Jack O'Conner
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- Marlin 336 in 30-30.
- S&W 357 MAG
- Mossberg 500.
Just my 2cents.
Jack
- S&W 357 MAG
- Mossberg 500.
Just my 2cents.
Jack
greatest rifle, handgun and shotgun and why.
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shouldazagged
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For war:
M1911
AK-47, M1 Garand
Remington 870
For civilian use:
Smith & Wesson K-frame (especially Models 10 and 19)
Marlin 39A (in production for 110 years), Remington 700
Remington 870, Browning A-5
I based these on 20th century history among other things. You could make a strong case for the Lee-Enfield rifle, and the Mauser 98K. The crude, damn near indestructible AK has seen and is still seeing service in nearly every part of the world. And then there was the splendid Winchester Model 12.
Now my head hurts.
M1911
AK-47, M1 Garand
Remington 870
For civilian use:
Smith & Wesson K-frame (especially Models 10 and 19)
Marlin 39A (in production for 110 years), Remington 700
Remington 870, Browning A-5
I based these on 20th century history among other things. You could make a strong case for the Lee-Enfield rifle, and the Mauser 98K. The crude, damn near indestructible AK has seen and is still seeing service in nearly every part of the world. And then there was the splendid Winchester Model 12.
Now my head hurts.
Achilles11B
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Pistol: 1911, because it's a piece of American history.
Shotgun: Mossberg 500, because crossbolt safeties favor the right-handed.
Rifle: AR15, because it's so amazing the government is concerned you might own one.
Shotgun: Mossberg 500, because crossbolt safeties favor the right-handed.
Rifle: AR15, because it's so amazing the government is concerned you might own one.
This is like asking "Batman or Superman"
For me, a civilian who is interested in self defence and hunting:
Pistol: Sig Sauer P226, Accurate, reliable, high capacity, adaptable.
Rifle: AR-15, Reliable, inexpensive, easy to handle, accurate enough, adaptable for multiple uses by switching uppers.
Shotgun: I am a big fan of the Benelli Supernova as of late, IMO though the Mossberg 500 series, Remington 870 and Benelli Supernova all pretty much tie up up.
For me, a civilian who is interested in self defence and hunting:
Pistol: Sig Sauer P226, Accurate, reliable, high capacity, adaptable.
Rifle: AR-15, Reliable, inexpensive, easy to handle, accurate enough, adaptable for multiple uses by switching uppers.
Shotgun: I am a big fan of the Benelli Supernova as of late, IMO though the Mossberg 500 series, Remington 870 and Benelli Supernova all pretty much tie up up.
Rifleman1952
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Handgun, 1911: The basic design is still in use 100+ years after it was developed. I can't think of any other weapon that can make that claim. It has been (and is still) used by the military, law enforcement, and beloved by civilians around the world. If it were up to me, a likeness of John Browning would be on Mt Rushmore.
Rifle, M-1 Garand: It was the first semi-automatic rifle to be used by the vast majority of our soldiers and marines in WWII, and played a huge role in the Allies' victory. It is still quite popular today. (AR-15 & AK-47 are tied for second place)
Rifle, M-1 Garand: It was the first semi-automatic rifle to be used by the vast majority of our soldiers and marines in WWII, and played a huge role in the Allies' victory. It is still quite popular today. (AR-15 & AK-47 are tied for second place)
F23Blackwidow2
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It's all about Impact!
The M1 Garand is the greatest battle implement ever designed be used NOTHING you would be shooting at that lives outside of Africa can survive a .30-06 because its not a 5.56, so you don't need 20 rounds to kill 4 people, you only need 8. And you can do it from a loooooooooong range.
The M1911 makes and impact. And it makes a BIG ONE! Why would you want 15 shots of 9mm when you can have 8 shots of .45? Think about it this way; would you rather be hit by a baseball traveling 100mph (think verlander), or a 18 lb bowling ball traveling 70 mph. Or put it this way; which one are you going to come back alive from?
So yes, I would rather go into combat decked out 1945 style then 2013 style. Because i can hit what I aim at, and I want it to go down when I do.
The M1 Garand is the greatest battle implement ever designed be used NOTHING you would be shooting at that lives outside of Africa can survive a .30-06 because its not a 5.56, so you don't need 20 rounds to kill 4 people, you only need 8. And you can do it from a loooooooooong range.
The M1911 makes and impact. And it makes a BIG ONE! Why would you want 15 shots of 9mm when you can have 8 shots of .45? Think about it this way; would you rather be hit by a baseball traveling 100mph (think verlander), or a 18 lb bowling ball traveling 70 mph. Or put it this way; which one are you going to come back alive from?
