Have $400, what am I missing?

L_Killkenny · April 20, 2008, 11:30 AM

I came accross a windfall of $400 and need to spend it before the wife does. Here's what I already have:

Short Guns:
H&R DA .22
.32 Mag Single-Six
.357 Security Six
22/45 Ruger

Long Guns:
Rem 870 Slug Gun
Win 1300 bird gun.
10/22
Old marlin .22 bolt gun
22-250 Savage

CCW is not an option in my county. Prefer revolvers because I reload and get tired of picking up brass. I am thinking it needs to be spent on a handgun (thus putting this in the "handgun" forum) but rifle suggestions are welcome. Have zero desire for a SKS, AK or "battle" rifles. We can't use high-powers for deer hunting in Iowa.

What would you add to my collection and why?

LK

Rampant_Colt · April 20, 2008, 11:44 AM

Glock 19

you don't have any autoloaders
just about anyone can shoot it [hint - excuse]
reliable
cheap 9mm ammo
CCW-ready when needed
your price range
all-around great gun

SW40F · April 20, 2008, 11:46 AM

Dude, you need to give her half.

If she finds out you didn't, she'll shoot you with whatever you bought with it.

SilentHitz · April 20, 2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Dude, you need to give her half.

If she finds out you didn't, she'll shoot you with whatever you bought with it.

Now that I wiped up the coffee I spit on my keys, I'll try to respond.

I would agree with RC, a nice auto would be my next choice since you already have some nice revolvers and long guns. It's hard to beat a good old reliable 1911, that would be my choice anyways. Have fun shopping for whatever you decide on.

L_Killkenny · April 20, 2008, 12:17 PM

She already get everything else .This is MINE, MINE I SAY! ALL MINE!!!

Oh for got to mention: the gun must have more style than a brick (glock = :barf

If I were to get a semi at least I'd hope to have enough sense to by a hi-power or something. (ReRead post about prefering revolvers and why. another .22 semi might happen though)

LK

gb_in_ga · April 20, 2008, 12:23 PM

You don't have a S&W K frame. You need a K frame. Start looking for a used K frame.

KyJim · April 20, 2008, 04:05 PM

For revolvers, get the K-frame. If you want something different, get a 1911 Rock Island Tactical .45.

Texas Armadillo · April 20, 2008, 04:17 PM

FN FNP9 or FNP9M

If you do not like Glock grips, try an FN.

Or look here...

http://www.best9mm.com/

Tom2 · April 20, 2008, 05:19 PM

Smith K frame. It can be a .38 if you want to shoot for fun and cheap reloading. And you can do +P in the modern ones too if need be. You could go for a magnum but pay more, and I think you already have one. You might get a .38 and have some left over for accessories or ammo so you can go right to work. If you had more money, you would have vastly wider choices like a .44. Well I suppose you could do a Ruger Blackhawk in .44 alot less than a Smith DA .44. You might look at a SAA clone in the more economical models. That can still get you big bore but not in the magnum range. Maybe that is for you if you want something bigger than 32 or 38.

L_Killkenny · April 20, 2008, 06:01 PM

Lots of folks recommending a K frame. Someone needs to explain to me why I need one when I have a perfectly good .357 Ruger already. Confused?

Done the .45 thing before. Sold it. Sometimes I regret it but I'm not looking to do it again.

Front runners so far are: maybe another .22 DA (3" barreled though?), maybe a rifle caliber handgun (a used .243 savage striker would be great), maybe a .357 lever gun, maybe a snub or 3" 38.

LK

rantingredneck · April 20, 2008, 06:05 PM

I'd recommend a GP100 because..........well..........I think everyone should own one.

As of today I'm the proud owner of 2.

.

Line Rider · April 20, 2008, 06:27 PM

1. AMMO AMMO AMMO

2. Glock 19 or Glock 23

3. AK -47 not an evil black rifle but investment

rantingredneck · April 20, 2008, 06:30 PM

Hrrrmmm..........

Do you reload??? If so, COMPONENTS.......

If not.......EQUIPMENT AND BOOKS..........

Nemsis · April 20, 2008, 07:36 PM

+1 on the ammo geez the way prices are going up

Kar-el · April 20, 2008, 09:23 PM

CZ-75.

'Nuff said.

Kar-el

gb_in_ga · April 21, 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Lots of folks recommending a K frame. Someone needs to explain to me why I need one when I have a perfectly good .357 Ruger already.

