If you could only have the bare essentials...

JLA · 06-22-2010, 07:37 PM

You know how we are always having those threads come along titled "If you could narrow it down to just a few" or "Name your go to list of essential weapons"... Well you get the idea.

How many of us have actually done it???

I did. Just this week in fact.

I am still getting over the butterflies in my stomach, the ones that are there because I am still not sure whether or not it was a good idea.

I still really dont know why I just decided to sell nearly all of them. I just got up one morning late last week and decided It was time.

Sooooo, Since Im now in the market for some new "BARE ESSENTIALS", What are yours???

todd51 · 06-22-2010, 08:18 PM

Please tell me you didn't sell the .460 Green Hog Killing Machine.

I could not do the bare essentials bit. Too much emotion and sentiment attached to many of the guns. I have given myself a butt kicking over almost ever gun I have ever sold but not being a rich man I had to sell to buy.

Sold: Colt Lightening 32-20 KICK
Sold: Remington Mod 51 .380 w/box KICK
Sold: Colt Gov. 1911 KICK
Sold: Pristine Ithica Gov. 1911 A1 KICK
Sold: Colt King Cobra KICK
Sold: S&W Model 18 KICK

That is just a few but you get the idea.

But Oooooh! the joy of buying something new.

johnlives4christ · 06-22-2010, 08:44 PM

357 magnum revolver. 4 inch barrel, adjustable sights
12 gauge pump shotgun
22 rifle
22 single six revolver
glock 22, 40 caliber
sks or ak

jack404 · 06-22-2010, 09:42 PM

McMillan 7.62 NATO tech series ( reach out and touch someone at 800 meters every shot)

Lithgow model 1 .22 LR

EAA . 40 cal pistol ( with .22 insert)

home made .50 cal flintlock, hmmm maybe with warning ...

a couple knives a trenching tool and a smallish backpack of stuff , enough to get to one of the stashes..

i'll hunt for anything else if needed.. i have enough stashed away in case ..

firelegs22 · 06-22-2010, 10:10 PM

a shotgun a rifle and a four wheel drive (and a country boy can survive?)

dianalv · 06-22-2010, 10:52 PM

Don't think the question applies to most of us when it comes to guns. Bare essentials in what set of circumstances? In everyday life, there is the gun most suited for self defense, then there is the gun we have the most fun with, the gun we treasure for sentimental reasons, the trusted hunting rifle/shotgun and so on. In short, you can't have just one. And the more you have, the more you want. The more you have, the more you learn and the more your tastes become refined. Part of the joy of being a gun nut is the hunt for the ever elusive perfect, essential gun. I enjoy looking, so I don't care if I find it!

johnlives4christ · 06-22-2010, 11:55 PM

diana... very nicely put

The_Rifleman · 06-23-2010, 12:23 AM

"Bare essentials" to me mean just that. My Howa with the scope is a great rifle and I would not part with it but the scope puts it out of the realm of "bare essentials."
Therefore my Remington 1858 New Model Army replica is the closest I have to "bare essentials" when it comes to firearms.

But, if you want to know which of my firearms I will not part with...

None of them.

carver · 06-23-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

You know how we are always having those threads come along titled "If you could narrow it down to just a few" or "Name your go to list of essential weapons"... Well you get the idea.

How many of us have actually done it???

I did. Just this week in fact.

I am still getting over the butterflies in my stomach, the ones that are there because I am still not sure whether or not it was a good idea.

I still really dont know why I just decided to sell nearly all of them. I just got up one morning late last week and decided It was time.

Sooooo, Since Im now in the market for some new "BARE ESSENTIALS", What are yours???

I wonder just how long it will take you to get right back where you were last week?

Helix_FR · 06-23-2010, 12:26 PM

Josh 3 letters is all you need.
DCM
(distinguished combat magnum)
After seeing some of your shots, its a revolver with the range of a small rifle and you could possibly conceal it (with some obvious discomforts) and its big enough to drive a spike or a nail. What more could a guy want? OK well maybe more than a 6 shot capacity but with a .357 who needs more than one?

pops42 · 06-23-2010, 05:22 PM

i know i could'nt get rid of any of mine,i still have every gun i have ever owned, and take my word it's alot of pumps,singleshot,and auto shootguns,not counting all the rifles with and with out scopes.

JLA · 06-23-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firelegs22

a shotgun a rifle and a four wheel drive (and a country boy can survive?)

Hank Jr was kinda my inspiration for doing it

JLA · 06-23-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dianalv

Don't think the question applies to most of us when it comes to guns. Bare essentials in what set of circumstances? In everyday life, there is the gun most suited for self defense, then there is the gun we have the most fun with, the gun we treasure for sentimental reasons, the trusted hunting rifle/shotgun and so on. In short, you can't have just one. And the more you have, the more you want. The more you have, the more you learn and the more your tastes become refined. Part of the joy of being a gun nut is the hunt for the ever elusive perfect, essential gun. I enjoy looking, so I don't care if I find it!

