If you could only afford 3 - The Firearms Forum

Logansdad · 06-02-2003, 06:08 AM

1 rifle, shotgun and or handgun....Which 3 would they be ?

Boomatic · 06-02-2003, 07:02 PM

It is all relative...what is the purpose, what is the budget?

In general I'd say a BAR in 30-06. A Rem 870 in 12 ga., and a Pre 70 1911 in .45ACP.

Logansdad · 06-02-2003, 07:17 PM

The budget is whatever you would spend or have spent already..the purposes are whatever you feel you need firearms for..I don't hunt..I am more security/defense minded so my choices would be different from my father's...He does hunt.
Ruger 10/22..Winchester 1300..Glock 26

NuclearMeltdown · 06-02-2003, 09:03 PM

After thinking a while, I can't narrow it down!

pickenup · 06-02-2003, 10:28 PM

I would start with one of these. I will have to think about the other 2.

Boomatic · 06-03-2003, 07:42 AM

pickenup.....you're a funny man!

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Originally posted by pickenup
I would start with one of these. I will have to think about the other 2.

Marlin · 06-03-2003, 08:05 AM

I would opt for a BLR .30-06, Left Handed 870 12 ga and pre-70 1911 .45.

Logansdad · 06-03-2003, 04:31 PM

I wonder how much that Gatling gun costs...cyclic rate ?..How much does it weigh ?

Go-Get Beer · 06-04-2003, 04:18 AM

AFAIK There are two minigun models:

M134 - 7.62x51, 3 000 - 8 000 rounds per minute regulated manually, 56 cm long, 16.3 kg weight (without ammo and battery) (And I'd really like to see you hold it in your hands while spraying at it's minimum ROF

)

XM214 - 5.56x45, 400 - 4 000 rounds per minute regulated manually, 12.25 kg weight alone, 38.6 kg ready to fire with 1000 rounds belt in canister.

Xracer · 06-04-2003, 07:20 AM

Nice to see ya back, GGB. Where've you been hiding?

My picks....

Rifle: Mannlicher-Schoenauer 1903 6.5 Carbine

Shotgun: Winchester '97 Trench Gun

Pistol: Singer M1911A1

fredarmory · 06-04-2003, 07:42 AM

It won't get heavy as time goes by!

Go-Get Beer · 06-05-2003, 03:34 AM

Hiding? I ain't hiding!
Work caught up with me, but I was lurking here from time to time.

My 3 choices, for many reasons, none of them practical:

1) Mauser C96
2) Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III
3) SPAS 12

Cow Caregiver · 06-05-2003, 03:57 PM

1. Mauser M.98 in 7x57 or 8x57 with aperture rear sight.

2. 20 gauge double barrel hammer gun, choked IC and Mod

3. A .38 heavy frame or .357 Magnum wheel gun.

potato_sniper · 06-06-2003, 08:30 AM

Rifle: Bolt action 30-06 target/tactical rifle with bull barrel and a Nightforce scope

Shotgun: Benelli Super Black Eagle 12ga with 9-shot magazine extension

Pistol: Probably a Desert Eagle in .44Mag. A fully auto Glock 18 wouldn't be bad either, though.

A minigun would be cool, but how would you feed the thing? I think I could only afford to shoot it about once a year. And only for a minute or two at that.

bigboom338 · 06-08-2003, 12:52 AM

Xracer I like your choice for a shotgun being a 97 fan myself (mine aint a trench gun though)

Weatherby 338-378 stainless and commposite
Benneli SBE
Browning Buckmark

Dont own the Weatherby yet but I will

skiingfool1974 · 06-09-2003, 12:45 AM

1) Kimber Custom CDP II .45
2) Winchester Super X2 NWTF version (Fiber-optic front/rear sights)
3) AR-15 H-Bar

Between the three of them, I think I'd be covered in just about any situation.... and w/a .22 conversion kit for the AR, things would be even better!

Evan

swanshot · 06-13-2003, 09:20 AM

Shot gun: any of the ruger 12g pump guns (can't go wrong)
Rifle: Sako safari grade in 6.5x55
handgun: Any Ruger medium frame DA revolver with 6" barrel in 357mag

Now it aint just that I'm a Ruger fan, but they do make a damn good gun.
It's a Ford/Holden (that would be a Ford/Chevy over there) thing.

06-02-2003, 06:08 AM	#1
Logansdad V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama's Gulf Coast Posts: 222	If you could only afford 3 1 rifle, shotgun and or handgun....Which 3 would they be ? __________________ "Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Jesus, Luke 22:36 "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." Galileo It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.. -->

06-02-2003, 07:02 PM	#2
Boomatic Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,088	It is all relative...what is the purpose, what is the budget? In general I'd say a BAR in 30-06. A Rem 870 in 12 ga., and a Pre 70 1911 in .45ACP. __________________ Boom-a-tic Boomer Sooner!!