So yes, I would rather go into combat decked out 1945 style then 2013 style. Because i can hit what I aim at, and I want it to go down when I do.
PatientWolf
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To me, the word "greatest" carries with it a connotation of certain level of mystique and is different from the word "best", which could change the list and would become more of a "what I own" fan list. So here goes my attempt at a list of the "Greatest".
Rifle; sorry but I have a 4-way tie (in no order).
Winchester model 70
Winchester model 94
Springfield M1 Garand
Springfield 1903
Pistol: for me this one is simple.
Colt 1911
Shotgun:
This one goes to the Remington model 870,
(although the Mossberg was close due to the shear value and being a fantastic shotgun that anyone can afford).
Rifle; sorry but I have a 4-way tie (in no order).
Winchester model 70
Winchester model 94
Springfield M1 Garand
Springfield 1903
Pistol: for me this one is simple.
Colt 1911
Shotgun:
This one goes to the Remington model 870,
(although the Mossberg was close due to the shear value and being a fantastic shotgun that anyone can afford).
thedudeabides
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Rifle: Remington 700
Handgun: 1911
Shotgun: Remington 870
Handgun: 1911
Shotgun: Remington 870
Totally agree with Hawkeye on this one.
Colt 1911 (However for a polymer in .45ACP the HK45 is it)
Remington 700 (The Sako TRG-42 is awesome but bulky)
Remington 870 (For the money it beats any Mossbergs or Benellis)
Although he is talking about three firearms that are still being used today.
In the 1800's it would have been the Colt Peacemaker .45, Winchester 94 .30-30, and the Winchester 1897 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun.
Well I suppose that these are still being used today too.
+1 for the USA!~
Colt 1911 (However for a polymer in .45ACP the HK45 is it)
Remington 700 (The Sako TRG-42 is awesome but bulky)
Remington 870 (For the money it beats any Mossbergs or Benellis)
Although he is talking about three firearms that are still being used today.
In the 1800's it would have been the Colt Peacemaker .45, Winchester 94 .30-30, and the Winchester 1897 12 Gauge Pump Shotgun.
Well I suppose that these are still being used today too.
+1 for the USA!~
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Tucker 1371
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Pistol is hands down the 1911, 100 year and kickin. Heck MARSOC (Marine Corps SF unit) just went back to it.
Rifle is trickier for me, for a bolt action Id say the Pre 64 model 70, for semiauto I'd say the Garand and M14 (not a whole lot of difference between the two other than the detachable mag and different cartridge).
Shotgun is the 870.
Rifle is trickier for me, for a bolt action Id say the Pre 64 model 70, for semiauto I'd say the Garand and M14 (not a whole lot of difference between the two other than the detachable mag and different cartridge).
Shotgun is the 870.
Will Beararms
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Glock
870
AK 47
870
AK 47
Colt 1911
1911 without any other info would typically refer to the Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol that served as the US armed forces standard issue side arm from 1911 to 1985.
In the actual quotes above other manufactures may be intended, only the authors know for sure, but the presumption is Colt. Many manufactures make 1911 pistols.
1911 without any other info would typically refer to the Colt .45 semi-automatic pistol that served as the US armed forces standard issue side arm from 1911 to 1985.
In the actual quotes above other manufactures may be intended, only the authors know for sure, but the presumption is Colt. Many manufactures make 1911 pistols.
Rifle: AK47-- the ultimate peasants gun: reliability incarnate, and a nasty round fired out of 30rd mags.
Handgun: XDm 9mm-- 19+1 factory mags, match barrel, customizable grip, accurate, durable, reliable.
Shotgun: Mossberg 12 gauge 590 Mariner 20"-- 9rd capacity, durability, reliability.
Revolver: Any S&W or Colt 357: flexibility of caliber, plus it's not too big and not too small. Reliable, reliable, reliable.
It's just my opinion. But I value best bang for your buck things. I never buy the cheapest or most expensive anything.
Handgun: XDm 9mm-- 19+1 factory mags, match barrel, customizable grip, accurate, durable, reliable.
Shotgun: Mossberg 12 gauge 590 Mariner 20"-- 9rd capacity, durability, reliability.
Revolver: Any S&W or Colt 357: flexibility of caliber, plus it's not too big and not too small. Reliable, reliable, reliable.
It's just my opinion. But I value best bang for your buck things. I never buy the cheapest or most expensive anything.
barnettamb
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Rifle- original Henry rifle or M1 Garand
Pistol- Colt "Peacemaker" or M1911
Shotgun- Winchester Model 12 or Remington 870
Best Cartridge- .30-06
Pistol- Colt "Peacemaker" or M1911
Shotgun- Winchester Model 12 or Remington 870
Best Cartridge- .30-06