Youre exactly right. All the ones I sold were ones that havent been chambered in more than 6 months. I still have a full gun cabinet, just and empty one too

JLA · 06-23-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helix_FR

Josh 3 letters is all you need.
DCM
(distinguished combat magnum)
After seeing some of your shots, its a revolver with the range of a small rifle and you could possibly conceal it (with some obvious discomforts) and its big enough to drive a spike or a nail. What more could a guy want? OK well maybe more than a 6 shot capacity but with a .357 who needs more than one?

Oh yeah, that one didnt go nowheres, and never will. For those exact reasons, in fact Im taking it to the lease opening weekind this fall and its all im takin firearm wise...

JLA · 06-23-2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Rifleman

"Bare essentials" to me mean just that. My Howa with the scope is a great rifle and I would not part with it but the scope puts it out of the realm of "bare essentials."
Therefore my Remington 1858 New Model Army replica is the closest I have to "bare essentials" when it comes to firearms.

But, if you want to know which of my firearms I will not part with...

None of them.

Somehow I had you pegged as a winchester 94 kinda guy... Cant remember why though

JLA · 06-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carver

I wonder just how long it will take you to get right back where you were last week?

Gimme about 20 grand and id exceed my previous standing in less than 24 hrs

JLA · 06-23-2010, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd51

Please tell me you didn't sell the .460 Green Hog Killing Machine.

I could not do the bare essentials bit. Too much emotion and sentiment attached to many of the guns. I have given myself a butt kicking over almost ever gun I have ever sold but not being a rich man I had to sell to buy.

Sold: Colt Lightening 32-20 KICK
Sold: Remington Mod 51 .380 w/box KICK
Sold: Colt Gov. 1911 KICK
Sold: Pristine Ithica Gov. 1911 A1 KICK
Sold: Colt King Cobra KICK
Sold: S&W Model 18 KICK

That is just a few but you get the idea.

But Oooooh! the joy of buying something new.

Dont worry Todd, the hogslayer is still resting comfortably next to my semi customized taurus. Its a part of me

selling it would be like selling my foot or something...

45nut · 06-23-2010, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

Dont worry Todd, the hogslayer is still resting comfortably next to my semi customized taurus. Its a part of me

selling it would be like selling my foot or something...

It's only worth your foot OR something!!!!!! Just how much do you like that thang??

Bare essentials, hhmmmmm.

.45 ACP
.357 Mag Revolver
.357 Mag Lever Action Carbine
30 WCF Lever Action
.270 Win bolt action rifle
12 ga Pump
.22 Revolver
.22 Lever Action Rifle
AR-15

johnlives4christ · 06-23-2010, 10:38 PM

45nut. your list looks like the list i almost put down. nice choices brother

Zane71464 · 06-24-2010, 08:53 AM

Me and my nefew was talking just last night about this very topic.
Ive sold and Ive traded to get what I was after, some good and some bad. I'm tired as I told him.
The good things (guns) I have gotten rid of to up the scale of my bare essentials, I now have gotten back, minus one - An older stainless/laminated stock ruger 10/22 and it's gone forever out of my reach.
As I was telling my nefew last night, I'm right where I always wanted to be and anything I accuire from this point on will be directly bought straight out, no trading on what Ive worked so hard to get and to get back!
(I hope I'm not kidding myself *again*)!!!

JLA · 06-25-2010, 11:33 PM

Thats exactly where im at now zane, Everything i have left is stuff ill never part with. Everything from here on out is bought with money and kept for good. I have been buying, selling, trading and fixing guns for 8 years now. I have honed my interests and know exactly what suits me now... I wanna shoot fleas off a dogs arse at 1000 yds and its hard to do with an AK

Zane71464 · 06-26-2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

Thats exactly where im at now zane, Everything i have left is stuff ill never part with. Everything from here on out is bought with money and kept for good. I have been buying, selling, trading and fixing guns for 8 years now. I have honed my interests and know exactly what suits me now... I wanna shoot fleas off a dogs arse at 1000 yds and its hard to do with an AK

I'm with ya on all what you just said.
The last 10+ years Ive been getting serious about shooting and collecting.
The last 5 or so years, Ive been getting down right serious and got what I have and need.
And as far as shooting fleas off a dogs arse @ 1,000 yards, that's my MAIN objective!

It can be done, well within reason of coarse...I'd settle with kill shots @ 1000

and thats one of my main goals and still working on that one and all in good time. Two thumbs up^^ JLA!

