Help me decide!

[acercanto 6]

Okay, here's the deal. It's time for my next gun purchase, and I'm torn between several options.

**The M1 seems like a cool gun, but I don't know a whole lot about it, and from what little I've read, there's a gajillion different types and manufacturers and stuff. I'd have to research a ton and then hope I could find a good one nearby.

**I have an AR with a pencil barrel, but my dream AR would be the one described above.

**I saw a Enfield MkII in .308 for $210 at the LGS today, and almost jumped on it, but figured the range I'd gain over my Saiga with it wouldn't justify having a whole other gun for it. I also saw a interesting Spanish bolty in .308, good bore, apparently pretty rare for its condition. $300. So that's another option...

**I'm in love with the VZ-58, but can't get over the sticker shock. Saw 2 at the show, both $800. One had plastic furniture and was finished in a deep black, soo pretty. If I'd had the cash with me, it probably would have come home with me.

 

Basically, I think I'm ready to get a different caliber, but need to narrow my search down. I'm fairly certain I want an intermediate cartridge if I don't get the AR or 308 bolty.

 

Ideas? Comments?

Acer

[TR Young 175]

The M1 is one of my 'Holy Grail' guns. For me, it is more about the history and storied career that the M1 carries. You are right; there are many types and manufacturers. I'd like a Springfield paratrooper model, as well as an infantry model. This M1A makes my blood boil...

[lonerider 1]

The M1 Carbine really isn't a powerfull gun but It's COOL !!!!!!!!!

I wish I would have bought one about 20 years ago when you could buy one for $20!!!

[acercanto 6]

That's another thing, what's the effective range of .30 carbine?

[usmc_mwroseberry 0]

I recently picked up a Mosin Nagant 91/30 and I love the thing. Shoots the 7.62x54r and that round has some SERIOUS damage potential. Kicks like a mule but even with it being made in 1942 I'm keeping hand sized groups, unsupported in the prone at 200 yards with no problem (iron sights). Also even at that range the rounds slide right through a 27" tree then a 12" tree before disappearing into the hillside. I traded a 870 for it and it was a straight trade out the door. Rounds are also cheaper than the 7.62x39, 308 or 30-06. I haven't found the downside yet.

 

Just have to be patient and get one with good rifling. And if you don't like the stock you can always get a monty stock with a scope.

 

Don't get me wrong I would love a Socom II but at $1500 I have my gun and ALOT of ammo before the prices get stupid.

 

Good luck,

Merritt

SGT USMC vet.

[acercanto 6]

I'd considered the Mosin, but I figure it's a less developed (but more powerful) version of the .308.

I forgot to put in that I was thinking about getting an SKS with the AK mag mod.

 

Acer

[671saiga 27]

looks like the m1 carbine is way ahead, but what ever you choose enjoy it. then you can always get the vz later

 

[acercanto 6]

Well, went to the gun show today, and came home with a VZ-58!!!! It's just as pretty as ever. It's got the folder with wood chip handguards and PG. $900 out the door with 3 mags. I think I did alright.

The dealer I got it from is literally right around the corner, so if anything goes wrong, he's right there,

I'll get pics of it up as soon as I tear it apart and put it back together again.

 

Acer

[Saigaczech 9]

Oh well, I was going to suggest a CZ-527 carbine in 7.62x39. As far as I know it is the only bolt gun in that caliber and it is a nice handy brush gun. I got one in my safe, Christmas present to myself. I was going to suggest staying away from the VZ-58 due to cost of extra mags and lack of replacement parts on the market but you jumped the gun. By all means enjoy.

[Vultite 57]

i'm probably late on this but get a XCR, you can swap out barrels and parts for different cals and its a wicked design, plus you'll be waiting til your old and grey for the masada deal and the FN scar is ridiculously overpriced

[acercanto 6]

Well, I ended up getting the VZ. It's beautiful. I think I may even like it more than my S-308.

It came with 4 mags, and I just got 4 more from Cope's with a leather mag bag and a sling.

 

Acer

[mav 459]

Depends on what your looking for, if its accuracy, buy a savage, if its close range combat, an pistol caliber carbine would be nice, and u can never beat a 1911, everyone should have one. my next purchase will be a combat shotgun, I'm not sold on the saigas though for some reason.

[PinkFloyd 63]

M1... GARAND!!!!!

 

Seriously dude, you want a kickass gun, get yourself an M1 Garand and restore it. Trust me, there's nothing like 8 rounds of semi automatic 30-06 to brighten your day

 

Plus you have the satisfaction of owning one of the greatest guns in American service history