Whats your favrite gun and why - The Firearms Forum

big steve · 08-10-2009, 05:41 PM

I just wanted to start a thing of what is peoples favorite gun and why.

My favorite gun is a .22 rifle (Remington 597) Because they are very reliable and if you have a decent shot you the gun is very accurate and they are for the most part low maintenance.

EVERYONE FEEL FREE TO TELL WHAT YOUR FAVORITE GUN IS AND WHY

Gabob · 08-10-2009, 05:45 PM

My favorite is whatever I have in my hand at the time

big steve · 08-10-2009, 05:49 PM

HA well I cant say I disagree with that one

cycloneman · 08-10-2009, 05:51 PM

cant wait till glock nut see this one.

big steve · 08-10-2009, 05:52 PM

I dont think it will be long before he sees it

Doc1911 · 08-10-2009, 05:53 PM

The 1911 is my favorite. The platform is rather old, but the shooting, natural aim, trigger, ergonomics, handling, and even the mystic of the weapon NEVER seems to grow old. The 1911 has its own built in tool box in case one ever has a problem - which is rare in a quality made one. Moreover, it is available in many calibers.

Plus, they are just plain nice looking weapons - a sample:

21bravo · 08-10-2009, 05:53 PM

i love all my firearms.. but i think my favorite has to be my rifle that belonged to my great grandpa. a steven's model 87d .22 semi-auto. its just a great shooting rifle. my winchester 9422 lever action .22 that belonged to my grandpa and my Hawkeye .308 would be in the running too

big steve · 08-10-2009, 05:54 PM

I completely agree that is a great gun. That gun will never be a bad one as long as it is around.

artabr · 08-10-2009, 06:12 PM

This is a multiple choice question, right?

Gabob nailed it.
Every gun I own is a favorite or I wouldn't own it.
That being said, I guess 2 of my favorite "favorites" would be my Les Baer Super-Tac 1911 and my Shilen action Bench Rest rifle currently chambered in .308 Win. & .30 I.H.M.S.A.

Art

Teejay9 · 08-10-2009, 06:12 PM

This is a good thread that pops up now and then. Right now, my favorite is my '53 Ruger 4 3/4" Standard. It's been a holster gun all it's life. The old Lawrence holster has molded to its' shape after 55 years. It acquired the old walnut grips somewhere along the line. I love it because it looks like some WWII bring back. It has been a field companion, loved and well taken care of all these years. The blue is worn where it fits in the holster, but no rust or pits anywhere. It doesn't have any hang ups. The springs are well worked in, it's accurate and completely reliable. Definitely not a safe queen, but a well used, not abused, pistol. I'd guess I have to say it's my favorite among many runner-ups. Who knows, there's still time for another to nose in there. TJ

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:14 PM

21 bravo,
I know what your talking about it seems like all old rifles that have been passed down for some reason are never bad ones old ones also just have a cool feel about them

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:28 PM

LETS KEEP IT GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doc1911 · 08-10-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big steve

LETS KEEP IT GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+1, I desire to see more pics.

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:33 PM

Yea I am going to try and post some pics of my stuff. IF I CAN FIND MY CAMERA THAT SHOULD BE INTERESTING!!!!!!!!!!

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:36 PM

SO MANY VIEWS BUT VERY LITTLE REPLIES. LOL

Lotsdragon · 08-10-2009, 06:40 PM

LOL that is a toughie, since I havent gotten to shoot everyone I have seen, currently I would have to say that my New Vaquero .357 is my favorite. Although I do like my 22's shotguns and deer rifle's.Each having its own job and memories.

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:43 PM

I know I totally agree it is hard to decide which ot of all guns is a favorite

kutaho · 08-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Definitely a multi level question.
Do you mean the last one that you'd give up,
the 'one 'to take when shtf.
the one that's purdest.
or you'r favorite shooter.
each tool has a purpose.

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:48 PM

I guess I would say your favorite one overall

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:49 PM

The one you would not part with

kutaho · 08-10-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big steve

The one you would not part with

couldn't make the call,
There's four that are part of the tool box,
like some one once said, i'd be homeless
pushing a grocery cart with my guns.

big steve · 08-10-2009, 06:53 PM

Ok then what about your favorite shooter?????

cycloneman · 08-10-2009, 06:56 PM

fav shooter. Savage mdl 12, 308.

kutaho · 08-10-2009, 07:00 PM

My 1914 S&W .455 wheel gun.
My 1899 300 Savage lever.
picts. in my album.

Tom Militano · 08-10-2009, 07:03 PM

I'd have to go with my M1A. I shot M-14's in competition for many years in the military and mine was built by an All Army Gunsmith. It's a heavy barrel national match gun. The M14 is the rifle I have the most experience with and it's what I prefer. I'm left handed and always hated the M-16 because it throws the brass back in your face. I've had it break the brass deflectors they designed for it years ago.

08-10-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Whats your favrite gun and why I just wanted to start a thing of what is peoples favorite gun and why. My favorite gun is a .22 rifle (Remington 597) Because they are very reliable and if you have a decent shot you the gun is very accurate and they are for the most part low maintenance. EVERYONE FEEL FREE TO TELL WHAT YOUR FAVORITE GUN IS AND WHY -->

08-10-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,161	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why My favorite is whatever I have in my hand at the time __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

08-10-2009, 05:49 PM	#3
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why HA well I cant say I disagree with that one

08-10-2009, 05:51 PM	#4
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,407	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why cant wait till glock nut see this one. __________________ Who are you going to serve today?

