Which two rifles?

[Van Blamm]

I currently do not own any centerfire rifles (just handguns, a shotgun, and a 10/22) and am looking to get that portion of my collection started on the right foot. I'm thinking I want to get a .223 and a .308, and have narrowed it down to these two pairs.

Pair A: Custom built AR-15, SA M1A Scout
Pair B: Ruger Mini-14, DSA SA58 (FAL)

Pair A would be much more expensive, mainly due to the AR, but the AR is something I could continue to invest in and improve over time, and not to mention be proud of. With this pair, the AR would be my choice for a home defense/ emergency situation gun.

Pair B would be far less expensive, but without the character and continued improvement offered by a custom gun. With this pair, the FAL would become my defense gun, and I'd use the Ruger for recreational shooting.

The reason I don't want both a Mini-14 and an M1A, or both an AR-15 and an FAL, is because I want some variety (ie, one 'black' rifle, one M1-style). Let me know what you think!

 

[Ian]

If it were my choice, I'd pick one rifle and spend my extra money on ammo and training. Much better investment than two rifles.

 

[AR27]

Pair A hands down. Dont look back.

 

[Tim the student]

Of those two choices, I'd go with A.

 

[Maverick223]

Of the two choices I like the second better...but truth be told I would rather have the AR (with a piston) and FAL than either.

 

[GunsBeerFreedom]

I agree with Maverick. An AR and a FAL.

 

[Rshooter]

I went Mini-14, AR and M1A. I built the AR myself though.

 

[Moose458]

The AR and the DSA Fal would also be my choice. I have all 4 except my M1A is a super match instead of the scout, and don't get me wrong, it is a really nice rifle and I like it alot, but if push came to shove, I'd have go with my FAL.

 

[C-grunt]

I say A hands down, though the FAL is a fantastic rifle.

 

[rygould]

Voted AR and M1A...BUT I would go Custom AR and FAL.

Have both and LOVE them!