Entry Level Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun Combos

Glock 19, Ruger/S&W AR-15, Mossberg Maverick 88. Solid bases to start from, and also not cheapo junk.

I've gotta say, Palmetto state armory, has become probably my favorite gun manufacturer in the United States. What they've done for the gun community is incredible. They've made it so easy and affordable for the every day American to get into the 2nd amendment community. And now, they've even started an ammo company, all made from raw components, AAC. They are a company that I want to give my money to. Hats off to PSA. Great video Eric!

One glorious day in 2005 My dad bought me a smith and Wesson 5904, a bushmaster AR15 and a mossberg 590. All were local police trade ins.

Eric, I've watched many videos about beginning shooters and guns. Something nobody ever talks about is the ease of cleaning and general maintenance of firearms for beginners. Most modern guns are pretty easy to take care of, but some are easier than others.

My first load out is a Smith and Wesson SD 40, a Remington 870 and an AK and I honestly feel that this list is a pretty good starter pack

I started off with a G19, M&P Sport 2, and a Mossberg Maverick 88.. I have better stuff now, but these three have served me well, in fact I still run them often to keep the wear down on my higher quality stuff..which is a testament in itself of their own quality to price ratio. 🤷‍♂️

A used Sears and Robuck shotgun is tough to beat too for quality and price.

I would like to see a video on mid-level options as well.

I manage a gun store in NC. Our best sellers are Taurus G2c/G3c, Del-ton Echo, and Mossberg Maverick 88

Well done, Eric, thank you! 😊 I’m not new to firearms but I appreciate how you impart your wisdom and experience. It’s no nonsense, and your opinions are well formed from facts. These are excellent choices and for good reasons. Thanks again from a long time viewer! 🇺🇸 🗽

Taurus G series, Maverick 88 and PSA for me

My first 3 were a G2C, Maverick 88, and an AR556 MPR. I've since upgraded and added other things to my collection but those 3 were great to start with when I was a broke 18-21 year old.

At PSA you can get complete lower, complete upper and have AR for 360ish, or Bear Creek Arsenal upper with PSA lower around same price, can get into all 3 well less than 1000 bucks with Taurus G3C and Mossberg 88

I love this video! And yes...I'd love to see a higher level version. Maybe even 2! Like a mid range option of these same formats as well as the high end. There's so many great options above the entry level guns like the out of the box well optioned stuff like the Saints from Springfield or the new Beretta A300 ultima Patrol or even the Mossberg 930spx

You just proved the amazing versatility of the 12 gauge. Target shooting and felling trees at the same time. What a multitasker.

Glad the Stoeger M3000 was mentioned. I don't know why, but it's often overlooked and it's as good as you're going to get not only in that price range but as a clone (of the Benelli M2.) I have one with the pistol grip and extended mag tube and sitting next to my buddy's $2k M4, it's hard to tell a difference in materials and quality and it runs all day long. It also has better sights than anything I've seen for that money. Being inertia-driven it's a bit harsher than your gas operated options like the A300 Ultima, 1301 Tactical, and M4, but it's half the price of the A300, a third of the 1301, and a quarter of the M4. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a semi that can't drop a grand or more.

I like your list 👍. It can look different for everyone but still check all the boxes.

Sd9VE Maverick 88 and SKS

Diamondback db15 is a good choice

I recommended to a relative on a budget the maverick 12 ga shotgun, IWI Zion Ar-15, and some kind of Canik pistol in 9mm.