Help me select a suitable weapon...

So I mentioned in one of the other dozen gun threads that I am looking for a good rifle.  I've found a few choices within my budget and would like some opinions.

Primarily I'm looking for something to have fun at the range with.  However, I also want something that has a decent amount of power (not a 22lr).  I'll list the main 4 rifles I'm looking at, in order from lowest cost to highest.  Keep in mind with the lower priced guns I can afford to add on to the gun, with the higher I probably won't be able to.

First up is a Century International AK-47.  7.62x39mm, the most expensive of the rounds that I've seen.  Not really my taste but they are fun to shoot.

Next is the Beretta CX9.  Found a used one for a great price.  9mm round, so far the cheapest round of the bunch.  The downside is that because I'm not 21, I can't buy rounds for the gun and would have to have someone do it for me.  My main concern with this gun is that the stock will be too short.  I've held one but never fired it.

The predecessor to the H&K 91, made by CETME, used but with new barrel.  Chambered in .308.  Never shot one of these before but still holding it as a contender.  My only concern is that it is a little long for my taste.

And last but not least is the CMMG bargain bin  AR-15s  that everyone here is buying.

I'm personally leaning towards the AR-15.  Overall it seems to match my needs the best.


Also, side note.  When I went to the gun shop today, they had 3 Barret .50 BMG rifles on display.  Great pieces of engineering, too bad the price tag was $10,000.

Don't get the CETME, they're rebuilt kits by century arms. The newer ones are supposed to be OK, but some of the early ones were problematic. Also, they tear up brass and may not cycle a civilian-spec .308 round since the case walls are thinner than 7.62X51, the fluted chamber does not like that. The AK would be cheaper to shoot. If you want a 7.62 rifle, get an FAL or a PTR-91(better G-3 clone). Go w/ the AR or CX9. I think the CX comes with stock-spacers, and you can stick w/one type of ammo and/or mag if you get a pistol at a laer date. Fire one if you get a chance, I'v heard some good reviews and think it would be my 9mm carbine of choice. I actually suggested my aunt get one for a HD weapon instead of a little .32ACP, but she thinks the .32 is "cute". . Women....

My 9mm carbine experience is limited to a semi-auto UZI, which had almost zero recoil(broke some clays with it with time to fire 3-4 controlled shots). The CX looks like a more user-friendly carbine.


Edited by rednekk98 - 23 March 2010 at 11:55pm

What are you looking to spend?

Semi-Auto?
Bolt-Action?
Lever-Action?

tallen702 wrote: I really like my Bargain Bin M4gery from CMMG, and it really doesn't need much other than a good rear sight to make it a great rifle.

Larue! Fixed BUIS or Troy flip up. Do it.

WGP guy2 wrote: Thanks for the link tallen.  I'm going to call the FFL near me and order tomorrow hopefully.

Your welcome, just realize that you're not going to find 5.45x39 at the local "Dick's" or whatever you have for a sporting goods store where you are. You'll usually find it at gun stores, or you can order it dirt-cheap from online.

tallen702 wrote: Your welcome,

His welcome, what?

Also, go for the 7.62, wimp.  Bigger always = better.

Only thing with the AR is that cleaning it is going to be a pain.