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DK-Prof

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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:28:19 PM EST

The rules for this hypothetical are:

- you have to buy one firearm
- you cannot turn around and sell it
- you do not get to keep the rest of the money (if it's less than $10K)
- you cannot spend the rest of the money on accessories, optics, etc.
- it can be used or new

What would you get?

I think I would get something historical, like a really nice condition WW1 Colt 1911, or perhaps a Revolutionary War-era muzzle-loader (if one can be found for that price).

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walldj45 Member Joined Dec 2010 Posts 6430 EE 100% (46) MI, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:28:44 PM EST [#1] something from ohio ordnance works

chase45 Your Friendly Neighborhood MP5 Troll Joined Jun 2008 Posts 51364 EE 100% (7) IN, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:29:55 PM EST [#2] How mcuh are mac and stens these days?
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arowneragain Director of Marketing and Ad Revenue Joined Nov 2003 Posts 79932 EE 100% (22) TN, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:30:49 PM EST [#3] Even the nicer rifles I'd like to own can be built for under $4k. And 10k won't cover a real Thompson SMG. But if you gave me a coupon for $10k off the Thompson, uh, I'd probably buy one.

buck19delta Member Joined Feb 2006 Posts 55103 EE 100% (48) KY, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:31:08 PM EST [Last Edit: buck19delta] [#4] Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG. I’m sure I could find one for $10k. Attached File Done. Attached File
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kcobean Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 14110 EE 100% (4) TN, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:31:31 PM EST [#5] Barrett or a MAC with a couple of uppers.

HRoark87 Member Joined Jul 2016 Posts 12828 EE 100% (93) KY, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:31:48 PM EST [#6] The gun from Heat.

Jambalaya Slow Cooked Joined Sep 2005 Posts 42383 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:32:03 PM EST [#7] If I can find a like-new machine gun like an m11/9 that could be adapted to uppers with other calibers, I'd go that route. But the budget might be too low for that. Barring that, I'd get a high end long range precision rifle with an optic to match. I'd have to do some research before getting any more specific.

crownvic96 Joined Oct 2008 Posts 35745 EE 100% (2) AL, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:32:41 PM EST [#8] Lugerman 45acp Luger or maybe a Stan Chen Custom 1911 (I think they're under $10k). A 1911 in .455 Webley would be cool too. I just found out about those a few weeks ago and have had a hard-on for once ever since.

cavedog Old Fool Joined Jul 2010 Posts 32615 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:33:12 PM EST [#9] Something with a fun switch, preferably belt fed.

Lothbrok Free Colorado Joined Jul 2006 Posts 65437 EE 100% (35) CO, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:33:26 PM EST [#10] Probably one of the semi-only M249s. Not because it's a great gun or anything, but because I have a Counter-Strike collection and I really, really don't want to have to drop $10k of my own money on one.
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Space-Cadet Member Joined Sep 2020 Posts 1468 EE 0% (0) CO, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:33:39 PM EST [#11] Quote History Originally Posted By buck19delta: Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG. add an optic until it hits $10k. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/IMG_6506_jpeg-3034182.JPG View Quote "- you cannot spend the rest of the money on accessories, optics, etc."

maddmatt "Conspiracy Realist" Joined Sep 2009 Posts 4114 EE 0% (0) KY, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:33:46 PM EST [Last Edit: maddmatt] [#12] GA Precision evo ultralight 308 Win

MethaneMover Enginerd Joined Jan 2008 Posts 31251 EE 100% (36) OK, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:33:46 PM EST [#13] I'd pick up another SR25, or a bespoke bolt action.
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Naamah Shedevil, aka Suckerpunch Joined Feb 2013 Posts 150310 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:34:08 PM EST [#14] Lahti
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870Fan Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 3349 EE 100% (15) CO, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:34:39 PM EST [#15] My LGS has a Lee Enfield No 4 sniper with papers, crate etc for $12500. I would make that happen.

xCLAYBUSTERx Low Speed 62B Joined Sep 2001 Posts 7376 EE 100% (337) MI, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:34:42 PM EST [#16] A used K80.

