I am minimalist when it comes to firearms. I don’t tend to own multiple firearms which can do, or are used for the same purpose. I’d prefer to own one firearm that is excellent at a single purpose, than two which are mediocre. For easy of categorization I lump my firearms into two categories: handgun, and rifle (this includes shotgun).
I own a total of four handguns, and five rifles. I purchased each with a specific purpose in mind. My handguns include: Kel Tec P-3AT, H&K P2000, Taurus Judge, and a S&W M&P Compact. My rifles include: Tri Star Over/Under, Remington 783, S&W M&P15, Springfield 1903A3, and a leaver action .22.
Handguns
Kel Tec P-3AT
- Purpose: Used as my conceal carry when space is limited (shorts in summer)
- Caliber: .380 Auto
- Capacity: 6+1
- Weight: 8.3oz
- Length: 5″
- Height: 3.5″
- Width: 3/4″
H&K P2000
- Purpose: Duty Carry
- Caliber: .40
- Capacity: 12+1
- Weight: 25oz
- Length: 6.85″
- Height: 5.07″
- Width: 1.37″
Taurus Judge
- Purpose: Protection while bow hunting
- Caliber: .45/.410
- Capacity: 5
- Weight: 36.8oz
- Length: 9″
- Height: 5 1/4″
- Width: 1 1/2″
S&W M&P Compact
- Purpose: Used as my conceal carry when space isn’t limited
- Caliber: .40
- Capacity: 10+1
- Weight: 21.9oz
- Length: 6.7″
- Height: 4.3″
- Width: 1.2″
Rifles
Tri Star Over/Under
- Purpose: Small game/bird hunting
- Caliber: Magnum 3 1/2″
- Capacity: 2
- Fire Option: Single selective trigger
- Options: 5 choke tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
Remington 783
- Purpose: Special draw/big game hunting
- Caliber: 30-06
- Capacity: 4+1
- Material: Synthetic Mossy Oak Break-Up
- Options: Adjustable bi-pod, Vortex scope
S&W M&P15
- Purpose: Nostalgia/SHTF/hunting
- Caliber: 5.56mm NATO/ .223
- Capacity: 30+1
- Action: Semi-auto
- Barrel Twist: 1 in 9
- Options: Aimpoint (red dot), forward grip, adjustable light mount (with light)
Springfield 1903A3
- Purpose: Collectors/hunting
- Caliber: 30-06
- Capacity: 5 (internal magazine)
- Uses: WWII
- Obtained: Purchased from the US Army in the 50’s
lever-action .22
- Purpose: Starter rifle/hunting
- Caliber: .22
- Capacity: 15 (tube magazine)
- Action: lever
- Options: 1-9X scope
As I mentioned before, I am a minimalist when it comes to firearms. The next firearm I purchase will need to do something these do not. There are a few I am looking at: CZ Scorpion EVO 9mm, AK 47 pistol, or the AR pistol. I hope you enjoyed my collection. Let me know if you have any questions about my firearms in the comment section below.
