run and gun21
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im new to guns and on a limited budget. right now i wanna get some rifles/pistols of good design, but i only have about 800 bucks. i have an sks already.Any ideas?
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An Affordable Armory
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Glocks cost around high $400's to high $500's depending upon where you go and are extremely reliable.
My collection consists primarily of them.
They are excellent for somebody on a budget as you really don't sacrifice any quality..... (except they don't look pretty like some 1911's if that matters to you).
ETA: Not to be a cynic, but I do suggest you change your screen-name as it could be interpretted to suggest intentions that I hope you don't have.
My collection consists primarily of them.
They are excellent for somebody on a budget as you really don't sacrifice any quality..... (except they don't look pretty like some 1911's if that matters to you).
ETA: Not to be a cynic, but I do suggest you change your screen-name as it could be interpretted to suggest intentions that I hope you don't have.
run and gun21
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thanks guys
thanks ill take the stuff into consideration
and ill change my screen name. I have no such intentions as you speak sorry wasnt thinking!
thanks ill take the stuff into consideration
and ill change my screen name. I have no such intentions as you speak sorry wasnt thinking!SoCalShooter
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Well if you want to shoot and you have time but not a lot of money, a rifle like a Ruger 10/22 is great or a Ruger MKII or MKIII and definetly a 1911 pistol is wonderful.
.22LR is cheap and great for practice, .45 for HD and its a great gun to shoot.
.22LR is cheap and great for practice, .45 for HD and its a great gun to shoot.
Titan6
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You did not actually say how you planned to utilize your firearms or their intended purpose. Such information would be helpful in making suggestions in what you could buy with your $800 and avoid buying things you don't want or need on such a limited budget.
BADUNAME13
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What I would do:
Good S&W .357: $300 (Paid $275 for a Model 13 today)
.22 Rifle: Marlin model 60: $60
.22 Pistol: Browning Buckmark or Ruger MKII No more than $200 (Seen them for as low as $130)
$560 leaving you with $240:
$15 each for mags for the .22
Speed strips and Speed loaders for the .357 ($6-$8 for 2 Bianchi speed strips ~$12 for a speed loader)
A decent holster for both
Ammo for All
Good S&W .357: $300 (Paid $275 for a Model 13 today)
.22 Rifle: Marlin model 60: $60
.22 Pistol: Browning Buckmark or Ruger MKII No more than $200 (Seen them for as low as $130)
$560 leaving you with $240:
$15 each for mags for the .22
Speed strips and Speed loaders for the .357 ($6-$8 for 2 Bianchi speed strips ~$12 for a speed loader)
A decent holster for both
Ammo for All
nwilliams
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Look at Rock Island 1911's you can find them new or used at budget prices and they are very decent.
If you want military style rifles you can't go wrong with a Romanina AK you can find them all over the place for well under $400.
If you want plinking/practice guns how about everyones favorite Ruger 10/22 rifle, and or Ruger Mk3 handgun!
If you want a decent shotgun maybe a Remington 870 Express? You can find them new for around $300 and used for around $200.
If you want military style rifles you can't go wrong with a Romanina AK you can find them all over the place for well under $400.
If you want plinking/practice guns how about everyones favorite Ruger 10/22 rifle, and or Ruger Mk3 handgun!
If you want a decent shotgun maybe a Remington 870 Express? You can find them new for around $300 and used for around $200.
If you're on a limited budget, ammo prices are going to be an issue. So I'd look at rimfires, 9mm and .357/.38 revolvers (.38 ammo actually being a touch more than .45 these days, for some reason, but you don't have cheaper options if you desire a revolver).
1. pawn shop/used Ruger 10/22 or Marlin Model 60 - ~$80-100
2. CZ 75B 9mm - reliable, all steel, $400 new from Academy Sports, less on the used market
3. S&W revolver - Model 10, Model 13, etc. - anywhere from $225 on up
1. pawn shop/used Ruger 10/22 or Marlin Model 60 - ~$80-100
2. CZ 75B 9mm - reliable, all steel, $400 new from Academy Sports, less on the used market
3. S&W revolver - Model 10, Model 13, etc. - anywhere from $225 on up
LeonCarr
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You have an SKS, now go get a good handgun (I prefer Glocks), and a Remington 870P.
There...I just spent your 800 bucks.