Notcalifornialegal Winner of Most FPNI 2018, 2022 Joined Sep 2009 Posts 29744 EE 100% (7) KS, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:34:45 PM EST [#17] Barrett MRAD.
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Spacejunk Pain Don't Hurt Joined Feb 2013 Posts 17489 EE 100% (5) ID, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:35:09 PM EST [#18] MK22

Thump_rrr Joined Mar 2017 Posts 10911 EE 0% (0) QC, CAN	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:35:25 PM EST [#19] Tac Ops Delta-51

RikWriter Writer of wrongs. Joined Nov 2000 Posts 58824 EE 100% (4) WY, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:35:44 PM EST [#20] Barret M82.
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recoiljunky Member Joined Mar 2004 Posts 11601 EE 100% (6) AL, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:35:55 PM EST [#21] Some kind of open class 2011. 10k is kind of a blah point in firearms for me. I already have a M82a1, and 10k won't buy a DIAS or registered AR-15 receiver anymore.
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Notcalifornialegal Winner of Most FPNI 2018, 2022 Joined Sep 2009 Posts 29745 EE 100% (7) KS, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:35:56 PM EST [Last Edit: Notcalifornialegal] [#22] Quote History Originally Posted By buck19delta: Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG. I’m sure I could find one for $10k. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/IMG_6506_jpeg-3034182.JPG View Quote The concept of a CQB 50 BMG is absurdly hilarious.
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fish223 Vox Clamantis in Deserto Joined Sep 2004 Posts 17288 EE 100% (7) USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:36:16 PM EST [#23] Something nice in .338 Lapua. Maybe a surgeon Should just about cover it.
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MethaneMover Enginerd Joined Jan 2008 Posts 31252 EE 100% (36) OK, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:36:21 PM EST [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By xCLAYBUSTERx: A used K80. View Quote Username checks out.
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buck19delta

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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:36:33 PM EST

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Originally Posted By Space-Cadet:

"- you cannot spend the rest of the money on accessories, optics, etc."

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Originally Posted By Space-Cadet:

Originally Posted By buck19delta:
Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG. add an optic until it hits $10k.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/IMG_6506_jpeg-3034182.JPG

"- you cannot spend the rest of the money on accessories, optics, etc."

Saw that, won’t matter, gun alone is $10k. Some arf millionaire hook a brother up !

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Papposilenus Member Joined Nov 2008 Posts 16334 EE 100% (169) KY, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:37:32 PM EST [Last Edit: Papposilenus] [#26] The ten-thousand-dollariest black powder cannon I can get

Spacejunk Pain Don't Hurt Joined Feb 2013 Posts 17490 EE 100% (5) ID, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:37:45 PM EST [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By Notcalifornialegal: Barrett MRAD. View Quote

jaqufrost Member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 59443 EE 100% (113) OK, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:38:52 PM EST [#28] M11/9 would be my first choice. Barrett second. M249S third. Belt fed AR fourth.

maxima2 Member Joined Mar 2003 Posts 22193 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:39:01 PM EST [Last Edit: maxima2] [#29] Nighthawk VIP Commander. https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/pistols/vip-commander Attached File
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Riter Joined Nov 2000 Posts 231787 EE 100% (6) CO, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:39:48 PM EST [#30] Quote History Originally Posted By Naamah: Lahti View Quote 20 mm AT gun that was dragged on a sled? Good taste! If $10k could buy it, that Broomhandle Mauser with has gold inlay that reads, "Hold me in honor! The Kaiser fired me...." It's still around, but if it's only $10k.

OG1 Land of the once free & the home of the narrative. Joined Jan 2012 Posts 25563 EE 100% (198) AL, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:40:48 PM EST [#31] I have pretty much all the guns I want but if I had $10k to blow it would be on either of these: Attached File
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Wolfy42

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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:41:32 PM EST

[#32]

Originally Posted By DK-Prof:
The rules for this hypothetical are:

- you have to buy one firearm
- you cannot turn around and sell it
- you do not get to keep the rest of the money (if it's less than $10K)
- you cannot spend the rest of the money on accessories, optics, etc.
- it can be used or new

What would you get?

Something with a fun switch but that maybe not be possible anymore.

I think I would get something historical, like a really nice condition WW1 Colt 1911, or perhaps a Revolutionary War-era muzzle-loader (if one can be found for that price).

