{"id":1044,"date":"2023-06-20T16:05:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T16:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2023-06-20T16:05:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T16:05:25","slug":"top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=1044","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 (Beer Budget) Guns for Every Collector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>Okay, here are the rules. If you\u2019re going to be a gun collector, you should have these budget guns as the basis of your collection. Naturally, there are collectors who can buy anything they want. To them, money is no object. This article isn\u2019t about that kind of collector. This is for those of us whose every purchase must be carefully weighed and sometimes delayed. I\u2019m going by categories, then what I think is the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gun<\/a>. In some instances, I opted for the choice of guns that would properly represent the category. Here we go:<\/p>\n<h2>Double-Barrel Shotgun \u2014 Side-by-Side<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019d want a Stoeger Coach gun as primary in this category. Stoeger Coach guns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard\u2019s shotgun of choice. They are available in single and double-trigger models, in 12 or 20-gauge. Coach Guns are ideal for Cowboy Action shooting and home defense. Once you have the Coach gun, any number or brand of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/shotguns\/side-by-side\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side-by-side double-barrel shotguns<\/a> would be welcome additions to your collection.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"162\" alt=\"Stoeger Coach side by side shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-88502 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?resize=300%2C76&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?resize=150%2C38&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?resize=640%2C162&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?resize=640%2C162&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stoeger Coach side by side shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-88502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?resize=300%2C76&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/01_StoegerCoachGun.jpg?resize=150%2C38&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Stoeger Coach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Double-Barrel Shotgun \u2014 Over\/Under<\/h2>\n<p>I immediately thought of the Browning Citori for this category, though any number of other choices are available \u2014 the Ruger Red Label, for example. My own collection has some more economically priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/shotguns\/overunder\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">O\/U shotguns<\/a> to fill this category \u2014 a Baikal 20-gauge and a couple ATI .410 Cavalry models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hk_fdrebate_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hk_fdrebate_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"108\" alt=\"Browning Citori\" class=\"wp-image-88503 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=640%2C109&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=640%2C108&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=640%2C108&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Browning Citori\" class=\"wp-image-88503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=640%2C109&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/02_Citori.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Browning Citori<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Shotgun \u2014 Pump-Action<\/h2>\n<p>Top of the list here should be a Remington 870, but this category could also be represented by a Winchester Model 12, SXP, or Mossberg 500\/590. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/shotguns\/pump\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pump-action shotgun<\/a> is one of the most popular budget guns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rdf_june23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rdf_june23_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Remington 870\" class=\"wp-image-88504 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=300%2C52&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=640%2C113&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=150%2C26&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=640%2C112&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=640%2C112&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Remington 870\" class=\"wp-image-88504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=300%2C52&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=640%2C113&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/03_Remington870.jpg?resize=150%2C26&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Remington 870<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Shotgun \u2014 Semi-Auto<\/h2>\n<p>My first choice for this category is the Browning A5. Although I hunted throughout my childhood with a Winchester pump or a Lefever double-barrel, the Browning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/shotguns\/semi-automatic\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">semi-automatic<\/a> was the shotgun of choice for most of my adult hunting companions. Therefore, it was always on the want list for me until I got a nice 20-gauge example. Another good semi-automatic choice is the Mossberg 930 or 940.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"106\" alt=\"Browning A5 shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-88505 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=640%2C107&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=640%2C106&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"106\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=640%2C106&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Browning A5 shotgun\" class=\"wp-image-88505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=640%2C107&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/04_BrowningA5.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Browning A5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Centerfire Rifle \u2014 Lever-Action<\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/lever-action\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lever-action<\/a> category should be represented by a Winchester and a Marlin. The Winchester could be a Model 1873, Model 1885, Model 1886, Model 1892, or Model 94, either new production or a historic gun. The Marlin should be a Model 1895. Clones of most of these are available from Rossi, Cimarron, or any of several Italian gun makers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"145\" alt=\"Winchester Model 94 lever action\" class=\"wp-image-88506 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?resize=150%2C34&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?resize=640%2C145&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?resize=640%2C145&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winchester Model 94 lever action\" class=\"wp-image-88506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/05_Model-94.jpg?resize=150%2C34&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Winchester Model 94<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Centerfire Rifle \u2014 Bolt-Action<\/h2>\n<p>Affordable examples are available from Mossberg and Savage. More exotic examples from Howa, Tikka, Ruger, Remington, Winchester, and others. If you can find and afford a pre-64 Winchester Model 70, you\u2019ll be in tall cotton. Likewise, a nice Remington 700 is an excellent choice. My own collection has a Savage 110 and a Mossberg Patriot to satisfy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/bolt-action\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bolt-action<\/a> slot, because high-dollar collector.