Just my .02,
LeonCarr
There...I just spent your 800 bucks
.Just my .02,
LeonCarr
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How I would spend $800:
Police trade-in SIG P226 $300
Lightly used Ruger Mk II $150
" " Mossberg 500 $100
" " Ruger 10/22 $100 ( or Marlin 60 for half that )
That'd be a fairly well rounded armory combined with your SKS and you'd have $150 left over for ammo.In a push I'd substitute a $150 S&W Model 10 for the SIG.Depending upon if you're able to CCW I might make some adjustments to the pistol and get something more carry friendly,like dip into the surplus for a Glock 19. Buy smart and you can get some decent firearms for your budget.
Police trade-in SIG P226 $300
Lightly used Ruger Mk II $150
" " Mossberg 500 $100
" " Ruger 10/22 $100 ( or Marlin 60 for half that )
That'd be a fairly well rounded armory combined with your SKS and you'd have $150 left over for ammo.In a push I'd substitute a $150 S&W Model 10 for the SIG.Depending upon if you're able to CCW I might make some adjustments to the pistol and get something more carry friendly,like dip into the surplus for a Glock 19. Buy smart and you can get some decent firearms for your budget.
yhtomit
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There's revolvers and revolvers
wooderson wrote:
Not if you shoot .45 out of your revolver I think my S&W 625 is the most comfortable revolver I have ever personally handled (and that was before it was *my* S&W 625, too), and it's a hoot to shoot.
Less common, but findable, 9mm-firing revolvers -- I'd like one, when I find one and can afford it Too many things on the wishlist, though, including food, shelter, airfare to a few friends' weddings ...
Just to keep your options open
timothy
wooderson wrote:
Not if you shoot .45 out of your revolver
I think my S&W 625 is the most comfortable revolver I have ever personally handled (and that was before it was *my* S&W 625, too), and it's a hoot to shoot. Less common, but findable, 9mm-firing revolvers -- I'd like one, when I find one and can afford it
Too many things on the wishlist, though, including food, shelter, airfare to a few friends' weddings ...Just to keep your options open
timothy
Remington 870 all the way. New Expresses can be had for around $250, and older Wingmasters can sometimes pop up for around $200. You can shoot anything from $4 for a box of 25 target loads up to Magnum 00 buckshot and slugs. Hell of a gun.
I would suggest picking up a good .22 also, with a brick of 500 rounds being around $10.
I would suggest picking up a good .22 also, with a brick of 500 rounds being around $10.
Taurus 85 for CCW, Used smith/ruger/taurus 4" or 6" 357 for ccw/hunting and a bersa in 22 for paractice and small game
Or you could get a 1911 and a 22 lr conversion and a pocket blaster with the money left over. I'd go with rock island commander length and a ciener 22 kit and the taurus 85 again
Or you could get a 1911 and a 22 lr conversion and a pocket blaster with the money left over. I'd go with rock island commander length and a ciener 22 kit and the taurus 85 again
A 9mm and a 3" or 4" .357 magnum are two handguns that every gunner needs.Ala Dan
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Springfield Armory XD's and WW-II G.I. models make for an interesting
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package in the eyes of a novice.
Cosmoline
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Forget the 1911's unless you're really wedded to the .45 ACP. Even the low end ones are over four bills and they are a VERY expensive habit. An old service revolver in .357 will run you under $250, and they're very easy to find. S&W Highway Patrolman, Model 13's, Model 19's, Ruger Security Sixes, etc.
First and second gen GLOCKS are also getting less expensive. Some may need new springs and some sprucing up, but these are easy to find.
Ditto the Mossberg 500. Very inexpensive, very tough.
First and second gen GLOCKS are also getting less expensive. Some may need new springs and some sprucing up, but these are easy to find.
Ditto the Mossberg 500. Very inexpensive, very tough.
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I personally like buying new so
Mossberg 500 - Walmart $200 (everyone should have at least 1 shotgun)
Taurus PT92 - www.budsgunshop.com $330 (+/-) - great time-tested 9mm that is cheap to shoot and still plenty big enough for self defense
Keltec P11 - gunbroker has them for $235 or so. 9mm so you can keep practice limited to 1 caliber to lower costs and great CCW piece (for the money, that is)
That leaves you with $35. Buy some gun care supplies with it so your guns will last a long time.
If you will buy used then that opens it up quite a bit depending on the desired purpose for such "armory".
