But, I could get an AK...

So I got rear ended again... Damage is very minimal on my TSX and since it has 260,000 miles... I'm thinking of just skipping getting it fixed. (a few scratches on the bumper and one little dent in it... I could likely buff most of it out and touch up the rest. 

Both are stupid cheap right now. You will probably save a few dollars by buying an assembled rifle. Now is the time to buy.

Depends on use. AK platforms are fun plinkers <200m, AR's more in the >300m range. Ammunition is another cost issue. Ex east block 7.62X39 and newer 5.45X39 still avail in bulk and cheaper than 5.56X45.

I have a AR series CAR-15 carbine, great pest removal rifle here at the farm, Have a AK that is a fun paper shooter, but hittin critters at range not so good.

A $500 AK platform, leaves $100 for a few more mags and maybe a good sight.

$600 is a great down payment on a Springfield Armory M1A (M-14) if you really want a 'good' rifle.

Oh, if you get an AK you can always trade it for a tattoo

Stagnant economically. AR15s and AKs fluctuate quite a bit and standard M1As always float around $1200 and up. They aren't threatened by AWBs too much so it is not as much of a concern to buy now.

I myself want an M14, but a Garand or a nice 308 M77 is much more likely. Nothing anytime soon.

Also, none of my firearms have doodads, and only one rifle (22lr Henry) isn't milsurp


Edited by SSOK - 30 November 2015 at 10:31pm

CMP sill has plenty of Garands for sub $800 in shootable condition, it's just a wait to get them since they're low on armorers and gunsmiths to cobble together good guns from the well-used ones they have in the warehouses.

On a side note, Obama apparently signed the NDAA bill into law that is going to allow the US Gov't to sell off their stocks of 1911s via CMP.

oldsoldier wrote: Still looking for a good priced FN L1A1 or similar mil style,full size.

Parts kit build from SARCO is the way to go. Just make sure that you get the kit first and the receiver second, that way if you wind up with an Argentine lower, you can get the proper coonan "argie cut" receiver so you don't have to go grinding on your upper.

I built mine in the height of the panic for sub $800. These days you're looking at about the same for a PK from SARCO, a new BBL, and a coonan receiver. Not bad really. Only unexpected expenses would be from a receiver wrench and barrel vise, locking shoulder, gauge pins (you can borrow mine if you need) and any other 922r compliance parts (yeah... it's 922r compliant... uhuh!). If you get in good with the guys from FALfiles.com, you can usually borrow a wrench and vise or rent one for way cheaper than buying. Even if you had to buy, you're talking sub $1k vs buying new from DSA for $1200 or more

OS, if you decide to get another CMP Garand, I recommend the Special grade in .308.  That way you don't have to worry which ammo you put through it as it can handle any commercial 308 loads.  New 30-06 is loaded at too high of a pressure for the Garand and can damage your oprod.  

SSOK wrote: Oh, if you get an AK you can always trade it for a tattoo

I was hoping no one said this yet.

Edited by Benjichang - 01 December 2015 at 3:04pm

Man I would like to get a Ruger AR556.  I was looking at the S&W M&P15 for awhile and was considering that.  But everything I've read on the Ruger tells me this is the way to go.  Roughly the same price as the S&W but has the dust cover and the forward assist.  The couple of local places that have them or can get them have them in the $740 range.  Was kind of hoping for about $50-$100 less than that, but oh well.  Looks like a solid starter AR.