Best three guns (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun) to have.

Mauser 98 based custom in 7x57
S&W Model 627PD 4"
Connecticut Shotgun Mfg Model 21-1 in 12 gauge.

William

Mossberg 590
AK or a ruger bolt action .22lr
S&W 629 or a glock 17

CWL said:

I agree with Mainsail,

What's good for you isn't what may work for anyone else.

Also, what you currently own may not even be what's best for you.

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And that is why the question was as follows...

Best three guns (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun) to have. If you could only have one of each, what do you believe the best three guns to own are? Money is no object, but I would like some reasons why if you feel like it. 1 rifle, 1 pistol (or revolver) and 1 shotgun only.

He didn't ask you what is best for me...he asked you what is best for you. Pseudo-profound non-descript statements aren't as profound as an honest answer to the op's post.

Dlask Arms AR15 14.5" in 5.56x45mm
Glock 19
Mossberg 500 12 gauge

I already own all three. My FAL would probably be more versatile, due to the more powerful cartridge it fires, but I just prefer AR15s...

depends, if I have to go on the move it would be an AR, M37 riot and HK USP 45, all 3 are easy to find ammo for

if I didnt have to pack all 3 at once it would be my HK91k, 590a1 and my USP

if I had to be sneaky, I would take my MP5K, FN 5.7 and USPc 45. can carry all concelled and alot of ammo

ah hell this is driving my nuts...

m1 garand, 1911, remington 870.

OMG I would absolutely love to have a Blaser LS2 chambered for 300 Win Mag. It is a rifle that is way beyond my skill level not to mention financial means but it is one of the set of 3 that I would choose.

Handguns are a tougher choice. I would probably go with a 1911 varient, most likely a Nighthawk or Wilson. I would take a government model over the shorter styles. I most likely would choose the Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade 45 Auto.

Shotguns? I think that I would prefer an auto loader over a pump action. I would choose an FN Herstal SLP MK1 chambered for 12 Gauge.

You asked and I answered if cost were no object these are my 3. My real life choices are for rifle, Remington 700 SPS Tactical 308 win, NEF Pardner Protector 12 Gauge pump shotgun and Sig GSR 1911 Triple T model in 45 auto. I have all three of theese in my armory.

AR-10, XD40, 870

reliable with common ammo.

Not my favorites, but that wasn't the question.

For me the best choices are: Sako 85 in 7mm Rem, S&W 627 and Benelli SBE II.

The rifle is good for groundhogs through moose, 627 in case things go south, and SBEII for HD/Geese and other food-

well...price is always an object so let's limit it to "within reason"

A high end well made 1911 of some sort...deffense and match/plinking use

A high end .22 rifle of some sort (CZ or my Remingtin mod5...a nice sporter for small game and match use)

An accurate bolt action rifle...probably my .300 as it can do it all if need be

edged out is the riotgun...but just barely...but I'd have one anyway rules be damned! -LOL

The answers will vary according to each person's needs, but I chose the AR and 1911 for my rifle and pistol. I still need to get a shotgun, but when I do I'm going to pick up a Remington 870.

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My original thought was...

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...not original. This type of thread has been done to death.
It's cool for emails to buddies and fellow gunnies in the family, but internet gun boards continue to be fraught with these threads.

I also agree with Mainsail.

In addition to the short pump gun and the 1911 (what else), I would opt to go with a long-range piece in the form of a Remington XP100R or a Weatherby CFP chambered in .243 Winchester. Add a bi-pod and top it off with a Burris 2X7 scope and I'm good to go.

We don't read much about these nifty hand-rifles on THR, and I'd be interested in hearing from members that have experience with them.

Anybody?

I am easy to please. High end guns would be wasted on my meager skills. The ones below would be adequate for hunting, self defense and recreation.

Rifle: Scoped bolt action in 30-06 (Rem 700, Savage 110)
Pistol: .357 Magnum Revolver (S&W or Ruger)
Shotgun: Pump or auto 12 Ga that fits me (Remington, Ithaca, Winchester)

I am satisfied with the three I own:

M1 Garand, Ruger GP-100 4" SS, Remington 1100. The scoped bolt action rifle mentioned above is probably the only other gun I will ever buy.

