed into control of our lives and where I see this going had me preparing for the worst. I was almost to the point of justifying "a gun for every situation". Over years I've slowly mellowed as my understanding grew I lost the anger and fear which drove a build an arsenal mentality...For me, that was the fundamental change that had to occur before any serious thinning could happen. I'm glad it has
As for what I "need"
1. a utility rifle: What could be better for utility than a 12g shotgun. I kept a Benelli Nova 18.5"
2. a protection pistol: The P9 won me over for this

[mr surveyor]

If this is to include all varieties of pistols, revolver. rifles and shot guns.....

1. 1997 Series 70 Kimber Stainless Compact .45 acp

2. 1999 Ruger Mark II 22/45 .22 cal pistol

3. 1973 Marlin 336 30-30

with these three, given sufficient ammunition, I think I can defend myself as well as feed myself (given anything left to shoot for food)

For me, of all my handguns, the Kimber is the most accurate, best handling and gives the most bang for the buck. Admittedly, at almost 2.5 pounds per 50 rounds, the weight factor of the ammo could be a deterrent, but If I am twice as effective with the larger caliber than I with my other pistols and revolvers, I'll take the .45 cal. Now, as for the rifle, the old 30-30 lever gun is about as easy to carry and pack as you'll find, accuracy is very good, bullet energy is sufficient for defense as well as food gathering, and 30-30 rounds are generally available most everywhere. At 25 pounds per 50 rounds of 30-30 ammo, I'll gladly pack the Marlin. Now, why the Ruger Mark II? At about 3.5 pounds for a bulk box of .22 cal (about .3 pound per 50), there's the potential for making a lot of little holes for the amount of weight/mass involved in carrying ammo. My Ruger pistol is no doubt the most accurate handgun I own, and I have no doubt it could effectively be used for defense by either myself, or my wife. More importantly, the .22 pistol is very effective for taking small game.... for me, out to about 30 yards. I almost hete to admit it, but if I had to pick only one gun to bug out with, for defense as well as survival purposes, I would probably...wince....have to pick the .22 cal pistol.

I hate to not have a shotgun in the above mix, but the big bore pistol and rifle are a must, and I am NOT going to give up the versatility of the .22 cal.


surv

by the way... this was painful

[mr surveyor]

double post

[Bawanna]

Sadism

Painful exercise my backside, this is borderline sadism. I'd rather go on a date with Rosie Odonnel than live with only 3 guns. I could scale down to 103 easy enough, well not easy but could do it. Don't tell the feds if they try to record and tax them. I sold em all. Actually I'd prefer bamboo under the fingernails or eating barb wire over the Rosie plan. Hate is a terrible thing but some people just earn it. That being said I'd have to semi mimick medezyner. My Mossberg 500, a good 1911 (do I have to choose which one?) but I'd have to take the other fork and go with a M14 or Garand. I'm near tears just thinking about this. I'll no doubt be in the dog house leaving my K40 behind but I've been wanting a Kahr 45 anyhow. I'll find one when the looting begins. Somebody please wake me up, I'm in a true nightmare here.

[medezyner]

Ah, I can see I have inflicted a fair amount of (unintentional) pain with this question. At least I’m not alone, misery loves company. You want pain? I had to cross my M1 Garand off the list. Someone please put me out of my misery! I dont know paiN, I'm not feeling too liberated.

[ltxi]

Not sure I can grasp the concept of only three guns......and what would I do with the other 40 some? Seriously...I could maybe pare it down to 10 if I absolutely had to and didn't have to count the wife's.

[PaiN]

Well, cutting down to two firearms is not something for every gun person to do.

But I do double dare ya to do it :9: hehehe

[ltxi]

Ok, here's the absolute best I could do...again, not counting wife's guns...

- 870 w/a Vang Comp barrel
- S&W 442
- S&W Model 19
- S&W Model 13
- Custom 1911 Colt Officers ACP
- NAA .22 Mag
- Beretta Minx .22 short
- PM9
- Browning 30-06 semi-auto
- Ruger Super Single Six
- Ruger .357 old model Blackhawk
- Ruger 10/22
- Ruger Ranch Rifle in 7.62X39
- Marlin .30-30 lever action
- Scout carbine in .308
- Restored Vietnam era Russian SKS....functional back-up for the Ruger when it all goes to hell

Guess I overestimated with the 10 gun thingy when I really thought it through. Still left out a whole lot of favorite firearms I'd really hate to part with....plus all the leftovers.

[RiskPro]

...

You total gun whore.....That Said, you definately have your priorities in order!

I've tried this too and here's how I justify a few:

General CCW (IWB)....CW9

Night Stand....G23

Car Glove Box.....G22

Running....KeltecP32 or NAA .22

[mr surveyor]

gee..... I feel so inadequate......I only have the three guns I mentioned and a single Kahr CW9.... and that's all.... really... I gave the rest to some nice guys at a gun buy back thingy.... and donated the money to green peace..... really.... yeah, that's the ticket........


surv

[jfrey]

I thought a while and tried to get down to three but it just ain't gonna happen. I can find a reason for having just about every one of them. How else am I going to get rid of that ammo I bought before the price went up?

[ltxi]

You total gun whore.....That Said, you definately have your priorities in order!
......

Ha,ha..so you're right. And I had difficulty coming up with that list. Left out some others that I commonly use, like my G23 and G27 that are mostly used as console guns now but that I routinely shoot, a second J-frame bobbed older Model 60 that I carry "naked" with just a clip, a '60s era Charter Undercover that I carried much in earlier days and still keep at hand, the Mustang Pocketlight that the PM9 replaced, the MK9 in my home office desk drawer, The K9 I just stole from my wife in exchange for a custom LW Kimber 3" 1911 'cause she shoots it much better. Then there's the custom 1911s, more K-frames, the Ruger S/As in .44 mag and .45 Colt, .22 Browning and Ruger plinkers, and the rest of the short and long guns that I would hate to part with but could get along without, and others that I just happen to own.

In my defense, all of this comes from a lifetime of collecting and being able to acquire more than I needed to trade or sell.

I understand your wife's reluctance to carry the Jetfire. I love those older s/a Berettas, hence the Minx I won't part with for plinking and knocking off squirrels that won't give up on invading the garage, but I sold my Jetfire to my sister. Then felt bad 'cause I got her into carrying a .25 and "semi-permanently" loaned her my lw Colt Gov't .380.

Happy New Year To All!!!!