O.K....who here owns a gun...

[KenpoTex]

I have several ('nuff said ), all of mine have a purpose; either hunting or SD. Unfortunately I can't afford to buy any just for the "cool" factor. My primary interests have shifted over the past few years from hunting/sporting to tactical/self-defense. As as result the type of firearms that I am primarily interested in have also changed (1911's and Glocks instead of Peacemakers and Winchesters). The only one that I have that I don't really use is an old Winchester model 37 16-gauge that belonged to my grandmother's great-uncle (it's really old) it's still in excellent condition and perfectly safe to shoot so I occasionally run a few rounds through it just for the hell of it (it kicks like a horse ).

 

[Drac]

Sig P-226

 

[Cruentus]

Sig P-226

Good choice. What Caliber?

Paul

 

[hardheadjarhead]

For those not wanting to list the guns for fear of the government...okay.

The real danger in publicly announcing ownership is that some enterprising individual will come in and rip you off.


Regards,


Steve

 

[INDYFIGHTER]

9mm Firestar That I Carry
22 Colt Single Action Revolver
22 Winchester Lever Action, My Favorite To Shoot!
22 Winchester Limited Boy Scout Rifle, Never Shot.
12g Single Shot With A External Hammer.
20g Bolt Action With Three Round Clip. Was My Grandpa's.
Dad's Got A Real Nice 12g Side By Side.

 

[jfarnsworth]

Jason,
One thing to remember about quailty firearms, they are an investment. If they are properly cared for, they go up in value.

I had no idea :idunno: . Thanks for telling me. I thought they would be like a car.... overpriced and after you use them they go down in value.

 

[Cruentus]

I had no idea :idunno: . Thanks for telling me. I thought they would be like a car.... overpriced and after you use them they go down in value.

Oh yea. A well maintained arm definatily goes up in value. Same can be true with knives as well.

These are interesting commodities investments... :uhyeah:

 

[Cryozombie]

Anyhow I'd like to know what you all do with your guns.
:asian:

Range time with most of em.

Shooting is fun!

 

[Cruentus]

Range time with most of em.

Shooting is fun!

Agreed!

 

[jfarnsworth]

Oh yea. A well maintained arm definatily goes up in value. Same can be true with knives as well.

These are interesting commodities investments... :uhyeah:

I prefer coin collecting. That is if I have the monies. :uhyeah:

 

[Baytor]

Who here on MT is a gun owner. If you are, what do you own?

:mp5:

I have a couple of rifles:snipe: , a couple shotguns:shotgun: and a couple of pistols.:2pistols:

I mostly use them for hunting and target shooting.

 

[INDYFIGHTER]

Used to go shoot with my Dad and brothers, probably started shooting at about eight or nine. Dad bought me my 22 single action Colt when I was 13 and then my 22 rifle a cople years later. He used to take me out to his friends property about once or twice a year and blow through some ammo. For a couple years in a row we went on Christmas day. He was a hunter before I was born but hasn't killed anything except fish since I can remember. I don't hunt but I wouldn't mind trying it someday. Now I carry a 9mm. I might go to the range once a year or so to make sure I can hit a target at 25 feet.

 

[psi_radar]

I've got no problem listing them out (woe be the person breaking into my house), first what they are and then what I use 'em for:

m1 carbine (great uncle's service weapon in pacific): Target, small game hunting

1911a1 .45 (also my great uncle's service weapon and my favorite overall): Target, self-defense if it came to that

Ruger m77 30.06: Large game hunting, target

Remington 700 30.06: Loaner, large game hunting, sentimental (from my father)

Marlin .22 lever action--I think a model 29: Target

Marlin bolt action .22--target, small game

Remington pump 16 gauge: skeet, small game

Ithaca Model 37 pump 12 gauge: home defense (shortened barrel)

Romanian SAR 7.62 AK knock-off: target, shooting melons and old electronics

Bersa .380 model 85: my wife's favorite pistol for target and whatnot

H&R cheapo .22 revolver: very accurate, my favorite rabbit gun

Benjamin air pistol: Target


I have a well equipped safe for storage. Mostly I shoot target, though I hunt too (eat what I kill). Guns are kind of like knives, which I collect too. There's a certain beauty in their simplicity, form/function relationship, and inherent power that I find almost irresistible.

 

[dearnis.com]

A few firearms. Lots of ammo. As it should be.

 

[hardheadjarhead]

A few firearms. Lots of ammo. As it should be.

The reverse could be worse.



Regards,


Steve

 

[OULobo]

For those not wanting to list the guns for fear of the government...okay.

The real danger in publicly announcing ownership is that some enterprising individual will come in and rip you off.


Regards,


Steve

Only if he doesn't find himself on the wrong end of what he's trying to steal.

 

[8253]

I own a few.

 

[dearnis.com]

The reverse could be worse.

Without a doubt. Not to mention room mate fun when case lots show up at the door.

 

[modarnis]

I have a few. I prefer shotguns since I shoot skeet. My collection includes:

A great Perazzi with a full set of Briley tubes, a Verona Skeet gun , A Benelli Nova , Franchi double for the field (with 28 gauge tubes for quail or rabbits) and an old Ithica side by side from my grandfather.

Of course I have a few rifles:

a 22 plinker and a scoped varmit gun

and a few pistols too:

A 22 for plinking, and a couple of carry guns

 

[dearnis.com]

Silence for 24 hours...I guess no one can top the Perazzi!!

:idunno: