An Army Ranger’s minimalist firearms cache

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 lever 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.