Ok what is on your short list of rifles/ hand guns?
I’m always on the lookout for a Remington 600.
June 12, 2018, 09:08 PM
ARman
Again, I'm thinking about an AK-47. I get this urge to buy one here and there, I start to look at them and after I pick one up and operate the bolt, and it's all gritty, rough and we'll "blah". I put it down and it goes away for awhile.
But yeah, I'm looking at an AK-47....
Arman
June 13, 2018, 12:22 AM
squid8286
I don't have the $$ or any practical use for either, but I'd love to have a WWI Imperial German Navy Luger rig, and a pre-WWII Colt National Match Government Model. And maybe a G Series FAL.
June 13, 2018, 08:30 PM
kimberkid
quote:
Originally posted by ARman: Again, I'm thinking about an AK-47. I get this urge to buy one here and there, I start to look at them and after I pick one up and operate the bolt, and it's all gritty, rough and we'll "blah". I put it down and it goes away for awhile.
But yeah, I'm looking at an AK-47....
Arman
Find a Valmet ... Or a Swiss SiG 553, the ultimate AK, available in 223 or 7.62x39!
If you really want something you'll find a way ... ... if you don't you'll find an excuse.
I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either
June 17, 2018, 09:41 AM
.38supersig
Not sure about these things, but how hard would it be to find an AK made by Kalashnikov? Are they banned or difficult to get through Customs still?
June 17, 2018, 11:15 AM
mesabi
Pretty sure Kalashnikov was only the designer; he never manufactured guns. That was the job of the Revolutionary Workers Small Arms and Toilet Seat Factory Number Three.... Or something like that.
June 17, 2018, 02:43 PM
Il Cattivo
New Russian imports from AK-type rifle suppliers are banned. Get a Saiga - that's as close to a factory Kalashnikov as we ever got over here. The unconverted ones will set you back a bit, but it's the real deal. If you can find a VEPR and are willing to live with the priced, they're also beautifully made rifles. While you'll have to live with 922(r), companies like Legion USA, K-Var and others have all the goodies to make it as Russian as possible. Just remember that all that Zenit stuff can get heavy quick. Oh, and if you really want to go nuts you can try your luck with Eastwave and Kalinka Optics (they've both been good to me, but things seem to occasionally happen) for some righteous Russian optics. The PK-A1 seems to keep getting my attention, FWIW.
June 17, 2018, 11:33 PM
scot818
I got one of mine last week. It wasn’t the Zenith Z5RS that had originally wanted but just as good. I got a PTR - 9ct. And I love this thing.
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June 18, 2018, 03:50 PM
Texas Bob C.
I recently bought a still in the box walnut stocked Tikka T3 Hunter in 308 at a used price. I guy had won it in a raffle and sold it to my favorite pawn shop. That is going to be a hard act to follow.
June 18, 2018, 08:41 PM
phxtoad
I want Ruger American Ranch in .450 Bushmaster with a cheap 1x4 scope for a truck gun.
phxtoad
"Careful man, there's a beverage here!"
June 19, 2018, 01:18 AM
newmexican
Right now I want a savage lightweight hunter with the KUIU pattern stock in 6.5cm, not an expensive proposition but at the moment, the gun budget is pretty well blown.
June 19, 2018, 05:59 PM
kimberkid
I've been eyeing a CZ Shadow2 ... in blue. Not for any particular reason except I like the looks of it and it feels good in the hand. On the CZ forums & Facebook places they are raved about but they are a bit pricy but I've been likening my Tactical Sport and 75B-SA
Ain't she perty?
If you really want something you'll find a way ... ... if you don't you'll find an excuse.
