View Full Version : The Burning House: What GUN would you take with you?
jastone7373
05-05-14, 15:07
I stumbled upon a site called “The Burning House” where people list and post pictures of things they would save if their house were burning down. They encourage people to think of the question in terms of: “…a conflict between what's practical, valuable, and sentimental. What you would take reflects your interests, background and priorities. Think of it as an interview condensed into one question.”
So, what handgun would you grab if you could save only 1?
Mine would probably be my HK45c. It has been utterly reliable, it would last me forever, and it’s a .45
The most expensive gun in my safe is my 6920. The rest are Glocks and other "work" type guns that can easily be replaced. With that said, I'd grab my Ruger MKII 22/45. It's my first, given to me by my father.
Beat Trash
05-05-14, 15:39
I'd take the gun attached to my body at that time.
If the house is on fire, it's not worth dying for to retrieve a gun. I did spend a huge chunk of change on a fire rated gun safe, so I hopefully won't have to worry about this.
If we're talking strictly handguns, I'd choose my G19 with TLR-1.
I trust it and shoot it well. It's easy to maintain and spare parts/magazines are easy to come by.
I lost confidence in my Hk45c unfortunately.
Seeing that my 637-2 stays on me except when I'm sleeping, that would be already there on my hip.
If I were retrieving one that wasn't on my body would probably be my H&K91 or my AR-15a4 home built - very hard decision there. Like Boat_trash said no gun is worth dying for, it would have to be an extenuating circumstance for me to run into a burning house.
jastone7373
05-05-14, 19:05
If we're talking strictly handguns, I'd choose my G19 with TLR-1.
I trust it and shoot it well. It's easy to maintain and spare parts/magazines are easy to come by.
I lost confidence in my Hk45c unfortunately.
What happened with the HK?
What happened with the HK?
Mine liked to FTF and FTE.
Plus the shit trigger.
jastone7373
05-05-14, 19:19
Mine liked to FTF and FTE.
Plus the shit trigger.
Ahh ya that would do it :-/ Though, mine has been 100% and I even sent it back to H&K a them install a match hammer, some lighter springs, etc.. So, I can't complain too much about my trigger
One of my GLOCK 19s. Currently my GEN3 is what's out of the safe. I also have a fireproof safe so hope to save all of my collection but understand what the OP's point is. I've asked myself numerous times the "What one gun?" question and it's almost always one of my 19s.
DeviousMind
05-05-14, 19:58
Man this is like asking if you can only save one of your kids which one would you choose. :-) I guess I would just grab my PPQ. It's my EDC.
jastone7373
05-05-14, 20:10
One of my GLOCK 19s. Currently my GEN3 is what's out of the safe. I also have a fireproof safe so hope to save all of my collection but understand what the OP's point is. I've asked myself numerous times the "What one gun?" question and it's almost always one of my 19s.
The 19 is a solid choice. I feel like I there's no good reason NOT to pick the 19, but I almost can't get over grabbing the glock after spending all that $$ on fancier guns.
SeriousStudent
05-05-14, 20:27
Great-grandfather's top-break Smith and Wesson revolver. He carried it as a Texas peace officer in the 1880's. I'd snag that, the insurance company can buy me a new one of everything else.
If only could take one, it would have to be Grandpa's 30-30 model 94. Can I trade wife for SBRs ??
Well my carry gun is always on my hip if I have jeans on...so I wouldn't have to grab it, it's always on my hip... So with that said I would grab my DDMK18
Inkslinger
05-05-14, 20:52
For me it would be "guns". There's a M&P on the nightstand and a SBR next to the headboard. I can't imagine I wouldn't be able to grab both. Hell, sling the rifle and I'll still have a free hand. As far as the rest? Nothing my insurance can't replace.
Hmmmm.
My Lionheart LH9C.
I grabbed my young son and got him out,then went back for my wife who was overcome by smoke.It was a struggle getting her out,and getting air. A gun was the last thing on my mind.
If its handgun only, my Glock 19. It's what I carry and shoot the most.
If rifles, my Daniel Defense v3 w/aimpoint comp m4s. With the aimpoint, it is the most expensive gun in my collection.
