Need a new "fun" gun. Suggestions?

[USAF_Vet]

A fun gun shuold be cheap to shoot.
If I had $700 to blow on a fun gun and already had all or most of the guns I wanted, I'd get a Ruger 10/22 and one of the Thompson kits (http://www.1022fungun.com/store/pc/home.asp), a boat load of ammo and take the wife out to a nice fancy dinner.

 

[quatin]

Nothing is more fun than a .22 especially if you don't already have one. A calico pistol is on the high end of your price range.

 

[HGUNHNTR]

Model 29 Smith

 

[rogertc1]

USFA 12 round cylinder 22Cal cowboy gun!!! They are fun.
http://www.usfirearms.com/cat/12-22.asp

 

[M2 Carbine]

now I need something that is just out and out fun!

Kel Tec PLR.223


S&W M&P 15-22 22LR


M1 Garand.


Rossi Ranch Hand.


Hodah.

 

[Walkalong]

9MM Carbine.

 

[Tim the student]

Holy smokes, for some reason I was thinking I read that you had an M1. I'll amend my suggestion to that.

They are great fun, and great guns can be had from the CMP for less than $700 now.

 

[Panzercat]

Come on. This just screams fun

 

[bannockburn]

1) .22LR rifle:

Lots of fun plinking away with a Ruger 10/22 semi-auto, Browning BL-22 lever action, or an older Remington Model 572 pump action.

2) AR-15:

Basic no-frills AR's are available for around $650. Inexpensive ammo, hi-cap mags, and tons of accessories can make for a lot of enjoyable shooting.

3) Single Action revolver:

When you want a break from semi-autos, there's just something about playing around with a Colt SAA (or appropiate clone), in .45LC that will just put a smile on your face.

 

[firemanstrickland]

hi point 9mm carbine, i had one, the most "fun" gun ive ever had, trust me

 

[Wedge]

Where is your shotgun?

 

[stnjohnson]

Where is your shotgun?

Exactly, where is your shotgun? I'd go with a nice older Remington Wingmaster or a Beretta 3901. Both can be had with money to spare from your $700. Go buy some ammo and some clays. Nothings more fun than dusting a clay or a quick flying little dove. Everyone has to have a shotgun. Hell, for 700 get the Wingmaster and the 10/22. Now your well on your way to the classic american gun safe.

 

[J-Bar]

Get a percussion revolver, a totally different shooting experience. Gets you into history in a fun way. Blackpowder guns are simpler technology, but the smoke and boom are worth it. I prefer Uberti 1851s, but you should also heft a repro 1860 and a repro Remington 1858 before buying because each feels different in your hand. The ultimate in cheapfun!

 

[monet61]

Fun gun

Agree about the BP revolvers. Whole 'nother experiance.