What gun next when you have the bases covered?

[JTHunter]

I would like to get a Ruger SP-101 with the 3" barrel and a 77/357 to go with it.

IIRC, the 77 rifle is a bolt-action that only holds 5 rounds. While a BA is probably more accurate, a good levergun holds more rounds. A couple of years ago, I was able to close on a GunBroker auction for a Marlin 1894 from 1994. It has the side loading gate with side eject that allows for mounting an optic on top, if desired, and it holds 10 rounds.
I got the Marlin because the Henry had no side loading and was HEAVY. The Winchester ($$$$ !!) also had no side loading and was a top eject and the Rossi was a clone of the Winchester. The Uberti was even higher in price with the same faults as the Winchester and Rossi. All three also had a very curved buttstock with no pad and doesn't fit my shoulder comfortably. Only the Marlin had a recoil pad on it.

 

[RedlegRick]

IIRC, the 77 rifle is a bolt-action that only holds 5 rounds. While a BA is probably more accurate, a good levergun holds more rounds. A couple of years ago, I was able to close on a GunBroker auction for a Marlin 1894 from 1994. It has the side loading gate with side eject that allows for mounting an optic on top, if desired, and it holds 10 rounds.
I got the Marlin because the Henry had no side loading and was HEAVY. The Winchester ($$$$ !!) also had no side loading and was a top eject and the Rossi was a clone of the Winchester. The Uberti was even higher in price with the same faults as the Winchester and Rossi. All three also had a very curved buttstock with no pad and doesn't fit my shoulder comfortably. Only the Marlin had a recoil pad on it.

The five round limit isn't a showstopper for me, I have this little quirk about my rounds going out in fives. While I do have a sweet spot for a good lever action like the Rossi, I just like the lines of the 77 better, and bolts, for me, are easier to clean and maintain.

 

[BWS]

There's a few guns here that everyone sort of gravitates twds when we get together.

6"# 14 Smith on the handguns,a '42 62a Winchester pump .22,and a CZ 527 LUX no scope .223.

I don't shoot the guns I have near enough,if being honest.A stainless SPS 7-08 1-4X20 Loopy is my "BFF".And shoot hot rod recurves/longbows every day.

But if I had to get another gun,make it a CZ .375 no scope,and would shoot cast bullets out of it.Good luck,BW

 

[Sav .250]

Over the years I`ve weeded out some and added others. I`m at a point now where all the stars are in alignment .
No need for any new-comers. Satisfaction has been achieved.

 

[Mike J]

If you want something unusual you might look at Dan Wesson revolvers. I have one but only have one barrel & shroud with it. They were sold with what they called pistol packs that had different length barrels & shrouds that could be changed out. The were also very accurate because the barrel was under tension. Not a need but I always thought it was a neat design. They are no longer made.

 

[Rshooter]

I am into WW1 and WW2 guns. They will put a smile on your face. Ammo is expensive but you do not blast with a 30-06 or 8mm bolt action.

 

[ms6852]

The only gun I'm potentially interested in is the mate to the PMR-30 pistol (which I have), the CMR-30 carbine as they use the same mags.

It is a lot of fun to shoot . I find myself carrying it often on hot summer days when I am dressed in light clothing as it only ways 19 oz. full loaded.

 

[UKWildcatFan]

Pre-lock S&W 617.

 

[tubeshooter]

I know what you mean. I don't have a a grail gun that I have a burning desire for right now. The bases have all been covered for awhile, too.

I have always kind of wanted a .45-70 and the recent Marlin rebate made this even more tempting, but I didn't go through with it. I probably will also buy a 10/22 at some point down the road, just because.



Branching out is what spurred my interest in single action revolvers, and also introduced me to milsurps. It could open up a whole new world for you as well in some area you aren't into (yet).

 

[theotherwaldo]

One word: Garand.

 

[Bbear]

Haven't seen it mentioned yet but I'm putting my pennies aside to find a first generation Newton rifle in 256 Newton. Double set triggers and a round going about 3k with the workmanship of 'old world' rifle builders just makes me smile.
One of my Uncles had one and I'm not certain which of my cousins got it when he passed away. He also had a 22 Newton as well, if memory serves me.

 

[JTHunter]

It is a lot of fun to shoot . I find myself carrying it often on hot summer days when I am dressed in light clothing as it only ways 19 oz. full loaded.

The PMR has a good amount of rounds to use, despite being .22 Mag., but is too big for easy CC.
And Illinois is STILL too restrictive for me to expend that kind of money PLUS they still outlaw OC which is what I prefer. If we had that, I have a nice leather rig for my .357 GP-100.

 

[gbran]

I have 15 handguns, including a Glock G26, but I'm pining for a G19.

 

[ms6852]

The PMR has a good amount of rounds to use, despite being .22 Mag., but is too big for easy CC.
And Illinois is STILL too restrictive for me to expend that kind of money PLUS they still outlaw OC which is what I prefer. If we had that, I have a nice leather rig for my .357 GP-100.

For me it is a lot easier to carry than my Walther PPQ or my 1911. Being that it is hot down here I wear a t-shirt that matches the color of my shirt, usually some Hawaiian shirt type unbutton, wearing shorts or pants. I usually load only 25 rounds and carry an extra 25 round mag. Loading the mags with this amount of ammo prevents it from having malfunctions. Have fired a few thousand rounds this with way without incidents. I only by CCI ammo.

