Personal firearms philosophy

[Aloha_Shooter]

What do you intend to use the rifle for? That should guide your purchase. I wouldn't advise going with the AR if you intend to do any long-distance shooting but most people don't. If you want ease of use and ammo/magazine compatibility, consider the Beretta 92fs/C-4 Storm combo. Of course they have limitations but there's something to be said for using the same ammo and mags between both your pistol and carbine (and the Storm is a fun plinker).

If you don't intend to get into a heavy firefight, consider the perfect companion to a 1911A1 would be an M-1 Garand ($995 plus $22.95 S&H gets you a Select Grade M-1 Garand delivered to your door!). You can feed it with CMP Greek surplus ammo -- $75 plus $8.95 S&H for 192 rds, again shipped to your door. Of course, all M-1 Garands in CMP inventory were built in the US although many have been loaned out to allied countries for a bit.

If the 8-round clip is too limiting for you, you can always get a service grade M-1 Carbine for anywhere between $495 and $674 plus S&H. As both a gun enthusiast and computer geek, I think there's something rather cool about carrying an IBM carbine. Then you can buy 15- or 30-round mags and load it up with their new manufacture Aguila ammo ($155/500 rds plus S&H). The downside to both these options is that the CMP is bogged down so you're looking at 6 months or so before delivery.

[gnihcraes]

three guns seems a little limiting. my opinion.

if this helps with the decision: don't all of you run at once, but there was a "new" bushmaster M4 at the pawn shop yesterday... $1200 i think, but they wheel and deal now and then. (it looked new to me... not a scratch on it)

(i don't work for them... just a customer now and then)

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[Mtn.man]

you cannot have enough guns...

Peace Through Superior Firepower.

[XJ]

Sooooo....whatcha gonna be sellin


I prefer to have a small number of guns that are all business (reliable 22, glock 19, reliable AR, reliable 12ga, smith 629, accurate 308), and the rest just because they are interesting to me (because of mechanical design, cheap ammo, evil-ness, etc).

There are of course some "must-haves" in the second category like a 1911 and Garand, but those are for when deals come along. Others will prioritize differently of course, but I think a two-tier system may work for you as well.

[SNAFU]

Have tried this,,my 3 were,,, M1 Garand,and,Remmington 870 12ga,,Colt 1911A1 .45 acp

But needed some .22s

And a .44mag


Oh and AR15 for DCM/CMP


Add a bolt .308 for F Class type any /any comps

[SA Friday]

Dude, I'm not sure I can exist with just 3 AR's much less 3 guns only.

[B2crawler]

Just two guns...I can't even get my brain around that sad thought.

[William]

Sooooo....whatcha gonna be sellin


I prefer to have a small number of guns that are all business (reliable 22, glock 19, reliable AR, reliable 12ga, smith 629, accurate 308), and the rest just because they are interesting to me (because of mechanical design, cheap ammo, evil-ness, etc).

There are of course some "must-haves" in the second category like a 1911 and Garand, but those are for when deals come along. Others will prioritize differently of course, but I think a two-tier system may work for you as well.

Just listed my SKS w/1000 rounds in the forums. Basically I want an AR, and I can't do it without selling stuff ...

[gnihcraes]

Just listed my SKS w/1000 rounds in the forums. Basically I want an AR, and I can't do it without selling stuff ...

this method has worked well for me lately... got rid of unwanted oddball items and purchased quality arms... now the safe has room to spare for new items...

[theGinsue]

i am a P.C.

I'm a Mac.

Okay, not really, but I just couldn't resist. By P.C., I assume you mean something like Personal Counselor? 'Cuz if it's anything medical, I have this rash I'd like someone to look at......

Somebody stop me - it's late, I'm tired, and the camper I REALLY want and got just got my wife to agree to has someone I know in line ahead of me for it at the RV dealer. (Maybe I DO need therapy)

My personal firearms philosopy: Why limit yourself? You can never have too many guns. Each firearm is different and provides it's own special type of joy in shooting it.