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Need some input on what gun to get.
Posted By: Redneck2005
Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 01:01 AM
My wife and my anniversary is coming up next month. My wife asked what I wanted of course I looked at her like she was asking the dumbest question in the world. Without me saying anything she said "what gun do you want?" She set a price max of 400. ( because the purse she wants is 375) whatever gun I choose will be shot. So my dilemma is what gun I want. I have a 25-06, a .243, a 20 gauge 1100, a heavy barrel kimber .22lr (not something I consider a plinker) and my daughters .22 cricket, and a .38 Taurus ultra-lite.
I can't decide whether I want a rifle or pistol. I don't need another shotgun it wouldn't ever get used. My first thought was a .22 lever action, then .17 hmr lever, then 30-30 lever. Then I started thinking about seeing if I could locate a compact 1911 in .45 and add a little of my cash to her 400.
Any help? I can't decide what to get.
Posted By: Payne
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 01:07 AM
You could have got a RIA 45 for a little over 400 last week. not sure what they are going for today.
You might get a model 60 and a P22 for around that if you want some plinking guns.
Posted By: Redneck2005
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 01:11 AM
I know where I can get a stainless model 60 for 200$.
I had a p22 a few years ago, after my dad had it for awhile he said it started acting up. I sold an ATI Titan compact .45 about 8 months ago I wish I hadn't. I can't decide whether I want a plinker or not.
Posted By: BBD84
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 01:28 AM
17hmr is my favorite plinker and gets more use than any gun we own, we have 2 working on #3
Posted By: Redneck2005
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 01:42 AM
The only draw back to the 17 is if you are going to plink much it could get quite a bit more costly than a .22
Posted By: Payne
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 02:08 AM
I know where I can get a stainless model 60 for 200$.
Buy it and a bunch of ammo I had a p22 a few years ago, after my dad had it for awhile he said it started acting up.
Get some new mags
Posted By: Redneck2005
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 02:17 AM
Problem is my wife is going to buy the gun(s) when she has the money.
I don't have the p22 anymore
Posted By: Slow Drifter
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 11:02 PM
What, no .30 caliber in your arsenal? I'd look at the Ruger American in .308 personally. Right in the price range. Never shot one, but I've heard good things about them.
Posted By: lcbl75771
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 11:17 PM
22 lever action will probably set you back more than a 30-30 lever action. You could find a good 30-30 around that price range
Posted By: Greg Z
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 11:20 PM
I think the 17HMR is a good choice. yes ammo is a little more but you already have a .22.
I have a walther p22 I'm interested in selling/trading. I know your probably looking for something new at this point. But in case it peaks your interest
Posted By: tim1911
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 11:47 PM
Everyone needs a full size 1911. Keep it basic, add a little cash, and you're set. Haven't checked to see if the prices are caught up in the recent nonsense. Hopefully not.
Posted By: exoticbob
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/21/12 11:57 PM
check out the puma lever action. 44mag or 454 casull. fun to shoot and will do some damage.
Posted By: Redneck2005
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/22/12 03:08 AM
Yeah I am considering a 30-30. Not much interest in a .308. I am considering a .17 and yes I have a 22 but somehow I don't feel comfortable taking that one out to shoot beer cans only use it to hunt with.
Price on your p22? Trade interests?
Posted By: Snmcc
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/22/12 12:44 PM
I like the .17 or a 22 mag.
Taurus 45's are not far from the $400.oo dollar mark.
Posted By: Texican Ben
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/22/12 07:18 PM
Depends, what do you enjoy doing? Thinking about a CHL? Then a 1911, a compact Glock or similar wouldn't be a bad idea. May be even an S&W (Taurus?) snub nose revolver. Get a .357 and you can shoot 38's, 38+P's and 357's.
What a deer/hog gun? You can't go wrong with a 30-30. You can get a new Marlin 336 for under $400 (use to be, up until this week anyway).
The new Ruger American rifle can be had for under $400, comes in a variety of calibers and will shoot under MOA (groups under 1" at 100 yds). Then you can add $$ for some optics.
Just a few ideas.
Posted By: Black Ice
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/27/12 12:40 AM
I would say 22/250 in Remington model 700. It's one of my favorite guns I have.
Posted By: brent1
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/27/12 02:03 AM
If it was me i would get 17hmr or .40 s&w sd40
Posted By: Don Dial
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/27/12 11:00 PM
Unless you carry her to a gun show with some decent deals on used
weapons, I cannot think of anything that is available in that price range..why not add a couple hundred of yours and you can get a Rem SPS, or Savage in any caliber you'd like and they all pretty much shoot well..Don
Posted By: Texguy02
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/28/12 03:48 AM
17hmr- Savage with the bull barrel
Posted By: BigPig
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/28/12 04:45 AM
Maybe a S&W MP 22 or the Ruger 22/45 Lite. That's what I'm getting for my b-day, both under $400 and good cheap plinkers.
Posted By: Danny
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/29/12 04:15 AM
I would have to ask for a cool lever gun. 30-30s are just cool.
Posted By: 1860.colt
Re: Need some input on what gun to get. - 12/29/12 05:30 AM
a gun safe?