 

[RavenTai]

1885 high wall or low wall. They are beautiful elegant rifles, originals are had to come by but Winchester still sells limited numbers of them.

I will echo above the the M1 garand if you do not have one, lots of history and just a captivating gun to own. Each one has a story.

Cz 452 ultra-lux, very accurate 22lr and thanks to it's 28" barrel pretty quiet with sub Sonic rounds

Cap and ball revolvers cheap to get into replicas that can come straight to your home in many states

Revolutionary era Kentucky rifle replicas, again history.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

I have a pretty eclectic assortment, hand guns, rifles both center fire and rim fire,, some mil-surp, and boo coo black powder stuff.
Recently I have developed an urge to own a 223 bolt rifle. Don't know why but it's become a need/want.
Weird...?

 

[Sniper66]

I found myself in your shoes, having filled all my needs and then some, but itching to got back on the hunt for new toys. One way to scratch that itch is to launch into an whole different line of guns. For example, I have always shied away fro AR style rifles because I know very little about them. I have several great bolt guns and several calibers; more than enough to hunt every critter I choose to. But, with my shooting moving more toward varmint calling, I'm looking to buy a semi-auto. When I first started my search I was overwhelmed by the number of options available. Opportunity emerges when you look for it and I "discovered" a great little company (2 guys) who build custom ARs. And WOW are their rifles something special. I'm excited all over again and will work with them to put together options that work for me. At this stage in my life (age 71 and been shooting for over 60 years), I'm less concerned with bargains__I want what I want. I'll have to sell some guns to pay for this one, but my enthusiasm has been jump-started and will carry me into the next decade. Keep hunting for that special gun; it's worth the effort.

 

[Ranald]

I am into WW1 and WW2 guns. They will put a smile on your face. Ammo is expensive but you do not blast with a 30-06 or 8mm bolt action.

LOL.... I do! Bought 7.92X57 ammo when it was coming over by the boatload from somewhere in the Former Yugoslavia. Stacked it deep to feed my several Mausers and FN49 for the rest of my life... Yeah it will boot your shoulder but no worse really than the .308/7.62X51, .303, or the Mosin rifle... Dump some Mauser down range and you'll know at the end of the day that you've been shooting.
My "next gun"? Lookin to get a Cold Steel Natchez bowie as my next "gun"... as of right now there are no more firearms on my immediate horizon... been concentrating on edged weapons and tools... you know, like clearing a room at a single bound and taking off an offenders hand at the wrist or elbow...

 

[theotherwaldo]

Help me decide: M1 Garand or M1a?

 

[RavenTai]

That's a tough question, M1a has some technical advantages, but the Garand has so much history, it's a touchstone to our past.

 

[RavenTai]

To expand, the 30-06 is a bit more powerful and versatile than .308 but the m2 ball used in the Garand is not full power 30-06, full power 06 can actually damage the Garands op-rod. The Garands M2 ball is almost identical ballistically to the .308 used in the m1a, and the m1a does it with shorter/lighter .308 ammo in a shorter/lighter .308 action.

The 8 Rd En Bloc clip is a weak point of the Garand, it takes time to learn how to load ammo in the clip and how to load clips in the Garand without smashing your thumb, where the m1a takes a more modern detachable magazine of 20 rds.

I love the sproing noise the ejecting clip makes, but in a fighting rifle it's a big problem, you know immediatly you are empty, as does everyone around you, also you cannot change out an almost empty clip without opening the bolt extracting the round from the chamber, and a clip with less than 8 rounds is a mess of loose rounds falling all over the place. You basically have to fire 8 and then reload.

So from a tactical standpoint the m1a has an obvious advantage.

But The m1a will never have the history of the Garand. The gun that fought and won a world war. the Garand looks better Imo and every time I see and shoot mine it gives me the warm fuzzy feeling that no other rifle can reproduce.

So witch one depends I guess in what role(s) you see it for, other than the cartridge and feeding device they are very similar.

Collector/paper puncher/wall hangar/ suburban domicile defense against a few thugs, M1 Garand

Fighting weapon/competitive shooting/TEOTWAWKI M1A

 

[jmorris]

50 BMG, if your gonna say “hey check this out”. I follow that with a hunk of 1” thick steel plate with a hole or holes shot through it.



Once you “have the bases covered” your just going for one of everything...

 

[Ignition Override]

With only Makarovs as carry handguns until two weeks ago, just acquired a first larger chambering, the superb CZ 75 PO1 (9mm Luger).

A Sig P229 would be nice as alternative spare handgun with the same power, overall features, size, similar capacity and reliability.

 

[Skylerbone]

Anschutz 54? Make the quest less about finding the firearm and maybe push yourself toward a spot on the Olympic team? That would be a great chase. It took Geena Davis 2 1/2 years to go from novice archer to Olympic Trials semi-finalist...

Me, on my budget, I’d run down a few older rimfire rifles and enjoy the satisfaction of a $100 rifle outshooting some of these new whiz bang money pit plinkers.

 

[MTNSTRYDER]

I have 2 on my wish list a 357 lever action take down and a 22 revolver.