Hmm -- how to explain it...

Ever shot a K frame? Ever experienced the balance of a K frame? The trigger? Not to mention the looks.

There's just something about 'em. The just feel right. I really can't explain it, but somehow I just shoot better when I'm shooting a K. Not to say that I don't shoot well with my 686, and not to knock your Ruger. After all, I could have made your same argument with regards to my 686 and getting a K frame. I love my L frame and wouldn't part with it, but it isn't a K frame.

Then again, those who are suggesting ammo are on to something as well...

rantingredneck · April 21, 2008, 08:34 AM

From a die hard Ruger fan, who has shot K-frames, let me say.............

>...........THEY ARE NICE!!!...........

farnorthdan · April 21, 2008, 11:23 AM

How about a nice .22 semi like a ruger mark II/III, inexpensive to shoot and loads of fun.

Reloading supplies would be my next choice, can never have too much.

B.N.Real · April 21, 2008, 02:54 PM

Go on the internet,search for your best ammo deals and stock up.

Alleykat · April 21, 2008, 06:45 PM

You didn't say you wanted suggestions about the nicest handgun you could buy. You said you had $400 to spend...about the right price for a lnib G19, which, functionally, is probably superior to the Hi-Power about which you fantasize.

If you do wise up and try a G19, you'll find out why so many would recommend them to you. They're fun to shoot; reliable; easy to repair, with your having NEVER to endure the expense of a gunsmith; 15-rd. mag; waranteed forever.

ElectricHellfire · April 21, 2008, 06:47 PM

Glock 17 or 19. You already know why.

chris in va · April 22, 2008, 06:27 AM

You have some shotguns. How about an Aerial Assault trap thrower if you've got some land? Got a safe? How about some defensive training.

20 gallons of gas?

tulsamal · April 22, 2008, 07:07 AM

Dan's is selling the SIG P6 for $259. And the Walther P1 for $299. Both would be nice for a collection and an inexpensive way to get a high quality 9mm autoloader. The P6 is the more modern design. The P1 is the more historic.

I REALLY want to buy one of each but I'm all tapped out for more guns right now!

http://www.dansammo.com/firearms.asp

Gregg

April 20, 2008, 11:30 AM	#1
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	Have $400, what am I missing? I came accross a windfall of $400 and need to spend it before the wife does. Here's what I already have: Short Guns: H&R DA .22 .32 Mag Single-Six .357 Security Six 22/45 Ruger Long Guns: Rem 870 Slug Gun Win 1300 bird gun. 10/22 Old marlin .22 bolt gun 22-250 Savage CCW is not an option in my county. Prefer revolvers because I reload and get tired of picking up brass. I am thinking it needs to be spent on a handgun (thus putting this in the "handgun" forum) but rifle suggestions are welcome. Have zero desire for a SKS, AK or "battle" rifles. We can't use high-powers for deer hunting in Iowa. What would you add to my collection and why? LK

April 20, 2008, 11:44 AM	#2
Rampant_Colt Senior Member Join Date: March 17, 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 1,478	Glock 19 you don't have any autoloaders just about anyone can shoot it [hint - excuse] reliable cheap 9mm ammo CCW-ready when needed your price range all-around great gun __________________ member of an elite paramilitary organization: Eagle Scouts

April 20, 2008, 12:23 PM	#6
gb_in_ga Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2005 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 3,092	You don't have a S&W K frame. You need a K frame. Start looking for a used K frame. __________________ COME AND TAKE IT http://www.tamu.edu/ccbn/dewitt/batgon.htm Formerly lived in Ga, but now I'm back in Tx! Aaaand, now I'm off to Fla...

April 20, 2008, 05:19 PM	#9
Tom2 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,676	Smith K frame. It can be a .38 if you want to shoot for fun and cheap reloading. And you can do +P in the modern ones too if need be. You could go for a magnum but pay more, and I think you already have one. You might get a .38 and have some left over for accessories or ammo so you can go right to work. If you had more money, you would have vastly wider choices like a .44. Well I suppose you could do a Ruger Blackhawk in .44 alot less than a Smith DA .44. You might look at a SAA clone in the more economical models. That can still get you big bore but not in the magnum range. Maybe that is for you if you want something bigger than 32 or 38. __________________ Your gun is like your nose, it is just wrong for someone else to pick it for you!

