I don't know what I like more about a thread like this, seeing the pictures of the neat weapons, or hearing the stories associated with them. While I don't have any family heirloom type rifles, I hope to keep adding to my collection and start the tradition when I have kids (only 24, lots of time for that haha). Anyway, back on topic, my favorite is my AR. First weapon that I EVER fired was an M16 A2 in basic training at Fort Leonard Wood.