What gun next when you have the bases covered?

Kel-Tec PMR 30 or a Shiloh or Pedersoli 1874 Sharps or the 1886 in 45/70. My next purchase is this gun.

Yes, they are expensive, but the workmanship alone is worth it. Plus, you can awe your friends at the range when you click on the shoulder stock and turn it into a handy little carbine!

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Two neat choices so far! I would opt for something from the past, like a Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Pistol. Have always loved the classic lines and design of this gun and it would make for an interesting and unique addition to my collection.

Do you like muzzleloaders?
Getting into black powder caused a whole chain reaction of events for me. (For the good)

Good suggestions so far, and fair recommendations to branch out your collection.

Being in several hobbies, I've noted that there are two ways to go once you've hit that saturation point- you could look for new horizons, or learn to "own" the current stock. Let me explain.
This great hobby, like so many others, is so vast and the spectrum of opportunity is almost limitless. That encourages many to constantly look for new worlds to conquer to keep the hobby exciting and entertaining. But, I have also seen folks who limit the acquisitions and concentrate on what they currently have--- to take ownership of it, if you will.

Reminds me of a story that a friend of mine shared with me about an older LEO that brought his levergun to a fancy competition. All the other guys were stocked with the latest and greatest, while the subject of the story simply held onto his levergun. When the dust had cleared and points were tallied, he and his lever-feeder were head and shoulders above the others. He OWNED the gun, and knew it inside and out.

Now, this is by no means me poo-poo-in' on your opportunity to find another firearm. But, perhaps there's something that you could focus on within the current herd? Reloading? Accurizing your loads (if that's even a word?) Do as you will, but don't overlook the opportunity to increase your horizons within the confines of your current fencing. My .02.

Either way, let us know what you decide/find! Good luck!

I am planning on buying a Henry AR-7 U.S. Survival Rifle. Not sure it falls it the "Hey, check this out" category but it's break down and storage of all of its parts in the buttstock is novel.

My main excuse, er reason, for buying it is to teach my oldest Grandson how to shoot and of course the other Grandkids when they get old enough. I strongly suspect the big kids are going to really enjoy shooting it so I may not get a lot of trigger time with it.

I think I'm near this point as well. I don't have a shot gun(used to love shooting Clay's) or a high power scoped rifle. Recently got a scoped .22, so I think I'm going to concentrate on that for now. Next? Probably that skeet gun.

I would like to get a Ruger SP-101 with the 3" barrel and a 77/357 to go with it.

Are you more interested in collecting guns or shooting?

It seems the posts so far are focused on the former. If you have an interest in the later why not think about 3 gun or USPSA or such? For three gun you could add three new race guns or one or two for the pistol sports.

If you go the 3 gun route you could even get into putting your own rifle together. I’m currently doing this. I spent time researching parts, and looking for deals to build one as frugally as possible. So the fun has been not only getting a new gun, getting the tools, and parts but making something I’ll use to practice and compete with!

BSA1 wrote:
Not sure it falls it the "Hey, check this out" category but it's break down and storage of all of its parts in the buttstock is novel.

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I have a Charter Arms AR-7 (well, it's now my wife's) and it never fails to draw a crowd when I bring it out.

I do not think that it would be a good choice for teaching someone how to shoot. Lacking a forestock, the hold is awkward at best and the trigger pull is heavy without a clean break.

hdwhit said:

I have a Charter Arms AR-7 (well, it's now my wife's) and it never fails to draw a crowd when I bring it out.

I do not think that it would be a good choice for teaching someone how to shoot. Lacking a forestock, the hold is awkward at best and the trigger pull is heavy without a clean break.

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I started at age 10 on a (Charter Arms) AR7, and I would call it "adversity training"!

I seem to recall holding it at the joint between the barrel and receiver and dont think I ever got burned- but I do remember that nut coming loose on a regular basis, lol.

I do recall very well having to cease fire and clear a jam every couple of magazines.

Still, it was a neato gun, and the simple peep sight was easy to use and confidence building. I was just glad to be shooting a real, live, rifle with real, live ammo!

A 3" SP101 in 327 Fed mag has just been announced by Ruger. I have no need for another carry gun, but that one interests me.

For some reason I am lusting after a C96 in really nice condition. They are hard to find in sparkly shape, and expensive, but they seem like a neat piece of history, and an interesting design.

As far as rifles go, I have a Ruger No. 1 cambered in S&W 460 Magnum, which is interesting. However the recoil is surprisingly unpleasant. I think I'm going to keep it, because it is kind of odd, but I don't shoot it much. Maybe a Ruger No in a chambering of your choice?