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"109\" alt=\"Winchester Model 70\" class=\"wp-image-88507 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=300%2C51&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=640%2C110&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=640%2C109&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=640%2C109&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Winchester Model 70\" class=\"wp-image-88507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=300%2C51&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=640%2C110&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/06_Model70.jpg?resize=150%2C25&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Winchester Model 70<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Centerfire Rifle \u2014 AR Style<\/h2>\n<p>The field is wide open for picking a nice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/tactical\/ar-15-rifles\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AR<\/a>. Ruger, S&amp;W, SIG, and Springfield all have great offerings. There are dozens of rifle makers who just make ARs. My own AR is a Bushmaster with a Bushnell <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/parts-and-accessories\/scopes-and-optics\/red-dot-and-holographic-sights\/?srule=best-selling&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red dot sight<\/a>. I recommend that your first AR be chambered for .223\/5.56. After that you can find one in almost any caliber desired.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"216\" alt=\"Bushmaster AR-15\" class=\"wp-image-88508 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?resize=300%2C101&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?resize=150%2C51&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?resize=640%2C216&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?resize=640%2C216&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bushmaster AR-15\" class=\"wp-image-88508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?resize=300%2C101&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/07_Bushmaster.jpg?resize=150%2C51&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Bushmaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Rimfire Rifle \u2014 Bolt-Action<\/h2>\n<p>The CZ 457 is a tack driver. Savage and Rossi both have affordable bolt-action <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/22-lr\/firearms\/rifles\/?brand=22LR&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22s<\/a>. My first two bolt-action .22s were a Remington 514 and a Marlin 80, both purchased used for less than $10 apiece. Yes, that was many years ago.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a new Remington bolt-action, it will cost a little over $1,500. Ruger has not put the Marlin rimfires back into production. The Remington and the Marlin are available on the used gun market for reasonable prices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"162\" alt=\"CZ 457\" class=\"wp-image-88509 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?resize=300%2C76&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?resize=150%2C38&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?resize=640%2C162&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?resize=640%2C162&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"CZ 457\" class=\"wp-image-88509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?resize=300%2C76&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/08_CZ457.jpg?resize=150%2C38&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>CZ 457<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Rimfire Rifle \u2014 Semi-Auto<\/h2>\n<p>No question but the Ruger 10\/22 should be your first choice here. A couple of follow-ups are the Marlin 60, and Remington\u2019s Nylon 66. A semi-auto .22 rifle is one of the best budget guns for training and practicing your shooting skills.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"151\" alt=\"Ruger 10\/22\" class=\"wp-image-88510 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?resize=300%2C71&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?resize=150%2C35&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?resize=640%2C151&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?resize=640%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger 10\/22\" class=\"wp-image-88510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?resize=300%2C71&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/09_Ruger10-22.jpg?resize=150%2C35&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ruger 10\/22<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Rimfire Rifle \u2014 Lever-Action<\/h2>\n<p>You might want to get several in this category, they\u2019re so much fun. Start with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/henry-repeating-arms-co\/firearms\/rifles\/?brand=HenryRepeatingArmsCo&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Henry<\/a>. The Henry Lever Action is a classic Western-style lever-action rifle, and one of the most popular .22 caliber rifles on the market today, with over 1 million sold. It shoots great, looks great, and is remarkably affordable. It has a beautiful walnut stock, and the action is as smooth as you\u2019ll find on any rifle.<\/p>\n<p>If you can find a good used one, the Marlin 39A is a classic .22 that\u2019s at home in any collection. Rossi also makes good lever-action .22s.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"127\" alt=\"Henry Lever Action\" class=\"wp-image-88511 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?resize=150%2C30&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?resize=640%2C127&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?resize=640%2C127&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Henry Lever Action\" class=\"wp-image-88511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?resize=300%2C60&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/10_Henry22.jpg?resize=150%2C30&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Henry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Rimfire Rifle \u2014 Pump\/Slide<\/h2>\n<p>I like the Henry Pump Octagon, available in .22 LR or .22 Magnum. Rossi\u2019s Gallery .22 LR is also a good choice for this category. Shooting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/rifles\/slide-actionpump\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pump or slide-action<\/a> .22 rifle is pure joy in my book.