The best kind of problem to have... - The Firearms Forum

bdfinst · 03-15-2007, 07:49 PM

The Tulsa gun show is two weeks away and I've been funded by my wife with $1500.00 due to the potential AWB in congress. I'm thinking of getting a AR-15 9mm carbine, but other similar weapons costing somewhat less money are an option. Any suggestions? I'd rather buy 2-3 guns instead of just one.

DWARREN123 · 03-15-2007, 10:35 PM

If me, I would not get a pistol cartridge AR-15 except as an additional upper. I would go with 5.56mm or larger.
Just my opinion.

Bruce FLinch · 03-16-2007, 12:11 AM

Buy the lower now, you can always build the rest, later, & there are a crapload of AR parts out there. & buy something you can shoot now!

southernshooter · 03-16-2007, 12:22 AM

$1500 I would buy a good AR for around $1000 and also buy a AK for $300-$350 and have some money left over

pickenup · 03-16-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by southernshooter

$1500 I would buy a good AR for around $1000 and also buy a AK for $300-$350 and have some money left over

That sounds good to me.

charagrin · 03-16-2007, 07:16 AM

Id also suggest getting a SKS or a AK-47. You will have more punch than a pistol cartridge, without paying to much more for ammunition.

Pistolenschutze · 03-16-2007, 10:26 AM

I agree, get yourself a good SKS and CZ-52 while they're still available and cheap, then go shopping for a more expensive rifle like the AR.

bdfinst · 03-16-2007, 01:44 PM

I have a match grade AR already. I've also thought about getting an M4, but I've always wanted a pistol caliber carbine. I could get one of the AK's out there, but they are generlly too small for me to shoot comfortably.

The receiver idea is a good one. I built my first AR, it'd be fun to do again. I'd still like a 9mm carbine for plinking though.

Maybe I'll make a list of guns I'm missing tonight and prioritize it.

charagrin · 03-16-2007, 02:10 PM

If you really want a pistol caliber carbine go to www.hi-pointfirearms.com. The 995 carbine works just fine. I have 1 next to my bed for home defense. It comes in either 9mm or .40S&W. Id suggest getting a different stock though. The standard stock is cheaply made. Go to www.atigunstocks.com. They have a replacement stock. I got it and installed it. The only real mod I had to make was i cut off the loop thing on the ATI stock.

southernshooter · 03-16-2007, 08:06 PM

If you are really wanting a pistol type AR I would by the Olympic Arms one that take .40 caliber Glock mags, That way replacement 30 rounders wouldn't be but $30 or so

Light Coat · 03-17-2007, 12:10 AM

Buy 2 AK's and a Krinkov. Still enough money to buy the wife dinner and another bibe or two.

The heck with it; I'm going to buy the Krinkler sprinkler. Cheap mags, cheap ammo and it is as accurate as a hand grenade.

03-15-2007, 07:49 PM	#1
bdfinst Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 40	The best kind of problem to have... The Tulsa gun show is two weeks away and I've been funded by my wife with $1500.00 due to the potential AWB in congress. I'm thinking of getting a AR-15 9mm carbine, but other similar weapons costing somewhat less money are an option. Any suggestions? I'd rather buy 2-3 guns instead of just one. -->

03-15-2007, 10:35 PM	#2
DWARREN123 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: BETWEEN TN & KY Posts: 764	Re: The best kind of problem to have... If me, I would not get a pistol cartridge AR-15 except as an additional upper. I would go with 5.56mm or larger. Just my opinion. __________________ Have a nice day!

03-16-2007, 12:11 AM	#3
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: The best kind of problem to have... Buy the lower now, you can always build the rest, later, & there are a crapload of AR parts out there. & buy something you can shoot now! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

03-16-2007, 12:22 AM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: The best kind of problem to have... $1500 I would buy a good AR for around $1000 and also buy a AK for $300-$350 and have some money left over __________________ Only you can see this

03-16-2007, 07:16 AM	#6
charagrin Former Guest Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 451	Re: The best kind of problem to have... Id also suggest getting a SKS or a AK-47. You will have more punch than a pistol cartridge, without paying to much more for ammunition.

03-16-2007, 10:26 AM	#7
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: The best kind of problem to have... I agree, get yourself a good SKS and CZ-52 while they're still available and cheap, then go shopping for a more expensive rifle like the AR. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

03-16-2007, 01:44 PM	#8
bdfinst Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 40	Re: The best kind of problem to have... I have a match grade AR already. I've also thought about getting an M4, but I've always wanted a pistol caliber carbine. I could get one of the AK's out there, but they are generlly too small for me to shoot comfortably. The receiver idea is a good one. I built my first AR, it'd be fun to do again. I'd still like a 9mm carbine for plinking though. Maybe I'll make a list of guns I'm missing tonight and prioritize it.

03-16-2007, 02:10 PM	#9
charagrin Former Guest Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 451	Re: The best kind of problem to have... If you really want a pistol caliber carbine go to www.hi-pointfirearms.com. The 995 carbine works just fine. I have 1 next to my bed for home defense. It comes in either 9mm or .40S&W. Id suggest getting a different stock though. The standard stock is cheaply made. Go to www.atigunstocks.com. They have a replacement stock. I got it and installed it. The only real mod I had to make was i cut off the loop thing on the ATI stock. Last edited by charagrin; 03-16-2007 at 02:21 PM..

03-16-2007, 08:06 PM	#10
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: The best kind of problem to have... If you are really wanting a pistol type AR I would by the Olympic Arms one that take .40 caliber Glock mags, That way replacement 30 rounders wouldn't be but $30 or so __________________ Only you can see this

03-17-2007, 12:10 AM	#11
Light Coat V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middle of Nowhere, KS Posts: 466	Re: The best kind of problem to have... Buy 2 AK's and a Krinkov. Still enough money to buy the wife dinner and another bibe or two. The heck with it; I'm going to buy the Krinkler sprinkler. Cheap mags, cheap ammo and it is as accurate as a hand grenade.