How Many Firearms Are Enough For You Personally?

What's Your Magic Number OF Firearms For You If You Have One?

  • 1-10

    Votes: 29 17.9%

  • 11-20

    Votes: 28 17.3%

  • 21-30

    Votes: 25 15.4%

  • 31-40

    Votes: 10 6.2%

  • 41-50

    Votes: 8 4.9%

  • 51-75

    Votes: 7 4.3%

  • More Than 75

    Votes: 55 34.0%
  • Total voters
    162
  • Poll closed .
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Joe_Pike

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This has nothing to do with gun control, or anything along those lines. What I would like to know is if there came a time or is there a time coming soon for you when you have all you want/need? And if there was/is a time, what was/is the number of firearms that you will try to keep it at.

I was a member of the "gun-a-month" club for several years and bought one every time something caught my eye and I had the money. There came a time for me, in the not too distant past, when I started realizing that I had more than I would use on a regular basis and since I have no heirs I also have no one to leave anything to. If something happened to me, my sister and mom would be left with trying to liquidate what I have since they really have no interest in them.

I've sold/gifted roughly 25% of what I had, but still have more than what I think I might want to end up with. I am now having a difficult time deciding on what to let go of and what to keep. I have been putting the money into some things more easily liquidated.

So, for you, what's the magic number that you have pared down to or aspire to with your collection.

Poll is anonymous.
 
I'm also whittling my collection down as of late. Shooting is no longer my main hobby, and I would like the money for other things.
I'll just keep what I need for hunting, a couple for plinking and range fun, and one or 2 for security.
Final number will probably be under 10.
 
I whittled down a few years ago when I went to work outside the US. When I start buying again I will probably buy mostly 22s. All the fun, half the cost(or less). I can't see a number limit, though I doubt i will get to 75 any time soon.
 
When I start buying again I will probably buy mostly 22s. All the fun, half the cost(or less).
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I'm with you there. I have a bunch of fun shooting 22s.

though I doubt i will get to 75 any time soon.
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Another forum I used to read a few years ago had a post about a fellow that had 1,500 firearms and was trying to get to a more manageable 300 or so. That number boggles my mind a bit when thinking about storage and maintenance.
 
For me it is simply a matter of finally reaching the end of things I wanted to collect, shoot, and own. Does this mean I'm really done? Maybe ... but I might stumble across a nice Enfield No VI, or a decent RSC 1918, or a cheap-er than $25K Jap Type 5. Short of that ... it's up to my gunsmith to finish off a bunch of projects ... that will give me some more stuff to shoot.
 
When I start buying again I will probably buy mostly 22s. All the fun, half the cost(or less).
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Oh, you think that now. Wait until you get the bug for old Winchester and Remington pump-actions. Then there are S&W K-22's, and...ermagherd, is that a Colt Ace?

Collecting nice rimfires can get pricey quick ;)

Honestly, I don't know how many are enough. When I have problems taking care of them, perhaps that'll give me an idea.
 
I don't buy for need, I buy a gun if I like it and can afford it. I collect Lionel Trains also and the same goes for that. Hopefully the guns. like the trains will continue to grow.:)
 
I think the number is as many as you would want to own. I see no number on books or radio sets one can own or how often one can go to worship so why a number on firearms?
 
and...ermagherd, is that a Colt Ace?
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Off topic a bit, but about two years ago two complete Colt Aces came into a LGS. The manager was showing me one in the box and I asked how much. He told me "in the $800 range, but we have to log them in first." I told him I would take that one. Came back and the price had jumped to $1,150. Bummed me out enough I wouldn't even go into that shop for a while. The $1,150 was still worth it, but I'm stubborn.

I think the number is as many as you would want to own.
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But, that's my question - how many is that?
 
Never enough.

Based on what I will inherit and collect through the course of my lifetime, I expect to amass somewhere around 30-50 eventually. Might be more, might be less, only time will tell.
 
Joe
No issues. I find it interesting when limits are assumed or placed on an arbitrary scenario. I'm surprised at the number that picked a low number.

Reminds me of mag limits debated. :)

For me until i get the motorized mini-gun, i dont have enough;)
Thanks
TXAZ
 
TXAZ said:
I find it interesting when limits are assumed or placed on an arbitrary scenario. I'm surprised at the number that picked a low number.

Reminds me of mag limits debated.
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Joe isn't asking how many firearms people should want or "be allowed to have." :eek:

He's asking how many each of us, personally, would be satisfied with, which is an entirely different question. Not everyone is a "collector." Not everyone has unlimited funds, or storage space. Some put more value on owning a few very high-quality things, while others want as many different things as possible, within the limits of their budgets.

People differ. It's what makes us interesting.

And for most of us, whatever answer we give, the media would still call it an "arsenal"... :cool:
 
If I had unlimited money, my collection would look something like:

.22 Ruger pistol
.22 Anschultz rifle
AR-15 with assorted uppers and magazines
AK-47
SIG 551
Assorted lever action carbines
A Saiga 12 of some sort
Swiss K31
PPSh-41 (automatic)
A collection of Milsurp pistols and rifles including Makarov, Tokarev, Luger, Enfield, and heck, even some automatics like a Thompson or a Maxim if we're considering lots of money.
"Sniper" rifles in chambers from .222 to .50 BMG
Lahti 20mm Anti Tank Rifle
Browning M2
Definitely a WWII BAR
A CZ handgun if not many
M203 with live rounds
57mm Anti Tank Cannon from World War II/ other large Destructive Devices (see my other thread)
Something in .17 WSM
.45-70 Gatling gun
M60
MG 42

I guess that's it for now
 
I used to own only firearms that filled a need. Now, I find needs for my firearms. There will always be something else I "need." I expect to have more than 75 before I die.
 
Most of the firearms I own are for self-defense, plinking and target shooting. I'm not anticipating buying too many more firearms at my age. I own 12 now, but could see myself buying a good coyote/pig gun (.243 bolt action) and a few military collectibles (if I come across a good deal) over the next few years. I don't really have a "magic number." If money were no object, and the wife didn't mind, I would have many more. But in the real world, my number of guns is determined by my budget.
 
I don't think I could put a number on when I might feel I have enough ... thought I did six months ago, then I got the fever and bought an XDs ... now I'm feeling an urge to get a Ruger LCR in .22Mag ... will I trade guns I currently own for new purchases? Maybe ... but I really don't want to get rid of what I have ... owning and shooting firearms is fun, with a solid background purpose -- defense of self and country ... I'm going to be limited, I'm afraid, by age more than by desire ...
 
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