SeriousStudent
05-05-14, 21:50
If only could take one, it would have to be Grandpa's 30-30 model 94. Can I trade wife for SBRs ??
Yes. I'll trade you my ex-wife for your SBR's.
Don Robison
05-05-14, 21:58
Easy question, the suppressed SBR by the bed; it's only other gun in the house besides our two carry guns. the rest are locked in the workshop armory.
I stumbled upon a site called “The Burning House” where people list and post pictures of things they would save if their house were burning down...
Id save myself and the girl. Insurance can cover the rest - sentimental stuff would suck to lose but im not risking living the "wicker man" over some pics or other non living items... if it wasn't a big risk Id save the cat. My girlfriend really likes it and might make it worth my effort.
Guns? If I awake to fire the ak is by the window. I sleep with my ar slung so Im covered there. Id throw the ak down with the furball. Yea, I got this. :cool:
Easy question, the suppressed SBR by the bed; it's only other gun in the house besides our two carry guns. the rest are locked in the workshop armory.
None. I'd lock myself in my safe and die with the ones that I love.
None. I'd lock myself in my safe and die with the ones that I love.
True love!
Don Robison
05-05-14, 23:12
None. I'd lock myself in my safe and die with the ones that I love.
Screw that, it was easier to build an armory than to try to stuff myself into an already over full safe. :cool:
Dos Cylindros
05-05-14, 23:16
It would be a very tough choice between my HK45 and HK45c, but I think at the end of the day I would take the HK45.
None. I'd lock myself in my safe and die with the ones that I love. :D
"......from my crisp, dead hands..."
joshrunkle35
05-05-14, 23:38
I own really nice safes with some serious fire ratings. After that, there's always whatever happens to be in my vehicle. After that, guns are replaceable tools. Sure I have some things that are sentimental: a rifle my dad have me on my 25th birthday. Some handguns my grandfather gave me...but, at the end of the day, I'm just making sure my loved ones are all ok. Stuff is just stuff.
Well considering my house did burn down this one is easy. Glock 19, Remington 1100 my dad gave me, and the 30-30 my grandfather gave me.
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Call_me_Tom
05-06-14, 09:28
My Colt Combat Commander pre 80 series. It was my fathers before he passed it to me.
Great question! Hmmmmmmmmmmm?
Take the one most likely to melt, or the one whose steel frame will be damaged most by the intense heat? Have to think on that for a bit. - john
I wouldn't be worried about grabbing firearms.
But if I could only keep one of my handguns, it would be my first Glock 26
Wife, son, dog and then my Colt .38 super and .45. Last, the cat........ No, he's on his own.
The M1 Garand. The rest are all replaceable...
Some things on fire give off lethal gas NOW, no waiting.
Sure you want to take the time to find and take stuff?
Me, I'm heading out the door pronto!
My SCAR17. I don't even want to THINK about how much money is bolted and tied up in that gun.
IF, the house was truly burning, the wife and two dogs are all I care about. Although I realize this is a hypothetical question on a firearms forum, guns are quite possibly the last thing that'd be on my mind if life/limb were in peril due to structure fire.
I don't have any true heirlooms that go bang, so I'd be exfil-ing stuffed animals before weapons if it's just my place burning down. For the purpose of what I'd be least willing to live without, it would probably just be grabbing my double stamp AR, just because replacing/repairing NFA stuff would be a hassle, with not other justification.
Open the window an roll the safe out😂. Grab the G23 on the night stand. If I have time going back in for the deer heads.
Last, the cat........ No, he's on his own.
As a cat owner, I'd suspect that the cat started the fire.
Early generation 3 G17. Sentimental value.
It's not about risking life and limb. Its about which 1 gun has value (be it sentimental, cost, rarity, or utility) above all others.
None. I'd lock myself in my safe and die with the ones that I love.
Goin down with the ship! Love it
My 1943, 1911a1 Military my grandfather left me. Everything else is replaceable.
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My suppressed Noveske SBR. It's ready to go at all times in a Noveske back pack.
