Do you prefer a large quantity of ammo, or more guns?

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I include match fees, training costs, and related travel expenses into my shooting budget. I figure what's the point of collecting guns and ammunition if I don't challenge myself and work hard to improve my skills?

I spend what I have to to keep up the demand for ammo (components) -- enough to supply my needs for what matches and/or training I can afford.

I seem to acquire a new gun every couple of years, maybe. Usually when I've become convinced that my current choice is holding me back from developing, or I want to change focus. But I can't concentrate my focus on shooting dozens of different guns, so there's not much point in acquiring more guns than that.
 
I like having lots of guns, but I try to limit the number of calibers and mass of purchases to my main calibers. In thinking along the lines of "I might need these for true defense someday should the SHTF, I keep the mass of my firearms to chamberings in:
- 223/5.56
- 308
- 9mm
- 22lr
- 12 gauge

I also have (or have had) firearms chambered in
- 38/357
- 45acp
- .380
- 20 gauge
- 7.62 commie
But these extras are more for collecting sake than having them as defensive tools. I don't need major stock of these ammos.
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SigMic, I am the exact same way. I have 1 of everything on your list except the 20 gauge. As well as 2 9mm's (soon to be 3), and 3 .22's and 2 .223's.
 
Another one for ammo. The biggest gun collection in the world is useless without it.

My collection has mostly evolved to "working" guns in a minimum of calibers. .22lr, 9mm, .223/5.56 and 12ga are what gets shot the most, and that ammo I try to buy by the case. A few other calibers are stocked in lesser amounts.
 
20 years ago I was about buying more guns than ammo now it's the reverse. there are few new guns that interest me enough to buy and the classics are priced too high, add to that I have this nagging feeling that ammo will not be as available as it has been in the past so I'm all about buying ammo now.
 
I'm not so much worried about having a huge ammunition stockpile as I am with my ability to create more ammo. I have a "moderate" (respectable, but not overkill) supply of ammo.

But I have a serious (SERIOUS) supply of reloading components and equipment. Enough to shoot pretty much the rest of my adult life, if my current "pace" and frequency of shooting doesn't change.
 
I think eventually I will get to the point where I have more than enough guns, and the shift will go from "more guns!" to "more ammo!"

Right now it seems every other week there is another gun that catches my eye, that will be fun or fill a certain niche or just one of those "nice to have" types. So my supply of ammo isn't as impressive as it could be. As it is I have about 4 full ammo boxes stowed away for a rainy day, that I don't ever touch, and a couple ammo boxes that I am constantly adding and taking from. Once I acquire the 3 or 4 more guns that are on my list, I will probably try to increase my stash of ammo, as well as other accessories, spare parts, etc. It's just nice to know it's all there.
 
Since I collect - I mean accumulate - guns, I'm leaning that way. Most of my guns aren't useful in a combat situation, and that isn't why I bought them. I mean, really, how much .450 #2 Nitro Express ammo do I need laying around for emergency purposes?

I have large amounts of ammo, even more components because that's the way to truly stock up, for certain calibers that get shot the most. I shoot plenty, but most of my accumulation doesn't get shot very often and when it does, I'm just out playing.
 
I prefer 2 - 3 guns, a pile of ammo, and an even bigger pile of expended casings. I hate having a bunch of stuff laying around, even stuff related to hobbies I enjoy. If I have so many guns that I'm not actively shooting the majority of them, the collection's too big and needs to be trimmed.
 
Hello friends and neighbors// Never enough .38/.357 but I have the most guns in those calibers.

My hunting rifles and shotguns are well backed up with ammo bought on sale.

Of the firearms I choose to train with, the amounts of available ammo on hand varies but I buy in bulk.
Right now I have just enough .40sw for two classes(250 ea.) and a maybe a couple of range trips around 700 rounds total. Seems like a lot but not really, if you shoot..
If you train switching between two targets 20 feet apart at 25,50 and 100yards, 6 targets total,even bulk .223 can disappear quick.
Informal skeet shooting with friends and young hunters getting ready for just dove season, sometimes uses more than we think possible.

In these cases a few guns demand far more ammo then the other 97 percent I shoot.

Things like the Winchester 1910, chambered in .401, I have only 24 rounds but that will last a bit, as I'd only shoot it for kicks now and then.

Over all I'd have to say I'm on the gun heavy side because my.30-40 Krag, .32rf(down below 400 rounds... anyone got any leads?), .32-20,.32swl, 38sw, .45LC cowboy loads(1908 Colt SAA) ,7.63 mauser(C96 Broomhandle)....just don't get used enough to warrant more than a box or two on hand for some or a few hundred rounds for others.

If you get used to buying in bulk, or on sale, ammo costs get lost in the mix.

If you reload or can find a reloading business (there are a few locally) that will follow your specs, the rare calibers are cheaper to shoot.

I have a Lee single stage and some Lee hand loaders with components for larger calibers but these days I buy and save/return the brass.
 
I have around 14 centerfire handguns. I shoot 5 different calibers (6 if you split 38/357). I reload and try to keep about 1500 rounds of each caliber on hand.

I would prob fall into the more ammo less guns if I did not reload
 
The problem I have is when I have too much ammo, I tend to shoot alot more. So it doesn't matter how much ammo I have, because in two weeks time after I buy them, it'll be gone.
 
I would rather shoot guns than own a bunch of guns that don't get used.

I'm not the rich guy with expensive cars in the garage that he drives once per month each.

I train. I train hard. I shoot guns. I go through ammo.
 
With handguns, picking up brass at the range and using Berry's plated bullets allows me to have plenty of ammo. With my hunting guns, I don't need that much ammo as I am not shooting them nearly as much. So I like more guns...and for the guns I shoot alot, I reload ammo as I need it. I only get to go shooting once a month or so
 
A case for each gun. Just for emergencys. If more is needed that quick, that means we are at war, and I have been very lucky.
 
Ive a bolt rifle, a semi auto, a shotgun (semi) and two pistols one of which mostly sits and waits for my son to age a little more.
Ive ammo for all, especially the M44 but I'd really like more.
I could think of at least four more firearms I'd like to get but all save one are variations on what I already have. AK models abound but MOSTLY you shoot one you've shot them all...
Shells and boooolitts for me!
 
While I agree with the many posters who argue that a gun without ammo is just a club, it is also true that ammo without a working gun is just -- what? A .357Mag round doesn't even make a very good throwing rock.

Planning for whatever one is planning for (notice the absence of worst-case scenario acronyms) should include at least two guns, and the ability to quickly reload them, chambered in each cartridge he's stocking in large quantities. That's the direction I'd head.
 
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