What to buy?

[mdauben]

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.

If you are looking for something different, how about these ideas?

• Not quite clear on if you have or had an AR15 already. If so, you might consider an AR10 in .308. Armalite has a couple models that run around $1500.
• If you want something big, what about a Sharps single shot? Cimarron and Pedersoli make them in your price range in various .45 and .50 caliber black powder cartridges.
• Even bigger? How about a .62 caliber Northwest Trade Gun or French Fusil? These are smoothbore flintlock muzzleloaders that can be used with either balls or shot. Track of the Wolf and North Star West make high quality reproductions that run around $1300-1500.

 

[Kyle M.]

If you are looking for something different, how about these ideas?

• Not quite clear on if you have or had an AR15 already. If so, you might consider an AR10 in .308. Armalite has a couple models that run around $1500.
• If you want something big, what about a Sharps single shot? Cimarron and Pedersoli make them in your price range in various .45 and .50 caliber black powder cartridges.
• Even bigger? How about a .62 caliber Northwest Trade Gun or French Fusil? These are smoothbore flintlock muzzleloaders that can be used with either balls or shot. Track of the Wolf and North Star West make high quality reproductions that run around $1300-1500.

I've been thinking about an ar-10 for a couple of years now, and I just may have to pursue that interest.

 

[Kyle M.]

I'm still thinking a Ruger No.1 in .458 Lott would be nice, and it would make a great companion to my No.1 in .375 H&H

 

[Doc3402]

Colt Python.

 

[Kyle M.]

Hmmm.... just found out I can get the basic parkerized/wood stocked M1A for about $1400. I might have to get me one. Of course then theres the issue of finding my brass, one of the few downfalls of a semi auto.

 

[Ryanxia]

My first thought, Saiga-12. Like an AR there are plenty of modifications to do to it as well. I just picked one up and they're very fun.


I've also had my eye on a VEPR but in a 7.62x54r

The idea of a 45-70 revolver that was mentioned is a good one too and on my list.

 

[7thCavScout]

Smith & Wesson Model 41
A .22 lr pistol that is more accurate out of the box than most of us ever will be. It's a gun that is so nice it's sure to be a family heirloom.

 

[readyeddy]

Save two tax returns and get a Sig P210.

 

[tarosean]

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.

4" S&W 500 should unique enough to turn heads.


I'm in the same boat... Last couple weeks I went to 5 LGS's and around the same number of Pawn Shops... Everything was same ol same ol. Nothing really tugged at me. So I perused forums and gunbroker till I found two pistols needing homes, and to think I was looking for a new autoloader 12 or 20g.

So I'm waiting for a S&W 1006 and Beretta 92 Compact Type M to hit my FFL's door step.

 

[Kyle M.]

4" S&W 500 should unique enough to turn heads.


I'm in the same boat... Last couple weeks I went to 5 LGS's and around the same number of Pawn Shops... Everything was same ol same ol. Nothing really tugged at me. So I perused forums and gunbroker till I found two pistols needing homes, and to think I was looking for a new autoloader 12 or 20g.

So I'm waiting for a S&W 1006 and Beretta 92 Compact Type M to hit my FFL's door step.

After giving it some serious thought I figure it I wait till I have cash in hand and hit the three lgs' plus bass pro shops I can probably find something interesting in my price range. A guy that frequents my lgs has offered me his pre 64 model 70 in .375 H&H with a bausch & lomb balvor 2.5-8 scope for $1,000, it's in excellant shape and he says he's just to old to shoot it. He doesn't actually have it for sale but has offered it to me so I'll definately be considering that one.

 

[PT92]

Big Bore Revolver

If you're anything like me, lately I have had a craving for either a Classic S&W 686 or 29 or a Colt Python or Anaconda. I believe they represent the absolute best in quintessential American Workmanship in that they are genuine works of art that pack an unparalleled punch. The Smith's can still be had NIB from the factory for <$1500 but the Colt's cannot and must be found via gunbroker or the like.

 

[jim goose]

.357 python
Sig210
P7
S&W Out doorsman, or save up and get a pre-war magnum.