The StackOn safes are a resonable option, especially if you have an unfinished wall (basement) that you can build them in to. They are pre-drilled to attached to studs on either side, leaving only the door exposed when finished. Again, no fire protection, but this configuration would offer a...
+1 for the Nikon Monarch
I would get the BDC reticle - very easy to use, especially if you are a good judge of distance or are shooting at known distance.
I work in a sporting goods store, and we sell them all day long for $100. With the ammo, I might go as high as $150, but that would be the top end. Good luck!
I just bought a 870 20ga youth model for my wife, and this gives me some great ideas of what to do with it (besides just take the plug out). Nice work!
DPMS, quad rail
Colt
Rock River
You can get more exotic, but if you're looking for an investment, just hang on to one of these until the next time a Democratic President gets elected, then sell high!
Are you looking for something that will just contain the weapons, or something with security?
StackOn Safes are a cheap alternative, though not very secure. They can be bolted down, but no fire protection offered.
Liberty Safes or Century Safes are good bets. Good construction, fire rated...
Remington 870 wingmaster - that I found while on an elk hunt, frozen in the mud on the side of a trail. Lost most of the bluing, barrel was pitted, stock was a mess, but the bore and action were good. Still looks the same 20 years later, and still shoots straight!
I have to say, I get this question a lot working in a sporting goods store. My advice, every single time, is to find a range that rents handguns and try a few out before buying. I can't tell you how many times I have guys come in wanting to trade their most recent purchase for what they...
+1 for the USP45
I also like the M&P, fantastic weapon. If you're looking fro a .40, that opens some options up. I love my Walther P99 in .40, especially the decock that makes it DA/SA for carry. Not a hammer, but not a bad alternative.
I've been lurking for a while now, and thought I would say hi there! A little about me - I have lived in Colorado my entire life, and enjoy hunting and fishing as often as I can. I am a chemist, but also work part-time in a sporting goods store selling firearms and related accessories.
I have to echo the above, and say that I started on a 7-8wt that was great for windy WY lakes, but not so good for mountain streams. Graduated to a 5-6wt, but still not great. Finally bought a 4wt 4piece for backpacking, and now I don't know what do do with the others.
TFO is definately...