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Help me choose a gun please
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:01 pm
Bonus coming in March. I want to take part of it to buy me a new gun. Have several other projects I will be using my bonus for too. This is not a need gun. Just a want. I've somewhat narrowed the list down.
1. Springfield m1a socom
2. Springfield m1a scout
3. Benelli m4
4. Cmp m1 garand
5. Springfield range officer (KR is excluded from voting).
Thoughts on this list. I have much more to the list but trying to narrow down which one to get next.
Appreciate any help.
1. Springfield m1a socom
2. Springfield m1a scout
3. Benelli m4
4. Cmp m1 garand
5. Springfield range officer (KR is excluded from voting).
Thoughts on this list. I have much more to the list but trying to narrow down which one to get next.
Appreciate any help.
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Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:07 pm to tx_cajun
quote:
1. Springfield m1a socom
Would be my choice.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:19 pm to Alahunter
Browning BAR ShorTrac hog Stalker
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:19 pm to Alahunter
Would you put some kind of optic on it or just iron sights?
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:21 pm to tx_cajun
Benelli m4
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:23 pm to ChatRabbit77
This is one I'm leaning heavy to. I only own one shotgun, a browning bps. Currently it sits at my FIL house loaded with buckshot because they don't own any firearms.
I don't bird hunt and shoot rabbit
and squirrel with a .22lr
However, I've been itching to get a m1a and a 1911. Hence my dilemma
I don't bird hunt and shoot rabbit
and squirrel with a .22lr
However, I've been itching to get a m1a and a 1911. Hence my dilemma
This post was edited on 1/31/15 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:25 pm to tx_cajun
Springfield m1a scout
A little longer barrel than the SOCOM, and it can double as a hunting rifle a little better. I think you can buy a receiver based scope mounting system and take the EER mount off of the front and put a regular top stock piece on it.
A little longer barrel than the SOCOM, and it can double as a hunting rifle a little better. I think you can buy a receiver based scope mounting system and take the EER mount off of the front and put a regular top stock piece on it.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:28 pm to tx_cajun
I've got a m1a scout that I love but it is loud. I mean it is LOUD. I mean it is f--king LOUD!!!!! Like borderline unshootable loud. The flash suppressor funnels the sound to the sides. First order of business is getting a suppressor. Gotta think a socom would be worse with the shorter barrel. The Scout is plenty short, no need to go for the socom other than looks. Accuracy is great and it's easy to shoot. If I could do over, though, think I'd get the standard size m1a.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:33 pm to dcw7g
Would you choose the standard or loaded models?
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:42 pm to tx_cajun
Probably standard. Been a while since I researched them. Look at the weights. I was always concerned about the gun being to heavy. Think some of the loaded or match versions got heavy, especially the wood versions. I got the synthetic scout.
Posted on 1/31/15 at 3:44 pm to dcw7g
All good info. Thank you sir
Posted on 1/31/15 at 4:17 pm to tx_cajun
I'd go with the M1A scout or a Garand from CMP
Posted on 1/31/15 at 5:36 pm to tx_cajun
M4
Posted on 1/31/15 at 11:57 pm to 03GeeTee
Love the Garand.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 12:09 am to tx_cajun
You might be a few years too late on the CMP Garands. They have them but the best ones in that price range you are looking at are long gone. They are putting them together from the available parts inventory and selling them as fast as they are making them. Really is a crap shoot on what you'll get or find whether you go to the South Sales Office or mail order. I should have picked up one or two more when I got mine. 
Posted on 2/1/15 at 7:15 pm to Clames
quote:
You might be a few years too late on the CMP Garands.
Too bad - beautiful rifle.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 10:10 pm to flvelo12
Of that list, absolufely no doubt the m1a Scout. That is one badass mofo.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 10:15 pm to tx_cajun
You came to the OB, so I'll say it. 1911 or Glock. 
Posted on 2/1/15 at 10:41 pm to tx_cajun
FNAR.
You're welcome.
I'm not a Springfield guy......I don't like them. Heavy and a poor feel in my hands.
I went through this same journey any 3 years ago.
I ended up buying an fnar and I freaking love this gun.
.308
Mine is very accurate. Guaranteed 1 MOA or better. Springfield doesn't offer that.
I have my longest kill shot on a deer with my fnar at 385.
Look it up before you buy anything else. It's my go to if SHTF.
It's a personal preference, so no offense if you don't like it.
Good luck and congrats on the bonus.
You're welcome.
I'm not a Springfield guy......I don't like them. Heavy and a poor feel in my hands.
I went through this same journey any 3 years ago.
I ended up buying an fnar and I freaking love this gun.
.308
Mine is very accurate. Guaranteed 1 MOA or better. Springfield doesn't offer that.
I have my longest kill shot on a deer with my fnar at 385.
Look it up before you buy anything else. It's my go to if SHTF.
It's a personal preference, so no offense if you don't like it.
Good luck and congrats on the bonus.
This post was edited on 2/1/15 at 10:43 pm
Posted on 2/2/15 at 7:16 am to tx_cajun
quote:
1. Springfield m1a socom
or
quote:
3. Benelli m4
But, I would need to know what your pressing gap in battery coverage before making a definitive. I'm looking at going with M4s for myself and Mrs. Midnight for our primary short-intermediate range response weapon. We tend to use sidearms for that role now and I'm stuck on buying the same pistol - over and over - in different calibers, but hopefully I'm at the end of that.
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