heavydluxe
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As someone just starting out with firearms, I like these threads, too. Helps me flesh out my shopping/wish lists.
That said, here's what I think are the "Top Five" types to own, along with what I've purchased to fill that niche (or what I hope to purchase).
1) A .22lr rifle
CHECK. We wound up with a Marlin 795 - mag-fed semi with Tech Sights added. It's a great plinker/trainer. Perhaps the future will hold a Savage bolt-action .22 or a Ruger 10/22 for us, too.
2) A modern sporting rifle
CHECK... Built our first AR15 (.223 Wylde) last year with help from my son. I just love the project and rifle's versatility so much that we've already started building out another. In the longer run, I'd love to add an AK-platform rifle as well.
3) A 9mm handgun
Maybe next on the list? I really like the feel of Sigs (the P226, 229, 2022) and 1911-style handguns in my hands, but haven't really shot any. Hoping to try some out more seriously this winter and see what crops up from there.
4) A 12ga Shotgun
Hoping to add a simple pump or semi... Most likely a Mossberg 535 or 870.
5) A bolt rifle in a larger caliber
.308 or 30-06, I suppose, for my purposes. This will be further down the lane, though.
That said, here's what I think are the "Top Five" types to own, along with what I've purchased to fill that niche (or what I hope to purchase).
1) A .22lr rifle
CHECK. We wound up with a Marlin 795 - mag-fed semi with Tech Sights added. It's a great plinker/trainer. Perhaps the future will hold a Savage bolt-action .22 or a Ruger 10/22 for us, too.
2) A modern sporting rifle
CHECK... Built our first AR15 (.223 Wylde) last year with help from my son. I just love the project and rifle's versatility so much that we've already started building out another. In the longer run, I'd love to add an AK-platform rifle as well.
3) A 9mm handgun
Maybe next on the list? I really like the feel of Sigs (the P226, 229, 2022) and 1911-style handguns in my hands, but haven't really shot any. Hoping to try some out more seriously this winter and see what crops up from there.
4) A 12ga Shotgun
Hoping to add a simple pump or semi... Most likely a Mossberg 535 or 870.
5) A bolt rifle in a larger caliber
.308 or 30-06, I suppose, for my purposes. This will be further down the lane, though.