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Title: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 03:26:06 PM: As with all of us I have a budget (some are bigger some are smaller but we all got 'em) and OF COURSE , I am always wanting a new gun.

Here are some that I keep 'kicking around' to buy. I figure I could (maybe) afford one of these every 6 months or so. What order would you put them in?(also add you own 'list')

Ruger Blackhawk in 30 cal.

Ishapore 308

M1 Carbine

a 'teaching/loner' 38 special

That's the 'short list'. What do ya thunk??
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Post by: Pathfinder on April 05, 2008, 03:36:17 PM: DSA FAL

Maybe a Russian SK2000

That's about it, have the M1 carbine
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Post by: unique on April 05, 2008, 03:47:04 PM: Next gun is a 4" barrel, stainless steel .357 for my wife. When we're at our camp she carries a 4" Charter Arms .357. She's happy with it but I don't like it, and it's just plain ugly. Got to find a gun that fits her hand.
Then maybe a 9MM sub compact for me. My last one was a Kel Tec and honestly, I couldn't hit a barn from the inside, don't have a clue why.
Still haven't given up on a Vacarro in 45LC.
Art
Title: Re: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 03:54:09 PM: Quote from: unique on April 05, 2008, 03:47:04 PM
Next gun is a 4" barrel, stainless steel .357 for my wife. When we're at our camp she carries a 4" Charter Arms .357. She's happy with it but I don't like it, and it's just plain ugly. Got to find a gun that fits her hand.
Then maybe a 9MM sub compact for me. My last one was a Kel Tec and honestly, I couldn't hit a barn from the inside, don't have a clue why.
Still haven't given up on a Vacarro in 45LC.
Art

Saw a used Vacarro 45 5.5 blued, today for 300.00
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Post by: ericire12 on April 05, 2008, 03:56:27 PM: Quote from: unique on April 05, 2008, 03:47:04 PM

Then maybe a 9MM sub compact for me.
Art

The Glock 26 is a great 9mm

Id like my next gun to be a snubbie .357
Title: Re: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: tombogan03884 on April 05, 2008, 04:26:18 PM: Ruger GP100 SSt 4" barrel .357
Title: Re: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 04:51:45 PM: GUYS!!!

You're also supposed to be helping me decide!!!!!!!
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Post by: tombogan03884 on April 05, 2008, 04:57:53 PM: Quote from: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 04:51:45 PM
GUYS!!!

You're also supposed to be helping me decide!!!!!!!

What one fills a need you don't already have covered, I'm guessing it's the "loaner" gun
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Post by: DDMac on April 05, 2008, 05:05:45 PM: Why the I-.308? Looks heavy and older than me! Almost. Mac.
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Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 05:18:08 PM: Well here's my thinking.

Ruger 30 Blackhawk - I have (though not completely happy with) an after market 30 carbine. I like the round and a handgun to match is cool and they seem to come and go at Ruger. (Plus I hear they shoot about 18 inches of flame out of the barrel! ;D )

The Ishy - I like big, old guns and I don't own a 308. 12 round mag at about 200.00 or less.

M1 Carbine - ACTUAL, REAL M1 Carbine. I love this round and would like a good shooter.

38 "loner" - too often when I am teaching some one it is because they have a reason to learn (know what I mean?)
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Post by: DDMac on April 05, 2008, 05:27:15 PM: Man, I we lived closer, I'd ask you to order me an Ishy. Agree with your logic, and old but serviceable optics are probably available.
Mac.
Title: Re: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 05:35:52 PM: I'm sure we could work it out. On a C&R I am not allowed to run a business but I could buy a present for a friend and then transfer through an FFL.

As far as optics I would think any good smith could mount a scope.
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Post by: MikeBjerum on April 05, 2008, 05:42:22 PM: Check in next week for an announcement!
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Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 05:43:29 PM: Quote from: m58 on April 05, 2008, 05:42:22 PM
Check in next week for an announcement!

?? On what??
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Post by: Majer on April 05, 2008, 06:22:02 PM: Haz, I would get the .30 Blackhawk, Ruger discontinued them and they may get a little hard to find. I had one but sold it in a moment of weakness(Needed the money :( ) I wouldn't mind finding an other to replace it. The .30 Carbine Rifle would be my 2nd choice.
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Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 06:26:34 PM: Quote from: Majer on April 05, 2008, 06:22:02 PM
Haz, I would get the .30 Blackhawk, Ruger discontinued them and they may get a little hard to find. I had one but sold it in a moment of weakness(Needed the money :( ) I wouldn't mind finding an other to replace it. The .30 Carbine Rifle would be my 2nd choice.

