Hangun and rifle choices...

[snal]

I'm curious about your handgun and rifle choices...and why you choose them. Price? How they function? Reliability? Beauty? Caliber? What prompted you to own what you own?

[Rustyshakelford]

I'm curious about your handgun and rifle choices...and why you choose them. Price? How they function? Reliability? Beauty? Caliber? What prompted you to own what you own?

Pistol S&W 686 old version 6 shot




2 of my Rifle choices FN/FAL and AK-47



All chosen for functionality. Beauty? Nah. Ak-47 is 7.62 x 39, FAL is 762 x 51 (308) and the S&W is .357/.38

[Big_Saw]

1 - 12g Ithaca 37 18 1/2" pump for it's versatility and ease of maintenance.

2 - Glock 17s, 2 - Ruger P89DCs, and my new baby, a Kahr CW9, for all-around functionality, availability of ammo, concealment, and personal preference.

1- Powerline 1000 break-barrel pellet rifle with mods and 10x scope, for hunting small game silently, and packing huge amounts of ammo in a very small package.

While nobody wants a particularly ugly gun...I base my choices on experience w/quality, ergonomics, and tactical considerations. But I, as most people I know, love a good looking weapon. I'm not into big custom mods, either...IMHO, if it doesn't add to the functionality of the weapon...it's just a waste of time and money, and I prefer a nice, clean-lined weapon to a big, gaudy one.

My $0.02

[Big_Saw]

BTW, Rusty....good pics...I even like the old wheel-gun. :D

[Rustyshakelford]

BTW, Rusty....good pics...I even like the old wheel-gun. :D

That "old wheel gun" will almost certainly out shoot the modern autos out there. I would bet a Benjamin on it. 6" BBl, 10 oz trigger, and it was what I shot when I cleaned up on the local pistol shooting comps in college. I have a perfect load for it too. So shove that in your pipe and smoke Mr. modern-is-better!!:cool:

[Big_Saw]

That "old wheel gun" will almost certainly out shoot the modern autos out there. I would bet a Benjamin on it. 6" BBl, 10 oz trigger, and it was what I shot when I cleaned up on the local pistol shooting comps in college. I have a perfect load for it too. So shove that in your pipe and smoke Mr. modern-is-better!!:cool:

Easy, Turbo......don't get all decrepit on me.......lol....I didn't even know they'd invented guns when you were in college.

[beebopcop]

My main weapons are the AR-15 in .223 and 2 1911 .45 ACPs secondaries are .44 mag and .45 long colt/.45ACP revolver, a 12 guage shotgun and of course some .22s. I choose my weapons based on stopping power and versatility. I try to keep it down to 3 or 4 different calibers because I don't want to have to buy 19 different types of ammo. I would not mind going from the AR to an AK but I could not afford to build my ammo back up for the AK so I will stick with what I got. Yes, I do like a nice looking gun, its kinda like looking at Rusty's knee up there. ummmmm....sweet.

[Big_Saw]

I really need to go and pick up a couple of .22 autos...and I was gonna get one yesterday, but the 9 just called to me.....guess I'm addicted....I need an intervention.



Somebody please help me....*sob*

[Rustyshakelford]

My main weapons are the AR-15 in .223 and 2 1911 .45 ACPs secondaries are .44 mag and .45 long colt/.45ACP revolver, a 12 guage shotgun and of course some .22s. I choose my weapons based on stopping power and versatility. I try to keep it down to 3 or 4 different calibers because I don't want to have to buy 19 different types of ammo. I would not mind going from the AR to an AK but I could not afford to build my ammo back up for the AK so I will stick with what I got. Yes, I do like a nice looking gun, its kinda like looking at Rusty's knee up there. ummmmm....sweet.

Yeah, I was lounging around in my thong that night!!

[Rustyshakelford]

Easy, Turbo......don't get all decrepit on me.......lol....I didn't even know they'd invented guns when you were in college.

Yeah, back when Reagan was president, we hunted Dino's with sharp sticks.

[Big_Saw]

Yeah, back when Reagan was president, we hunted Dino's with sharp sticks.

Sh*t.....I still hunt black bear with a flyswatter......lol

[Rustyshakelford]

Sh*t.....I still hunt black bear with a flyswatter......lol

Tried that, but felt it was not giving the bear a sporting chance.

[Zombie Axe]

I like the 9mm, but I prefer the .45 ACP but different percieved threats change what I carry, but 95% of the time, I want the .45 ACP :) The .45 is a great round that has served folks that put it on the line for us with an awesome record!

Rifle calibers, I tend to like the AR family, the M1A family and even the AK. I used the AR in military days, so that is what I am familiar with on a lot of weapon drills.

I prefer the .308 caliber for its superior penetration and range to the .223. The .308 only loses out because of ONE problem... it weighs more :( but that ain't a problem in some scenarios.

The AK, what can you say bad about it. It has a longevity for a service rifle caliber that is only edged out by time to the 7.62X54R. Dang good round closer in, with a real sized bullet. Not as accurate as an AR but the bullets make bigger holes when they do make contact ;)

Other than a few special calibers for special needs I don't stock much more than the above...

Always wanted a 10 mm Glock... but ammo is kinda high to buy in bulk, but MAN what a round :eek:

Other than that I feel well served by my choices in calibers:cool:

[Rustyshakelford]

I like the 9mm, but I prefer the .45 ACP but different percieved threats change what I carry, but 95% of the time, I want the .45 ACP :) The .45 is a great round that has served folks that put it on the line for us with an awesome record!

Rifle calibers, I tend to like the AR family, the M1A family and even the AK. I used the AR in military days, so that is what I am familiar with on a lot of weapon drills.

I prefer the .308 caliber for its superior penetration and range to the .223. The .308 only loses out because of ONE problem... it weighs more :( but that ain't a problem in some scenarios.

The AK, what can you say bad about it. It has a longevity for a service rifle caliber that is only edged out by time to the 7.62X54R. Dang good round closer in, with a real sized bullet. Not as accurate as an AR but the bullets make bigger holes when they do make contact ;)

Other than a few special calibers for special needs I don't stock much more than the above...

Always wanted a 10 mm Glock... but ammo is kinda high to buy in bulk, but MAN what a round :eek:

Other than that I feel well served by my choices in calibers:cool:

Tomorrow, I am going down and will put a pistol I always wanted, on layaway. I found a 70's era Belgian Hi-Power. I swore I would never buy an auto pistol, and have always hated the 9mm round, but the moment I picked up the Hi-Power, I had to have one!!

[ryantx23]

I own many guns. Typically, I stick to NATO rounds that are / were readily available in bulk as surplus. I have several AR's, an AK, National Match M-14, Mini 14, AR-10, PTR91 in 308, Galil in .223, several .22's and shotguns (mostly 12 ga), have 2 308 bolt guns, british 303, several pistols in various calibers from .357 Mag, 9mm, 40S&W to 45acp. Have always tried to keep a pretty good stock on ammo too for most of them. As well as plenty of magazines to go around of course too:D Rusty, I'm with ya on the Smith 686. I own one myself and its an excellent shooter in a great caliber. They're hard to beat!