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THE Gun Thread
May 26, 2009 | randomhero97

Posted on 05/26/2009 4:18:39 AM PDT by randomhero97

Okay, I figure I would start a little gun thread. Here's the deal you your arsenal consists of the following weapon systems:

Bolt action rifle
Semi-auto rifle
Shotgun
Small calibur rifle
Semi-auto handgun
Revolver handgun

Now choose the weapon for each based on the following criteria; usability, affordability (including ammunition) and practicality


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This is how it breaks down for me:

Bolt action rifle - Savage Scout
Semi-auto rifle - Bushmaster Carbon-15 AR w/M4 config
Shotgun - Remington 870 tactical
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10/22
Semi-auto handgun - Taurus Millenium Pro 9mm
Revolver - haven't decided but something in .357
1 posted on 05/26/2009 4:18:39 AM PDT by randomhero97
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To: randomhero97
These are the weapon systems that I want to be proficient at before I make any other purchases.

Kinda of hard, though, when the itch comes along to buy another gun. : D.
2 posted on 05/26/2009 4:20:52 AM PDT by randomhero97 ("First you want to kill me, now you want to kiss me. Blow!" - Ash)
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To: Travis McGee; Lurker

So you can ping the gun dudes.


3 posted on 05/26/2009 4:21:56 AM PDT by randomhero97 ("First you want to kill me, now you want to kiss me. Blow!" - Ash)
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To: randomhero97

Bolt action rifle - Remington 700
Semi-auto rifle - AK-47
Shotgun - Mossberg 590 Mariner
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10/22
Semi-auto handgun - Colt 1911A1 or equivalent
Revolver - Ruger GP100


4 posted on 05/26/2009 4:25:51 AM PDT by catman67
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To: catman67

Who’s the manufacturer of you AK?


5 posted on 05/26/2009 4:28:31 AM PDT by randomhero97 ("First you want to kill me, now you want to kiss me. Blow!" - Ash)
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To: randomhero97

Bolt action rifle - I don’t have one.
Semi-auto rifle - AK-47 and next a AR 308 (rguns.net) coming soon
Shotgun - I don’t have one.
Small calibur rifle - I don’t have one.
Semi-auto handgun - XD-40 in two sizes, a small PF-9, a Taurus PT-99
Revolver handgun - Taurus Judge


6 posted on 05/26/2009 4:32:14 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Hey GOP follow Dick Cheney's lead)
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To: randomhero97

What?

You think I want to let the snooping ears/eyes of the anti-gun lobby know what I own so that they can demand I turn it/them over when they come a-knockin’ at my door?

Cold . . . dead . . . hands.


7 posted on 05/26/2009 4:41:54 AM PDT by HighlyOpinionated (Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann in 2012. With Liz Cheney as Secretary of State.)
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To: randomhero97
Bolt action rifle - Model 700 XCR Compact Tactical Rifle

Semi-auto rifle - M1A Squad Scout
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Shotgun - Ithaca Defensive model. One of the best buys oon the market.

Small calibur rifle - Marlin Model 60

Semi-auto handgun - Nothing beats a good 1911. The Taurus 1911 is one of the best buys. Lots of features at a good price.

Revolver handgun - Anything in 357.

8 posted on 05/26/2009 4:48:10 AM PDT by Pistolshot (The Soap-box, The Ballot-box, The Jury-box, And The Cartridge-Box ...we are past 2 of them.)
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To: randomhero97
Bolt action rifle - Remington 700 LTR in .308
Semi-auto rifle - AR-15 clone (Lone Star Armory)
Shotgun - Remington 870 (but I'm considering a Saiga-12)
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10/22 tuned by Volquartsen
Semi-auto handgun - Colt 1911
Revolver handgun - Ruger SP-101 in .357 mag.

How's the Carbon-15 working out for you? I remember those having some problems before Bushmaster bought the design. Does it use a standard AR bolt and carrier?

9 posted on 05/26/2009 4:50:21 AM PDT by Charles Martel ("Endeavor to persevere...")
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To: Pistolshot

I might disagree somewhat with you on Makes and Models, but I completely agree with you on types of weapons and calibers.