I am really wanting a Ruger Precision Rifle.

I am planning on my next purchase to be a Kriss Vector 16" Carbine in 10mm. The unique design is appealing to me, and being a fan of 10mm makes it a hard one to resist. In that length tube, the 10mm should be able to reach out and kill a deer past responsible handgun ranges.

And last but not least, Bighorn Armory chambers two lever riffles in S&W 460 Magnum, and also in 500 S&W Magnum. It's pretty unique, and something I'd really like to aquire. However the price is prohibitive for me for a gun I don't really need.

Just my thoughts and what I would buy if "need" wasn't part of it.

"Check this out guns"; Desert Eagle .50 ae, BFR, Coonan. 357, NAA mini, mossberg shockwave, any .50 bmg. Like armored farmer said, try muzzleloaders if you haven't. Every time I shoot my 1858 army with full bp loads at our family farm everyone gets a kick out of it. The big "boom" then watching all the smoke clear.

Uh, why do feel the need to just buy something? By all means if you want something and have the disposable income, buy it. But I don't understand just buying something because you have money in your pocket and you don't even really want it.

I have a building interest in air rifles.


Mmmmmm, building, .....that makes me think of building AR15s.... That makes me think of my AR15 pistol with the brace.....parts are cheap right now......a nice .300 pistol would be a fun project.......?

I am always wanting another gun, but the problem is, I already have a bunch. I really have no need for another gun, but the hunt is still fun. But then what fun is the hunt without the kill.
I set a few rules for buying used guns.
#1 find it below market value.
#2 Always ask for money off, even if it's just the tax.
#3 Have a set price that you are willing to pay.
#4 Be willing to walk away even if the price is just $5 over what your willing to pay.
On new guns, try to get them on sale.
Just check out all the gun and pawn shops in your area and have fun.

how about a ruger single action revolver? a blackhawk 357/38/9mm to complement your other centerfire handguns. or a single six 22lr/wmr for rimfire plinking fun. ruger singles are built to last several lifetimes.

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I've got guns in all types of actions and calibers, but the two that everybody wants to shoot are my M1 Garand and M1 Carbine. You would be surprised at how many shooters, even in their 50s and 60s, have never fired either. Also, my 17HMR. We have 40 acres of river bottom and we are overrun with rock squirrels. I spend many hours in the summer sniping them off of woodpiles from the porch, so the 17 is probably my most used gun.

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My Dad's in his 60s. I remember as a kid we would peruse the milsurp racks at dozens of little Midwest gunships and shows, everytime he would passover the M1 carbines (despite my protestations) in favor of Mausers and Enfields, because he considered $200 (the going rate back then) exorbitant.
Fast forward 30 years and he's got a dubious look on his face as I hand him my '44 Inland for the 1st time. Within minutes he's shooting 2" groups at 50yds and a great big, incredulous, smile is spreading across his face as he realized what he'd been missing out on all those years.
Now we've got 5 little Carbines between us, and counting.....

Well, I'm looking for someone to give me a review of the new Henry Single Shots. I have all the bases covered, and then some. So I'm considering a basic, break-action single shot as a fun utility gun. I wish they planned to offer them in .357, but I might have to get one of the .44 magnums ... just for fun.

I am also toying with the idea of buying a trued Remington 700 action and building a personally-customized "Remage." A self-assembled bolt action rifle would definitely command a "Hey, check this out!"

For pistol I went to Webley, Enfield, and post war Walther.
Rifle milsurps. M1903A3, M1 Garand, and Enfield. I don't have one, but Mosin Nagant's cost way less.
All these arms are not getting cheaper. If I really want it, I buy it. Not crazy, but an extra 100 or so wont break the bank.

I saw a Nambu in Cabelas today. How about a Dardick? Ten guage lever action? A nice drilling is always nice.

I am really interested in the Mausingfield action. Looks intriguing. I can also recomend the Eagle in fifty A.E. It puts a smile on my face every single time.

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For pistol I went to Webley, Enfield, and post war Walther.
Rifle milsurps. M1903A3, M1 Garand, and Enfield. I don't have one, but Mosin Nagant's cost way less.
All these arms are not getting cheaper. If I really want it, I buy it. Not crazy, but an extra 100 or so wont break the bank.

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I've thought about Webley's. I love the history behind them.

For me? HK USP 45, perhaps the tactical model.