Going back to work after long layoff what to buy ...

[tc300mag1]

As title say ive been recalled finally been off since august So what should i buy here is whats on my list

Ruger 22/45
Ruger sp101 hammerless
Springfield xd9mm
Ruger blackhawk 41mag
Dan wesson 1911
kimber 1911
some other 1911
454 Casull
Some style Single action 45 colt

This is part of my running list i keep of what i want

So What should i buy with that nice first paycheck of the new year?

And why ??

Im glad to be finally going back and have been good all year..No more doing dishes

:neener: :neener:

Edit: was going to set up as a poll but screwed that up

I understand we see these kinds of posts all the time but im happy . Got a bad case of cabin fever just had to post andkeep it gun related

So thx for tiem to read this and post

Rob

[critter]

If you have no self defense guns, I'd start with the Ruger SP101 or the Kimber 45. The 45 will do self defense (in house or carry) quite well AND is a FUN GUN too! Good luck with the LIST!

[Ala Dan]

I don't recall seeing a .45 caliber SIG P220A on your list? :(
So, I would up the annie and spring for a Springfileld TRP! :D

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

[tc300mag1]

Sorry should have posted i guess this is impulse buy i have 3 45's 2 44's and need something new to add to collection

Im leaning towards buying both the 22/45 cheep to shoot and sp101 for ccw come summer or carrying it at work since im in repair it would hide out lot easyer than my fullsize 45's

But everyones opinions are welcome or change my mind for me :)

Wish i had the buy them all option but didnt win the 100 million lottery yet

[cratz2]

Assuming I was starting over completely, I'd say:

#1 priority is a carry/home defense gun that is comfortable to carry and anyone permitted can easily use at home - for me, that's like a Kahr P9

#2 a 22 pistol or revolver for uber cheap shooting - for me, a Dan Wesson 6" revolver

#3 is a 357, or 45 as 'something else fun' and a range gun - for me, that would be a 1911, a CZ or a 686.

#4 would be a KelTec P3AT or P32 for an always ALWAYS gun.

[45R]

SP101 :)

[Series 70]

I suggest something different from what you have currently. If you have a good 1911, get something else - maybe one of the wheelguns, or the XD9. Consider a pocket revolver, or maybe a BHP for a change of pace.

Variety is the spice of life, after all.

[orangeninja]

Dan Wesson has recently caught my attention:D

[CZ-100]

I personally would not but anything, I would wait a few months.

[MatthewVanitas]

Do you already have a .22 pistol? If not, I'd definitely take a hard look at the Ruger 22/45. Try and grope one side-by-side with a Ruger MkII. Basically same firearm with different gripframes.

I bought a 22/45, love the little thing. Extremely accurate, handles great, etc. The stainless steel/ adjustable sights version is definitely worth getting. I now wish I'd got the MkII grip (slimmer, all steel, cooler looking), but that's just minor pickiness.

Also really easy and relatively inexpensive to mount red-dot sights and other optics on the 22/45 or MkII series. Congrats on your economic upturn.

[Mike Irwin]

Good deal on getting back to work.

I, on the other hand, am looking at the possiblity of losing my job.

Sigh. :(

[tc300mag1]

Sorry to Hear that Mike i was sure that i was done for too but with nothing hireing around here i was stuck then out of blue there were some major changes and bam back to work

There lot of no jobs going around

[GunNut]

If it were me, I'd buy something like this........


http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Feb/2004267094870158907042.jpg

:neener:

Steve

[tc300mag1]

GunNut i like but think the 22/45 feels better to me but that is combo im looking at also thinking the hammerless version got few weeks b4 i buy though

[Ringer]

Bought this at Guns Galore (http://www.gunsgalore.net) a couple weeks ago for $359.00.

http://home.comcast.net/~ringer/SP101.jpg

[Bill Hook]

CZ-100 has the right idea. I'd not spend more than $250, if I couldn't help myself.

[powertoast]

CZ-100 says: <I personally would not but anything, I would wait a few months.>

While this isn't much fun, its the right answer. Maybe save up a 3 - 6 month emergency fund, then pay off the credit card balance, and then reward yourself with a new toy. JMO.

cheers

[tc300mag1]

Well the beautyful thing is ever thing is paid off but the house so im not hurting for money Ive been doing the side jobs extra to make sure everything was paid up plus it helps when the mrs makes what i do so if this happens one of us can pay everything if need be so money isnt a problem. Since i dont use credit card that aint a problem either i pay cash for everything.

[powertoast]

Well go get that xd-9 and tell us how you like it. :)