I'm definitely leaning that way cause if I don't I know I'll hate myself.
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Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 06:31:03 PM: BTW I ran across an A3-03 today for 300.00!!!!! The last idiot sporterized the stock and tried his hand at checkering (not good), but the action, barrel and throat look great and it IS an A3-03! (God, I hate good opportunities when low on cash!)
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Post by: cookie62 on April 05, 2008, 06:35:10 PM: I would go with the M1, Just something about a M1 that says shoot me
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Post by: ericire12 on April 05, 2008, 06:38:16 PM: Quote from: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 06:26:34 PM
I'm definitely leaning that way cause if I don't I know I'll hate myself.

I think you just answered your own question
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Post by: MikeBjerum on April 05, 2008, 06:47:11 PM: Quote from: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 05:43:29 PM
?? On what??

This whole forum and site grew out of TV. Do you understand a tease? Stay tuned :-X
Title: Re: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 06:58:47 PM: Quote from: m58 on April 05, 2008, 06:47:11 PM
This whole forum and site grew out of TV. Do you understand a tease? Stay tuned :-X

Of course I understand a tease (never dated one tough ;) ) ;D
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Post by: Outlaw on April 05, 2008, 07:58:32 PM: I always wanted a decent 30-30 carbine. Don't know which one ??? Are any bettern udders?
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Post by: TAB on April 05, 2008, 08:01:00 PM: A rem model 32 in great shape.... if I could only find one.
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Post by: MikeBjerum on April 05, 2008, 08:43:21 PM: Haz - You talked tease? Does this belong to you?

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/m58/cid_003701c895c7eebc2f800202a8c0dar.jpg)
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Post by: HAWKFISH on April 05, 2008, 09:10:27 PM: Get the.. M1, then the 38 loner, then the ruger 30 blackhawk, then the 308. I would choose that order. Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Gun(s) you want that you ACTUALLY might buy...
Post by: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 10:07:55 PM: M58,

I could not make your pictue show.
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Post by: Pathfinder on April 05, 2008, 10:27:01 PM: Quote from: m58 on April 05, 2008, 08:43:21 PM
Haz - You talked tease? Does this belong to you?

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e330/m58/cid_003701c895c7eebc2f800202a8c0dar.jpg)

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOLLOL

I had a Marlin 336RC (ranch carbine) made circa 1952. Had a scope put on it and it was a dream - as long as you didn't empty the magazine real quick. Got hotter than a $2 pistol if you did that.
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Post by: Ksail101 on April 05, 2008, 10:29:51 PM: I want a Colt Gunsite. I am trying to make that or just a 70 series as my next gun. Possibly the Smith and Wesson Gunsite but I keep hearing bad things, but people say bad things about Kimbers and my Desert Warrior has never had one malfuction (1500 rounds). I really just want a Colt 1911 though. I am just working hard and saving. You all know how it is.
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Post by: Dakotaranger on April 05, 2008, 11:44:56 PM: Quote from: Hazcat on April 05, 2008, 06:58:47 PM
Of course I understand a tease (never dated one tough ;) ) ;D
You lucky bum
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Post by: Dakotaranger on April 05, 2008, 11:49:42 PM: IF it were me I'd start with the Semi-autos.

Now the one's I want I can sort of afford.

The Masada/ACR
SP 101 in .327 Mag
I keep thinking about a S&W model 460 or 500. The only thing that would hold me back from the .500 is there is a law about hunting whitetails with .50 cals
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Post by: gunman1911 on April 06, 2008, 09:21:59 AM: Haz get the M1 you know you want it ,you know you want it real bad , you know how Mich fun they are to shoot and shoot and shhot,you know you want it real bad, did you say you saw a DEAL ON IT? Did I mention they are fun to shoot and that you want it real bad? If your name was HAZDOG insted of HAZCAT I'd say git it boy git it! ;D :D ;) :)
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Post by: Lucas on April 06, 2008, 12:22:37 PM: Well Haz, it looks like you pretty much got it figured out. So now lets talk about me ;D
1. Robinson XCR
2. Para Super Hawg
3. Remington 1100 Tac-4
4. Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308
5. Ruger Vaquero .45LC
6. Stoger Coach 12ga
7. The Dread Gun
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Post by: blackwolfe on April 06, 2008, 02:43:59 PM: Haz,
Get the Ruger .30 cal Blackhawk as a present to yourself Monday. Ruger isn't making them anymore and the few I've come across recently have gone up in price for well worn ones. Then get the M1 carbine. Saw somewhere recently that someone was suppose to be getting a bunch, but can't remember who. Maybe Century. Might have to jump on that 03-A3 at that price though. Sure hate when those "targets of opportunity" come along when the funds are short or your saving and planning for something else. Had that happen a couple of years ago when I was looking at a Winchester M1 carbine from an individual. He couldn't decide how much he wanted for it and on the way home the local gun shop had a Smith Corona A3-03 for cheap.

