Help me spend $30,000
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Get 3 or 4 guns and see if you enjoy shooting, cleaning and caring for them. All guns listed below will shoot forever and if bought right, can be sold for what you have in them. They are also guns that will be fun and start a fire in your drawers when you light em up.
My.02
Rem 870 12 gauge
SW 686- shoot .38 or 357 and skip the .22
Glock 9mm or 45acp
AR-15
Have fun and don't forget NRA, as they help us keep these kind of options available.
My.02
Rem 870 12 gauge
SW 686- shoot .38 or 357 and skip the .22
Glock 9mm or 45acp
AR-15
Have fun and don't forget NRA, as they help us keep these kind of options available.
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Jerry N.
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Shooting and taking care of my guns has been fun. I have found however, that going to the range and shooting holes in paper targets is less fun now than it was a few years ago. After you get some training and some practice under your belt, I would look into two things:
A tactical shooting course.
Trap/Skeet.
The point is these shooting sports involve movement. Trap and Skeet involve a moving target and tactical shooting involves moving through a course. Nothing wrong with shooting holes in paper and it can certainly be something that can be done for life with continual improvement, however, give some consideration to some movement. For me, I find trap/skeet shooting with my shotgun more entertaining. I could certainly shoot better, but I have not problem hitting a target with a pistol. Put a clay pigeon in the air and it presents a much harder challenge for me. It's similar to hunting without actually hunting (nothing wrong with hunting, but not for me). Oh, you can buy a really nice shot gun and take care of some of the $30K you're looking to get rid of, but like the pistols, I would start with a good quality over/under which can be had for under $2000.
A tactical shooting course.
Trap/Skeet.
The point is these shooting sports involve movement. Trap and Skeet involve a moving target and tactical shooting involves moving through a course. Nothing wrong with shooting holes in paper and it can certainly be something that can be done for life with continual improvement, however, give some consideration to some movement. For me, I find trap/skeet shooting with my shotgun more entertaining. I could certainly shoot better, but I have not problem hitting a target with a pistol. Put a clay pigeon in the air and it presents a much harder challenge for me. It's similar to hunting without actually hunting (nothing wrong with hunting, but not for me). Oh, you can buy a really nice shot gun and take care of some of the $30K you're looking to get rid of, but like the pistols, I would start with a good quality over/under which can be had for under $2000.
SmokelessPowder
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Until you know what you like, how can you set a budget? Imagine saying you had $30K to spend on a wife but you hadn't met her yet? You might want to go on a few dates first before you decide on your budget.
Protected One
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My apologies
HoleCarder. For the last two nights I have tried to post a rather lengthy reply as promised, but the post would not go through. I am contacting the administrator as suggested. Just wanted you to know I had not "forgotten" my promise.
HoleCarder. For the last two nights I have tried to post a rather lengthy reply as promised, but the post would not go through. I am contacting the administrator as suggested. Just wanted you to know I had not "forgotten" my promise.
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HoleCarder
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Protected One- thank you.
I look forward to what you have to say. I bet it'll be good.
I look forward to what you have to say. I bet it'll be good.
hkcavalier
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So much advice all over the place on here.
Do you want to own cool guns, or be a good shot? Or, both? You absolutely have the budget, though becoming a good shot will obviously require more than just hard cash on the barrelhead.
I know of gunsmiths I can out-shoot. But they can do things I cannot.
I know of collectors I can out-shoot. But they have nicer, rarer guns.
I'm not bragging...these are people who have chosen to place their expertise and money in other areas. It sounds like you want to be a shooter.
It's never too late if you're committed enough. I think of Paul Newman and his commitment to racing in late middle age. Most men his age and with his money would have become collectors. But he started at the shallow end of the pool, took his knocks, and worked his way up until people had to take him seriously.
Moral of the story: Don't dabble. Don't get a nice AR and a couple handguns, go to the local range once a month and pop off a box or two and think you're pushing the envelope in any way. Get training, surround yourself with better shooters who will push you, and practice as much as you can, especially early on. Once that good training is ingrained, dry-fire/handle/run scenarios at home. Be a "gun nut" for a while, as long as you can. If you end up drifting into other hobbies/pursuits, fine, but come back around from time to time to maintain your skills. Personal first-hand experience, it SUCKS to take a multi-year break and come to find that your muscle memory is long gone and you're barely faster & more accurate than the people who just got into it.
