Joey_the_Wolf
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Hi everyone, just dropping by for some advice from you guys.
Anyways, April 8th is the day I turn 21, and that's going to be a really great day for me as I will be applying for my CCW, as well as making a purchase or two. Anyways, I have a Rock Island 1911 pistol (gift from my mom) that I absolutely love, but as I have found out, shooting a .45 on a regular basis is expensive, so I decided to purchase another pistol when I turn 21 for plinking and range use, etc. I want a 9mm.(the reason I don't go for a .22 is because I want something useful for defense as well should I need it) Here's the thing though, I decided I really want a rifle as well, so you see where this is going?
Anyways, here's the thing, I'm a half broke college student, so my budget for purchasing new toys is limited. By the time I turn 21 I will have about $600-$700 of money to burn. Since I already have a .45 and a 12 Gauge my defense needs are covered, so this will be just for fun. So I need some advice as to what to get. Since I want a handgun AND a rifle, I was thinking of getting a Walther P-38 and an AK. Or maybe getting a Springfield XD and an SKS. Or perhaps a used Glock 17 or Beretta and a good, solid bolt action rifle with a nice scope. Or just getting a nice AR, or getting a USP instead. But if I splurge and get the latest and greatest gun it will mean I'll only be able to buy one, and I'd really like the pistol and the rifle...
I have also considered just buying a good rifle (like an AR, or an AK with a ton of ammo) for like $600 or so, and spending the rest on getting some reloading equiptment and learning how to use it so I can shoot my .45 more AND roll my own rifle rounds too saving money in the long run. I really don't know. I have a ton of choices and a ton of things I want, but I'll only have about $700 or so saved up around then to work with so yeah....
What would you guys reccommend? Should I get a P-38 type pistol for plinking and an SKS or AK, or should I splurge and buy a good bolt action .308 rifle and invest in some reloading equiptment? (I have no idea how to reload, so I would have to learn)
I figure I have 3 months starting today to find out what to do, so any tips, advice or info greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Anyways, April 8th is the day I turn 21, and that's going to be a really great day for me as I will be applying for my CCW, as well as making a purchase or two. Anyways, I have a Rock Island 1911 pistol (gift from my mom) that I absolutely love, but as I have found out, shooting a .45 on a regular basis is expensive, so I decided to purchase another pistol when I turn 21 for plinking and range use, etc. I want a 9mm.(the reason I don't go for a .22 is because I want something useful for defense as well should I need it) Here's the thing though, I decided I really want a rifle as well, so you see where this is going?
Anyways, here's the thing, I'm a half broke college student, so my budget for purchasing new toys is limited. By the time I turn 21 I will have about $600-$700 of money to burn. Since I already have a .45 and a 12 Gauge my defense needs are covered, so this will be just for fun. So I need some advice as to what to get. Since I want a handgun AND a rifle, I was thinking of getting a Walther P-38 and an AK. Or maybe getting a Springfield XD and an SKS. Or perhaps a used Glock 17 or Beretta and a good, solid bolt action rifle with a nice scope. Or just getting a nice AR, or getting a USP instead. But if I splurge and get the latest and greatest gun it will mean I'll only be able to buy one, and I'd really like the pistol and the rifle...
I have also considered just buying a good rifle (like an AR, or an AK with a ton of ammo) for like $600 or so, and spending the rest on getting some reloading equiptment and learning how to use it so I can shoot my .45 more AND roll my own rifle rounds too saving money in the long run. I really don't know. I have a ton of choices and a ton of things I want, but I'll only have about $700 or so saved up around then to work with so yeah....
What would you guys reccommend? Should I get a P-38 type pistol for plinking and an SKS or AK, or should I splurge and buy a good bolt action .308 rifle and invest in some reloading equiptment? (I have no idea how to reload, so I would have to learn)
I figure I have 3 months starting today to find out what to do, so any tips, advice or info greatly appreciated.
Thanks.