06-02-2003, 07:17 PM	#3
Logansdad V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama's Gulf Coast Posts: 222	The budget is whatever you would spend or have spent already..the purposes are whatever you feel you need firearms for..I don't hunt..I am more security/defense minded so my choices would be different from my father's...He does hunt. Ruger 10/22..Winchester 1300..Glock 26 __________________ "Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Jesus, Luke 22:36 "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." Galileo It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it..

06-02-2003, 09:03 PM	#4
NuclearMeltdown V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 117	After thinking a while, I can't narrow it down! __________________ 1995 American Standard Stratocaster

06-02-2003, 10:28 PM	#5
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,841	I would start with one of these. I will have to think about the other 2. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine Last edited by pickenup; 06-02-2003 at 10:31 PM..

06-03-2003, 08:05 AM	#7
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	I would opt for a BLR .30-06, Left Handed 870 12 ga and pre-70 1911 .45. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

06-03-2003, 04:31 PM	#8
Logansdad V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Alabama's Gulf Coast Posts: 222	I wonder how much that Gatling gun costs...cyclic rate ?..How much does it weigh ? __________________ "Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Jesus, Luke 22:36 "I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use." Galileo It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.. Last edited by Logansdad; 06-03-2003 at 04:36 PM..

06-04-2003, 04:18 AM	#9
Go-Get Beer Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 42	AFAIK There are two minigun models: M134 - 7.62x51, 3 000 - 8 000 rounds per minute regulated manually, 56 cm long, 16.3 kg weight (without ammo and battery) (And I'd really like to see you hold it in your hands while spraying at it's minimum ROF ) XM214 - 5.56x45, 400 - 4 000 rounds per minute regulated manually, 12.25 kg weight alone, 38.6 kg ready to fire with 1000 rounds belt in canister.

06-04-2003, 07:20 AM	#10
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Nice to see ya back, GGB. Where've you been hiding? My picks.... Rifle: Mannlicher-Schoenauer 1903 6.5 Carbine Shotgun: Winchester '97 Trench Gun Pistol: Singer M1911A1

06-04-2003, 07:42 AM	#11
fredarmory Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 25	I'll take a 40. cal Glock It won't get heavy as time goes by!

06-05-2003, 03:34 AM	#12
Go-Get Beer Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 42	Hiding? I ain't hiding! Work caught up with me, but I was lurking here from time to time. My 3 choices, for many reasons, none of them practical: 1) Mauser C96 2) Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III 3) SPAS 12

06-05-2003, 03:57 PM	#13
Cow Caregiver V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 136	1. Mauser M.98 in 7x57 or 8x57 with aperture rear sight. 2. 20 gauge double barrel hammer gun, choked IC and Mod 3. A .38 heavy frame or .357 Magnum wheel gun. __________________ Freedom comes dear. Don't let anybody steal yours....

06-06-2003, 08:30 AM	#14
potato_sniper V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Knoxville, Tn/ Vidalia, Ga Posts: 74	my picks Rifle: Bolt action 30-06 target/tactical rifle with bull barrel and a Nightforce scope Shotgun: Benelli Super Black Eagle 12ga with 9-shot magazine extension Pistol: Probably a Desert Eagle in .44Mag. A fully auto Glock 18 wouldn't be bad either, though. A minigun would be cool, but how would you feed the thing? I think I could only afford to shoot it about once a year. And only for a minute or two at that. __________________ Jon-Michael aka J-Money aka Skip/Skippy

06-08-2003, 12:52 AM	#15
bigboom338 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Dakota Posts: 399	Xracer I like your choice for a shotgun being a 97 fan myself (mine aint a trench gun though) Weatherby 338-378 stainless and commposite Benneli SBE Browning Buckmark Dont own the Weatherby yet but I will __________________ "Aim Small Miss Small"

06-09-2003, 12:45 AM	#16
skiingfool1974 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 242	1) Kimber Custom CDP II .45 2) Winchester Super X2 NWTF version (Fiber-optic front/rear sights) 3) AR-15 H-Bar Between the three of them, I think I'd be covered in just about any situation.... and w/a .22 conversion kit for the AR, things would be even better! Evan

06-13-2003, 09:20 AM	#17
swanshot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth western australia Posts: 1,436	Shot gun: any of the ruger 12g pump guns (can't go wrong) Rifle: Sako safari grade in 6.5x55 handgun: Any Ruger medium frame DA revolver with 6" barrel in 357mag Now it aint just that I'm a Ruger fan, but they do make a damn good gun. It's a Ford/Holden (that would be a Ford/Chevy over there) thing. __________________ If you don't bleed you haven't bin trying Last edited by swanshot; 06-13-2003 at 09:22 AM..