OK, so I've been yearning after two different guns for several months, vacillating from one extreme to the other. And the two choices couldn't be more different: a new Arsenal SGL-31 AK-74 (in 5.45x39.5) or a new S&W Walther PPK in either .32 ACP or .380 ACP.
Oh, and to raise money for this new gun, I *might* have to part ways with my 1954 M1 Garand.
I have my own list of "PROS" and "CONS" for each gun, but I'll hold off for now so I don't influence your feedback. Which gun should I buy and why?
For the Walther, I'm leaning towards .32 ACP - "Less is more". This caliber was just fine for police in Europe for 30 years, so I figure it's probably good enough for me, too.
Both guns would be used strictly to have fun out at the target range, if that makes a difference. Obviously, the AK-74 would work well in a SHTF scenario just as the Walther could be used a concealed carry gun. But the #1 priority is to have fun with my boys out at the range and not spend too much money making things go "BANG!".
Oh, and to raise money for this new gun, I *might* have to part ways with my 1954 M1 Garand.
I have my own list of "PROS" and "CONS" for each gun, but I'll hold off for now so I don't influence your feedback. Which gun should I buy and why?
For the Walther, I'm leaning towards .32 ACP - "Less is more". This caliber was just fine for police in Europe for 30 years, so I figure it's probably good enough for me, too.
Both guns would be used strictly to have fun out at the target range, if that makes a difference. Obviously, the AK-74 would work well in a SHTF scenario just as the Walther could be used a concealed carry gun. But the #1 priority is to have fun with my boys out at the range and not spend too much money making things go "BANG!".