everyone needs one......... (Read 16064 times)

stangzilla

everyone needs one.........
« on: September 18, 2015, 01:39:07 PM »
as a firearm enthusiast, what do you think every other firearm enthusiast needs to complete their collection?
can be very general, or very specific.



i think every gun guy/gal needs a revolver.
its super ultra reliable, never a ftf or fte
its very accurate
its very simple to operate, clean and maintain
its a piece of history
and Dirty Harry carried a revolver.   :thumbsup:

K30l4

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2015, 02:12:45 PM »
I have zero revolvers. I have been wanting one for the cool factor and every other reason listed in the post above. Been looking at the gp 100. Just haven't bought one yet because I'm not sure if I'd rather have a 44 mag. or a 357 mag.

macsak

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2015, 03:15:35 PM »

as a firearm enthusiast, what do you think every other firearm enthusiast needs to complete their collection?
can be very general, or very specific.



i think every gun guy/gal needs a revolver.
its super ultra reliable, never a ftf or fte
its very accurate
its very simple to operate, clean and maintain
its a piece of history
and Dirty Harry carried a revolver.   :thumbsup:

My first thought was a ruger 10/22
On second thought , I figured AR pattern rifle
But I agree that a revolver is a great choice too

Tom_G

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2015, 03:23:09 PM »
A .22.
The difference between theory and reality is that, in theory, there is no difference between theory and reality.

stangzilla

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2015, 04:41:22 PM »

aieahound

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2015, 05:50:04 PM »
.22
Glock
Revolver
AR
Shotgun
1911
High power bolt gun

Whichever gun you're missing is the one you need.

Then just one more  :D

oldfart

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2015, 05:54:53 PM »
I agree on the revolver. But not because of simplicity or reliability. They are not super reliable. I have broken a few.
They are however, essential for marksmanship training.
A decent 22 rifle is also essential.
What, Me Worry?

new guy

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2015, 06:11:48 PM »
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Your mindset is your primary weapon. - Jeff Cooper

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mauidog

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2015, 07:34:56 PM »
I've posted this before.  From a training perspective, every home should have each one of the following as a minimum:

1.  Shotgun - semi-auto or pump action
2.  Rifle #1 - bolt action
3.  Rifle #2 - semi-auto
4.  Revolver - single/double action
5.  Pistol - Semi-auto

If you practice with this assortment, you'll be prepared to operate the majority of commonly owned firearms you may need to use.

Specifically, everyone needs one Glock 9mm.

Why?

Because every gun owner needs to own the baseline by which all other pistols are measured!
An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.   -- Jeff Cooper

whynow?

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2015, 09:00:19 PM »
 Revolver and lever rifle chambered in the same caliber and a .22LR.
As a kid, always dreamed about owning a Rem. Nylon 66, but never got around to it.

mauiboi9

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2015, 01:10:00 AM »
dont have a revolver either. got all the others u listed. just waiting on a good deal. probably 357 so my gf can shoot 38s to. maybe smith and wesson 686?
Im a recoil junkie

suka

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2015, 06:42:27 AM »
A firearm?

Switzerland : It was normal for every household to keep their military service firearms, mainly Sig rifles.

loyalhunter

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2015, 09:03:58 AM »
Perhaps the following would be needed:

Centerfire and rimfire rifles in various action types - bolt, semi, pump, lever, break-action and falling/rolling block.
Muzzle loading rifle.

The same for shotguns.

Semi-auto pistols of steel, alloy and polymer construction.
Cartridge and black powder revolvers.

aieahound

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2015, 09:12:39 AM »
Everyone needs one......More.

loyalhunter

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2015, 10:35:52 AM »
That's always the case.
             
                          8)

dafrtknocker

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #16 on: September 21, 2015, 09:40:39 AM »
Been looking at the gp 100. Just haven't bought one yet because I'm not sure if I'd rather have a 44 mag. or a 357 mag.

Saw this deal today for the GP100.
http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Results.aspx?pg=bids&id=90781037348001A&zipcode=96826&wh=

stangzilla

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #17 on: September 21, 2015, 11:42:46 AM »
I have zero revolvers. I have been wanting one for the cool factor and every other reason listed in the post above. Been looking at the gp 100. Just haven't bought one yet because I'm not sure if I'd rather have a 44 mag. or a 357 mag.

both.  :shaka:

stangzilla

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #18 on: September 21, 2015, 11:50:52 AM »
My first thought was a ruger 10/22
On second thought , I figured AR pattern rifle
But I agree that a revolver is a great choice too

I'm maybe the only one on this forum who doesn't have an AR......yet

mauidog

Re: everyone needs one.........
« Reply #19 on: September 21, 2015, 12:23:01 PM »
OGC has a sale today thru 2PM Tuesday.

I have the 686+ (7 shot) in 6" bbl.  Great firearm, and more fun to shoot than a .44 Mag for longer than 5 minutes -- unless you like pain!    :wacko:

You have the choice of shooting .357 ammo or .38 Special, which is cheaper, easier on the hands & wrists, and is great for practice or Home Defense if .357 Mag is a bit more than the shooter can easily manage (wife, kid, dentist...).

https://twitter.com/OGCTACTICAL/status/646070971129008129

An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.   -- Jeff Cooper