Only one !!!!! - The Firearms Forum

curious17 · 01-26-2011, 10:42 AM

If you could have only one firearm,what would you choose & why?

Jim Hauff · 01-26-2011, 11:14 AM

At my advanced and rapidly reaching senility age - a 12 ga. pump with 3" chamber. Very versatile, lots of choices of ammo and loadings - can hunt just about any game (birds, beasts or fowl) in US with it (within range of course) and makes a good self-defense platform. If you expanded that to two - I take a .357 mag revolver - that was initially my first thought - but upon reflection the 12 ga. stays on top IMHO.

Helix_FR · 01-26-2011, 11:52 AM

Mini 14. Very reliable, fast action, easy ammo, long enough for the longer distance shot but good for self defense in tight area's.

JLA · 01-26-2011, 11:57 AM

another mini fan here as well. And for much the same reasons

ozo · 01-26-2011, 12:04 PM

Ya, 12ga pump (3") for 'most versatile'. Need factory stock and pistol grip.
For home defense it is untouchable, even without any shells(not suggested), the sound would deter anyone in the dark.
Albeit, I could not even fathom "only one".

Double D · 01-26-2011, 12:56 PM

The latest military attack chopper.

Helix_FR · 01-26-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

The latest military attack chopper.

Brilliant!

Jim Hauff · 01-26-2011, 01:18 PM

The mini - 14 has no collector value and generally sells for under 1 grand - therefore it must be a piece of junk - I know that mine is, although I can't prove it!...

Holy Mother of Pearl - my Mini-14 is such a piece of crap - the site won't allow me to upload a picture!

Helix_FR · 01-26-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Hauff

The mini - 14 has no collector value and generally sells for under 1 grand - therefore it must be a piece of junk - I know that mine is, although I can't prove it!...

Spoken like a true gun snob.

Yeah, pretty worthless. 35 years of manufacturing them. Gotta be real junk right there. When he said firearm I was thinking something to swing with.

I never heard of anyone putting it that way Jim, I like it.

gendoikari87 · 01-26-2011, 01:49 PM

AR-15 piston type of some kind (patriot ordinance being the only one I know of), ammo's readily available, Fair in price, decent in stopping power. Other than that next on the list would be a 5.56 version of the SKS, or AK-47.

johnlives4christ · 01-26-2011, 05:00 PM

i thought about it hard. i'd probably pick the mini as well. not as accurate as an ar, but requires less maintenance and sure is robust.

jestor · 01-26-2011, 05:49 PM

If I'm buying I'll go with the mini as well , but if you want to give me one then I'll take a M1A .

shorter260513 · 01-26-2011, 06:21 PM

I would have to say 357 revolver range isnt anywhere near a long gun but if SHTF and you were depending on shooting whatever you can scavenge it will shoot 38 or 357 and I have read if modified properly 9mm 38 super and 9x23 as well

hackercat13 · 01-31-2011, 04:34 PM

My Colt AR-15. I served 6 years in the Army, Infantry, and it is the weapon I can strip, clean, load, fire, correct a malfinction, etc in the dark, half awake, whatever.

Plus those 30 round mags just make me smile as I squeeze and squeeze and.........
Chris

GunHugger · 01-31-2011, 04:50 PM

I'd pick one of my AR's since they can do almost anything.

This one, LMT with ACOG.

Jim Hauff · 01-31-2011, 05:55 PM

Gunhugger - thanks for your service, brother.

tech16024 · 01-31-2011, 08:18 PM

my little ruger mkIII cheap, fun to shoot and if push comes to shove, with it and a spork I can work my way up to any firearm I might need

johnlives4christ · 01-31-2011, 08:30 PM

i tell ya what, ima change my vote. if i could have just one gun.. i'd go with a marlin 1894c

carver · 02-01-2011, 05:54 AM

I would stick to the old, tryed, and true 12ga. Short barrel for SD, long barrel for hunting.

johnlives4christ · 02-01-2011, 07:38 AM

a 12 gauge is more practical but i dont build the same kind of relationship with my shotgun as i do a good lever or six gun.

Artemus · 02-01-2011, 09:13 AM

My choice would be a .357 Mag revolver with a 4 inch barrel.The reason is because it can shoot 38 spl ammo too and if I wanted to conceal carry, it would fit the bill.You just can't hide rifles and shotguns.

BobMcG · 02-01-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by curious17

If you could have only one firearm,what would you choose & why?

Wow!
Just the thought of that is the pits. It would be like asking me "What is your favorite food?" and meaning that my choice would be all I could have to eat for the rest of my life. OK for a while perhaps but,

YUCK!.

johnlives4christ · 02-01-2011, 12:39 PM

i could narrow it down to 4-6 but not one

GunHugger · 02-02-2011, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by johnlives4christ

i thought about it hard. i'd probably pick the mini as well. not as accurate as an ar, but requires less maintenance and sure is robust.

John, I don't agree that the Mini requires less maintenance that a good AR. Things have changes since Viet Nam.

I don't know for sure but I have my doubts that a Mini could go 31,165 rounds without a cleaning. I owned two Mini's and know they didn't like to be gummed up with carbon and unburnt powder.

