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patterson wrote:

The Annoyed Man wrote:

patterson wrote:if he goes with a revolver he wont have to purchase additional mags and some of those can be expensive

How about speed loaders then?

speed loaders are cheaper than mags

They are cheaper, but from time to time, speed loaders have been surprisingly hard to find.... Especially the speed strips.

patterson wrote:if he goes with a revolver he wont have to purchase additional mags and some of those can be expensive

How about speed loaders then?

1. an accurate .22, either in pistol or rifle format. Think "Ruger 22/45 or Mk III in a heavy barrel configuration" for a pistol, or a Marlin 60 or equivalent in a rifle)

2. a Glock 19 or a .357 magnum revolver. Short barrel is fine.

3. an inexpensive AR carbine (cheap ammo and sufficient for small to smallish/medium sized game)

4. a inexpensive 12 gauge pump (consider one that you can switch barrels/magazine tubes to reconfigure later when you can afford the extra parts)

5. (if budget permits) a bolt action rifle in .308/30-06/.270.

Also, I would probably acquire them in that order too. #5 would in all likelihood include the need for a scope purchase, which would probably run at least another $200 for one worth buying. That's why I put it last on the list.

Now... that is my BASIC list for a first time buyer.

MY list would be far more interesting (and expensive).