JLA · 06-26-2010, 10:13 AM

Thanks bro

06-22-2010, 07:37 PM	#1
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	If you could only have the bare essentials... You know how we are always having those threads come along titled "If you could narrow it down to just a few" or "Name your go to list of essential weapons"... Well you get the idea. How many of us have actually done it??? I did. Just this week in fact. I am still getting over the butterflies in my stomach, the ones that are there because I am still not sure whether or not it was a good idea. I still really dont know why I just decided to sell nearly all of them. I just got up one morning late last week and decided It was time. Sooooo, Since Im now in the market for some new "BARE ESSENTIALS", What are yours??? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF! -->

06-22-2010, 08:18 PM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,570	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... Please tell me you didn't sell the .460 Green Hog Killing Machine. I could not do the bare essentials bit. Too much emotion and sentiment attached to many of the guns. I have given myself a butt kicking over almost ever gun I have ever sold but not being a rich man I had to sell to buy. Sold: Colt Lightening 32-20 KICK Sold: Remington Mod 51 .380 w/box KICK Sold: Colt Gov. 1911 KICK Sold: Pristine Ithica Gov. 1911 A1 KICK Sold: Colt King Cobra KICK Sold: S&W Model 18 KICK That is just a few but you get the idea. But Oooooh! the joy of buying something new. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

06-22-2010, 08:44 PM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... 357 magnum revolver. 4 inch barrel, adjustable sights 12 gauge pump shotgun 22 rifle 22 single six revolver glock 22, 40 caliber sks or ak

06-22-2010, 09:42 PM	#4
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... McMillan 7.62 NATO tech series ( reach out and touch someone at 800 meters every shot) Lithgow model 1 .22 LR EAA . 40 cal pistol ( with .22 insert) home made .50 cal flintlock, hmmm maybe with warning ... a couple knives a trenching tool and a smallish backpack of stuff , enough to get to one of the stashes.. i'll hunt for anything else if needed.. i have enough stashed away in case ..

06-22-2010, 10:10 PM	#5
firelegs22 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: georgia Posts: 225	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... a shotgun a rifle and a four wheel drive (and a country boy can survive?)

06-22-2010, 10:52 PM	#6
dianalv Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,160	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... Don't think the question applies to most of us when it comes to guns. Bare essentials in what set of circumstances? In everyday life, there is the gun most suited for self defense, then there is the gun we have the most fun with, the gun we treasure for sentimental reasons, the trusted hunting rifle/shotgun and so on. In short, you can't have just one. And the more you have, the more you want. The more you have, the more you learn and the more your tastes become refined. Part of the joy of being a gun nut is the hunt for the ever elusive perfect, essential gun. I enjoy looking, so I don't care if I find it!

06-22-2010, 11:55 PM	#7
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... diana... very nicely put

06-23-2010, 12:23 AM	#8
The_Rifleman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 872	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... "Bare essentials" to me mean just that. My Howa with the scope is a great rifle and I would not part with it but the scope puts it out of the realm of "bare essentials." Therefore my Remington 1858 New Model Army replica is the closest I have to "bare essentials" when it comes to firearms. But, if you want to know which of my firearms I will not part with... None of them. __________________ Debate isn't "uncivil" behavior. Pointing out illogical reasoning is a legitimate counter argument. That is the problem with internet forum mods, they rarely understand what constitutes legitimate, honest and civil debate. They reward the trolls and annoy the people genuinely trying communicate. I don't really like this place anyway, have fun with your power trip. ...nuff said.

06-23-2010, 12:26 PM	#10
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... Josh 3 letters is all you need. DCM (distinguished combat magnum) After seeing some of your shots, its a revolver with the range of a small rifle and you could possibly conceal it (with some obvious discomforts) and its big enough to drive a spike or a nail. What more could a guy want? OK well maybe more than a 6 shot capacity but with a .357 who needs more than one? __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

06-23-2010, 05:22 PM	#11
pops42 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: high up on the blue ridge mountains of Va. Posts: 232	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... i know i could'nt get rid of any of mine,i still have every gun i have ever owned, and take my word it's alot of pumps,singleshot,and auto shootguns,not counting all the rifles with and with out scopes.

06-23-2010, 10:38 PM	#19
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... 45nut. your list looks like the list i almost put down. nice choices brother

06-24-2010, 08:53 AM	#20
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... Me and my nefew was talking just last night about this very topic. Ive sold and Ive traded to get what I was after, some good and some bad. I'm tired as I told him. The good things (guns) I have gotten rid of to up the scale of my bare essentials, I now have gotten back, minus one - An older stainless/laminated stock ruger 10/22 and it's gone forever out of my reach. As I was telling my nefew last night, I'm right where I always wanted to be and anything I accuire from this point on will be directly bought straight out, no trading on what Ive worked so hard to get and to get back! (I hope I'm not kidding myself again)!!! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

06-25-2010, 11:33 PM	#21
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... Thats exactly where im at now zane, Everything i have left is stuff ill never part with. Everything from here on out is bought with money and kept for good. I have been buying, selling, trading and fixing guns for 8 years now. I have honed my interests and know exactly what suits me now... I wanna shoot fleas off a dogs arse at 1000 yds and its hard to do with an AK __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

06-26-2010, 10:13 AM	#23
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: If you could only have the bare essentials... Thanks bro __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!