08-10-2009, 05:52 PM	#5
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why I dont think it will be long before he sees it

08-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#6
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why The 1911 is my favorite. The platform is rather old, but the shooting, natural aim, trigger, ergonomics, handling, and even the mystic of the weapon NEVER seems to grow old. The 1911 has its own built in tool box in case one ever has a problem - which is rare in a quality made one. Moreover, it is available in many calibers. Plus, they are just plain nice looking weapons - a sample: __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member Last edited by Doc1911; 08-10-2009 at 05:54 PM..

08-10-2009, 05:53 PM	#7
21bravo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wilkes county, nc Posts: 790	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why i love all my firearms.. but i think my favorite has to be my rifle that belonged to my great grandpa. a steven's model 87d .22 semi-auto. its just a great shooting rifle. my winchester 9422 lever action .22 that belonged to my grandpa and my Hawkeye .308 would be in the running too __________________ "BIG MOMMA BRAVO" If everything seems to be going well, you obviously do not know what the hell is going on --"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crime." - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by 21bravo; 08-10-2009 at 05:55 PM..

08-10-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why I completely agree that is a great gun. That gun will never be a bad one as long as it is around.

08-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#9
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why This is a multiple choice question, right? Gabob nailed it. Every gun I own is a favorite or I wouldn't own it. That being said, I guess 2 of my favorite "favorites" would be my Les Baer Super-Tac 1911 and my Shilen action Bench Rest rifle currently chambered in .308 Win. & .30 I.H.M.S.A. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

08-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#10
Teejay9 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southwest Corner of the US, "Where no stinking fence will stop us!!" Posts: 1,257	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why This is a good thread that pops up now and then. Right now, my favorite is my '53 Ruger 4 3/4" Standard. It's been a holster gun all it's life. The old Lawrence holster has molded to its' shape after 55 years. It acquired the old walnut grips somewhere along the line. I love it because it looks like some WWII bring back. It has been a field companion, loved and well taken care of all these years. The blue is worn where it fits in the holster, but no rust or pits anywhere. It doesn't have any hang ups. The springs are well worked in, it's accurate and completely reliable. Definitely not a safe queen, but a well used, not abused, pistol. I'd guess I have to say it's my favorite among many runner-ups. Who knows, there's still time for another to nose in there. TJ __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have". Thomas Jefferson

08-10-2009, 06:14 PM	#11
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why 21 bravo, I know what your talking about it seems like all old rifles that have been passed down for some reason are never bad ones old ones also just have a cool feel about them

08-10-2009, 06:28 PM	#12
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why LETS KEEP IT GOING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-10-2009, 06:33 PM	#14
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why Yea I am going to try and post some pics of my stuff. IF I CAN FIND MY CAMERA THAT SHOULD BE INTERESTING!!!!!!!!!!

08-10-2009, 06:36 PM	#15
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why SO MANY VIEWS BUT VERY LITTLE REPLIES. LOL

08-10-2009, 06:40 PM	#16
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why LOL that is a toughie, since I havent gotten to shoot everyone I have seen, currently I would have to say that my New Vaquero .357 is my favorite. Although I do like my 22's shotguns and deer rifle's.Each having its own job and memories. __________________ "First comes smiles,then lies.Last is gunfire" Roland Deschain

08-10-2009, 06:43 PM	#17
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why I know I totally agree it is hard to decide which ot of all guns is a favorite

08-10-2009, 06:47 PM	#18
kutaho Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,852	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why Definitely a multi level question. Do you mean the last one that you'd give up, the 'one 'to take when shtf. the one that's purdest. or you'r favorite shooter. each tool has a purpose. __________________ No man stands in the same river twice If all else fails grab a rock Mi Taku oyasin

08-10-2009, 06:48 PM	#19
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why I guess I would say your favorite one overall

08-10-2009, 06:49 PM	#20
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why The one you would not part with

08-10-2009, 06:53 PM	#22
big steve Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 622	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why Ok then what about your favorite shooter?????

08-10-2009, 06:56 PM	#23
cycloneman Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7,407	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why fav shooter. Savage mdl 12, 308. __________________ Who are you going to serve today?

08-10-2009, 07:00 PM	#24
kutaho Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,852	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why My 1914 S&W .455 wheel gun. My 1899 300 Savage lever. picts. in my album. __________________ No man stands in the same river twice If all else fails grab a rock Mi Taku oyasin

08-10-2009, 07:03 PM	#25
Tom Militano Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,255	Re: Whats your favrite gun and why I'd have to go with my M1A. I shot M-14's in competition for many years in the military and mine was built by an All Army Gunsmith. It's a heavy barrel national match gun. The M14 is the rifle I have the most experience with and it's what I prefer. I'm left handed and always hated the M-16 because it throws the brass back in your face. I've had it break the brass deflectors they designed for it years ago. Last edited by Tom Militano; 08-10-2009 at 07:07 PM..