Rocketmedic
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Eh, idk. Florida has mosquitos and hurricanes too
Thinking of Reducing My Collection...
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NIGHTLORD40K
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I know were getting off topic, but-
Cali. has earthquakes and mudslides.........AND stupid gun laws.
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Rocketmedic:
If you want a low-maintenance .223 semi-auto (reliable, no tiny components to clean), you've already looked at AK clones in .223?
Such magazines are not common in the AK world (you might be well aware), and seem to always be proprietary.
On the other hand, if a W**L disaster take place, isn't there a widespread assumption that having an AR would make some Stranger's AR mag(s) accessible, or allow you to loot a gun shop for one, if no friends carrying the rifles are located?
If you want a low-maintenance .223 semi-auto (reliable, no tiny components to clean), you've already looked at AK clones in .223?
Such magazines are not common in the AK world (you might be well aware), and seem to always be proprietary.
On the other hand, if a W**L disaster take place, isn't there a widespread assumption that having an AR would make some Stranger's AR mag(s) accessible, or allow you to loot a gun shop for one, if no friends carrying the rifles are located?
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Rocketmedic
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I'm really leaning towards a Rossi or something pistol-caliber, lever action, or a 30-30.
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After buying my third 50 gun safe a few years ago I kind of figured that worrying about having a few unused firearms would come with the territory.
Heck I have probably 25 12GA shotguns and only about 2 boxes of assorted ammo to go with them.
I can always reload more ammo though but I have never liked the 12GA platform that well and only function tested those that I own. I have as many 20GA shotguns and a boatload of ammo for those as that is my preferred GA. I agree with the poster above that as you get older you are more apt to make slower, informed decisions and keep what you buy. This goes hand in hand with more disposable income and time to do as you want. We all are different, that's the good thing about being human and whatever is good for me may be the worst choice for you so carry on. PS: sell the firearms in the for sale area here with fair prices and they will go to someone that will appreciate it I bet.
Heck I have probably 25 12GA shotguns and only about 2 boxes of assorted ammo to go with them. I can always reload more ammo though but I have never liked the 12GA platform that well and only function tested those that I own. I have as many 20GA shotguns and a boatload of ammo for those as that is my preferred GA. I agree with the poster above that as you get older you are more apt to make slower, informed decisions and keep what you buy. This goes hand in hand with more disposable income and time to do as you want. We all are different, that's the good thing about being human and whatever is good for me may be the worst choice for you so carry on. PS: sell the firearms in the for sale area here with fair prices and they will go to someone that will appreciate it I bet.
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Same age range as you and I too have concerned myself with firearm count. More to life than useless clutter.
Keeping the TCPs, .22lr, and 20ga is good thinking. Those cover realistic self defense and small/medium game hunting.
Regarding the desired additional .38 revolver... Do those TCP have a Taurus lock on them like the Taurus revolvers do? Something to think about if children are desired or around... Just another layer of easy protection to the usual layers... I would urge you to go .357. If the slower pace is your liking then what about blackpowder offerings?
I prefer dealing with LGS when parting with firearms. Less payout but also less hassle/risk with the public. Also being a familiar face to a LGS can have perks even if you are not a regular.
About the carbine... Have you considered the Ruger M77/357?
I was once hot n heavy on a .357 carbine but that has faded for various reasons. Have You considered reloading ammo instead? Lower the cost of that .380 ACP.
Let the ideas of what gun you want next sit. You might find that currency better served elsewhere like a nice backpack for hiking, holsters, extra mags, SHtF supplies(like water filtration and storage!!!),Jimenez, or something.
Keeping the TCPs, .22lr, and 20ga is good thinking. Those cover realistic self defense and small/medium game hunting.
Regarding the desired additional .38 revolver... Do those TCP have a Taurus lock on them like the Taurus revolvers do? Something to think about if children are desired or around... Just another layer of easy protection to the usual layers... I would urge you to go .357. If the slower pace is your liking then what about blackpowder offerings?
I prefer dealing with LGS when parting with firearms. Less payout but also less hassle/risk with the public. Also being a familiar face to a LGS can have perks even if you are not a regular.
About the carbine... Have you considered the Ruger M77/357?
I was once hot n heavy on a .357 carbine but that has faded for various reasons. Have You considered reloading ammo instead? Lower the cost of that .380 ACP.
Let the ideas of what gun you want next sit. You might find that currency better served elsewhere like a nice backpack for hiking, holsters, extra mags, SHtF supplies(like water filtration and storage!!!),Jimenez, or something.
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That's a really good thought. Harvey had me thinking about getting a little kayak or something for the wife and I. We could use it on the nice rivers in the summer and stuff.
Never heard of the M77.
Never heard of the M77.
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M77/357:
Purdy cool in my book.
Now the question is two one-person kayaks or one two-person kayak.
Then there is the canoe: able to have motors mounted, sails if creative, has more cargo capacity, but tips easily. Kayaks are more stable, easier to control by one self in turbulent waters, easier to tote around on land, but very limited cargo (basically just a backpack).Rocketmedic
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I'm looking at selling my RIA 1911 and getting out of 45 entirely, going to 38 special or possibly 38/357. What would a fair price for a good condition RIA 1911 CS with 3 magazines be?
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I didn't read all of the replies, just the one with the nice looking levergun and the OP's.
Personally I don't go overboard with owning many of anything. I'm pretty frugal and would rather retire early and enjoy things like traveling with my wife, living debt-free, etc.
That is probably counter to what a lot of people on gun/knife/survival/prepping/whatever forums think, but that's just me.
I have different guns to suit different purposes and my line of thinking with most things is, if I can't pay cash, I don't need it (because I can't afford it, and this includes everything except for my house which isn't debt, it's an investement), and if I don't use it at least semi-regularly (hunting guns for example are used during one time period a year and stored the rest of the year so they are exceptions) I don't need it.
Just my two cents.
Personally I don't go overboard with owning many of anything. I'm pretty frugal and would rather retire early and enjoy things like traveling with my wife, living debt-free, etc.
That is probably counter to what a lot of people on gun/knife/survival/prepping/whatever forums think, but that's just me.
I have different guns to suit different purposes and my line of thinking with most things is, if I can't pay cash, I don't need it (because I can't afford it, and this includes everything except for my house which isn't debt, it's an investement), and if I don't use it at least semi-regularly (hunting guns for example are used during one time period a year and stored the rest of the year so they are exceptions) I don't need it.
Just my two cents.
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