Despite an earlier post where I mused on building up a rifle on an FN SRP action, I am seriously considering another option: The above-styled rifle. I am geeting a bit on in years and amd narrowing down what I own in just about all facets of my life. I recently went through a mil-surplus binge but have now sold all those fine weapons off. I want one shotgun and have it-a 1968 Remington 870, 12 gauge, 3" chamber. With a couple of different barrels, I am pretty well set on that-it will do everything I want and outlast me-maybe not the best at a few tasks, but the familiarity gained with one gun will hopefully make up for inherent deficiencies in a given task.
My handgun: One of the very first S&W 686 revolvers. Again, not a specialist, not a tricke-out 1911 (had 'em, loved 'em, sold 'em) or a wondernine, and definitely not the easiest to carry in a city, but it'll do. This one was a source for an earlier post, too: It was stoled many years ago, used in a double-homicide, and after certain statutes of limitation expired, came back to me. I replaced the cylinder (got better lock-up) and she works as good as they get. Sure, she has a shady background, but not her fault. And, again, practice with one handgun overcomes the DA shooting option, the lack of high-capacity clips.
Rimfire rifle? Jury's still out, but I am really looking hard at a Marlin 60. Inexpensive? Yes, BUT...if they do what folks say they do, why spend more?
Finally, the pay-off for hanging through this prose...one centerfire rifle: For target, for hunting (deer, yotes, wild hog, MAYBE someday elk), and God forbid, if I ever need accurate firepower for less pleasurable reasons. Review on this sight and other sources indicates quality, accuracy, reliability...looked at DPMS and haven't definitively ruled them out, BUT the AR10 seems a better choice, and I like .308 (or maybe a .260 Remington upper, too?). Thinking about pulling the trigger (ouch, bad pun) after IRS rebate time on an Armalite lower, at the very least, to get the ball rolling. Any naysayers? Thanaks.cwd
My handgun: One of the very first S&W 686 revolvers. Again, not a specialist, not a tricke-out 1911 (had 'em, loved 'em, sold 'em) or a wondernine, and definitely not the easiest to carry in a city, but it'll do. This one was a source for an earlier post, too: It was stoled many years ago, used in a double-homicide, and after certain statutes of limitation expired, came back to me. I replaced the cylinder (got better lock-up) and she works as good as they get. Sure, she has a shady background, but not her fault. And, again, practice with one handgun overcomes the DA shooting option, the lack of high-capacity clips.
Rimfire rifle? Jury's still out, but I am really looking hard at a Marlin 60. Inexpensive? Yes, BUT...if they do what folks say they do, why spend more?
Finally, the pay-off for hanging through this prose...one centerfire rifle: For target, for hunting (deer, yotes, wild hog, MAYBE someday elk), and God forbid, if I ever need accurate firepower for less pleasurable reasons. Review on this sight and other sources indicates quality, accuracy, reliability...looked at DPMS and haven't definitively ruled them out, BUT the AR10 seems a better choice, and I like .308 (or maybe a .260 Remington upper, too?). Thinking about pulling the trigger (ouch, bad pun) after IRS rebate time on an Armalite lower, at the very least, to get the ball rolling. Any naysayers? Thanaks.cwd