I'm more of a hunter/sport shooter than anything else. With that in mind, I'd probably opt for:

Rifle: Remington 700 BDL in .30-06 ... or maybe a Model Seven in .308
Pistol: Four-inch stainless Ruger GP100 in .357 magnum
Shotgun: Mossberg 500 combo (28" vent rib with removable chokes, a 24" rifled slug barrel, and an 18.5" cylinder bore with bead site.

My main goal is hunting but home defense is a priority too. I would go as follows.

Remington 870 12 gauge
A good bolt action in .30-06
A quality 1911

1. Savage Mod 24 22mag/20ga O/U
2. Ruger GP100 4"
3 Mauser actioned 30-06

of those I own.....
Marlin 336 30-30
Ruger Single Six
Rem 870 12 ga

Remington 870

AR-10 in .308

XD-9

I chose 9mm because its a military caliber, so ammo availability will always be there.

Remington 870 Wingmaster 12 gauge

Remington 700 BDL in 30-06

Colt Commander, stainless .45

the problem with this kind of thread

is that everyone interprets the question differently. I picked 3 guns that I owned for the same reason that i bought them. I believe tham to be reliable tools for the jobs that they were designed for.

For my handgun I chose my Glock 23 which I believe to be one of the best handguns going when you consider size, weight, capacity, cartridge and, of course, reliability. Despite the fact that the OP said cost is not a factor, I would still choose the Glock, because I don't know of any gun out there that does what is does any better. While I would be comfortable with a 6 inch 686as an all around gun I would still prefer my Glock

For My rifle I chose the AR 15. I own two heavy barreled guns and have a Bushy m-4 coming soon. While the cartridge isn't enough for big game, I don't hunt big game. It is excellent for self defense , varmints and small game. My Saiga would also make a good all around gun but isn't nearly as accurate.

The shotgun is pretty easy, make mine an 870 but my 590 will do in a pinch. For that matter I would also feel pretty good with my norinco 97.

All of these guns are good for self defense and can serve in other roles as well.

Pistol: I have trouble deciding, but probably a Glock 19 with a AA .22 conversion kit.
Rifle: I'll cheat and say a TC Encore, with barrels in several calibers.
Shotgun: Mossberg 500A or Remington 870.

jm

.357 revolver with a 4" barrel: simple, versatile and capable of firing two relatively common rounds.

12 gauge pump shotgun with a full-length (not 18-20") barrel: with multiple chokes this is a very versatile tool for hunting and defense.

30.06 bolt action rifle: proven hunting tool with another relatively common round.

My answer would vary depending on what purpose I needed these guns for: survival/combat/something serious or fun.

For fun (these guns, I own):
1. Rifle: Converted Saiga in 5.56x45. I had long theorized that the main problem with AK accuracy are to do with the cartridge and the short sight radius. Problem 1 is solved by replacing the 7.62 with 5.56. Problem 2 is solved by http://www.tech-sights.com/. I own one in this configuration and it is my baby. It is no less accurate than my carbine ARs.
2. Pistol: CZ 75B in 9mm. I do not find handguns aesthetically pleasing in the same way as I find rifles and especially shotguns. I share Jeff Cooper's opinion that a handgun is a stop-gap measure to allow you to get to a rifle. That said, the CZ 75B is one of the most beautiful handguns ever made (IMHO).
3. Shotgun: Early production Browning Citori 12ga, 28" barrel, fixed choke (full/modified). Mine is from 1974. It's Grade I, nothing fancy in its looks, though someone put some really beautiful wood on it (for some reason, with a high comb and cheek piece, which makes it just a little awkward to shoulder). However, it was my first O/U, I'm used to it and I love it.

For something serious (I own the Rem, the others are on a low-priority wishlist):
1. Rifle: Rem 700 in .308. 26" bull barrel, Nightforce or IOR Valdada scope in variable magnification no higher than 12-14x or so. If I have to fight for my life, I would prefer to do it from half-a-mile away.
2. Pistol: Jericho 941/Baby Eagle mid-size in .40 S&W. Basically the same gun as the CZ-75 Compact, but more aesthetically pleasing (to me). Mid-size is what I find ideal for concealed carry.
3. Shotgun: 12ga Saiga. AK reliability + ability to use mags. I'd have to work on it to tune its reliability.

I used to say AR-15 for the rifle. I've changed my mind and would now say a M1A instead.

Shotgun has to be the Mossberg 590 because that's what I have and I'm not likely to buy something else in the near future.

Handgun would be my G35 at this point.