Do you want to own cool guns, or be a good shot? Or, both? You absolutely have the budget, though becoming a good shot will obviously require more than just hard cash on the barrelhead.
I know of gunsmiths I can out-shoot. But they can do things I cannot.
I know of collectors I can out-shoot. But they have nicer, rarer guns.
I'm not bragging...these are people who have chosen to place their expertise and money in other areas. It sounds like you want to be a shooter.
It's never too late if you're committed enough. I think of Paul Newman and his commitment to racing in late middle age. Most men his age and with his money would have become collectors. But he started at the shallow end of the pool, took his knocks, and worked his way up until people had to take him seriously.
Moral of the story: Don't dabble. Don't get a nice AR and a couple handguns, go to the local range once a month and pop off a box or two and think you're pushing the envelope in any way. Get training, surround yourself with better shooters who will push you, and practice as much as you can, especially early on. Once that good training is ingrained, dry-fire/handle/run scenarios at home. Be a "gun nut" for a while, as long as you can. If you end up drifting into other hobbies/pursuits, fine, but come back around from time to time to maintain your skills. Personal first-hand experience, it SUCKS to take a multi-year break and come to find that your muscle memory is long gone and you're barely faster & more accurate than the people who just got into it.
You could hire me to come out for a solid month and teach you all I know about guns and tactics, marksmanship and safety.
Then, you'll still have 10,000 bucks to buy some guns!
Then, you'll still have 10,000 bucks to buy some guns!
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Walther WA 2000, 10k if you can find one.
DevilDog72
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Had enough advise yet? All well meaning I am sure. Go to a range that has a good selection of guns... rent each one that interest you...
maybe go to the range with someone you may know and fire his weapons..... you will soon figure it out. Don't get in a hurry.
After you decide on a couple of side arms take both defensive and offensive courses, spend on training as well as quality weapons.
maybe go to the range with someone you may know and fire his weapons..... you will soon figure it out. Don't get in a hurry.
After you decide on a couple of side arms take both defensive and offensive courses, spend on training as well as quality weapons.
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HoleCarder
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Yep. I spent $2,804 so far. My $30,000 bank stands at $27,196.
LaRue Tactical predatAR 5.56
S&W M&P 15-22
training and supplies
Next up is likely a home defense revolver. Looking at an M&P R8.
Long Barrel
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Take up skeet.....
$30K will get you half of a really nice Kreighoff.
$30K will get you half of a really nice Kreighoff.
Darn good start!
I answered earlier tongue in cheek, thinking your request was also. Sorry, I was wrong... you're serious.
I know that if it were me in your shoes, thus would be a picture of me at the door of my LGS waiting for them to open.
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HoleCarder
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Love the pic Jessie. Funny stuff.
I'm not that bad . . . . yet.
I'm not that bad . . . . yet.
mistermills357
US Veteran
Send it over in a manila envelope
Send it over in a manila envelope, I will help you spend it.
1: I need a new 9mm.
2: I need a new AR-15
3: I need a new 1911.
Well, that's a start
Send it over in a manila envelope, I will help you spend it.
1: I need a new 9mm.
2: I need a new AR-15
3: I need a new 1911.
Well, that's a start
I don't have any experience with any of the current production revolvers, but I know there are a lot to choose from. One of those M&P R8's is way too tactical looking for me.
Don't over look the old-school plain-jane revolvers. Any model 15, 19, 28, 10, 66 in decent condition will be a great gun. I prefer adjustable sights for bringing to the range and fixed sights for a carry.
Don't over look the old-school plain-jane revolvers. Any model 15, 19, 28, 10, 66 in decent condition will be a great gun. I prefer adjustable sights for bringing to the range and fixed sights for a carry.
hkcavalier
US Veteran
Man I find nothing to dislike about that LaRue. Great choice. Optic?
An R8 with a light and a red dot/reflex would be a phenomenal HD revolver.
