Should I buy another handgun or get a rifle.?

[mssandy713]

I'm torn, i'm trying to decide if I should buy another handgun to my collection or get a m&p 15-22. I don't any experience with rifles but is curious. But on the other hand I'm itching to add to my small gun collection.

 

[JaPes]

I vote 15-22.

 

[Matt C.]

Everyone needs a rifle.
15-22 owners seem to be a very happy lot.

 

[M&P Freak]

Cannot go wrong either way

Q. Should I buy another handgun or get a rifle?

A. Yes

 

[Bullzaye]

I agree...everyone needs a rifle. In fact, you should consider getting a rim-fire (such as the 15-22), and then later adding a decent semi-auto center-fire rifle (such as AK, AR, SKS, M1A, etc.), if your budget and local regs. allow.

Tim

 

[JCS&W]

Get the handgun first, then get the rifle. Or get the rifle, then get the handgun. Ah heck, get get both! My opinion should not be considered. I have a problem!

 

[Lost Lake]

I agree with M&P Freak. The answer is yes.

But don't stop at A handgun or rifle. You need SEVERAL more, and soon.

The M&P15/22 is okay. It's fun, and my 10 year old is deadly accurate with the iron sights on it. He even made me take off the holographic sight I bought for him.

 

[Titegroups]

I vote you buy me a rifle, or handgun, your choice.

 

[AZ_Shooter]

Any new firearm is a good choice.

AZ

 

[mssandy713]

I think I'm becoming a gun nut, I just brought another handgun in April and I'm already itching to buy another. But.... I'm sure I can justify a reason why I need another one....

 

[lawman90]

No reason is needed. Then again, I have a harder time talking myself OUT of buying a gun than I do IN to buying one.

 

[Maddmax]

Q. Should I buy another handgun or get a rifle?

A. Yes

I agree. Yes.

 

[o_Rosa_o]

I think I'm becoming a gun nut, I just brought another handgun in April and I'm already itching to buy another. But.... I'm sure I can justify a reason why I need another one....

I bought an xd40 april first. Taurus judge the 5th, ruger sr40c the 13th, 15-22 June 9th, and a savage fv-sr june 15th. You think you have an addiction?

 

[SavageSmoker]

I love my M&P 15-22. If you do not own a rifle I suggest adding one to your collection. It is a blast to shoot!

 

[vipermd]

I vote both BUT< get the 15-22, ammo is cheap and it will give you good training for the follow up AR-15. Then 22 pistol to match with your carry gun. Get mags for whatever gun you get ( like 6 per gun ), they will never be cheaper, no extra shipping cost. As Lawman90 said I have to talk myself out of buying guns, since when I buy one I buy a second for my wife! Be Safe,

 

[dannybot]

Whatever you're actually going to shoot.

 

[Shielded]

The M&P 15-22 would be pretty cool, but I agree yes to both if you can swing it. Prices are likely to climb this fall, so keep that in mind.

 

[dannybot]

I love my 15-22, shoot about 500 rds a month. Also bought a MK III the same month as the 15-22, shoot almost as much, but the mags only hold 10 rds...

 

[StatesRightist]

I think I'm becoming a gun nut, I just brought another handgun in April and I'm already itching to buy another. But.... I'm sure I can justify a reason why I need another one....

Reason? We don't need no stinking reason....did Edmund Hillary need a reason to climb Everest, no it was there. Same thing with seeing a new gun that calls your name.

Seriously guns and S&W's in particular, are an addiction, most of us in here have it. All you can do is control it by occasionally indulging in buying another one, there is no I have enough guns stage that I am aware of.

 

[Shielded]

Reason? We don't need no stinking reason....did Edmund Hillary need a reason to climb Everest, no it was there. Same thing with seeing a new gun that calls your name.

Seriously guns and S&W's in particular, are an addiction, most of us in here have it. All you can do is control it by occasionally indulging in buying another one, there is no I have enough guns stage that I am aware of.

Amen on that LOL

 

[smithman 10]

Buy the rifle

I'm torn, i'm trying to decide if I should buy another handgun to my collection or get a m&p 15-22. I don't any experience with rifles but is curious. But on the other hand I'm itching to add to my small gun collection. &#55357;&#56619;

If you really have NO experience with a rifle, that's what I think you should get next. Start with a .22, later you'll want a center fire.

Of course if money is no problem get 'em both, as a few posters have already suggested!

 

[MauiWowwee]

I got my M&P .40 FS back in late April and I'm on a hunt for a 15-22 now or a bolt action rifle. I may go with the 15-22 since I also plan to get an AR-15 in the future chambered in either 5.56 or .308. For ow I'm content with my pistol, just itching to get a rifle.

 

[Donn]

Rifle, without a doubt. However, I'd go for the M&P15. You're gonna wind up with an AR of some kind sooner or later, might as well jump right into the deep end. The 223's well mannered enough it won't take long to get used to.

 

[OpsMgr]

I agree...everyone needs a rifle. In fact, you should consider getting a rim-fire (such as the 15-22), and then later adding a decent semi-auto center-fire rifle (such as AK, AR, SKS, M1A, etc.), if your budget and local regs. allow.

Tim

Agreed. EVERYONE needs a rim-fire (Rifle and pistol). The M&P 15-22 is great for just pure fun and inexpensive marksmanship training for the AR platform...

 

[flyingmanx]

Everyone should have a .22 rifle!!! Should be a law!!!

I agree...everyone needs a rifle. In fact, you should consider getting a rim-fire (such as the 15-22), and then later adding a decent semi-auto center-fire rifle (such as AK, AR, SKS, M1A, etc.), if your budget and local regs. allow.

Tim

I have had a .22 rifle since I was 16....we could go buy it ourselves!!! (MA.) And I am 70!!! Never been without one!!!!!!!
The MP15-22 gets you into a rifle in an affordable caliber and into the AR platform!!! "CAUTION" It will lead to bigger AR's though!!!
I have the MP 15 ORC and the MP 15-22.
$25 +/- for 100 rounds!!!

 

[EvilNuff]

I think I'm becoming a gun nut, I just brought another handgun in April and I'm already itching to buy another. But.... I'm sure I can justify a reason why I need another one....

I justified my last purchase because I didn't have a dedicated gun for the car...

 

[snakedog]

Get a .22 rifle, you won't regret it. Good ones are available under $200, and some like the Mossberg 702 hardly run over $100. I would not blow $300 or $400 on an AR-style 22. Go basic at first. You'll have plenty of money left over for your next gun.

 

[vmumford]

After reading all these posts, you will catch the same illness I have. Im in DROS till Feb 2013. You will also be looking for a new safe soon......

 

[bgjr1966]

Just as a golfer has many clubs in his bag, a shooter should have many guns in his or her safe. Different guns are good for different shooting sports. One should have the proper tool for the job, whether it is sport shooting, hunting or personal defense. At least that is how I justify my addiction.

 

[Cooper55]

I've had a Ruger 22 rifle for a long time and it's a lot of fun. However, I am a big fan of the M&P series. I am saving for the 9mm - thinking about competition shooting.
If you have good places to shoot outdoors, then a rifle seems like a good idea.