10 posted on 05/26/2009 4:57:32 AM PDT by CholeraJoe (Life's not fair, people are mean. Get over it and Cowboy the f*ck up!)
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To: randomhero97

My input:
Bolt action rifle: Remington M700 MILSPEC 5R .308
Semi-auto rifle: Springfield Armory M1A .308
Shotgun: Remington M870 Marine Magnum 12 ga.
Small caliber rifle: Marlin Golden 39A .22
Semi-auto handgun: Colt SS Gold Cup .45 ACP
Revolver handgun: Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum

FYI - The M700 5R is the most accurate riflr I have ever owned.


11 posted on 05/26/2009 5:01:30 AM PDT by 2nd Bn, 11th Mar
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To: Charles Martel

I have a Saiga 12 and love it. You can see a pic of mine at my FR homepage.


12 posted on 05/26/2009 5:01:55 AM PDT by CholeraJoe (Life's not fair, people are mean. Get over it and Cowboy the f*ck up!)
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To: randomhero97
There you go, the definitive answer. Everyone else is wrong (unless they agree with me) :)
13 posted on 05/26/2009 5:03:34 AM PDT by Sudetenland (Palin is an intellectual light weight. She's an object of adoration for a cult of personality.)
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To: randomhero97

No sir, Mr. Brownshirt, sir. I only got a fly swatter for protection.


14 posted on 05/26/2009 5:04:31 AM PDT by bgill (The evidence simply does not support the official position of the Obama administration)
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To: 2nd Bn, 11th Mar

I guess the meaning of “affordability” is in the eyes of the beholder. :)


15 posted on 05/26/2009 5:06:55 AM PDT by Sudetenland (Palin is an intellectual light weight. She's an object of adoration for a cult of personality.)
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To: randomhero97
All my guns, ammo, and reloading equipment were lost in a terrible RV fire. Very sad.
16 posted on 05/26/2009 5:08:37 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$ (Nemo me impune lacessit (Two terms for politicians, one in office, one in jail.))
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To: randomhero97

Bolt action rifle: Savage 110 in .223
Semi-auto rifle: Bushmaster AR-15 A2 style
Shotgun: Mossberg 500
Small calibur rifle: Any stout semi auto .22LR
Semi-auto handgun: 1911-A1
Revolver handgun: Dan Wesson 15-2 6” bbl .357Magnum


17 posted on 05/26/2009 5:10:42 AM PDT by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion. 01-20-2013: Change we can look forward to.)
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To: Pistolshot

Tauraus for 1911????

How about a Kimber? When looking at a life saving weapon, “value” is not part of the equation.


18 posted on 05/26/2009 5:11:28 AM PDT by Red in Blue PA (http://ccwsaveslives.blogspot.com/)
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To: randomhero97

If I were limited to only one of these, ammunition commonality and parts availability would change the equation a bit..

Bolt action: Remington 700 (.308)
Semi-Auto: FN/FAL (probably DSA)
Shotgun: Mossberg 590A1
Small cal rifle: 10/22
Semi-Auto H/G: Glock 21
Revolver: Something in 45acp (1917, taurus, etc.)

Having only .308, 12ga, 22lr and .45 to worry about would be helpful.

Without that restriction it would probably be..
Bolt Action: Remington 700 (alt Sig blaser)
Semi Auto: ar15 with LMT MRP & 5.56/6.8SPC barrels
Shotgun: Mossberg 590A1
Small Cal: 10/22
Semi-Auto: Glock 21 (alt USP .45T)
Revolver: S&W / John Ross 500 S&W Magnum


19 posted on 05/26/2009 5:16:54 AM PDT by earlyapex (Somewhere in Kenya, a village is missing its idiot.)
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To: randomhero97

Bolt action rifle - Remington 700 30-06 or .308
Semi-auto rifle - AR-15 .223
Shotgun Mossberg 500 - 12 gauge
Small calibur rifle - Ruger 10-22
Semi-auto handgun - 1911
Revolver handgun - Smith and Wesson 686 .357 Magnum

Ruger Mark II .22LR


20 posted on 05/26/2009 5:25:38 AM PDT by Shooter 2.5 (NRA /Patron - TSRA- IDPA)
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