planetmobius
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You don't need any advice. Get what you want. The plan sounds good for starters.
Gun collection plan
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JTHunter
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sawdeanz - the first was one of the old, round Ruger .22 semi with the 6 3/4" barrel back in the early 70's. Traded it as a down payment on a .380 semi about 5 yrs later. MISTAKE. Still have the .380 but miss that .22. 
Mid 80's got my first shotty, a pump. Late 80's got 2 bolt actions a couple of years apart, a .243 and a .22 (replaced a Marlin levergun that was "lost").
Early 90's, got a 12 ga. side by side with double triggers that lets me fire BOTH barrels at the same time.
Then, before the Clinton Ban, got an AK. Mid 90's, got a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger SA (Single Action) Convertible (.22 LR AND .22 Mag) revolver. Last year, got a .22 Mag bolt action to go with that pistol. Now I can carry the 10/22 or the LR boltgun and the pistol and only one ammo. Switch cylinders to .22 Mag and switch rifles and still only one ammo.
The one beauty of this pistol is cheap plinking (or hunting) with the LR ammo, then switch to the Mags and have functional (but not good) home defense pistol.
Mid 80's got my first shotty, a pump. Late 80's got 2 bolt actions a couple of years apart, a .243 and a .22 (replaced a Marlin levergun that was "lost").
Early 90's, got a 12 ga. side by side with double triggers that lets me fire BOTH barrels at the same time.
Then, before the Clinton Ban, got an AK. Mid 90's, got a Ruger 10/22 and a Ruger SA (Single Action) Convertible (.22 LR AND .22 Mag) revolver. Last year, got a .22 Mag bolt action to go with that pistol. Now I can carry the 10/22 or the LR boltgun and the pistol and only one ammo. Switch cylinders to .22 Mag and switch rifles and still only one ammo.
The one beauty of this pistol is cheap plinking (or hunting) with the LR ammo, then switch to the Mags and have functional (but not good) home defense pistol.
Yes well I think I've got another idea. It still depends a little on when I can get stuff but I want to get a .22 rifle like this summer or fall. My long-awaited handgun when I turn 21, and then a .22 pistol after that. And a Mosin and or sks and or PCC around in there sometime as well for kicks.
I really want to get into military surplus at some point because it is something I really love and I'm just getting that feeling that they won't be around for very cheap much longer. Military collectibles seem to disappear right around when we adopted the m14.
I really want to get into military surplus at some point because it is something I really love and I'm just getting that feeling that they won't be around for very cheap much longer. Military collectibles seem to disappear right around when we adopted the m14.
actually I have just reawakened my desire for a m1 carbine. I will save up for that after the pistol and .22 rifle and maybe before or after the .22 pistol. I think that will be worth saving up for and fills all of my desires, but idk if most ranges consider it a "pistol" caliber.
If a range allows anything pistol calibered will they often accept .30 carbine (my closest range allows anything up to .44 mag but idk how the .30 carbine compares to that)? How about if I buy an Automag III and bring that along too, how about then
If a range allows anything pistol calibered will they often accept .30 carbine (my closest range allows anything up to .44 mag but idk how the .30 carbine compares to that)? How about if I buy an Automag III and bring that along too, how about then
DoubleTapDrew
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I started out just buying a gun or two just because I happened on a good deal. Had 5. Went to war and used several for the purpose intended, kinda lost interest for a while. Then I had the means to start back shooting ( was rifle team member in military school) and bought a couple more, then I went completely berserk, and got into collecting. Now I have 42 hand guns, more long guns that I can shoot, and am taking a long look at shotguns.
If you can't afford professional help, start with the highest quality gun you can, no matter which kind. Quality will always come to the top. Enjoy the hunt. I get as much pleasure out of finding "just the right deal, at the right price" as I do having the gun. It's a sickness that I hope to never be cured of.
Now I have several relatives just waiting for me to croak, so they can inherit my collection. I also told them that if they piss me off I'll be buried with the guns. They treat me good!
If you can't afford professional help, start with the highest quality gun you can, no matter which kind. Quality will always come to the top. Enjoy the hunt. I get as much pleasure out of finding "just the right deal, at the right price" as I do having the gun. It's a sickness that I hope to never be cured of.
Now I have several relatives just waiting for me to croak, so they can inherit my collection. I also told them that if they piss me off I'll be buried with the guns. They treat me good!
woad_yurt
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Suggestion:
You've mentioned a .22 rifle a few times so I suggest you look at a Marlin 60, or, better yet, an old Glenfield 60 ($100 should get you one.)
They're accurate, quick shooting, very handy, etc, etc, etc.
You've mentioned a .22 rifle a few times so I suggest you look at a Marlin 60, or, better yet, an old Glenfield 60 ($100 should get you one.)
They're accurate, quick shooting, very handy, etc, etc, etc.
When I started collecting 27 years ago I kept with small guns because I moved a lot beuing single and in college. As I got my family and 1st job I kept it small as moving ment promotions. Now that I am staying in one place and kids have moved out I have over 200 firearms. Has been fun collecting. Just be consistant and don't sell any.
oldbear
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Quality over Quantity
I've always believed in quality over quantity, so if it were my decision I would start out with a quality .22 pistol or revolver. Then I would start saving for the best condition S&W classic N frame, such as a M 27-2. These are expensive now, but in two or three years they mos likely be BIG BUCKS.
I've always believed in quality over quantity, so if it were my decision I would start out with a quality .22 pistol or revolver. Then I would start saving for the best condition S&W classic N frame, such as a M 27-2. These are expensive now, but in two or three years they mos likely be BIG BUCKS.
Actually, the M1 Carbine would be a bit cheaper to feed than a lot of the full power rifles. $18/50 is only a bit more than 9mm, and less than half the price of the .30-06 ammo I picked up when I bought my Savage: $18/20.
Chris "the Kayak-Man" Johnson
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