syntaxerrorsix Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Probably my M1A if I could only have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabbrass Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) On 6/26/2018 at 2:57 PM, crockett said: I refuse those self castrating "games" out of principle. That's what a liberal could come up with. There are other circumstances besides 'the gun grabbers are coming' that could make you face this choice. In 2005 my wife and had an impaired child. He was in and out of the ICU a number of times, needed durable medical equipment in the home for which my insurance would only cover $1000 a year (about 2 months' worth), special foods, special compounded medicines. All annual leave, sick leave, family medical leave was spent. My pay got cut because taking him to the doctor required at least two adults, three would've been better. It killed us financially, and made me make the choice posed by this thread. Sold all but a G27. Then sold that too, I'm sorry to say. Went 'gunless' for almost 2 years, 2006-2008. I don't like admitting that, but we needed every possible penny. Guns weren't all I sold. Edited June 30, 2018 by Grabbrass 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 8 minutes ago, Grabbrass said: There are other circumstances besides 'the gun grabbers are coming' that could make you face this choice. In 2005 my wife and had an impaired child. He was in and out of the ICU a number of times, needed durable medical equipment in the home for which my insurance would only cover $1000 a year (about 2 months' worth), special foods, special compounded medicines. All annual leave, sick leave, family medical leave was spent. My pay got cut because taking him to the doctor required at least two adults, three would've been better. It killed us financially, and made me make the choice posed by this thread. Sold all but a G27. Then sold that too, I'm sorry to say. Went 'gunless' for almost 2 years, 2006-2008. I don't like admitting that, but we needed every possible penny. Guns weren't all I sold. That is indeed a valid point in your situation. I was luckily not that low on funds since getting out of college. That being said, if I was facing a so dire financial phase that I would have to sell stuff worth in the hundreds, I'd rather try to make more money by working smarter instead of harder (hence longer), because $500 here, and $500 there won't tackle a serious problem long enough, if at all. Now selling a car for lets say $30k and getting a beater for $2k, then investing $28 to make more money would be more along my lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabbrass Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, crockett said: That is indeed a valid point in your situation. I was luckily not that low on funds since getting out of college. That being said, if I was facing a so dire financial phase that I would have to sell stuff worth in the hundreds, I'd rather try to make more money by working smarter instead of harder (hence longer), because $500 here, and $500 there won't tackle a serious problem long enough, if at all. Now selling a car for lets say $30k and getting a beater for $2k, then investing $28 to make more money would be more along my lines. yeah but no, that wouldn't have worked. I was only getting 3 hours of sleep a day as it was then. Work 8:30-5/6pm, then take over with the baby as soon as I got home. Salaried job, so working longer wouldn't help. Couldn't leave the job either, b/c insurance. Bed about 4am, up at 7am and back to work. He needed constant supervision and there was only my wife and I. And like I said, guns weren't all that got sold. Rough times, trust me. There's no lower place than fighting to keep your kid alive knowing it'll be a miracle if he makes it to 3yo (he didn't). Edited June 30, 2018 by Grabbrass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Handgun, mainly because I have more experience with handguns, and they are concealable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonD Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 No plans to give up anything but the most valuable on a personal level is my Ruger No. 1 in .458 Win Mag. She's 41 yrs old, very accurate and has gorgeous wood. I've recently found some good reduced loads that make it more fun to shoot. I still shoot some heavy stuff but at 70, too many heavy rounds and I get a headache from them. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.CITYREPO61 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 AR with 22lr kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaJeeper Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 M1 Garand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duramaxsky Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I would hate to have to make this choice. But my G22 with the 9mm conversion barrel as well for better ammo choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Alright, I'll play. If things are "normal" I'd keep a pistol (G20 to be exact, with lots of 15 and 32rd mags). In a true SHTF situation or with major political turmoil at the horizon I'd keep a rifle (my Wilson Combat .308 Super Sniper). Edited July 1, 2018 by crockett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Handgun, no question. Glad I don’t have to say which one. That’s where it gets way complicated. BTW, this would make a great poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kentucky Shooter Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 That would be a gut wrenching decision. I would be torn between these choices and could make a case for any of them: 1) a .22LR Rifle such as a 10-22, 39A. 2) 12 Gauge Pump 870 3) An all around handgun such as a Glock 19 or S&W 686. Sure glad I don't have to make such a painful decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G23c Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I'm going to go with ... G23c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galt Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Since my interest in firearms has always gravitated towards handguns (never been into hunting, so rifles and shotguns aren't a concern for me) I'd go with my G43 for CCW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paper Tiger Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 1. Browning Hi Power 9mm 2. Winchester 94 30/30 3. Wetherby PA-459 20ga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayward Son Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 1/12/2018 at 4:21 PM, Grabbrass said: "I don't/won't give up any gun" is not a valid response for purposes of this conversation. It's about priorities ... if you had to carry on owning only one firearm, would you keep a handgun, rifle, or shotgun? This isn't in a hypothetical apocalyptic wasteland, no SHTF (though it could still happen someday, so that should be part of your deliberation). Just carrying on with the life you're living now, but with one gun. If you choose rifle or shotgun, your CCW days are over. If you choose handgun, there's not gonna be a rifle for it to get you to. I've been conducting this mental exercise on myself the past couple days. It isn't a question I want to answer. But I suppose I'd end up choosing handgun, assuming it involves everyday "civilized" living. Handgun, based on concealability and self defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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