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"118\" alt=\"Henry Pump Octagon\" class=\"wp-image-88512 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=300%2C55&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=640%2C119&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=640%2C118&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=640%2C118&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Henry Pump Octagon\" class=\"wp-image-88512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=300%2C55&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=640%2C119&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/11_HenryPump.jpg?resize=150%2C28&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Henry Pump Octagon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pistol \u2014 1911<\/h2>\n<p>I can\u2019t imagine a gun collection without at least one Government-size and one Commander-size <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/?q=1911&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1911<\/a>. Once you start on 1911s you may find yourself wanting more. Ideally, your first choice for a 1911 should be a Colt. New production Colts include the Competition series and Traditional series.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/contest.html?cid=contest?utm_source=CTD_Blog_AD&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_range_day_friday_mobile&amp;utm_content=square\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rdf_june23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rdf_june23_ad_mobile.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/rebate-central.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hk_fdrebate.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/hk_fdrebate.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>If you don\u2019t find a Colt you like, Springfield or Kimber would be good alternates. For Commander-sized guns, try the SIG Sauer Fastback Emperor Scorpion Carry or Smith and Wesson 1911SC E-Series Round Butt Scandium Frame Commander.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t want to leave this category without mentioning Rugers. Ruger\u2019s Government-size and Commander-size 1911s are available in both .45 ACP and 9mm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" alt=\"Colt Competition 1911\" class=\"wp-image-88513 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?resize=640%2C428&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?resize=640%2C428&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Colt Competition 1911\" class=\"wp-image-88513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/12_Colt1911.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Colt Competition 1911<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pistol \u2014 Semi-Auto<\/h2>\n<p>Oh, my word! Here there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/semi-automatic\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">choices, choices, choices<\/a>. Here are a few you can\u2019t go wrong with: Beretta PX4, Beretta 92, CZ-75, FN 509, Glock 19, Ruger American, Smith and Wesson M&amp;P, SIG Sauer P226, Springfield XDm, Taurus G3, and Walther PDP \u2014 and the list goes on\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"339\" alt=\"7 mid size semi-automatic handguns\" class=\"wp-image-88514 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?resize=150%2C79&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?resize=640%2C339&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?resize=640%2C339&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"7 mid size semi-automatic handguns\" class=\"wp-image-88514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/13_MidSize.jpg?resize=150%2C79&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pistol \u2014 Micro Semi-Auto<\/h2>\n<p>What are being called \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/battle-micro-compacts-shield-plus-vs-hellcat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">micro pistols<\/a>\u201d are all the rage now. Everybody (meaning manufacturers) has one now, some have several. Assuming you don\u2019t already own one, two, or several, start with the S&amp;W Shield, Ruger LC9, Springfield XDs, or Glock 42. Some have a little more capacity than the early single-stack models including the Ruger Max 9, S&amp;W Shield Plus, S&amp;W CSX, and Glock 43.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"222\" alt=\"3 compact 9mm handguns\" class=\"wp-image-88515 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?resize=300%2C104&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?resize=150%2C52&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?resize=640%2C222&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?resize=640%2C222&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"3 compact 9mm handguns\" class=\"wp-image-88515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?resize=300%2C104&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/14_Compacts.jpg?resize=150%2C52&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Pistol \u2014 Rimfire Semi-Auto<\/h2>\n<p>My first gun writing gig involved a rather extensive attempt to match a variety of .22 handguns with .22 ammunition to determine which ammo each of the guns would shoot reliably. It was commonly understood that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/22-lr\/firearms\/handguns\/?brand=22LR&amp;utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.22 pistols<\/a> were finicky. All of that changed when Taurus introduced its TX-22 handgun and proved it was possible to build a .22 semi-automatic pistol that would digest practically any brand of .22 ammo you fed it.<\/p>\n<p>The gauntlet was down, and Glock proved it could do it too, with the G44. SIG took up the challenge and met it with the P322. Kel-Tec was next with its P17. I started to say I couldn\u2019t wait to see what Ruger would do, but it already has .22 pistols that worked with its SR22 and Mark IV. If you only have room for one of these in this category, get a Taurus TX-22, either the full size or compact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"168\" alt=\"3 .22 LR handguns\" class=\"wp-image-88516 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?resize=300%2C79&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?resize=150%2C39&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?resize=640%2C168&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?resize=640%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"3 .22 LR handguns\" class=\"wp-image-88516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?resize=300%2C79&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/15_22-Handguns.jpg?resize=150%2C39&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Revolver \u2014 Single Action Army<\/h2>\n<p>If you can afford a Colt \u2014 new or old \u2014 get one. Colt\u2019s making them again. If the Colt is beyond your reach right now, Cimarron has some beauties, as does Uberti, Taylors &amp; Company, and a few others. Get one of these in .45 Colt or .44-40 to be most authentic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"533\" height=\"274\" alt=\"Colt Single Action Army\" class=\"wp-image-88517 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?w=533&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?resize=150%2C77&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?resize=533%2C274&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"533\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?resize=533%2C274&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Colt Single Action Army\" class=\"wp-image-88517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?w=533&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/16_Colt-SAA.jpg?resize=150%2C77&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Colt Single Action Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Revolver \u2014 .44 Magnum<\/h2>\n<p>There are two choices here if you want a truly classic example of the .44 Magnum handgun \u2014 a Ruger Blackhawk or a Smith and Wesson Model 29 \u2014 the Dirty Harry \u201cAre you feeling lucky?