April 20, 2008, 07:36 PM	#14
Nemsis Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Chicago Posts: 408	+1 on the ammo geez the way prices are going up __________________ "The American people will never knowingly adopt Socialism. But under the name of 'liberalism' they will adopt every fragment of the Socialist program, until one day America will be a Socialist nation, without knowing how it happened." --Norman Thomas

April 20, 2008, 11:46 AM	#3
SW40F Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2001 Location: Western MI Posts: 563	Dude, you need to give her half. If she finds out you didn't, she'll shoot you with whatever you bought with it.

April 20, 2008, 12:17 PM	#5
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	She already get everything else .This is MINE, MINE I SAY! ALL MINE!!! Oh for got to mention: the gun must have more style than a brick (glock = :barf If I were to get a semi at least I'd hope to have enough sense to by a hi-power or something. (ReRead post about prefering revolvers and why. another .22 semi might happen though) LK

April 20, 2008, 04:05 PM	#7
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	For revolvers, get the K-frame. If you want something different, get a 1911 Rock Island Tactical .45.

April 20, 2008, 04:17 PM	#8
Texas Armadillo Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2007 Posts: 101	FN FNP9 or FNP9M If you do not like Glock grips, try an FN. Or look here... http://www.best9mm.com/

April 20, 2008, 06:01 PM	#10
L_Killkenny Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,676	Lots of folks recommending a K frame. Someone needs to explain to me why I need one when I have a perfectly good .357 Ruger already. Confused? Done the .45 thing before. Sold it. Sometimes I regret it but I'm not looking to do it again. Front runners so far are: maybe another .22 DA (3" barreled though?), maybe a rifle caliber handgun (a used .243 savage striker would be great), maybe a .357 lever gun, maybe a snub or 3" 38. LK

April 20, 2008, 06:05 PM	#11
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I'd recommend a GP100 because..........well..........I think everyone should own one. As of today I'm the proud owner of 2. .

April 20, 2008, 06:27 PM	#12
Line Rider Member Join Date: November 29, 2002 Location: Greenbow, Alabama Posts: 82	1. AMMO AMMO AMMO 2. Glock 19 or Glock 23 3. AK -47 not an evil black rifle but investment

April 20, 2008, 06:30 PM	#13
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Hrrrmmm.......... Do you reload??? If so, COMPONENTS....... If not.......EQUIPMENT AND BOOKS..........

April 20, 2008, 09:23 PM	#15
Kar-el Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 19	CZ-75. 'Nuff said. Kar-el

April 21, 2008, 08:34 AM	#17
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	From a die hard Ruger fan, who has shot K-frames, let me say............. >...........THEY ARE NICE!!!...........

April 21, 2008, 11:23 AM	#18
farnorthdan Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2007 Posts: 371	.22 Ruger How about a nice .22 semi like a ruger mark II/III, inexpensive to shoot and loads of fun. Reloading supplies would be my next choice, can never have too much. __________________ Believe NONE of what you hear; HALF of what you see and ALL you believe Accuracy is king,penatration is queen but why not jack'em in the process if you can.

April 21, 2008, 02:54 PM	#19
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	Go on the internet,search for your best ammo deals and stock up.

April 21, 2008, 06:45 PM	#20
Alleykat Junior member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 3,668	You didn't say you wanted suggestions about the nicest handgun you could buy. You said you had $400 to spend...about the right price for a lnib G19, which, functionally, is probably superior to the Hi-Power about which you fantasize. If you do wise up and try a G19, you'll find out why so many would recommend them to you. They're fun to shoot; reliable; easy to repair, with your having NEVER to endure the expense of a gunsmith; 15-rd. mag; waranteed forever.

April 21, 2008, 06:47 PM	#21
ElectricHellfire Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,271	Glock 17 or 19. You already know why. __________________ *Texas, the only State to Have Ever Kicked Another Country's Butt*

April 22, 2008, 06:27 AM	#22
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	You have some shotguns. How about an Aerial Assault trap thrower if you've got some land? Got a safe? How about some defensive training. 20 gallons of gas?

April 22, 2008, 07:07 AM	#23
tulsamal Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Location: Vinita, OK Posts: 2,552	Dan's is selling the SIG P6 for $259. And the Walther P1 for $299. Both would be nice for a collection and an inexpensive way to get a high quality 9mm autoloader. The P6 is the more modern design. The P1 is the more historic. I REALLY want to buy one of each but I'm all tapped out for more guns right now! http://www.dansammo.com/firearms.asp Gregg