Four Guns Every Shooter Should Own

[mmckee1952]

While they may not be rare gems, they certainly fill their role as useful tools quite well. A new shooter would do well to purchase one of each.

by CTD Rob

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[B2Tall]

I correctly guessed 2 out of the 4!! Woo-hoo!! Go me!

Interesting reading in any case. I can't really argue with the author.

 

[macmanjim]

None of them are my cup of tea. I'd prefer the 870 for a shotgun and a Mauser for a bolt action rifle. Both are better examples of what the author is promoting and they won't break the bank. I am not much of a .22 shooter anymore, but the 1022 is fine I suppose. As far as a pistol, there are so many others I'd get before that one. If it has to be a Glock, the 21 would be better. I'd also like the XDs in .45 or a Ruger LCR in .357 or none of these. Right now I have a hankering for a Ruger Vaquero in .45LC and a Marlin 1895 Cowboy. I've also owned a 1894 in 44 mag and wouldn't mind having one again. There's so much out there.

 

[S&W645]

Only ones on the list I care about are the Mosin Nagants. An M-44 from 1944 for me and a 1927 91/30 hex receiver for dad.

 

[XD357grandpa]

I'll skip the Rooshian for a rem 700, or Savage 110, or a Winchester 70 in .308 any day. Actually I prefer my old Rem 742. The missberg is okay, a toss up with the 870. I also choose the XD over the Glock. My XD in the .357 Sig is mighty fine for me. That leaves the .22. I am about to get a new one and I'm torn between the 10-22 and the Rem 597. Any insights out there on the 597? I know all the great features of the Ruger but haven't heard much about the 597. Just that all my remingtons have treated me well for a lot of years. Isn't it wonderful that we have these choices?

 

[Etkini]

I am about to get a new one and I'm torn between the 10-22 and the Rem 597. Any insights out there on the 597? I know all the great features of the Ruger but haven't heard much about the 597. Just that all my remingtons have treated me well for a lot of years. Isn't it wonderful that we have these choices?

Save the $100-200 and get a Mossberg 702 Plinkster. Just find one without the unsightly muzzle brake on the front. Mine's had thousands of rounds through it since I got it for $89 a few years ago and never choked up.

 

[maine04619]

I am not a fan of telling anyone what they should own. The choice of what firearm to buy is a personal one that depends on the owner. This explains why there are so many choices out there...

 

[fstroupe]

I agree with the blogger's premise....every gun enthusiast should have a high powered rifle, a shotgun, a plinker, and a handgun.

With exception of the Mossburg and possibly the Ruger, I would likely choose something different every time. And if I chose the Ruger 10/22, it would be only because it has so many options. I wish there were more for my Remington 592, which I purposely chose over the Ruger. I have found an aftermarket stock, and IMO the Volquartsen aftermarket extractor and hammer should be used by Remington. There are many owners of 10/22s who wish that Ruger used aftermarket parts too.

I really don't picture myself choosing the Mosin unless it was chambered in something more common, like the .308 or 30.06. And I have tried to like the Glock 19 ever since the Gen 1 came out, but it just doesn't do it for me. The Mossburg is cool, I've owned one for nearly 30 years, but I would just as easily choose an 870, or one of several automatics for that matter.

 

[WingRider]

Interesting question. For me, living near the Rockies and being a hunter, I have a somewhat different list:

High Powered and scoped rifle: .270, .30-06, 7mm Mag are all ideal with ammo readily available
12 Gauge shotgun: Ducks, geese, home invaders (given a shorter barrel)
High Powered Revolver: .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, or my favorite, a .44 Magnum for hikes, fishing trips, etc.: Availability of ammo and general killing ability on all "48 states" game including mountain lions and bears (though a .357 might be light on a large bear).
Carry gun: 9mm, .45ACP, .40, .380, 38 Special... Whatever fits your character.

I consider a .22 rifle or pistol nice to have, but I'd have those others first.

Just my opinion. Your opinion will undoubtedly vary for your particular needs...

Happy shooting!

WingRider

 

[Mikey Idaho]

Interesting article with a great premise, don't have Mosin and have no intention of ever owning one but a high powered cheap to shoot rifle is indeed necessary. I have 3 of the 4 with the exception of the 500 being a 930

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