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Tracybrian · 12-26-2004, 01:43 PM

first of all, I dont know a hole lot about buying guns. I love to shoot guns though. I have a few for shooting and a few that I inherited.

I just heard about all the surplus guns from around the world like russia and china because my brother got one for christmas.

I think it would be really cool to buy one, like a peice of history but which ones are the best for the money? Is there a really good type out there? I was looking at buying a russian rifle at big 5 for $115. That seems like a good deal, it had a 7.62mm bullet I think and it was built for ww2.

So what is the best gun for the money?

syquestrd270 · 12-26-2004, 03:19 PM

I got a Polish Mosin Nagant from Big 5 for $50+tax. If you wait until they have their sales you can get better prices.

ziadel · 12-26-2004, 05:12 PM

Best gun for the money?

In your case?

10/22.

Boo · 12-26-2004, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziadel

Best gun for the money?

In your case?

10/22.

I agree. A Ruger 10/22 should be in every gun owners safe. Reliable weapon that shoots awesome groups, cheap ammo, and lots of accessories available.

BTW - Fun to shoot too.

For a pistol, I suggest a S&W 629.

I can't hit my ass with a shotgun, so I won't recommend one.

eribrav · 12-27-2004, 06:13 PM

I think first you have to decide what you're going to DO with this new gun of yours.

Are you going to hang it up over the mantle as a showpiece? Shoot deer with it? Go goose hunting? Carry it for your own protection?

Depending on your answers to those questions, you'll get a lot of different replies.

MrTuffPaws · 12-27-2004, 07:51 PM

Depending on the sport wanted.

Long range: SKS, Mosin Nagant.

Hand gunning:

CZ52 or Makarov.

cuervo · 12-27-2004, 08:06 PM

To add to MrTuffPaws

History: M1 Garand from CMP

http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm

Moonduck · 12-27-2004, 08:52 PM

I've had some serious fun with a Russian SKS I picked up on the cheap. It was actually quite accurate and totally reliable. No idea how the Chinese ones are, though they are far more common.

The 10/22 is awesome by the way. I have one right now. Great gun.

Charger01 · 12-28-2004, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTuffPaws

Depending on the sport wanted.

Long range: SKS, Mosin Nagant.

Hand gunning:

CZ52 or Makarov.

I know TuffPaws from Hs2000, I'd endorse a Yugo SKS for a rifle, and a Makarov for a pistol. Both are inexpensive and awesome for a novice.

MSD · 12-29-2004, 04:47 AM

The SKS is quite reliable and can often be found lightly used (or sometimes even new) for under $100. If you want an idea of prices, try gunbroker.com

mac03 · 12-29-2004, 07:56 PM

anyone know of any GOOD type of 'auction' site or purchase site for guns. You can't sell them on E-bay.

cuervo · 12-29-2004, 08:37 PM

The main three auction boards I browse are:
gunbroker.com
gunsamerica.com
auctionarms.com

A good surplus house:
http://www.southernohiogun.com/

sanjuanworm · 12-31-2004, 02:49 PM

ruger 10/22

TheDave87 · 01-01-2005, 08:01 AM

Yeah i just got a 10/22 for x-mas, and its an awesome gun, and ammo is CHEAP. SO far the best ive found is Winchester Wildcats, at $8.99/500 rounds

12-26-2004, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tracybrian Crazy Location: Tracy, ca	Best gun for the money first of all, I dont know a hole lot about buying guns. I love to shoot guns though. I have a few for shooting and a few that I inherited. I just heard about all the surplus guns from around the world like russia and china because my brother got one for christmas. I think it would be really cool to buy one, like a peice of history but which ones are the best for the money? Is there a really good type out there? I was looking at buying a russian rifle at big 5 for $115. That seems like a good deal, it had a 7.62mm bullet I think and it was built for ww2. So what is the best gun for the money?

12-26-2004, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ziadel Myrmidon Location: In the twilight and mist.	Best gun for the money? In your case? 10/22. __________________ Ron Paul '08 Vote for Freedom Go ahead and google Dr. Ron Paul. You'll like what you read.

01-01-2005, 08:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
TheDave87 Psycho Location: The Amish Wastelands of Ohio	Yeah i just got a 10/22 for x-mas, and its an awesome gun, and ammo is CHEAP. SO far the best ive found is Winchester Wildcats, at $8.99/500 rounds __________________ Honk if you've never seen an uzi fired from a car window!

12-26-2004, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
syquestrd270 Tilted	I got a Polish Mosin Nagant from Big 5 for $50+tax. If you wait until they have their sales you can get better prices.

12-27-2004, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
eribrav Junkie Location: upstate NY	I think first you have to decide what you're going to DO with this new gun of yours. Are you going to hang it up over the mantle as a showpiece? Shoot deer with it? Go goose hunting? Carry it for your own protection? Depending on your answers to those questions, you'll get a lot of different replies.

12-27-2004, 07:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrTuffPaws Addict Location: NorCal	Depending on the sport wanted. Long range: SKS, Mosin Nagant. Hand gunning: CZ52 or Makarov.

12-27-2004, 08:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
cuervo Tilted Location: NC	To add to MrTuffPaws History: M1 Garand from CMP http://www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm

12-27-2004, 08:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Moonduck Junkie Location: SE USA	I've had some serious fun with a Russian SKS I picked up on the cheap. It was actually quite accurate and totally reliable. No idea how the Chinese ones are, though they are far more common. The 10/22 is awesome by the way. I have one right now. Great gun.

12-29-2004, 04:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	The SKS is quite reliable and can often be found lightly used (or sometimes even new) for under $100. If you want an idea of prices, try gunbroker.com

12-29-2004, 07:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
mac03 Tilted	anyone know of any GOOD type of 'auction' site or purchase site for guns. You can't sell them on E-bay.

12-29-2004, 08:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
cuervo Tilted Location: NC	The main three auction boards I browse are: gunbroker.com gunsamerica.com auctionarms.com A good surplus house: http://www.southernohiogun.com/

12-31-2004, 02:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
sanjuanworm Upright Location: shakedown street	ruger 10/22