GUNS!!!!! AHHHH!!!!
Sorry. I got a little excited there. Just a few weeks from getting home and I am looking forward to getting back to my family, my Bronco, and my guns.
I carried a Glock 19 for a few years as my CCW. Great pistol. Absolutely loved it. Wasn't a fan of the caliber.
Switched to a Springfield "Loaded" model 1911 back in 2008 and have been very happy with it since. Great, affordable gun and a pretty good tack driver for the price.
I am actually thinking of picking up a Les Baer .38 Super Stinger as a possible CCW replacement. Haven't decided yet. My other option is to get off my butt and get the work done to my Colt Commander model to turn it into the reliable everyday pistol I am thinking of.
I think the important thing on pistols, if you are planning to collect, is to get a variety of calibers and types. I've owned one wheel gun in the past and I miss it dearly. Additionally, you want a good caliber diversity in the event of the zombie apocalypse. No one wants to be the guy with 100 .45s only to find out there is no more .45 ammo out there.
As far as rifles go, an AR is a definite good choice. With the very light recoil and huge aftermarket, it will be an enjoyable rifle for you and your family to enjoy for years. If you are interested in something a little hotter in that lane, I would definitely recommend a gas piston gun over the direct impingement system. Additionally, you could always invest in a tax stamp and go with an SBR (Short Barreled Rifle, less than 16" barrel) and/or a suppressor. Both stamps can be purchased at the same time, for one price. The SBR is enjoyable in the sense that it is smaller and easier to maneuver on the range/in your home in the event of a home defense situation. The range is reduced, obviously, by the length of the barrel. But to be honest, I haven't found much need for anything beyond 100-150m in a while. You could always maintain your standard 16" or greater barreled upper for hunting. And the suppressor makes for a more pleasant day on the range by reducing your ear's decibel intake for the day.
Other rifles I would be interested in include:
M1 Garand
M1A (very much want to get one of these and put it into a Troy Industries receiver)
Ruger 10/22
Dragonov
AK-47/CZ-53
Thompson (yes, I know. Technically a sub-machine gun and not a rifle)
HK416
1903A3