Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Dear T-Bolt

I need some advice.  I think my next gun will be one of the following:
  1. Saiga shotty
  2. Beowulf Upper for my AR
  3. Taurus 454
  4. P-90 (or PS-90.. whichever I'm allowed)
  5. FN FiveSeven
I have yet to settle on just one.  Thoughts?

Oh dear...  This is a work buddy that has mined me for gun info in the past.  He currently owns a Sig Mosquito and an AR.

I told to choose number 6 for his third gun.  None of the above.

Some duty type pistol or a simpler shotgun.  Working on him now.

Don't get me wrong...  Any of those choices would be fun to play with.  But they are all a bit esoteric, no?  And expensive to feed, for the most part.  Especially the .454 revolver.  First, it's a Taurus.  Second, you'd get just as much fun with a .44 magnum and save a bundle on ammo.
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9 comments:

  1. MartyJune 21, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Stress the importance and utility of a Three Gun System. Self defense Handgun, Shotgun and Rifle.

    SHTF type of utility. Then on to the fun stuff.

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  2. New Jovian ThunderboltJune 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I have.

    But it isn't like he's a new shooter. Back up in the upper midwest he shot a bajillion different rounds out of a bazillion different guns. Got he first deer with a .410 out of the window of a pickup truck.

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  3. New Jovian ThunderboltJune 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    So he has some experience and knows what he likes. And he like esoteric.

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  4. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    in that case tell him to get the Saiga because it may end up on the no-import list soon.

    Get em while they're hot.

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  5. Broken AndyJune 21, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I agree with getting the Saiga while he can if esoteric is what he wants.

    As far as feeding a PS-90 or Five-seveN, it'll be cheaper than the .44 mag you propose... though on an entirely different scale of shooting.

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  6. AnonymousJune 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Recommend whichever one you'd be interested in buying for 1/2 price in about 3 months.

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  7. Bubblehead Les.June 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I have an esoteric friend like that, also. Ever get a phone call asking for a lead on 7mm Mauser to feed the new Bolt Gun?

    I'd go with the Saiga. At least it takes a common supply of Ammo.

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  8. Old NFOJune 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Concur!

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  9. ZerCoolJune 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    How about a .44Mag SAA-style? I just happen to know someone that might have one he'd part with. ;-)

    Those are definitely on the slightly-out-there list; I'd look at the .450BM over the .50Beo, myself.

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