The 3 Gun Cabinet

[Mother]

We have this thread:

Pistols

this thread:

Rifles

and this thread:

Shotguns


So now is the time for the resurgence of the greatest coffee table gun owners debate in history

What is the perfect 3 gun cabinet?

after many discussions I felt the perfect combo is

Mossberg 500 in 12g
Winchester Model 94 in .30/.30
Ruger Blackhawk in .357

but

What about matching calibers?

What about high power rifles?

What about the tactical argument?

Mossberg 590 or Benneli 1014 in 12g
AR-15 in .223 or AK-47 in 7.62
Glock in 9mm or Sig in 10mm or 1911 in .45

thus the debate becomes endless

or

Is it even possible to have a perfect 3 gun cabinet?

[Got Duc]

Is it even possible to have a perfect 3 gun cabinet?

My perfect 3 gun locker or a perfect one that everyone agrees on?

[Mother]

My perfect 3 gun locker or a perfect one that everyone agrees on?

Both

Everytime I am settled on mine

I get the itch for an AR-15

or

matching the the Ruger and the lever gun in .357 or .44mag

I'm finally in the market to purchase another gun so the debate looms over my decision

[zarn02]

hmm...

right now, i'd load up with the following:

AK-47, in the traditional 7.62x39.
mossberg 500/590 in 12 gauge.
any good quality handgun in 9mm or .45 (for ammo availability reasons).

[Got Duc]

Tough one

Browning 20 gauge over and under
Glock 40 Cal Handgun
Winchester 308

Now if'n this was a 4 gun cabinet I would add my Contender.

[Bun-bun]

My current cabinet:

Mosberg 500

Browning A-bolt .270Win

HK P-7 9mm

Now all I need is the cabinet.

[rgramjet]

Rock River LAR 8 in .308

FN 1300 Shotgun with 8 shot mag and 18" barrel

HK Compact .45

I feel your itch for the AR, they are like a Ducati in that they are totally customizable and cool just sitting there.  The .223 just doesnt do it for me.....check out that LAR.

[Desmo Demon]

We can only have three?......What am I going to do with the other 52?

[Sinister]

I get the itch for an AR-15

Look at Noveske's offerings...made in Grants Pass.

Perfect 3-gun cabinet?  Mine would probably go:

1911 in .45

Mossy 500/590

AR-15 from Noveske...chambered in either .223 or 7.62/.308

[VisceralReaction]

Springfield M1A
Browning 1911 .45
FN Tactial pump shotgun

[rgramjet]

I think once you get the 3 guns in your cabinet, "next-gun-itis" will kick in until said cabinet is full.  Im on my third safe.  Started out with the steel 12 gun locker, then went to a corner version.  Now Ive got the Browning Medallion 42 rifle mega safe and now thats looking a little jam packed.....

I am not ruling out the twin Medallion setup.

[COWBOY]

I'm a relative newb and am admittedly no gunsmith but the three favs I've handled and would want in my cabinet if I had the funds...

AR-15 (.458 round) (would mod or pay to mod to enable SA and 3 round burst auto).
Kimber Custom II .45 (well made, ammo readily avail, parts parts parts galore)
Beretta 686 20g (my GSP would thank me for the extra field time and the gun is a functional piece of art that my kids and kids kids would use)

[Mother]

Look at Noveske's offerings...made in Grants Pass.

that sure beats the $900.00 RRA

talk to me about the pro/con of the 1 in 7 twist over the 1 in 9

[NeufUnSix]

My choices?

.45 1911, with a .22 top end for plinking.
Any good pump action 12 - something classic (wood stock) with a medium length barrel that would be for bird hunting duty.
Remington 700 with a good scope for the range, to hone your long-distance shooting and use for big game hunting.

With that collection all my needs would be met. Cheap practice (1911 .22), bird hunting, game hunting. Short range (1911), medium range (12), long range (700).

[ducatiz]

Matching calibers defeats the purpose.

12 gauge pump shotgun, any make with at least 5 rd capacity
or
12 gauge pump shotgun with 12" barrel, full capacity (4 rds)

any modern self loading rifle in 308.  my vote is for the FAL
or
AK47

357 mag revolver, preferably the Taurus Tracker.  has 7 rd cylinder and a ported barrel.  Stainless not Titanium version.
or
CZ75 or 85 in 9mm

i like common calibers
i like full capacity rifles
i like things that work and don't jam.