BCCL
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Staying under $1000.00 will make it tougher, but a 1911 and a .308 would be my choice of calibers.
If you could own 1 handgun and 1 rifle...
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One handgun - 9mm or .45, can't decide. I don't like your question. 
One rifle - impossible. Like many who already posted I'd pick a .308, but I want something left of the squirrel after I shoot it. So I think I might switch my vote to a .22lr, but who wants to eat squirrel all the time?
One rifle - impossible. Like many who already posted I'd pick a .308, but I want something left of the squirrel after I shoot it. So I think I might switch my vote to a .22lr, but who wants to eat squirrel all the time?
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Don't know what you want to do with your purchase (other than defend your house). I would get a Glock 17, 9mm for the pistol. You can still find them used online at different shops for resonable prices (about $400). Then for the rifle, I would go with a Remington 870 pump shotgun with the Rifled Slug Barrel. This should leave you with enough left over in your $1000 to get a few extra magazines for the Glock, an extension tube for the 870, a rail for the 870, a cheap Red Dot and shotgun ammo (buckshot, birdshot and slugs). With these two firearms you can protect your home in almost any situation and you can hunt pretty much any large/small game. All for under $1000.
Don't know what you want to do with your purchase (other than defend your house). I would get a Glock 17, 9mm for the pistol. You can still find them used online at different shops for resonable prices (about $400). Then for the rifle, I would go with a Remington 870 pump shotgun with the Rifled Slug Barrel. This should leave you with enough left over in your $1000 to get a few extra magazines for the Glock, an extension tube for the 870, a rail for the 870, a cheap Red Dot and shotgun ammo (buckshot, birdshot and slugs). With these two firearms you can protect your home in almost any situation and you can hunt pretty much any large/small game. All for under $1000.
ROAshooter
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S&W 629 Classic 44mag+Ruger 77/44 mag......both stainless....
JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone
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Again.. the question is a bit vague.
Home defense hand gun? Semi auto or revolver? Revolver if there are no kids in the house and mama's not a shooter. Point and pull the trigger. Anyone can do that. So, I'd go with a Ruger SP101 with some 38spl Remington Golden Sabers in it. It's a great carry gun. If there are kids in the home, 1911 45acp with a full mag but not one in the pipe. Racking the slide get's most intruder's attention right quick and most little ones can't pull the slide back to load it.
General purpose rifle? First I thought a lever gun in .357mag.. (same ammo as the revolver) But then, everyone should own a 30-30. A Marlin 30AS runs cheaper than a 336. The venerable 30-06 could be argued as the most versital cartridge available and certainly fits the 'general purpose', so then again I go with Marlin XL7 Bolt action rifle. But, the suggestion above is sound, as a pump shotgun would be quite nice and a Mossberg 500A or Remington 870 Express would still keep you in budget too.
So the question back at you would be, Is the 'giftee' more of a birdie hunter or a red meat hunter?
-Steve
Home defense hand gun? Semi auto or revolver? Revolver if there are no kids in the house and mama's not a shooter. Point and pull the trigger. Anyone can do that. So, I'd go with a Ruger SP101 with some 38spl Remington Golden Sabers in it. It's a great carry gun. If there are kids in the home, 1911 45acp with a full mag but not one in the pipe. Racking the slide get's most intruder's attention right quick and most little ones can't pull the slide back to load it.
General purpose rifle? First I thought a lever gun in .357mag.. (same ammo as the revolver) But then, everyone should own a 30-30. A Marlin 30AS runs cheaper than a 336. The venerable 30-06 could be argued as the most versital cartridge available and certainly fits the 'general purpose', so then again I go with Marlin XL7 Bolt action rifle. But, the suggestion above is sound, as a pump shotgun would be quite nice and a Mossberg 500A or Remington 870 Express would still keep you in budget too.
So the question back at you would be, Is the 'giftee' more of a birdie hunter or a red meat hunter?
-Steve
ThrottleJockey
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.......or a ZOMBIE hunter?
Hoot Gibson clarified:
Hi Hoot,
Thanks for your service!
Only you know what type of person your son is . . . a rugged outdoors type who loves to hunt and fish, a computer nurd who isn't into guns, whatever.
However, I'll give you two suggestions . . .
1. If you two are close and he loves guns, consider giving him one of YOUR favorites that he's always loved. It may mean more to him now than after he inherits it (assuming we are allowed to still own guns then). Heck, you may be able to take care of both guns this way . . . and it would be very, very special to him!
2. Try to get an idea of what he likes and then go that direction. For my boys, this has worked out well since, like many in their generation, they have dreamed of black polymer bottom feeder handguns. Thus, at a certain age I gave the first two each a Glock Model 23 in .40S&W.
Both guns were lightly used trade-ins that looked truly new, and both were purchased after patient searches. I also gave them Bianchi Minimalist 105 leather belt-slide holsters, extra magazines and a few hundred rounds of ammo. Both sons were in their mid-20s at the time . . . a time when young men don't have extra money for ammo. Heck, what good is a handgun without ammo? I also made 'em get CCW licenses first too . . . a good idea, IMHO.
The third son is soon to get his own too but, like his dad, he loves revolvers! I quietly got a nice, nickle-plated S&W Model 19-5 for him (1982 vintage) in great shape . . . only to find out he's hoping for a vintage J-frame.
No problem . . . I'm now looking slowly to find a nice, vintage Airweight and the M19 will make good trade fodder . . .and I'll come out a little ahead too, of course!
SUMMARY . . .
Go nice but used!
Give 'em something THEY will want and cherish
Make 'em go "legal" by getting training and their Concealed Carry licenses
RIFLE? Again, consider the son and what they might want.