1. Wouldn't be suprised to see Ruger come out with a Blackhawk in .327 Federal magnum maybe in a .32/.327/32-20 convertible. I'd get that one quick.
2. Ruger charger
3. Rger Redhawk 4 inch .45 Colt

Wolfe
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Post by: twyacht on April 06, 2008, 09:07:34 PM: The Ruger catalog has a .480 round, I guess to get a mine is bigger than yours (.460) type of contest.
Article said similiar to a 44 Magnum recoil. How big is big for a handgun?

Is it marketing hype? I can't imagine the ballistics are that much different, but as far as hunting, here in NC you cannot go deer hunting with a .22 WMR. Even if a head shot would drop it like a bad habit.
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Post by: SlideRacker on April 06, 2008, 11:02:31 PM: I am in the market for a 7 mm mag. I saw a Savagge for $290. I also on the trail of a Mossberg 500c in 20 ga. It would complete my set.
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Post by: Walter45Auto on May 12, 2008, 12:07:13 AM: Sooner or later I WILL Buy a Smith & Wesson 649 in .357, and a KAHR PM45. I probably will get a Puma .454 Carbine one of these days. Those are the ones that Are actually really likely. When I can afford it, I'm going to get the 649 first. I'll probably end up with a Charter Arms Bulldog before its over. And Possibly a Kimber Compact Stainless II.
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Post by: Mr.45 on May 12, 2008, 03:39:48 AM: I would love to find a S&W 4506. Any help would be much appreciated.
I will be getting a taurus 24/7 full size .45 to go with my CCH weapon (a taurus millenium in .45)
Anybody know if the larger 24/7 magazine will function in the millenium?
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Post by: DDMac on May 12, 2008, 05:20:49 AM: Mr. .45, too bad you arent in NC. Lawman's Safety Supply has 6 or 7, 4506 police trade-ins, a couple of which were fired very little. $299. Not bad for a serious combat gun.
Mac.
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Post by: Bill Stryker on May 13, 2008, 11:13:17 AM: Hey Haz,
One can never have too many M1 Carbines. So that is where you should start.

The M1 Carbines are fun little guns to shoot and now is the time to get one before the Democrats take over in November and ban them. Same with ARs.

One of the clubs I used to belong to runs service rifle matches at 200 yards, but they let the Carbine shooters shoot at 100 yards. As a left handed shooter I opt for the Carbine -- it doesn't matter though the AR 15 guys still out shoot us. But we have more fun because we are not as serious.
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Post by: CZShooter on May 13, 2008, 12:40:29 PM: CZ 52 in 7.62x25 Tokarev
CZ 82 in 9x18mm Makarov
CZ 40B in .40 S&W
Walther P22

Plus I have a Ruger LCP in hock.
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Post by: Cogardpilot on May 13, 2008, 01:02:16 PM: One of the first Rugers I fired was the 30 carbine, and I still want one. I'd make it #1. I have a 44 mag super blackhawk, but the 30 cal is great. My next would be the 38 loaner. I teach the NRA basic pistol and having a good S&W model 10 or a Ruger SP101 would be nice.
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Post by: Ksail101 on May 13, 2008, 02:34:33 PM: Well I have two that are the next buys as soon as I can afford them. A lever gun. And a 1911 Colt. I dont own a Colt yet and I want one really bad. Being a combat vet I think it is one of those things that you need to have. I would really be happy with one of the WWI reproduction or the 70series repo. I would want to keep it forever and do whatever I feel to customize it. I know I will want a Beavertail on it. But most of all I would just appreciate it.
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Post by: Hazcat on May 13, 2008, 03:45:47 PM: Well, as I have spent 2 grand on stuff I didn't need my funds are non existant so everything is now pushed waaaaaay back.

