another one o' them decision threads..

[Erik Jensen]

ok, I did my taxes today, and should recieve my refund in about 10-15 days. I've decided I'll buy one gun with my refund, and save the rest, since my savings account needs help. so, I call upon you, the THR member, to help me fill a hole in my collection, such as it is. I'm lacking many things, but in particular, I'm trying to get a good collection of WWII weapons started. so, in that vein, I'm looking at an M1 Garand or a Luger (always liked the Luger.). I'm also lacking a 1911, so I'm looking at a Colt 1991A1, since I like plain-jane, mod-free (within reason) 1911s. then, also, I'd like to have a wowee-zowee, this guys crazy fun gun. for that, i was looking at a Glock 20 (that's the 10mm, right?) or perhaps a used Delta Elite in good shape. help me out, people!

 

[tc300mag1]

Thats a Tough one Either a M1 or a luger but im not getting that much tax back

 

[Mulliga]

Get the Garand.

Like Comic Book Guy says - "Best...Gun...Ever"

And it's pretty much linked to WWII (though of course it saw service in Korea/Vietnam), so starting a collection without having a Garand is heresy. Plus it fires a common, practical caliber - try buying boxes of .303 British and 8mm Mauser in the nearest Wally World!

 

[Erik Jensen]

yeah, the M1 will probably be the cheapest option, too, from the CMP, at least. that was the first thing I thought of, but I felt I'd be remiss in not considering other options. now, this wouldn't be my first WWII weapon; I've got a 1943 91/30 right now. but dang, that Luger is sexy!

 

[PlayTheAces]

For me, it'd come down to either the M1 or the Luger. Personally, I'd probably go with the Luger since I tend to shoot handguns more than long guns, and have always kinda wanted a Broomhandle and/or a Luger.

I'd look for the M1 and the Luger, and see which one appears first in the form of a decent deal.

 

[Erik Jensen]

hehehe.... any of y'all know anyone who could make me up a good IWB holster for a Luger?? because you know if I get one, I'll have to carry it occasionally.

 

[schromf]

buy the 1911

Buy the 1911. Deltas are great I love mine, but the NRM Colts are nice also. Bottom line is how can you not have a 1911? A luger before a 1911 ???????? come on guys he doesn't want to look at it he wants to shoot it, Lugers are notoriously fussy. A shoot it once in a blue moon safe queen.

An M1 garand is a great rifle, but the cost of shooting a 06 regularly in any quantity is going to get expensive quick.

Get a 1911 or if you have to have a WWII ( youre going to pay) get a Waffen marked High Power. A polish Radom is a decent WWII pistol also.

I like Colts, but even Springers and Kimbers are better choices than than a Luger. Deltas are a little hard to find if one doesn't show up up get a 45ACP or 38 Super. A new series 70 Colt is a good bet, and the WWI repro's if you can find them are awesome. I was at a shop today I was looking at a original WWI with the government markings, it was sold, otherwise it would be mine. You didn't go into budget numbers but I since you were looking at a 1991 I am guessing it is around or under $600, the NRM 1991 are very good value for that price mark, you should be able to pick one up around the $550-$560 range.

Once you have a bunch a pistols revisit the Luger they are interesting and collectable, but you will shoot a 1911 a whole lot more.

 

[Majic]

Get the Delta and kill 2 birds with one stone (a 10mm 1911).

 

[Black Majik]

Definitely, without a doubt, the Colt 1991A1

 

[Lennyjoe]

Do like me.

I got a Belguim Browning 9MM, a S&W 1006 10MM and a Savage 10GL
30-06 with my taxes.

 

[Kamicosmos]

IF I get a tax return it's barely enough to cover some utility bills for a month! I'm already estimating that I'll have to pay quite a pretty penny this year.

Anyone know any tricks for us poor single guys on tax breaks? I just bought a house, and part of that decscion was to be able to deduct the interest....

 

[Erik Jensen]

ok, that's that, then, I guess. I'll be getting an M1 Garand in mere weeks, and I'll be sending in my C&R paperwork soon, too. then I'll be on the hunt for a Sistema to satisfy my 1911 urges. thanks for the input, everyone!

 

[Brian Williams]

Good idea with the Garand and the Sistema, I have a Sistema and need a Garand, someday but I shoot more handguns.

 

[ReadyontheRight]

You'll like the Garand and the Sistema. Nice choices!

www.odcmp.com

 

[Erik Jensen]

yeah, I can't wait.. I'm going down to fort perry to pick it up in person, so I can look through them. *rubs hands in anticipation*


anyone know of anyone other than cruffler.com that has Sistemas in stock? cruffler.com doesn't look like it's been updated in a loooong time, and I"m wondering whether they're actually still selling them..