Do you guys really have your firearms insured or do you just think you do?? GH
Yes I'm sure everyone has a full rider policy for all their guns....
FloridaWoodsman
05-07-14, 15:27
Guns would be pretty far down my list of things to grab, but among them, I would pick the antique shotgun first, since it's not something that could be replaced.
Drifting Fate
05-07-14, 22:53
The Python which belonged to my father. It was his grail gun I bought him years ago and I just cannot ever see parting with it, it meant so much to him.
Depending on which floor I am on and which room I am in as each has a gun in close proximity wife dog gun in that order but to get out I would have to walk past at least one on the way out so grab whatever is in arms reach
NCPatrolAR
05-08-14, 14:10
Obviously it wasn't my G22 RTF 2
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Lay down in the safe and go with them, I can't pick just 1!!!
Serious answer. HK P7M13 as it's worth the most and I'll most likely need money since I have to replace everything I ever had.
telecustom
05-09-14, 13:16
Sorry, But I'm leaving the guns and taking the Guitars.
I would grab my AR, sling it and the 2 M&P's Grant setup for me. The Mag bag with all my M&P mags and 6 AR mags. If there was more time, I would send the wife back in for more. TeeHee! Her grandfathers Old Winchester pump 22 rifle, model 1906 and my grandfathers Rem model 4 rolling block 22 short cal are the non replaceable. Wife and guns are insured!:haha:
Sorry, But I'm leaving the guns and taking the Guitars.
Good choice.
telecustom
05-09-14, 17:51
It's not that hard of a choice.
I could replace my weapons quicker than I could replace my guitars. But if I'm burning, I don't know if I would try real hard for either. It would have to be pretty small for me to start that line of thinking(removing items from a burning house).
MountainRaven
05-09-14, 22:08
Since I - like many other posters - pretty much almost always have a gun on me, that one is coming with no matter what. So if I'm grabbing a gun, it's probably going to be my AR. And since I'm grabbing my AR, I'm probably grabbing my battle belt, too, which typically has another handgun strapped to it.
So long as I've got a handgun strapped to me, though, I'd probably rather grab my Albion Gallowglass (sword) with custom wood-core, leather-wrapped scabbard and belt.
NCPatrolAR
05-09-14, 22:10
During a fire you'll only be concerned about getting yourself and family out. Personal items tend to get forgotten. Atleast that's how it was at my place.
SeriousStudent
05-09-14, 23:09
During a fire you'll only be concerned about getting yourself and family out. Personal items tend to get forgotten. Atleast that's how it was at my place.
And we are very glad you and your family were unharmed.
It would be interesting (probably in a new thread) for some lessons learned after the fire, when you had to replace your firearms and equipment?
Thanks.
The Dumb Gun Collector
05-09-14, 23:14
I would probably just grab my J-frame since it is the handiest and wouldn't interfere with anything. Everything else is insured.
I grabbed my young son and got him out,then went back for my wife who was overcome by smoke.It was a struggle getting her out,and getting air. A gun was the last thing on my mind.
Glad to hear you saved your most valuable assets and survived the fire. I too would be most focused on getting my wife and myself out alive.
[QUOTE=NCPatrolAR;1911739]During a fire you'll only be concerned about getting yourself and family out. Personal items tend to get forgotten. Atleast that's how it was at my place.[/QUOTE
Exactly. That was also my point in my first post on this.Actually being in the fire will give you a new perspective,especially if it's a fast moving one.
Plumber237
05-10-14, 20:22
Any gun = my 6920
pistol only = G19
The only that I'd really want to save is the first rifle given to me. As far as handguns, probably my SA 1911.
The most expensive gun in my safe is my 6920. The rest are Glocks and other "work" type guns that can easily be replaced. With that said, I'd grab my Ruger MKII 22/45. It's my first, given to me by my father.
Besides that IMHO one of the nicest pistols ever made!
briscoelab
05-14-14, 10:43
Any gun: SS Ruger 10/22 with laminate stock that I purchased on layaway when I was 12 years old or my grandfather's Winchester 94/22... that's a hard one.
Pistol: Other grandfather's Ruger Blackhawk .45 LC.
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