Here's an article that you might find interesting. 31,165 rounds without a cleaning.
http://www.bravocompanymfg.com/v/vsp...hy14_oct10.pdf

Gabob · 02-02-2011, 06:39 PM

A good .22 revolver (S&W Masterpiece K-22 or Combat Masterpiece Model 18)

01-26-2011, 10:42 AM	#1
curious17 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NE Alabama CSA Posts: 27	Only one !!!!! If you could have only one firearm,what would you choose & why? -->

01-26-2011, 11:14 AM	#2
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Only one !!!!! At my advanced and rapidly reaching senility age - a 12 ga. pump with 3" chamber. Very versatile, lots of choices of ammo and loadings - can hunt just about any game (birds, beasts or fowl) in US with it (within range of course) and makes a good self-defense platform. If you expanded that to two - I take a .357 mag revolver - that was initially my first thought - but upon reflection the 12 ga. stays on top IMHO. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

01-26-2011, 11:52 AM	#3
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,624	Re: Only one !!!!! Mini 14. Very reliable, fast action, easy ammo, long enough for the longer distance shot but good for self defense in tight area's. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

01-26-2011, 11:57 AM	#4
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,319	Re: Only one !!!!! another mini fan here as well. And for much the same reasons __________________ 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!

01-26-2011, 12:04 PM	#5
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,770	Re: Only one !!!!! Ya, 12ga pump (3") for 'most versatile'. Need factory stock and pistol grip. For home defense it is untouchable, even without any shells(not suggested), the sound would deter anyone in the dark. Albeit, I could not even fathom "only one". __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD-

01-26-2011, 12:56 PM	#6
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,085	Re: Only one !!!!! The latest military attack chopper. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

01-26-2011, 01:18 PM	#8
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Only one !!!!! The mini - 14 has no collector value and generally sells for under 1 grand - therefore it must be a piece of junk - I know that mine is, although I can't prove it!... Holy Mother of Pearl - my Mini-14 is such a piece of crap - the site won't allow me to upload a picture! __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie Last edited by Jim Hauff; 01-26-2011 at 02:32 PM..

01-26-2011, 01:49 PM	#10
gendoikari87 Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 361	Re: Only one !!!!! AR-15 piston type of some kind (patriot ordinance being the only one I know of), ammo's readily available, Fair in price, decent in stopping power. Other than that next on the list would be a 5.56 version of the SKS, or AK-47.

01-26-2011, 05:00 PM	#11
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Only one !!!!! i thought about it hard. i'd probably pick the mini as well. not as accurate as an ar, but requires less maintenance and sure is robust.

01-26-2011, 05:49 PM	#12
jestor V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 129	Re: Only one !!!!! If I'm buying I'll go with the mini as well , but if you want to give me one then I'll take a M1A .

01-26-2011, 06:21 PM	#13
shorter260513 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 262	Re: Only one !!!!! I would have to say 357 revolver range isnt anywhere near a long gun but if SHTF and you were depending on shooting whatever you can scavenge it will shoot 38 or 357 and I have read if modified properly 9mm 38 super and 9x23 as well

01-31-2011, 04:34 PM	#14
hackercat13 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 27	Re: Only one !!!!! My Colt AR-15. I served 6 years in the Army, Infantry, and it is the weapon I can strip, clean, load, fire, correct a malfinction, etc in the dark, half awake, whatever. Plus those 30 round mags just make me smile as I squeeze and squeeze and......... Chris __________________ A veteran is someone who once wrote a blank check reading "To the United States for an amount up to, and including my life."

01-31-2011, 04:50 PM	#15
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,161	Re: Only one !!!!! I'd pick one of my AR's since they can do almost anything. This one, LMT with ACOG. __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.

01-31-2011, 05:55 PM	#16
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Only one !!!!! Gunhugger - thanks for your service, brother. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

01-31-2011, 08:18 PM	#17
tech16024 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 93	Re: Only one !!!!! my little ruger mkIII cheap, fun to shoot and if push comes to shove, with it and a spork I can work my way up to any firearm I might need

01-31-2011, 08:30 PM	#18
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Only one !!!!! i tell ya what, ima change my vote. if i could have just one gun.. i'd go with a marlin 1894c

02-01-2011, 05:54 AM	#19
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,288	Re: Only one !!!!! I would stick to the old, tryed, and true 12ga. Short barrel for SD, long barrel for hunting. __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old.

02-01-2011, 07:38 AM	#20
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Only one !!!!! a 12 gauge is more practical but i dont build the same kind of relationship with my shotgun as i do a good lever or six gun.

02-01-2011, 09:13 AM	#21
Artemus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass. Posts: 358	Re: Only one !!!!! My choice would be a .357 Mag revolver with a 4 inch barrel.The reason is because it can shoot 38 spl ammo too and if I wanted to conceal carry, it would fit the bill.You just can't hide rifles and shotguns.

02-01-2011, 12:39 PM	#23
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Only one !!!!! i could narrow it down to 4-6 but not one

02-02-2011, 06:39 PM	#25
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,161	Re: Only one !!!!! A good .22 revolver (S&W Masterpiece K-22 or Combat Masterpiece Model 18) __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry