[Min]

I started out buying a lot of handguns, but lately find myself gravitating toward shotguns and rifles - ARs, FALs.

How about you?

[10-Ring]

Handgun :cool: I sold off my HK 91 & 93 many many years ago & have not replaced them :( So by virtue of the fact I have no long guns, I voted HANDGUN ;)

[Mark Tyson]

I'm very much into long guns at the expense of handguns. Just a personal preference.

[BigG]

I like em all. Different tools for different jobs. How would you turn a flat head screw with an open end wrench?

[C.R.Sam]

I like em all. Different tools for different jobs. How would you turn a flat head screw with an open end wrench?...Big G Yup.
Well said Big G

Sam

[P95Carry]

Yeah BigG you're pretty much on the nail there.

I did way back enjoy rifle a great deal and still do but unfortunately I don't have that easy and access to long distance ranges and ..... used to enjoy the distance challenge with rifles. 100yds is OK sometimes but not always.

Shotguns still feature ... I enjoy some trap.

Overall though it is I guess ...... handguns. Great challenge there for me re fluency, accuracy and add to that the pleasures of reloading. Hell of a lot less weight to tote to the range too (excluding of course the mandatory ''several'' pounds weight of ammo to be expended!!) :rolleyes: :D

Funny ain't it .... how much less burdened the truck is on way home from range!:p

[PawDaddy]

It depends! If I am deer hunting; I want my .270 rifle. But, if I am going out on the town; I would rather conceal my .38 revolver or .9mm auto!:D

I really like shooting ALL guns, but if I had to chose, I would have to say handguns, even though, I have more long guns.

[pittspilot]

Let's see.

I have

1) A rifle
2) 2 handguns, a revolver and a semi-auto
3) A shotgun
4) A .22 rifle.

I think this little armory covers almost all the bases, so I intend to rinse lather, and repeat.

[Justin]

On the balance, I am primarily a pistol shooter. I practice bullseye and attend the occasional air pistol match. Though I am trying to expand into rifle shooting when time/money permit.

As for shotties...no love yet.

[Zach S]

I have five pistols, with one more on the way. Only one long arm.

[DMK]

My collection consists of rifles mostly, but that's probably because in NC a permit from your county sheriff is required to buy a handgun. That's kind of a pain to get when you work out of the county during the weekdays.

That said, I've been more interested in handguns now that I'm getting my CCL so I'll probably get on a handgun kick for a while.

[adobewalls]

In what context is the inquiry? My preference, if you are speaking of something to rely upon to sustain your life - then for me hands down its a rifle.

That said, I enjoy handguns for fun becuase they are so much more challenging than an accurate rifle.

[Captain Scarlet]

so right now I prefer handguns, I like historical handguns like Lugers, P38's
1911's, Swedish Lahtis, Makarov, tokarev, etc.

[jercamp45]

There are a tad more challenging and fun for me...plus alot more convienent to pack around town.
Seems I am starting a collection of 1911 .45 auto's to the exclusion of everyother handgun....just what I like.
That said...I like semi auto rifles too...but most are beyond my budget at the time. But one more will fall into my hands shortly at the Vegas gunshow at the end of the month.
Prob'ly get another AK...the one in the midwest gunsafe is lonely!
There is just something very appealing to me about that combat proven rifle. Simplicity, reliability I guess.
Jercamp45

[Border]

Traditional archery
Shotgun/trap/sport/bird shooting
Pistol
No rifles as yet but that'll be next. I like them all, so far in that order.

Border Black Douglas bow
Weatherby Orion II shotgun
Colt.45 Government Model
S&W 686 Revolver
342PD carry
CZ75B 9MM

Only been into any of this the past 3 years. 46 Monday! A late bloomer! :D

[longtom4570]

Actually Big G you should use a crescent wrench to drive in screws and such:evil:
other wise known as a bosin mate hammer:D

[Spieler]

I used to be real heavy into the assault rifle scene, but have sold off most of my pre-bans and gravitated more to handguns just out of practicality. I don't have the time or the range to get the most out of rifle shooting but I can always pop into the local indoor range to keep my handgun skills up to speed. Of course, I do still keep a few rifles and a social shotgun for a nice rounded out battery.

[Ala Dan]

Handguns

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[jrhead75]

That's like asking what child I love best.

[Standing Wolf]

I finally bought a .22 caliber rifle last winter. I've taken it to the range twice. I'm sure it's a nice rifle, but anything I can hit targets with easily isn't much of a challenge.

[BHPshooter]

I have a Mossberg 12-guage and 2 Hi Powers.

While I like all guns, I find handguns the most practical/useful. It is also important to have a rifle, but I see a handgun as the keystone to the collection of necessary firearms.

Of course, I will be getting some rifles soon, too... Maybe a lever-action. ;)

So, yeah. Handguns. :D

Wes

[Black Snowman]

I've been buying more long guns lately. Two big reasons are my Dad is a long-gun guy and I've been spending more time with him. That and handguns have so much annoying paperwork now. Being right on a state border a lot of the best shops are across it which is kinda annoying.

I just have the 11-87 for my shotgun and I don't even get to use it that often. Clay shooting is a lot of fun . . . I need to get out and do that some more.

[Stevie-Ray]

I have a few long guns, and even a bow, but handguns will always be #1

[cool45auto]

Primarily handguns but I love to shoot old rifles.

[V-fib]

Rifle for deer
Shotgun for turkey and HD
.22rifle for targets
Handguns for CCW and targets

My favorites are the handguns. They challenge me the most.
:cool:

[New_comer]

I love both!

Though I get to shoot handguns more often, I just love the power a 12 ga generates ;)

[45King]

Geez, that's kind of like asking "Which do you prefer, eating or drinking?"

Handguns are convenient because they can be worn on the person without interfering with normal daily activities. Since the "best gun in a gunfight" is the one you can put your hands on at the moment you need it, it wins in this respect. However, they can't hold a candle to a rifle or shotgun for power and accuracy. Wear the handgun, keep a good rifle and shotgun close at hand and use the handgun to fight your way to them.

[Stevie-Ray]

Wear the handgun, keep a good rifle and shotgun close at hand and use the handgun to fight your way to them. Holy crap, where do you live?!:eek: J/K;)

[SDC]

I like 'em all too, but I think I would probably end up gravitating towards my 870 as the single firearm I use the most (or at least would be the one I'd reach for in an emergency).

[Dorrin79]

i vacillate.

I think deep down, I'm more of a handgunner, but I do love shooting rifles.

One thing I am definitely NOT is a shotgunner.

[The Silver Bullet 1719]

Used to be heavily into handguns, but I'm mostly into the 2 evil puppy-killing rifles now (AK and AR).

[Mike Irwin]

Normally handgun, but I can get VERY interested in a long-gun, depending on what it is...

[Kaylee]

no interest for me in shotguns, very little in handguns.
The former just never appealed to me, the latter just seems more often than not an inconvenient necessity rather than something I enjoy in it's own right.

Rifles though.... :D

-K

[Freedspeak]

I have to look at it from what I can use where.

I recently found I can shoot almost as well with a crossbow as a rifle (just slightly shorter distance). Had restrictions on firearms in the area, and needed to clear some feral hogs.

Rifle, pistol, bow, pike, knife, all these weapons have their place and uses. the main thing is to find what you are comfortable with and use it.:D

[duckfoot]

yes!!!!

[4570Rick]

I like shotgun for target shooting, handgun for big game hunting, and rifle for skeet and trap. :what: :neener: