Shotgun and Assualt Rifle?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Shotgun and Assualt Rifle?

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:15:44 PM EDT

I can't decide what to get, I know I will find a use for anything but what would bring me the most pleasure? My price max is $800, should I do a shotgun, get a good Benelli, Baretta, Remington, etc... Or an AR-15, AK-47, HK-91(Price extension), any other ideas, feel free to suggest anything.
Thanks

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:21:09 PM EDT

[#1]

Sorry everybody, I ventured in the wrong forum to ask this question

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:21:51 PM EDT

[#2]

What are you gonna use it for? What are your most important considerations.

And the only Benelli you will get for less than $1000.00 is the Nova pump. You can get a good Beretta, but I prefer Remington.

The real cheap AKs are gone. You can still get one of the higher priced ones around $600.00. You can get a AR for that money but a good one such as Armalite or Bushmaster might cost you an extra $100-200. You'll never touch an HK91 for that price. However an extra $200.00 will get you a very sweet DSA Fal.

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:29:33 PM EDT

[#3]

I would build an AR myself. You can still build one for $550 to $650. I would also check FAC (Federal Arms Corp.). Go to [url]http://www.gunsnstuff.net.[/url] Request a catalog. You will find plenty to spend your money on.

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:32:10 PM EDT

[#4]

You can get a Benneli M1 super 90 for about $800. I did. It is an excellent shotgun. Now if you want a plinker and southeastern deer gun go with the AR15.

[beer]

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:34:34 PM EDT

[#5]

Slugs, usually 50 cents a slug.

5.56/.223 under a quarter a round

How much do you plan of shooting?

That's the main reason I bought an AR. It was cheaper (and less painful) than shooting my Ithaca all the time.

Posted: 11/9/2001 5:38:23 PM EDT

[#6]

I'd recommend an Arsenal USA ( [url]http://www.arsenalusa.com[/url] ) SSR-85B or C — Excellent fit and finish in an AK for under $500. Plus, that left over $300 will buy a hell of a lot of ten-cent-per-round ammo and $8 magazines!

Posted: 11/9/2001 7:30:42 PM EDT

[#7]

Straz, what do you want the shotgun or rifle to do?

All around shooting/SHTF/varmint/etc.? AR 15 At a recent show I saw a NIB Oly PCR5 for $650

Home defense, especially urban or suburban? Shotgun I really like my Mossberb 590, take a look at the new 590A1 used by our armed forces and many police departments. Top of the line can be had here for less than $400.

My advise: get the best shotgun for the money your willing to spend, then save up for the AR of your dreams. Then you'll be ready for almost anything (with a little practice :)

Regards,
Pepper

Posted: 11/9/2001 8:28:36 PM EDT

[#8]

i really agree with Pepper. a shotgun is essential and probably a higher priority than an AR if you can only have one. i had a mossberg 500 Persuader which i really liked for $189 from wally world. i was considering trading up to a 590A1 like we have in the Corps until i happened upon the FN Police Shotgun. this thing is a work of art and for $389 i would say its the best combat shotgun for the money. check it out. but good luck finding one!!!!

Posted: 11/9/2001 8:31:44 PM EDT

[#9]

If you shop around you can get a Maverick 88 or Mossberg 500 combat shotgun for less than $200 and Bushy or Rock River AR15 for around $600 and have them both.

Posted: 11/10/2001 7:23:28 AM EDT

[#10]

serbu super shorty, coolness factor of 10.

[url]http://www.serbu.com/shorty.htm[/url]

Posted: 11/10/2001 9:17:09 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
If you shop around you can get a Maverick 88 or Mossberg 500 combat shotgun for less than $200 and Bushy or Rock River AR15 for around $600 and have them both.

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I agree. I think this is the best so far. You can have both. Instead of the AR, you can get the AK ($500), AK 30rd magazines ($6-$10 depending on if you want steel or polymer). Then the rest of the money can get you ammo.

Posted: 11/10/2001 9:26:49 AM EDT

[#12]

For an assault rifle, be prepared to spend upwards of $4000. For a Sport Utility Rifle such as an AR15 or a semiauto AK, the range is wide open starting at $400 and up.

Posted: 11/10/2001 10:33:02 AM EDT

[#13]

That super short shotgun...IS WAY COOL!!!!

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