Mossberg 500 - Walmart $200 (everyone should have at least 1 shotgun)
Taurus PT92 - www.budsgunshop.com $330 (+/-) - great time-tested 9mm that is cheap to shoot and still plenty big enough for self defense
Keltec P11 - gunbroker has them for $235 or so. 9mm so you can keep practice limited to 1 caliber to lower costs and great CCW piece (for the money, that is)
That leaves you with $35. Buy some gun care supplies with it so your guns will last a long time.
If you will buy used then that opens it up quite a bit depending on the desired purpose for such "armory".
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Some people like to buy new but I'm the type who'd rather have 2 used new guns than one fresh out of the box as I wouldn't want something I couldn't trust to take some wear and tear,not to mention most decent gun companies have good enough warranty departments for it to not matter.
Regarding Glocks,factory refurbs with 2 mags and full warranty are $399 at my LGS but if you do buy used,you can have the gun gone through and refinished by Glock for $45,they pay return shipping-not a bad deal at all.
Regarding Glocks,factory refurbs with 2 mags and full warranty are $399 at my LGS but if you do buy used,you can have the gun gone through and refinished by Glock for $45,they pay return shipping-not a bad deal at all.
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I'd suggest any pistol in reasonable price.(Taururs; Ruger; Glock) Quality and readily available at under 600.
Then use the rest to purchase a shotgun. Shotguns are just so damn versitile.
Then use the rest to purchase a shotgun. Shotguns are just so damn versitile.
DawgFvr
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I agree with fattsgalore...but a shotgun first...the most versatile weapon there is. Period. Then, sell that SKS...go buy a M1 Garand (that will be the last rifel you will ever need/want to purchase)...then go and get a revolver...preferably S&W (Colt if you have beau coup money)...then go for the autos...and sure, everybody needs a .45 ACP auto in their collection before they die.
mr.trooper
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Get a 1911 and a Ruger 10/22. If anything left over see if you can scrounge a used hunting rifle in 308.
silverlance
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Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant and a CZ-52. Then spend the rest on ammo at www.centuryarms.biz Don't buy the Bulgarian stuff, buy the CZ silver tip.
You will have a VERY accurate bolt gun, a VERY accurate pistol. Both pack a big wallop and both penetrate armor effectively. Both are also very solid guns that will last you a lifetime of use.
Ammo for the MN is $80 for 800
Ammo for the CZ is $85 for 800
$150 for a shooter MN, $250 for a very nice one (includes shipping)
$150 for an excellent condition CZ
so..
300 for guns
500 = ~ 5000 rounds of ammo
Not bad for 800, eh?
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If you must go shotty - used 870. should be pretty cheap - i have a benelli so I dont know too much about those.
You will have a VERY accurate bolt gun, a VERY accurate pistol. Both pack a big wallop and both penetrate armor effectively. Both are also very solid guns that will last you a lifetime of use.
Ammo for the MN is $80 for 800
Ammo for the CZ is $85 for 800
$150 for a shooter MN, $250 for a very nice one (includes shipping)
$150 for an excellent condition CZ
so..
300 for guns
500 = ~ 5000 rounds of ammo
Not bad for 800, eh?
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If you must go shotty - used 870. should be pretty cheap - i have a benelli so I dont know too much about those.
I'm also thinking about what to add next to my small core group of guns. Low cost and high-reliability are key for me at this point in my life. Right now I have:
-CZ P-01 9mm (went through extensive reliability testing for NATO approval)
-Marlin bolt-action .22LR (tube-fed, so will shoot longs, shorts, CB's, shot shells)
I want a gun from each of these categories:
-Centerfire rifle (Mosin, SKS, AK, or perhaps a Savage bolt-action)
-Pump shotgun (Remington 870, Mossberg 500, Maverick 88)
-Target/hunting pistol in .22LR (either semi-auto or a revolver)
I consider those to be core firearms. There are plenty of others I want, but they would be "fun" guns for me:
-.44mag or larger revolver
-quality break-barrel .177 air rifle
-SxS or OU clay gun
-CZ P-01 9mm (went through extensive reliability testing for NATO approval)
-Marlin bolt-action .22LR (tube-fed, so will shoot longs, shorts, CB's, shot shells)
I want a gun from each of these categories:
-Centerfire rifle (Mosin, SKS, AK, or perhaps a Savage bolt-action)
-Pump shotgun (Remington 870, Mossberg 500, Maverick 88)
-Target/hunting pistol in .22LR (either semi-auto or a revolver)
I consider those to be core firearms. There are plenty of others I want, but they would be "fun" guns for me:
-.44mag or larger revolver
-quality break-barrel .177 air rifle
-SxS or OU clay gun
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