I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either
June 20, 2018, 03:43 PM
DoctorSolo
M77/357 Browning BAR Ruger 9mm carbine 10/22 Beretta 87 cheetah Beretta 92 beater 9mm 1911 or hi-power
I guess thats my long list lol
Lots of optics...couple suppressors too
June 23, 2018, 06:44 PM
jimmy123x
quote:
Originally posted by Il Cattivo: New Russian imports from AK-type rifle suppliers are banned. Get a Saiga - that's as close to a factory Kalashnikov as we ever got over here. The unconverted ones will set you back a bit, but it's the real deal. If you can find a VEPR and are willing to live with the priced, they're also beautifully made rifles. While you'll have to live with 922(r), companies like Legion USA, K-Var and others have all the goodies to make it as Russian as possible. Just remember that all that Zenit stuff can get heavy quick. Oh, and if you really want to go nuts you can try your luck with Eastwave and Kalinka Optics (they've both been good to me, but things seem to occasionally happen) for some righteous Russian optics. The PK-A1 seems to keep getting my attention, FWIW.
How are the Kalishnakov USA guns? They're showing an AK "coming soon" on their website. But have other models listed with prices. Their factory is 10 minutes from my house.
June 24, 2018, 01:20 AM
Il Cattivo
I don't know anything about them. Kalashnikov USA was established as the US arm of the Russian Kalashnikov company, but then their supplies were cut off by the ban. They've been promising to fire up some kind of AK production since then, but so far I don't think they've actually put AKs on the market. IIUC they only recently added the pistol-caliber carbines they're showing on their website.
Ultra lite AR. With no FA, preferably a left hand side charger if such a monster exists. I’m a lefty and the way I like to sling a gun, the FA bugs me. If the side charger is on the right it would do the same thing.
Ultra lite PCC. Maybe a short barrel with a brace.
A non AR, semi auto, maybe in 7.62x39. AKs are a little too rudimentary. Galil Ace maybe. I’m still pissed at SIG for bailing on the 556xi platform.
----------------------------------------------------------- TCB all the time...
June 24, 2018, 09:31 PM
kimberkid
quote:
Originally posted by smithnsig: I’m still pissed at SIG for bailing on the 556xi platform.
Me too, and it wasn't long after they came out with the US version of the SSG-3000 they bailed on them too. Fortunately I bought all the 55X guns I wanted before whey bailed ... I was really disappointed to find out their 716 handguards weren't compatible with anything else. To let them know, I haven't bought anything else and don't plan to ... As much as I'd like to have an MPX & MCX ... who knows when they'll discontinue anything else ... I hate to say, SiG has lost my faith in their continuing as a quality company.
If you really want something you'll find a way ... ... if you don't you'll find an excuse.
I'm really not a "kid" anymore ... but I haven't grown up yet either
June 24, 2018, 11:49 PM
smithnsig
quote:
Originally posted by kimberkid:
quote:
Originally posted by smithnsig: I’m still pissed at SIG for bailing on the 556xi platform.
Me too, and it wasn't long after they came out with the US version of the SSG-3000 they bailed on them too. Fortunately I bought all the 55X guns I wanted before whey bailed ... I was really disappointed to find out their 716 handguards weren't compatible with anything else. To let them know, I haven't bought anything else and don't plan to ... As much as I'd like to have an MPX & MCX ... who knows when they'll discontinue anything else ... I hate to say, SiG has lost my faith in their continuing as a quality company.
MPX/MCX, what are they other than another piston AR. Variant? They cost too. Somebody told me that the Galil Ace was a too expensive variant of an AK. I think the same can be said for the MCX.
----------------------------------------------------------- TCB all the time...
June 26, 2018, 06:58 PM
Belgian Blue
Sigh...
It's too bad FN can't build the SSR. It's also a real shame they lack the technology to build one in 6.5 Creedmore. I've always been a HUGE fan of FN rifles and carbines, I really wish they had the engineering talent on hand to make the SSR in 6.5.
But they can't...
If I ever have a chance to talk to an FN rep, that's pretty much what I'd say. You would think if other manufacturers could build a 6.5 rifle, that FN would be able to figure out how to make one. Buuuttt... I guess not. FN just doesn't know how to I suppose.
The FN rep would probably be like "Oh yea, we've got prototypes in 6.5, it's not rocket science making a barrel in 6.5, blah blah blah."
I'd just say, Yep too bad you guys can't pull it off. Really too bad... Sigh...
June 28, 2018, 05:16 PM
creslin
quote:
Originally posted by creslin: Scar 17
Bought one on gunbroker today! Am out of town right now on business.... but end of next week.. it shall be mine!
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