\u201d gun. Having one of each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/revolvers\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">revolver<\/a> would be truly awesome.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"295\" alt=\"Ruger .44 Magnum\" class=\"wp-image-88518 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?resize=300%2C138&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?resize=150%2C69&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?resize=640%2C295&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?resize=640%2C295&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger .44 Magnum\" class=\"wp-image-88518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?resize=300%2C138&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/17_Ruger44Mag.jpg?resize=150%2C69&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ruger .44 Magnum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Revolver \u2014 Centerfire Double-Action<\/h2>\n<p>I would go with a Smith and Wesson Model 686 or Ruger GP100 in .357 Magnum. After that, a S&amp;W Model 10 or Model 36, and a Ruger SP101 in .38 Special would be good supplemental additions to this category.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"468\" alt=\"Smith and Wesson Model 686\" class=\"wp-image-88519 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?resize=640%2C468&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?resize=640%2C468&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Smith and Wesson Model 686\" class=\"wp-image-88519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?resize=300%2C219&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/18_SW686.jpg?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Smith and Wesson Model 686<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Revolver \u2014 Rimfire Single-Action<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s where we have more fun with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/handguns\/revolvers\/single-action\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cowboy Guns<\/a>, starting with a Ruger Wrangler or one of the older Rugers such as the Single-Six or Single-Ten. Heritage is another good source of .22 SAA-style guns with its Rough Rider Series. Once you start adding guns in this category, you\u2019re likely to keep adding them as they are relatively inexpensive and a whole lotta fun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"326\" alt=\"Ruger Wrangler\" class=\"wp-image-88520 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?resize=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?resize=640%2C326&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?resize=640%2C326&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger Wrangler\" class=\"wp-image-88520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?resize=300%2C153&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19_RugerWrangler.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ruger Wrangler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Revolver \u2014 Rimfire Double-Action<\/h2>\n<p>The best examples I can think of in this series are the Ruger SP101, Smith and Wesson Model 17 or Model 617, Taurus 942, or Taurus Tracker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"549\" alt=\"Ruger SP101\" class=\"wp-image-88521 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?resize=300%2C257&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?resize=150%2C129&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?resize=640%2C549&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?resize=640%2C549&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruger SP101\" class=\"wp-image-88521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?resize=300%2C257&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20_RugerSP101.jpg?resize=150%2C129&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Ruger SP101<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Bonus Category \u2014 Military Firearms<\/h2>\n<p>If you have served in the military, have relatives who served, or are in general supportive of the military, you may want to reflect that in your gun collection. We\u2019ve already covered the AR-15 and 1911. I recommend making the M1 Garand battle rifle a central part of your military tribute. The best place I know to get one is through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thecmp.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP)<\/a>. Another rifle that would be nice to have is an M1 Carbine.<\/p>\n<p>For handguns, the Beretta M9 25<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary and SIG Sauer M17-Commemorative would be great additions to your collection. Only 5,000 SIG Sauer M17-Commemorative Edition pistols were produced for sale. Each M17-Commemorative pistol is serialized M17-0001 through M17-5000 and includes the Army\u2019s required unique identifier (UID). The M17 is sold in the same cardboard packaging as delivered to the U.S. Army. From the pistol to the packaging, the M17-Commemorative Edition is identical to the U.S. Army\u2019s official M17 service pistol.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"136\" alt=\"M1 Garand\" class=\"wp-image-88522 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?resize=300%2C64&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?resize=150%2C32&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?resize=640%2C136&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"136\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?resize=640%2C136&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"M1 Garand\" class=\"wp-image-88522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?resize=300%2C64&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/21_M1Garand.jpg?resize=150%2C32&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>M1 Garand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another good example is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/sig-sauer-p226-mk25-full-size-9mm-luger-semi-auto-pistol-4.4-barrel-10-rounds-combat-sights-m1913-rail-alloy-frame-matte-black-finish\/FC-798681439126.html?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIG P226 MK25<\/a> which is identical to the pistol carried by the U.S. Navy SEALs. The railed P226 chambered in 9mm and engraved with an anchor on the left side of the slide is the official sidearm of the SEALs.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>If you\u2019re a collector of guns or want to be a collector of guns, I hope I\u2019ve challenged you. If you have other recommendations or a problem with any of my recommendations, share them in the comment section.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span id=\"tve_leads_end_content\" style=\"display: block; visibility: hidden; border: 1px solid transparent;\"\/><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=top-20-beer-budget-guns-for-every-collector\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Okay, here are the rules. If you\u2019re going to be a gun collector, you should have these budget guns as the basis of your collection. 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