Deciding on next purchase

[that_guy]

Ok guys, so I have an akm, a mosin 91/30 and am half-way through building my ak-74. I can't decide whether i want a 1911 or build an ar-15. Both fall into the same price range, only i would have to wait another pay check or two to build an ar-15. I've been wanting both of these for a long time now, now I have some money, but can only pay for one :( If i go with the 1911 i will go with a stainless Colt government model, if i decide to build an ar-15 i will be building an m16a4 clone. What do you guys think? Yes i am capable of making my own desicions at times, but i want to hear your opinon.
Thanks in advance.

[austin7.62]

Another AK if course :D

Right now is a really good time to build a quality AR. Prices are pretty low.

[JDH]

AR for sure, prices won't get much lower, and as election year gets closer...well ya never know what a lame duck dem will do on his way out the door. At the very least the fear of it will affect prices and availability. I got all the basic parts minus the lower for 470 from PSA a month or so ago. Just needed sights, mags and ammo after that. Edited March 8, 2014 by JDH

[quickbiscuit]

1911 all the way! But JDH does have a good point. Maybe go ahead and buy a stripped lower for your AR build? You can pick up parts for an AR along the way. If you've already got some cash put back, go ahead and get the 1911 since it will require one big purchase. The AR build will be more fun if you have to hunt for deals on parts and do a little bit at a time.

[runco]

If you are truly on the path of growing firearms, buy a safe, a good safe, assuming if you do not have one already. 

[nightrunner]

If what you listed is the only firearms you own, 1911 for sure. You need a handgun for personal protection and concealibility. You already have an ak to cover the role of an ar.

[tnhawk]

You can never have too many 1911s. It seems I'm always needing one more!

Edited March 8, 2014 by tnhawk

[Fourtyfive]

1911 gets my vote.

[TrickyNicky]

Personally I'd buy a cheaper handgun and finish the 74. If you have any cash left spend it on ammo.

Colt makes a fine pistol, but you're paying a lot for that dancing pony IMO. I'd go with either a Rock Island or Ruger.

[hipower]

Definitely a good pistol next. Doesn't have to be a 1911, but if that's the direction you want to go....Ruger, RIA, or a Remington. Just as good functionally, won't cost you as much, and have a little money for ammo or more AR parts. 

[that_guy]

And now, I am considering an m1a/m14 style rifle. don't really know a whole lot about these so some educating would be nice. Thanks in advance.

[RC3]

Both. I sold two AR 15's but I kept my 1911's. I will have to agree with most, buy a lower and a 1911.

[austin7.62]

And now, I am considering an m1a/m14 style rifle. don't really know a whole lot about these so some educating would be nice. Thanks in advance.

http://m14forum.com

They're expensive!

[Guest tangojuliet]

1911 duh..

[KKing]

Didn't you JUST have one of these threads where you let the flip of a coin decide? Edited March 12, 2014 by KKing

[No_0ne]

"A" Mosin?  There's your answer.   Buy Mosins until you no longer have any available space left in your house, then move to a bigger house ...

[RC3]

"A" Mosin?  There's your answer.   Buy Mosins until you no longer have any available space left in your house, then move to a bigger house ...

And keep buying them until you fill the new house up. Rinse and repeat until you can arm everyone in your state with a rifle. Only give ammo tho to every other person. And dont forget to have your face made into a giant flag and have people carry them :whistle:

[gregintenn]

I'm a "both" kind of guy.

[viscero]

If you are looking for an AR I'd hit up classic firearms quickly for one of their $550 AR's before the price goes up.  It would be more of an M4gery than an A4 but you could always rebarrel and re-accessorize later on after you got into the platform.

 

 

http://www.classicfirearms.com/ar15bearcreekarsenalm4a3carryhandlew-magandcase

[jcluff]

http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-16-chf-mid-length-rifle-kit.html - $520 for Chrome moly hammer chrome line forged FN barred rifle kit. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/psa-blemished-safe-fire-lower.html - $60 for a blem lower. Hands down, this will be the best AR you can put together in the price range. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/magpul-mbus-rear-black-gen2-mag248-blk.html - $44 for magpul backup sights. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[tnhawk]

http://m14forum.com

They're expensive!

I enjoy shooting my M1A more than any other rifle I own.