What is your gun buying plan for 2008?

[molonlabetn]

Well, now that the AK is replaced by the FN SLP... and my pocket pistol needs are met, the only other things I might possibly consider are:

1. .357magnum revolver (thinking single action...)

2. Basic 20ga SxS coach gun for my wife (she wants one...)

3. Maybe, just maybe, replace the XD-357 Service with something else. (but I want to see how the repaired striker pin holds up)

[K191145]

Well, now that the AK is replaced by the FN SLP... and my pocket pistol needs are met, the only other things I might possibly consider are:

1. .357magnum revolver (thinking single action...)

2. Basic 20ga SxS coach gun for my wife (she wants one...)

3. Maybe, just maybe, replace the XD-357 Service with something else. (but I want to see how the repaired striker pin holds up)

I saw a Stoeger Coach 20ga at The Sportsman Store in Dickson, I know it's far from Tullahoma but Stoegers are about the least expensive SxS's I've seen. I have a 12ga Uplander and haven't broke it yet.

[ZZRguy]

I am planning to buy a M&P15OR or M&P15T and with a $100 rebate from S&W makes it look better.

I bought a S&W M&P15OR yesterday, I am now waiting on a Eotech red sight, and I also bought a ambi sling mount and a blackhawk sling from Joe at Hero Gear.

[Magiccarpetrides]

You will love the Eotech...did you get a 553 or which did you go with...dont forget the lithium batteries!

[roninnashville]

I am buying all I can pay for until November election is over and the results are clear towards gun control. After that, I don't know what kind of excuse I can use when my wife finds out.

Then I'll make a new plan.

[ZZRguy]

You will love the Eotech...did you get a 553 or which did you go with...dont forget the lithium batteries!

I got the 552, it came in the mail today, now I have to go mount it.

[Magiccarpetrides]

It is a thing of beauty once mounted. I was at the Norris range yesterday and one of the guys from the Sheriffs department was trying to get me to trade for his red dot Trijicon lol.

[Guest REDDOG79]

I am looking for a rifle AK or AR (may go get that Saiga I saw this weekend)

a hunting rifle (though I really want my dad's Model 88 Winchester in .308 just have to quit smoking first)

a .357 magnum (preferably a S&W model 19)

A Seecamp 380

As long as the bills are paid I can get what I want (within reason) I already picked up a Kimber Pro Carry and a Stoeger Stainless SxS 12 ga with part of my tax return

Prefer to keep all the rifles .308 but that could be costly in the AK or AR platforms

[ZZRguy]

You will love the Eotech...did you get a 553 or which did you go with...dont forget the lithium batteries!

I got the Eotech 512, here is a picture of it.

[Guest Killthewabbit]

I'm lookin' for a used STI in 38super. Something that I can use for IPSC.

[Guest Halfpint]

Getting my gun out of layaway at the shop, first off. After that, the things that require paperwork . . .

-.22 suppressor of some flavor.

-Having the 870 currently in layaway cut down to 14 (possibly 12.5) inches.

-.45ACP suppressor.

After that, I'm sticking with the plan I had from this time last year--slightly modified now.

1. USP Compact 9mm--for (relatively) affordable plinking.

2. H&K USC .45 carbine--converted to UMP with 7.8" barrel.

3. Kimber 1911 Rimfire--the Mosquito just isn't the same!

4. Remington 5R, Leupold 10x40 (because "sniper rifles" are evil, too . . . )

5. H&K USP Compact Tactical.

With assorted pistols and revolvers in 9mm/.38/.357 and .45ACP thrown in as the urge hits me, a spare 870, and a case each of ball in every caliber. And of course I'll keep 230-grain Golden Saber, 168-grain match BTHP, and a handful of 2-3/4" shells in #4 flavor for "serious social interaction."

Had to make a couple of revisions . . . temporarily postponing the M1A and 556 until I finish my Mustang. Plus, it makes better sense to me to get a carbine/SBR for which I already have hundreds of rounds.

Edited March 7, 2008 by Halfpint

[Magiccarpetrides]

Halfpint why did you sell the 556? What were your impressions of it?

[Guest Halfpint]

Let me rephrase that--I took the 556 off my buying list temporarily. I never owned one, but all reports from regulars and my EXTREMELY limited range time (literally 5 rounds) are very positive. To me, it had less recoil--which makes it almost totally non-existant--than the rest of the AR-style family, most likely due to its heftier fore-end.

I'll edit my last post to make that more clear.