If You Could Only Have 1 Single Firearm...

[OregonJohnny]

I did a search for this topic with no luck, so forgive me if it has been discussed before. I find it hard to believe the subject hasn't been touched on at least a few times.

I know it's hard for gun collectors and enthusiasts to imagine opening up their safe and only seeing 1 single firearm, but if that was the case, what would yours be?

If I could only own 1 gun, it better do many things and serve multiple purposes. For this reason, I'd go with my Remington 870 Marine 12-guage pump shotgun. It's nearly perfect for home defense loaded with 6 rounds of 00 buck, it's a rugged utility/survival gun, with the right type of shell/barrel combination it could be a deer hunting tool, a bear defense weapon, and even a bird hunting gun. My 870 Marine is very reliable, and with it's finish, I never have to worry about rust or corrosion. Shotgun ammo is cheap, plentiful, and extremely varied. The only limitations to a shotgun that I can think of are: #1 - Not able to shoot targets accurately at distance and practice marksmanship, and #2 - Not able to be carried concealed when you leave the house.

I'm interested in hearing what others would choose as their 1 and only firearm.

 

[Mr. Designer]

12 gauge shotgun.

 

[MrPeter]

SPAS 12

EDITED TO ADD:

or possibly a SAIGA 12

 

[pbhome71]

Another vote for 12-gauge pump. Make sure that it fits you.

 

[Hokkmike]

It would actually be a gun I don't have now, a larger bore revolver capable of both self-defense and hunting. It would be stainless and be able to accomodate, though not require, a scope. I am not sure exactly what model but the caliber would probably be .44 mag.

Barring this, while not a favorite, I would choose a high-capacity 12 gauge pump shotgun.

 

[tnieto2004]

AK 47, Ar 15, Glock 17, or Maybe even ruger 10/22

One of those .. Hmm .. hard decision

 

[mpmarty]

Only one? Make mine a Browning 1919A6

 

[CoRoMo]

I have that one gun in my collection.

Ruger Blackhawk Convertible in .357/9mm

 

[RNB65]

Rem 870 Wingmaster w/ 26" barrel and screw in chokes.
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[rantingredneck]

Rem 870 with a 28" remchoke barrel and a 20" rifle sighted improved cylinder barrel.

 

[Mazeman]

12 gauge pump

most versatile for protection, and hunting a wide variet of game

 

[p89cajun]

Would an T/C Encore with all the barrels be considered one gun.

I guess one do all gun you have to go with a good ol' 12 gauge. Not as "cool" looking as the AR but so versatile.

 

[MakAttak]

Well, I would have to say the 12 ga Trenchgun I have that was my grandmother's. It's already proven its worth on game, will be good for home defense AND there's the family history value as well...

 

[SundownRider]

I would have to say that it would be my M1 Carbine.
Second choice would be my Winchester 94 in 45 Colt.

 

[Vector]

SPAS-15

 

[romma]

Keltec PLR-16

 

[chris in va]

It's already been discussed before. General concensus is a 12ga of some flavor. Any animal in America can be taken with it, and used for defensive purposes.

 

[686S&W]

One gun. Hmmmm. If I said AR-15, would one gun apply to one lower? With a plethora of uppers I could have multiple guns, whilst only having 1 gun.

If not, Either an 870, or an 11-87.

 

[Soybomb]

A mid sized to j-frame sized handgun. If I can only have 1, I want it to be something concealable.

 

[JesseL]

I'm gonna cheat and say a registered M16 with uppers from 22lr to 50BMG.

If I only get one gun, it's gonna have to do everything. With just a buffer tube and short barreled upper, I could conceal it if needed; and the other uppers could still handle anything up through TEOTWAWKI.

 

[dasmi]

AK-47 or Glock 17.

 

[Bill2e]

S&W 686 4"

Can take a take a deer, plus be with you at all times

 

[jakemccoy]

Rem 870 12ga magnum, 20" barrel, screw in chokes, interchangeable barrels

I have available all the ammo types that this gun will eat. That's a HUGE variety of ammo!

If SHTF, I'll sacrifice concealment for the shear fire power and the variety that a 12 ga offers. Plus, I could conceal a 12 ga in a SHTF situation if I really had to do so. I'm a big guy. A folding stock would help.

On the other hand, no handgun can come close to the versatility of a 12 ga. A high powered rifle is too specialized to be my only gun.

If I could have only two, it would be a Rem 870 and a Glock 27. Coincidentally, that's the order I bought my first two real guns.

 

[serrano]

You're a mind reader Bill2e, it would be a Smith & Wesson 686 4".

I couldn't justify a firearm that wasn't concealable and always available to me on my person.

 

[XDKingslayer]

I can see a shotgun, but think of the ammo. Slugs, buckshot, birdshot, you need all these rounds with you for hunting, self defence, etc. They're heavy. Very heavy.

I would rather carry around ammo for an AR. You'll still be able to kill anything from a squirrel to a human. No worrying about which ammo is loaded, switching ammo if you need to in a hurry, none of that crap.