What to buy?

[Kyle M.]

Ok this should be fun as a rule every year I buy a gun when I get my tax return. Now I'm at a loss for what to buy this coming year as I've already owned just about everything. So what I want are suggestions on any rifles, shotguns, or handguns that I should get. My only requirements are

1. Keep it $1500 or less
2. No glocks already been there
3. If AR-15 be specific not just AR
4. The bigger the better
5. I reload so ammo cost is not a factor.

I tend to lean towards oddities that you don't see often, and bigbore rifles and handguns. I've noticed over the past few months that I can spend hours browsing a gun store and not see anything I want, because theres never anything out of the ordinary.

 

[tuj]

Some ideas:

-target .22 pistol. Nothing tests your accuracy like shooting bullseye.

-S&W 952 or Sig-210; both are wonderful 9mm SA pistols. I have seen used 952's for around your budget.

-dedicated 9mm AR. There are lowers out that are shaped for the 9mm mags and a variety of uppers available. Could be a lot of fun and way cheaper than .223 (and even if you reload, easier to reload 9mm).

 

[dastardly-D]

What to buy !

To start with,get yourself a Thompson Contender or Encore pistol in 45/70.If you like big,that will be big and very accurate.You might even want a good spotting scope to go with that because it's a 150 yard deer,bear,or zombie killer.Use open sights,you won't tend to shake so much.

 

[allaroundhunter]

.....Right now I am on the 1911 train....

Do you have any 1911's? If so, which ones and are you interested in another?

 

[Kyle M.]

.....Right now I am on the 1911 train....

Do you have any 1911's? If so, which ones and are you interested in another?

There my absolute favorite handgun, and are IMO the best handgun ever made. But for some reason I always lose interest and trade them away along with just about anything else. Oddities, rare finds, sxs shotguns, and big bore rifles I tend to keep. I really need to learn to stop being a habitual gun trader.

 

[doc2rn]

There is always class III firearms. Save for a few yrs, get the tax stamp, then buy a Ma-Deuce! (my personal dream is an old M-60)
Or you could just buy a regular shotgun, get the stamp, and turn it into a boom stick.
And of course there is always supressors / cans.

 

[Red Tornado]

It's a bit over your range, but I saw one for $1750 online if you can go a bit over, and it's off the charts for cool. http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/scheda-prodotto.asp/l_en/idpr_210/rifles-1874-sharps-rifle-1874-sharps-quigley-sporting.html
RT

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This fits your budget and still fulfills all the requirement, I think. http://www.davide-pedersoli.com/scheda-prodotto.asp/l_en/idpr_205/rifles-1874-sharps-rifle-1874-sharps-cavalry-carbine.html

 

[Kyle M.]

I think I could go over budget for a quigley sharps, and I'd have to go .45-120.

 

[Furncliff]

You beat me to my suggestion.

As an alternate... replica Henry Rifle they run about $1500.

 

[Kyle M.]

Ruger No. 1 in .458 lott is looking good to me as well, at $975+ tax from my lgs that leaves alot of room for dies, brass, bullets, and powder.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

My path has led me to old guns. 1903's, Enfields, Mausers, Carcanos, K-31's, and Jap Arisaka's among other things. They are an interesting bit of history, fun to shoot, and reloading makes it easier.

 

[303tom]

French MAS 49/56...............

 

[FMF Doc]

If you like big, go with the Marlin 1895MXLR in .450 Marlin. You can hunt anything on the planet with it, including cape buffalo, elephant and up-armored polar bears. Under $700 leaving pleanty of room for reloading supplies and optic of choice.

 

[bldsmith]

If you like the big bores and like AR's too why not go with a .458 socom. Same ballistics as the 45-70 but in a nice little AR package. Even uses same mags as the AR15. Can get a RRA for about $1430. Just have to save a bit back for ammo or reloading components.

 

[TAKtical]

M1A scout squad

 

[Ignition Override]

Have you tried out an M-1 Garand?

If it has ever "grabbed you", you must already be familiar with the CMP, and the popular value of a Service Grade rifle.
Your extra cash could buy quite a bit of M2 Ball ammo or reloading components. Joining the GCA for about $30 might qualify you.

 

[olafhardtB]

Find a good Colt New Service in 38-40. I know someone in a situation similar to yours who got one and has been tickled with it.

 

[Certaindeaf]

If you get a Schuetzen rifle, you'll save a whole bunch of money through reloading. You know you want one.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

The finest example of a Colt Python your budget will allow.

 

[Fishslayer]

4. The bigger the better
5. I reload so ammo cost is not a factor.

I tend to lean towards oddities that you don't see often, and bigbore rifles and handguns.

Ever tried a 1911 in .460 Rowland?

 

[Dr.Rob]

If you don't have an AR you might consider getting one. Colt's 6920 and Competition rifles can be had for under that price point.

As far as the unusual. HK P7's are one of the neatest gee-whiz pistols available. There have been a number of police trades coming on the market lately as well as factory re-furbs.

 

[Fishslayer]

If you don't have an AR you might consider getting one. Colt's 6920 and Competition rifles can be had for under that price point.

Couple range trips ago a guy in the next lane had an AR in .50 Beowulf. I'm not really an AR guy but holy mother o' pearl this thing was awesome! He wasn't saving his brass so I snagged a few. You can see the awesomeness dripping off of it. It's a beast.

 

[OARNGESI]

get a tommy gun

 

[bikerdoc]

Any interest in suppressed weapons?

 

[Queen_of_Thunder]

Well if you want a fine rifle Wideners has K31's available. They are real accurate in spite of the shooter. Kimber has a sexy little number called the Sapphire you may like but if you really want to go big then find yourself a S&W model 57 or model 58 in 41 mag. Most stay away from such a gun but I follow the simple rule of "go big or stay home". Of course if you can find one I would suggest a S&W Model 610. Nothing like having a 10MM revolver. Another suggestion is a Ruger carbine in 44 mag. Now thats a fun weapon to shoot.