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D6 + outside mic is great for all kinds of rock. I tend towards a subkick or some kinda LDC. My go-to for heavy stuff.
421 + U47fet (or Soundelux ifet7, which is what we got at work) is classic and EXTREMELY versatile. Put those babies through some 1081s and don't be shy about the EQ to tape, and you can pretty much count on a classic, timeless kick sound. I've been diggin' on this one a LOT lately.
ATM25 + outside mic is great and versatile, too, and probably the least expensive option. Build your own subkick and drop a couple hundred bucks on the 25 and you've gotta really useful and well-rounded kick sound. Just tracked some basics this past weekend with this setup, and it added just the right amount of attack to a very roomy kick sound. We tried every other combo in the book, and none of them poked out naturally enough through all the ambience.
D112 has never worked for me, ever. I just can't seem to make that mic happen. Except on floor toms (I think someone above mentioned that, too!).
RE20 is my favorite "one mic only" mic for kick drums. Especially with the front head pulled off. Instant classic/vintage "thump".
D12 is another mic that conjures up some cool vintage tones, but it's not real forgiving when it comes to placement; you really gotta spend time with that one. I also typically end up using it along with something else, usually on the inside of the drum.
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