BTW......I HATE BILL GATES!!
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Post by: jaybet on May 13, 2008, 03:50:41 PM: I have hated Bill Gates for years, and I'm in the poor house right now so I'm not buying anything. it's not even Bill Gates' fault this time.
My other daughter is getting married in June and there's no fun money left for Dad. I could SURE stand to win that Para just to keep life interesting.
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Post by: Hazcat on May 13, 2008, 03:56:37 PM: JayBeth,

TWO daughters! That is EXPENSIVE!(http://www.mazeguy.net/surprised/gasp.gif) (can't ya talk her into eloping? (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/aetsch/cheeky-smiley-036.gif) )
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Post by: CybScryb on May 13, 2008, 05:32:07 PM: BTW......I HATE BILL GATES!!

Careful now Hazcat...don't know if you've heard, but hell was filled beyond capacity these past four administrations so all overflow is now assigned to Windows Vista Help call centers. ;D

As to guns I will own someday...

#1) A variety of 1911's...maybe by the time I'm 80, I'll find the perfect one.

#2) A Savage Model 1899 Take-down in .22 High-Power. Best gun for shooting varmints off a horse I've ever used. Lost in a divorce. Ugghhhh

#3) Armalite AR-10. I love the .308 and I love the AR platform.

#4) A brace of Ruger Mini's one Model 14 and one Model 30. I plan on buying one in stainless and one in blue so I can keep them straight in my head.

#5) A gun safe full of Smith & Wesson's in all shapes, calibers, styles (revolver and stack guns) and sizes.

#6) Another gun safe full of Rugers...same as #5 above.

and on and on...thank God the wife loves to shoot too.
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Post by: Hazcat on May 13, 2008, 06:14:42 PM: .22 high power? Never heard of that one. Is it a shouldered cartridge?

Here's your gun (expensive!) http://www.gunsinternational.com/detail.cfm?id=100034659&string=cid=279
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Post by: CZShooter on May 13, 2008, 06:43:58 PM: Quote from: Hazcat on May 13, 2008, 06:14:42 PM
.22 high power? Never heard of that one. Is it a shouldered cartridge?

http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/22hp.html (http://www.reloadbench.com/cartridges/22hp.html)
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Post by: Hazcat on May 13, 2008, 06:52:56 PM: Thanks CZ. Sounds to me like a 22-250 might be a better round.
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Post by: CybScryb on May 13, 2008, 09:43:59 PM: Yeah...the Savage 22 High Power is a pricey gun when you find one in good shape. Paid about $500 for mine back in '83. I consider them the prototype for the .223 and original Stoner (as far as ballistics). But Sellier & Bellot sells new ammo and it's apparently a round that is widely used in Europe on small game. I just love the gun...a friend bugged me for weeks to buy the gun and after three trips over a couple of months to the local gun show in Wichita, the owner and I came to a mutually agreeable price and I set about looking for dies, brass and bullets for reloading. I didn't discover S & B until I'd moved to Las Vegas in '98. But thanks to Old Western Scrounger and catalogs and lots of haunting of garage and yard sales, I eventually located enough brass to load 250 rounds and do some mounted coyote hunting in Wyoming. What a blast...you'd spot the furry critters using glass on horseback, then dismount and go prone whilst keeping an eye on the ridge you thought they'd come over. When they'd appear, you'd give a slight squeal with the rabbit call and then pop them while they were trying to fix on the location. After two or three coyotes were taken the rest would get wise and run when they saw the horses.

They're elegant weapons for the time and they come in a variety of calibers including the .303 Savage and the .308 Winchester. But a 22 High-Power in a scabbard on a horse will always be my preferred critter gitter, no matter where I live. The financial attachments via children have dragged on for twelve years now but June of '08 is officially freedom day and by fall I should have a novel in the pipeline so hopefully I can round up a couple of grand and treat myself to a blast from the past.
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Post by: ccd on May 15, 2008, 04:59:27 PM: I would imagine the 22 HP is used on roe deer (where legal) in Europe.

As far as what I would buy if I could come across one:

1)Win 12 in 16ga
2)Lungman semiauto in 6.5x55(still kicking myself for not buying one when they were surplussed)