Best guy to buy with mad money?

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Best guy to buy with mad money?

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Hey guys,

I won an award at work with a pretty nice cash bonus and the little woman suggested spending it on a pistol or rifle. So I'm curious what you guys think would be a good gun to buy with mad money? I already have a Mossberg 500, an AR15, a Glock 19, and an XDM. It could be a practical weapon or a "fun gun".

Thanks!

**edited to hide the fact I have no friends :-)
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Looks like you've got the basics covered. Now you need an AK variant of some kind. ;-)

Edit: added bonus, AK covers fun and practical!!!!
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You sure you want to buy a guy?? I think a gun would be better. :mrgreen:
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Keith B wrote:You sure you want to buy a guy?? I think a gun would be better. :mrgreen:
Unless the guy comes with his own arsenal.

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Notably missing in that list is a 1911. You need to fix that deficiency!

I don't see any sort of .22 either. Ruger 10/22, Henry 001 or Marlin 60 rifle, or Browning Buckmark, Ruger Single Six or Ruger Mk3 pistol.
Even better, a S&W target .22LR revolver - whatever the Model 17 is now.

Actually, Ruger is coming out with a 10-round SA .22 - Single Ten?
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more guns are bad for you. Spend it on training and ammo.
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AlaskanInTexas wrote:
Keith B wrote:You sure you want to buy a guy?? I think a gun would be better. :mrgreen:
Unless the guy comes with his own arsenal.
Good point. And, it's always fun to shoot with a friend that you can go have a cold beverage with afterwards! :lol:
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In no particular order based on what I feel you "need" :evil2: that your current arsenal is lacking ...

1911

a pocket gun ... lil .380 or snubbie revolver

something that shoots .22 LR ammo

a revolver of some kind (may be cured with one of above other areas of need)

Hunting rifle?

Safe?

Reloading set up?
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Looks like you got some fun guns to shoot. You need to get a 1911 now. It'll put chest hair on ya. Look at AndyC. :tiphat: :cheers2:
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Keith B wrote:You sure you want to buy a guy?? I think a gun would be better. :mrgreen:
...and possibly better received by friends and family. :cool:

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I vote for a .22 pistol.
Oldgringo wrote:
Keith B wrote:You sure you want to buy a guy?? I think a gun would be better. :mrgreen:
...and possibly better received by friends and family. :cool:
Not to mention his wife may have an issue with it.
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Maybe look at a Sig 522, mine is actually the one I have the most fun shooting and the bulk ammo is inexpensive. Makes for a great family day at the range............ If not another rifle then maybe a small revolver for the quick trips to the store............ such decisions.... :banghead: :blowup
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I recomend one of each! :cheers2:
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Ruger 10/22 or a Ruger LC9.
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...hit the pawn shops for a High Standard Sentinel Deluxe in 4 or 6" barrel...lots of fun and good to train with....
...and a S&W J or K snub...or a Ruger GP or SP...revolvers are just plain fun

...oughta get both for around $500 used...
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