Smaug
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I have finally decided that I don't have the space or time to do woodworking, and so I sold off my jointer and planer and have $400 of play money.
I live in IL-annoy, so carry is not an option. I do reload.
Here is what I have:
and here are my initial thoughts:
Rationale:
Of course I'm open to other good ideas too...
I live in IL-annoy, so carry is not an option. I do reload.
Here is what I have:
- Ruger Mk. II Target
- Ruger Mk. II Anniversary (standard model)
- Ruger KP90 (45 ACP)
- Glock 34 (9mm tactical)
- Smith & Wesson Model 29 w/ 8 3/8" barrel (44 Magnum)
- Remington 788 bolt action w/ Tasco 3-9x40 (6mm Remington)
- Yugoslavian SKS, unmodified
- Ruger 77/22 w/Leupold 3-9x40 (22 LR)
- H&R break-top 22LR 9 shot revolver w/horrible trigger
and here are my initial thoughts:
- Used S&W 686 w 4" barrel for $290 from Centerfiresystems.com -->Used S&W 686
- Like-new Bulgarian Makarov for $150 from aimsurplus.com --> Bulgarian Makarov w/4 mags & two grips
- SW99 for $500 from auctionarms which would be an upgrade from my Ruger P90 --> SW99 in 45 ACP
- Marlin Model 1894 in 44 Magnum to complement my S&W 29 and possibly deer hunt with. --> Marlin 1894 @ auctionarms
- Accessories. Proper Choate scope mount for the SKS, recoil pad for the Remington 6mm, (the plastic one isn't cutting muster) a couple of extra mags for the glock, spotting scope, etc.
Rationale:
- The S&W 686 would be a trainer gun for my mom, aunt and girlfriend. My girlfriend is already pretty good with my Mk. IIs and Glock 34. Mom and aunt have no experience at all and are thinking of a house gun. I would have to buy another set of reloading dies if I bought this gun.
- The Makarov, I have always wanted, and it is a good deal. I would also have to buy another set of dies if I bought this gun.
- The SW99/P99 are so sexy. For no good reason, I'm tired of the P90. I do feel guilty about thinking of replacing the 100% reliable P90 for some reason, but I think I would get over it once I had the SW99. No new hassle for a new caliber here.
- The Marlin just seems like a logical idea. As you can see by my collection, I already have a perfect deer rifle, the Remington. I don't have a nice lever gun yet. No new dies needed for this one either.
Of course I'm open to other good ideas too...