For pure shooting fun, what would you choose...

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If you want a centerfire rifle, you're talking pure fun, and you're concerned with the price of ammo, it's hard to beat a 9mm carbine. I just blew off 300 rounds in my PC9 at a cost of about $35.00, including tax. It might not be the most practical gun, but it is a flat-out blast to shoot, and reliable as an anvil.
 
Purchase Made: hint (it was through the CMP)

:D M1

Yesterday I sent my paperwork to the CMP to purchase a service grade SA M1. After lots of thought and after shooting an M1 and an AR, this is the best way for me to start my collection of centerfire rifles. It is such a kick to shoot as well as pretty much what I grew up thinking a rifle should be that I couldn't decide on anything else. My youth was spent watching WWII movies and such shows as Combat! . I'm going to feel good about this purchase.

And, I'm sure not knocking any of the other rifles under consideration that I or you mentioned in this thread. No reason why this purchase can't be the start of a collection !
 
As several of the other posters have said, any of the three will provide you with hours of "fun". Semi-autos, old or new, are in vogue right now and if you like to put lots of bullets downrange quickly, they are a blast (pun intended). :) Contrary to what some may say, lever-action rifles are far from outdated and offer not only fun but a connection to our firearms past. I'm too old to worry about the "cool factor" but I would agree that the AR-15 is probably the best of the three if cost of ammo is a factor. Otherwise, if I had to choose between an AR and a rifle in a real combat caliber :neener: , the M-1 or M1A would be the ticket. Heck, you can't go wrong with any of them and I'll make a prediction: you will own all three someday.
 
I'm going to go ahead and recommend an SKS. The ammo is insanely cheap, the gun works well, and is very simple, not to mention inexpensive.

I have a Chinese, and though I haven't shot it yet, I love its ease of dissasembly. The rifle operates simply, is internally fairly simple, has a good deal of accessories available (watch the 922 law though) and is just an all around good gun for a great price, especially when you consider its durability.

Finally, I just love the cool factor. Others say its ugly, but I think its positively sexy. Buy one, you won't regret it.

edit: Maybe I should have read the last half of this page, huh? >_<

Well, enjoy your M1, my friend. If I had more money, I would too.
 
Range Report: but not what you might think...

Well, as I wait for my M1 to arrive, I found myself in a neat situation. I had a little bonus money from work. So, I am now the owner of rifle #2 on my list: a Marlin 1894C.

To those of you that said this rifle would be fun, I can't agree more. :D I have a 25-yard range in my back yard. Today was unseasonably warm and I couldn't wait to try out the rifle. I stuck a small Shoot-N-C target on some cardboard and stepped off 25 paces. The first five shots grouped about 3 inches high. One click on the rear sight and everything else was great. This little rifle points so naturally. There is quite a bit of nostalgia in working the lever. I can't see a reason to shoot .38 specials. The .357 Mags are so much fun! :) Even from standing I was just tearing the center out of the target. Now, I know 25 yards is hardly any distance at all, but this was big time fun! I'm going to really like this rifle.
 
It's Here...

Having been advised by the CMP that USGI SA SG's are out of stock and no supply is in sight and offered a chance to convert my order to a Greek, I refused to do so. Having quite a few interesting rifles and handguns in my safe to shoot, I was in no hurry and really wanted what I originally ordered.

Two Thursdays ago I was delighted to find an email from the CMP informing me my order had shipped! In fact, upon running the tracking number, I found that within the past 20 minutes the rifle had been delivered to the local FedEx depot! Lunch break couldn't come too soon!

The rifle is circa 1943, SA SG. The stock is H&R, post WWII. It has been rebarreled and not shot much at all. Most other parts are Springfield and it has lots of character. I have some cleaning equipment on order from Fulton Armory and will give it a good cleaning and grease job before serious shooting, but did put 8 rounds down range to be sure all is in working order. It is.

Since I started this thread I have been able to shoot all 3 rifles on my short list of must-haves. And, I now own two of the three. I am in no hurry to acquire the third. Learning to shoot the M1 is going to be a happy pursuit. I am generally all thumbs at the work bench, but am determined to understand this rifle fully. I have Duff's manual and the excellent handbook that was shipped with the rifle and a good friend who knows the M1 inside and out. So, I'll get there. This is everything I hoped it would be and more. :)
 
Ar

get an AR, you can always "play" army man! lol
Really though, there a ton of fun to shoot, I shot ma freinds about 8 hours ago and im already looking into getting one of my own. :D
 
An SKS or AK for pure shooting fun. They just keep shooting all day long and using the Czech surplus from ammoman.com for $139 for 1560 rds you can't shoot much cheaper. Target shooting and plinking are fun but quickly emptying a 30 rd magazine is pure joy. I get more bang for my bucks out of my WASR-10.
 
SKS! I've had mine for less then a week and I'm already in love. It's the most legal fun I've ever had with my clothes on.
 
Congratulations on your choice! I haven't owened an M1 since the '70's and I'd have selected the AR but you're good to go,,,,Good Shooting.............Essex County
 
Guys, I was actually trying to give this thread some closure, but your enthusiasm for what you like to shoot is contagious! :D

Watching Saving Private Ryan (again) the other day while holding my M1 was a neat experience. Going to my little range in the back yard and centering several shots offhand with the 1894C is inspiring. For a guy with old/abused eyes, that rifle shoots easily. I am real happy with these two rifles.

I did get a chance to extensively shoot a buddies AR. Some day I may own one. For now, and with the prices of good AR's skyrocketing, I am quite pleased with my M1 and Marlin lever rifle. They meet the criteria of being lots of fun to shoot! ;)
 
Pure Shooting FUN?
No other gun would even come close to the fun factor of low recoil, high capacity, spacegun like the P90

Thus I choose the PS-90
 
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