That is awsone. That is a dream gun of mine.
I donāt own a AK just one H&K93. Too many ARās .22 to 308. Shotguns, pistols, bolt guns, leverguns and a butt load of 22ās vintage to late model. My addiction to me is strictly Legacy to hand down when Iām goneā¦ some of that l have already started. My grandson just turned 21. I built this 223 Wylde for him 3 yrs ago. He has been operating this platform introduced by me for a while.
Seriously, Iām āfullā. Iām out of space and honestlyā¦I only shoot 5 or 6 guns regularly.
I go back to my favorites time and again, especially for EDC. Maintaining proficency is hard with too many tools.
If I could do it all over again, Iād have stopped with 3 handguns, a shotty, a bolt gun and an AR. I got too much stuff I thought looked cool, but I never actually shoot.
My $.02
I just hope she sells them for what they are worth and not what I told her I paid for them. Actually, my two sons and grandkids will hopefully be able to enjoy them. Once they get over fighting for them. Oh wait, never mindā¦I forgot about the boating accident.
Iām 58 and have only sold 3 firearms in my lifetime. Iāve regretted selling them and wish I had them back, I have a few that were passed down to me. One being a Browning Hi-Power 9mm that my grandfather purchased in 1967 (year after I was born). Iām hoping my kids and grandkids will appreciate and hold them as close to their heart as I hold my dadās, grandfatherās, and great grandfatherās to my heart.
I keep a spreadsheet of my inventory that includes brand, caliber, action, serial #s, acquired date, storage location, accessories and special notes. My wife and kids have updated copies of the inventory. By the way, I also keep a spreadsheet of ammo inventory that keeps a running total based on daily use and purchases. Iām kinda OCD that way. 
As for how much is enoughā¦I still want more. Especially, handguns with optics. Iāve recently joined the handgun optics bandwagon and now want all of my handguns to have optics. Issue is, its probably easier to buy new optic ready handguns than converting what I have. I have multiple ARs but, each have a specific purpose. For new acquisitions, I try to limit and stick with the most common calibers to help with ammo inventory.
My plan if SHTF is to hunker down and protect my own. But, if I had to leave for whatever reason, I have a big dilemma on what to take and what to leave behind.
This description fits me too. Not at this many yet though, but close. For me, itās all about balance. Youāre balancing you hobby with your disposable income and what your family wants/needs. OP, donāt go way into debt with your collection and youāre fine.
I would argue to never to go into debt for anything that isnāt an absolute NEED.
Can I see an argument for financing your first ever firearm, something youāre going to carry and use for home defense? Sure. Not optimal, but I can understand it.
But if youāre putting yourself in debt for your 27th firearm, youāre doing it wrong. Save up the cash or donāt buy it at all.
I have no debt at all and I pay for what I buy with CC. I pay the CC off every month so that I never pay interest on anything. I own everything in my collection outright with no associated debt.
One more safeā¦yes I do 
Iām similar. I live a pretty simple lifestyle and donāt have a ton, but I also have zero debt. When I buy things, I buy them with cash. The difference is I donāt do CCsā¦I canāt trust myself with them.
Wish I had the discipline to just hold a line and pay it off every month, but I proved to myself twice I donāt. I didnāt get in serious trouble or anything, but ran up a balance I didnāt like at all a couple times. Cut them all into many little pieces years ago and never looked back.
Firearms, ammo, and accessories on creditā¦that would get very bad for me very quickly.
This is actually how I feel too. Iāll probably sell a couple to finance other projects just because itās too time-consuming to shoot everything. The expensive one (LMT 308 20"bbl) will probably go first because it never gets used. Becoming proficient with what I have will be easier with just a handful!
Not a easy question to answer!
For my personal needs, after what I witnessed in 2020, during other disasters with similar effects, and even Hurricane Helene I really only need:
- 11.5 pistol Ar-15 with a CMMG 22 conversion
- Glock 19
- 870 shotgun
If I have more than that, and donāt have a generator, tools like a chainsaw, emergency money,
A bug out bag, and a extra/emergency vehicle. I may as well not have anything. Trees toppled in upstate south Carolina, destroying homes, vehicles, and covered the streets. While looting wasnāt a big worry where I was, some still happened, and curfews were instituted in other towns nearby.