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Something with a fun switch. I bought my two SWD-11 for $2800 each. $3275 after shipping stamp and transfer. One has a lage upper and one is pristine still in the box.

-Obsessed- Username checks out. Joined May 2017 Posts 20455 EE 100% (60) OH, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:42:20 PM EST [#33] Probably a MAC of some sort. Doubt I'd jump on the 50 bandwagon but if I had to pick a second it would be that.

mikesid Joined Feb 2017 Posts 20 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:42:34 PM EST [#34] 50 cal

beardog30 Joined May 2012 Posts 28910 EE 100% (10) MN, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:42:42 PM EST [#35] Rizzini 552 with 20/16ga barrel sets.

tangbang Member Joined Oct 2005 Posts 4220 EE 100% (159) USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:43:25 PM EST [#36] Quote History Originally Posted By buck19delta: Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG. I’m sure I could find one for $10k. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/IMG_6506_jpeg-3034182.JPG Done. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/IMG_6507_png-3034200.JPG View Quote Easy choice.

LotBoy Estas nueces Joined Jun 2001 Posts 19884 EE 0% (0) AZ, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:43:27 PM EST [#37] 5.558643690939411 Colt Single Action Armys
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lazyengineer Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 21006 EE 100% (11) TX, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:43:42 PM EST [Last Edit: lazyengineer] [#38]

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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:43:44 PM EST

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Originally Posted By buck19delta:
Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG. I’m sure I could find one for $10k.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/92687/IMG_6506_jpeg-3034182.JPG

Done.

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I second the Barrett M82, 20” CQB 50 BMG.

I can’t bring myself to spend that kind of money on a gun

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towerofpower94

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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:44:12 PM EST

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Originally Posted By recoiljunky:
Some kind of open class 2011.

10k is kind of a blah point in firearms for me. I already have a M82a1, and 10k won't buy a DIAS or registered AR-15 receiver anymore.

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I think I'd go this route as well. No way I'm good enough to wring all 10k out of the gun on the clock, but I imagine a $10,000 2011 feels awesome

And, as noted, 10k will only get you into the territory of a few MGs these days

ATLDiver Joined Sep 2006 Posts 38113 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:44:36 PM EST [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By xCLAYBUSTERx: A used K80. View Quote There you go but expect to catch grief here but I agree with you.

Elvis121 Member Joined Mar 2005 Posts 5222 EE 100% (16) MN, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:45:19 PM EST [#42] I'd replace the Accuracy International I foolishly sold.

d16man pickin' and grinnin' Joined Feb 2013 Posts 65613 EE 100% (53) SC, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:45:23 PM EST [#43] Jarrett Beanfield bolt action.
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Apec Joined Sep 2012 Posts 8474 EE 100% (206) VA, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:45:24 PM EST [#44] I would try to import a MAS 222, Sig 540 or a Sako M92S.

MP15T Member Joined Apr 2007 Posts 8898 EE 100% (87) PA, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:46:02 PM EST [#45] US&S 1911 Already have a Barrett.

SAE

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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:46:54 PM EST

[Last Edit: SAE] [#46]

Maybe a nice double rifle of some persuasion perhaps.

Maybe a .416 Rigby and then be like Quigley and those fellows don't you know.

With exquisite scrolling and fancy woodwork on the stock and barrel someone would likely be spending more than 10G total though.

Some elephant magnum express or something of that nature.

Now, just visualize that shot for a moment if you will.

You know?

I mean, .50 cal is getting to be such a drag to shoot these days anyway.

DernHumpus 10mm is the best mm Joined Jun 2007 Posts 7475 EE 100% (13) IA, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:47:06 PM EST [#47] A nice PRS gun

whiskerz Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 129791 EE 100% (34) USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:48:10 PM EST [#48] A semi 249 or an Anzio Iron works 20mm if it is in budget.
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Cowbell Average Member Joined Jan 2011 Posts 111430 EE 100% (58) MS, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:48:38 PM EST [#49] Transferable Mac for sure.
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Craigan Member Joined Aug 2018 Posts 2038 EE 100% (13) TX, USA	Posted: 11/20/2023 2:49:14 PM EST [#50] You don't see many MACs under 10k anymore

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