There are a LOT of fine choices out there!
T.
Hi Hoot,
Thanks for your service!
Only you know what type of person your son is . . . a rugged outdoors type who loves to hunt and fish, a computer nurd who isn't into guns, whatever.
However, I'll give you two suggestions . . .
1. If you two are close and he loves guns, consider giving him one of YOUR favorites that he's always loved. It may mean more to him now than after he inherits it (assuming we are allowed to still own guns then). Heck, you may be able to take care of both guns this way . . . and it would be very, very special to him!
2. Try to get an idea of what he likes and then go that direction. For my boys, this has worked out well since, like many in their generation, they have dreamed of black polymer bottom feeder handguns. Thus, at a certain age I gave the first two each a Glock Model 23 in .40S&W.
Both guns were lightly used trade-ins that looked truly new, and both were purchased after patient searches. I also gave them Bianchi Minimalist 105 leather belt-slide holsters, extra magazines and a few hundred rounds of ammo. Both sons were in their mid-20s at the time . . . a time when young men don't have extra money for ammo. Heck, what good is a handgun without ammo? I also made 'em get CCW licenses first too . . . a good idea, IMHO.
The third son is soon to get his own too but, like his dad, he loves revolvers! I quietly got a nice, nickle-plated S&W Model 19-5 for him (1982 vintage) in great shape . . . only to find out he's hoping for a vintage J-frame.
No problem . . . I'm now looking slowly to find a nice, vintage Airweight and the M19 will make good trade fodder . . .and I'll come out a little ahead too, of course!
SUMMARY . . .
Go nice but used!
Give 'em something THEY will want and cherish
Make 'em go "legal" by getting training and their Concealed Carry licenses
RIFLE? Again, consider the son and what they might want.
There are a LOT of fine choices out there!
T.
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CZ75 and a Service Grade Garand from CMP.
If you go used on the CZ you should be able to fit this in the budget.
If you go used on the CZ you should be able to fit this in the budget.
cliffy
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Gosh!
One pistol or revolver would be a .454 Casull Ruger Alaskan for self-defense against Big Bears within state parks during hikes. One rifle would be a .243 Winchester for actual, practical hunting. I'd still like a few more calibers because I'm an American. cliffy
One pistol or revolver would be a .454 Casull Ruger Alaskan for self-defense against Big Bears within state parks during hikes. One rifle would be a .243 Winchester for actual, practical hunting. I'd still like a few more calibers because I'm an American. cliffy
Bill of Ojai
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30-30 and a 4" barrel .357 magnum.
I'm not much of a hunter, so if it had to be...
One handgun: A Smith 442. Maybe the best all-around compact concealeable weapon, if you had to pick ONE.
One rifle: An AK47: The top choice of pi$$ed-off guerilla-fighter zealots world-wide. Who am I to question that?
Les
One handgun: A Smith 442. Maybe the best all-around compact concealeable weapon, if you had to pick ONE.
One rifle: An AK47: The top choice of pi$$ed-off guerilla-fighter zealots world-wide. Who am I to question that?
Les
For me as simple and flexible as possible: .357 revolver and a 12 gauge pump. Revolver can shoot light .38 for my wife. Shotgun can double as HD and with slugs for dropping game. Alternatively a Glock would make the best choice in a semi-auto because of it's utter simplicity in breakdown and repair and ease of parts availability. Any bonehead can detail strip a Glock-- I know because I am a bonehead. By the way, thanks for asking this type of question, as I think it brings out the most interesting posts from a wide variety of posters.
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Steve A
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texas bulldog
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it sure seems that some of you didn't read the budget part of the question, especially those of you suggesting a colt-brand 1911 and an AR. i'd love to know where you think you'll find both (and remember that colt was specified) for under a grand. hell, the 1911 alone will cost that. and in today's market, so will the AR, most likely.
AR in 223, and my PT1911... easy choice to make.. and last time I checked, a 10 gauge was a shotgun, not a rifle... of course, if I had to choose one gun... it'd probably be a simple single shot 12 gauge, but that wasnt the question.
searcher451
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Who sets up the rules here, anyway?
OK, I'd take a Walther P5 for the handgun and a Ruger 10/22 for the rifle. You just can't miss with either choice.
OK, I'd take a Walther P5 for the handgun and a Ruger 10/22 for the rifle. You just can't miss with either choice.
BHP FAN
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Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 -$385.00.Good used Mini 14 $300.00.Maverick 88 12 ga shotgununder $200.00.This leaves $100.00 for ammo.
higene
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One Each
NEF in 30-06 and Thompson Center Encore in .22 LR.
That way I would only have one handgun and one rifle. I could buy a boatload of barrels. The current configuration would cover everything from mouse to moose.
Higene
NEF in 30-06 and Thompson Center Encore in .22 LR.
That way I would only have one handgun and one rifle. I could buy a boatload of barrels. The current configuration would cover everything from mouse to moose.
Higene
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If the shotgun counts as a rifle,
S&W M&P .40 full size
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Remington 870, preferably one with Remchokes if you can find it for $500
Otherwise I'd get a remington 700 instead of the 870, but I find the shotgun more versatile due to the variety of loads you can get in a 12 gauge shell.
S&W M&P .40 full size
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Remington 870, preferably one with Remchokes if you can find it for $500
Otherwise I'd get a remington 700 instead of the 870, but I find the shotgun more versatile due to the variety of loads you can get in a 12 gauge shell.
Deltaboy1984
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For $1000 I can get a ya a 870 pump gun 12 gauge , a good Savage 110 deer rifle and a police returned Glock
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