I can do all the hunting, pest control, or defense I need to do with those three, realistically. (Iām not much of a hunter anymore, but deer or anything else are definitely on the table for hunting especially with a 12 gauge shotgun)
If you have allot of family members who may come to your home in a emergency, itās a great idea to prepare for the ones who may not prepare well for themselves, but like Hank said, a shotgun, rifle, (handgun) and a four wheel drive and country boy can survive.
Beyond those three, and assuming you have everything else you need, I say buy MORE. But,I personally wait for sales and try to snatch up the complete kits, or deals on other guns I canāt pass up, that are CHF/premium cold hammer forged, and leave them new in the box. At that point, they are investments. I can put them together if for some reason I need them, or I can sell them if I want. (Iām not big on selling, but if they are new in box, I have that option of getting the top dollar).
Good question though. You donāt hear that one much.
Could not get out of our subdivision for several hours that morning of Helene. Trees blocked the road both directions.
Upstate SC.
I hear that! Weeks without power, no gasoline, people got a little rowdy too, but not terrible. I was pleasantly surprised how good people acted overall, but many of my friends and coworkers had some serious problems trying to get gas, people were ready to kill each other after waiting in line for hours.
I got lucky in that I filled up the day before it hit. The trees down all around the neighborhood (including my yard) were shocking.
I am a country boy living in a city. I have a Z71, 1973 FJ40 Land Cruiser, Rhino SxS and a Honda Foreman ATV and they all have Warn winches and recovery equipment in each one. I am the boy scout that is always prepared. Anyone who knows me or my brother all say those guy are always ready for anything. I have always lived my life that way. A firearm is a tool and you need a whole lot more tools if you realistically want to survive. Firearms are only one level of many that you should have in place or available. A gas generator becomes worthless after a few days and you run out of gas. A propane or natural gas generator you can run for a long time without having to worry about refuling. Oil for your generator and the proper adapter plugs also are needed with a generator. I see people buying a generator with only one gas can and no oil, spark plugs, air filters or heavy extension cords. You can get conversion carbs to change a gas generator to a tri fuel generator. Holsters, multipe magazines and a bunch of ammo is also up for consideration. Food is always a concern but that is another issue of how much is enough?
Helene survivor here, Great post. The Mormons say 3 months for every family member for food. I think thatās definitely adequate for most situations. I agree with everything you said, but assuming you have everything else you need, you canāt have too many/much Guns, magazines, or ammo.
The generators, God. I watched my idiot coworker buy the smallest generator he could, and he paid about three times what it was worth. He wasnāt broke, he could have bought anything, but he was disgusted when it couldnāt handle washing his laundry or even keep his fridge running. It kept his cell phone charged up, but his truck could do that. But still, he spent many nights completely sleepless, filling the tiny fuel tank of a mini generator.
He had tons of guns, but no extension cords. He thought he was a survival expert before that, but realized he definitely wasnāt after waiting in line for hours on a Sunday just to wash a load of laundry. When he slept, he slept in his truck all night for the AC.
Guns and ammo just arenāt enough.
The worst part is, was I warned him. Get a Big enough generator, or buy a inverter you can connect to your vehicle to do roughly the same thing cheaper, but of course he didnāt listen.
All the kids have said we are going to dadās house when SHTF. so now I have to plan and stock for them.
Ok, I will get more ammo and gunsā¦
You will be immortalized as the greatest by your grand kids for certain! Kind of off topic, but if I handed someone a $20 bill, itās a nice gesture though many people arenāt blown away by it. But hand them a one oz silver eagle (when I used to get them for $20) and they canāt stop smiling.
Granddadās guns are always going to be worth a fortune to them, regardless of the dollar value. I promise that.
But anything you could call a heirloom, or investment grade item will always be something theyāll cherish. Great hedge against inflation too.
If you donāt have many/any special purpose guns, or other items maybe invest in some of those too.
Ar-7 survival rifles
37mm launchers.
FRT triggers.
Short barrel 12 gauge āfirearmsā like the tac 13.
My personal favorite for a potential investment grade collector brand is Suarez international. Gabriel Suarez is like Van Gogh, nobody is going to care about him or his work until heās gone. But, his components (stay away from the triggers) are top notch quality and very affordable.
Worth every cent. I love my Suarez super match Glock 19.
80% receivers are practically gold bars to me, (EP armory sells VERY strong fiber reinforced polymer lowers for $25.00 a piece. Iāve owned several and they are awesome for the price)
Gold and silver have gone up a ton, but thereās other precious metals and gems that have dropped to low prices, relatively. Like Platinum, and lab grown diamonds. Etc.