The Gun Thread

[C3L1CA]

Nice! I was thinking about getting a handgun someday, maybe I'll have to pick your brain someday about guns.

[A//// Guy]

Very cool!

I just picked up my first guns as well last week. Two basic hunting guns that I plan to use this fall for deer in MN and WI -(shotgun only in hudson area).

30-06 Remington 770 Bolt action rifle with scope.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/images/D11/41/41969.jpg

Mossberg 500 20 Gauge Rifled slug deer barrel as well as turkey shot barrel. Just ordered a scope for that as well.

http://www.centerfireguns.com/images/detailed/shotgun-mossberg-pump-54282-500c-20-26acc24frrs-wood.jpg

Next year id like to pick up a handgun of some sort too.

[User Name]

I recently received a pistol just like that 1Quick4. I didn't know what it was for a while but then I had some people look at it on another forum and it came out to be a Star Ruby in .32, I won't be attempting to shoot it.

Won a cabelas giftcard at bingo, going to get a tac scope for the Saiga!

[1QUICK4]

I recently received a pistol just like that 1Quick4... I won't be attempting to shoot it.

Why no shoot it?

[CVD]

http://www.shtf1.com/

I'll be going to this on Saturday. It's an end-of-the-world themed 3 gun type shoot.

[blackawdtsi]

Damn shtf looks like a great time. I've always wanted to go to Outbreak Omega but have yet to make it.

[CarRacer]

I'm looking at getting a cheaper rifle to have around. Nothing too exciting but maybe create a gtfo bag as an insurance policy for whatever.

It seems like the Keltec SU16C fits that bill and won't hurt my budget too much. Anyone have any opinions on them? Thanks.

[blackawdtsi]

A mini-14 would also be around your budget. I haven't used either but I've heard good things about both.

But if you're looking for something for a go bag, I'd go with a KISS AR15 or AK. AKs are stupid cheap but it's because of their cheap quality. I picked up one from Fleet Farm for $430 on sale with two mags. But the mags rattle and fitment definitely isn't great. The bolt kept sticking back until it worked off enough metal. The mag also rattles and some have canted front sights.

Ammo for AK47/74s is also A LOT cheaper than .223/5.56. This is because it's military surplus and is "corrosive". It doesn't eat barrels immediately but does require you to clean your rifle fairly quickly after use.

The AR15 is quite a bit more expensive to initially buy and practice with but IMO it has way more upsides.

[CarRacer]

Yeah, i was looking at the SKS due to the cheap used prices and ammo. I figure for only a nominal budget increase I would get something far better with the SU. I don't really want to plunk down the money for an AR because I'll only shoot whatever I buy enough to get comfortable with it then stash it. It's hard to justify the money on something that I plan on gathering dust.

[blackawdtsi]

Just remember, you will lose proficiency not practicing. You will lose muscle memory also. And you have to keep whatever you stashed oiled at least once every 6 months - year if you want to consider it grab n go or just to keep it in decent shape even.

It sounds like you just want something to plink with honestly. Get a .22 and have fun with $7/100 rounds. Or a glock with an exo coating that you never have to oil.

Oh and if you haven't looked it up yet, you'll need a permit to purchase. All gun stores require a permit for hanguns and assault type weapons (sks, ak, ar). Private parties don't but 95% of honest ones will ask to see one.