If you could only have one gun, what would it be?

My RRA LAR-6 in 6.8spc.

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I would pick a very good AR as my only gun. Ammo is everywhere, parts are everywhere and it can fill multiple roles.

My Custom S&W 65 with a 4" pencil barrel and moonclipped.

I voted shotgun ... probably a Mossberg 500 with three different barrels:
- vent rib with removable chokes for birds and clays
- rifled slug barrel with scope for big game
- 18.5" cylinder bore for home defense

But I'd be just as happy with a multi-barrel T/C Encore, especially as one can switch back and forth between pistol and long-gun configurations.

TWO guns would be the Mossberg and a Ruger GP100.

Easy, 870.

A handgun is the best answer IMO.
It's the firearm you can actually have on your person 24/7.

I'd have to go with an 870 as well.

easyg said:

A handgun is the best answer IMO.
It's the firearm you can actually have on your person 24/7.

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True. And you can plink and hunt small to big game with one also.

It would probably be my Scout Rifle as it would do well for most hunting as well as personal defense. If not that, then my M1a would fill the bill.

If ammo costs were Not a factor, my M-1 Garand, which is a Service Grade (CMP).
With today's ammo prices, my SKS with the Tech Sight.

easyg: I might be with you on the handgun, after I buy my first. It will be either an actual Makarov, P-64 or FEG.

Certaindeaf said:

True. And you can plink and hunt small to big game with one also.

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hunting and SD in one gun is why I'd choose my Blackhawk convertible in 45C/45acp it would be a compromise for CC but I think doable.

Shotgun can carry, due to its versatility.

shotgun or rifle. carry it everywhere. problem solved.

Warp said:

Tell me more about how you carry a rifle/shotgun with you everywhere.

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Nice!

See what I mean?


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That old Winchester 30-30 goes everywhere anyways in the back of my truck. Its not a safe queen, it was used when I got it from a pawn shop, and it certainly isnt pretty, but it is my go everywhere do all gun. Funny thing is its not even my favorite round.

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That type of shotgun is pretty difficult to control, and shoot with any degree of accuracy.

CZguy said:

That type of shotgun is pretty difficult to control, and shoot with any degree of accuracy.

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Didn't say it was controllable, just easily portable.
I don't think the OP made any requirement than your one gun be on you at all times.

Warp said:

This is not a SHTF thread, topic, or question.

This is a "At the stroke of midnight tonight, you will only have the one gun that you select, with no opportunity to acquire another gun in the foreseeable future" question.

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Ok, but why?

Funds?

Theft?

Law enacted?

If it's a new law, then any modular gun would be a good choice. One serial number, many calibers to cover many uses.

Didn't say it was controllable, just easily portable.
I don't think the OP made any requirement than your one gun be on you at all times.

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You are correct. The OP made no mention of it. That seems to have originated in post #115.

Warp said:

It's a theoretical exercise aimed at determining where you real priorities lie.

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I get that it's theoretical, but the reason why would affect my answer(s) greatly.

The choice could be a handgun in one scenario, a rifle in another.