Tax return purchase - what shall I get???

[zip777]

I sure am thinking of one for sure Five-O. That and a smith 22A pistol. Shooting 22 at the range sure makes sense!

I'm just waiting for supply to improve and prices to settle. There are a select few finding firearms at reasonable cost but its still madness out there for the most part.

I do agree with you and JaPes about not settling. When I posted I was thinking someone out there may have had experience with both and offer perspectives. .....I will also admit I was strongly leaning ACOG coming in.

 

[stavman11]

Screw it...

BOTH.... meaning get the Burris, very nice scope/red dot. For the money you will love it.

Then Get the 15-22.....

I am leaning on another 15-22 to be just a basic tactical practice gun..... Knock-Off Eotech.... AFG... all to match my Sport

But... again.. it is your Money.... I personally cant see $1000 on optics for play Time..... when i can get almost as good for 1/2 Price and Buy another Toy as well...

That said... good Optics Make a huge Difference....... You know the direction and path you want to go Down..... Put the pedal to the metal and Drive baby DRIVE!!

 

[JaPes]

Zip, you've been pining for an ACOG since the first day you joined the M&P 15 sub forum. Getting anything else will just disappoint you. Get the ACOG and you'll be happy.

If you want a .22lr pistol that will last forever and is dead on nuts accurate, get a Ruger MK-series or a Browning Buckmark.

 

[Dikinalaska]

Screw it...

BOTH.... meaning get the Burris, very nice scope/red dot. For the money you will love it.

Then Get the 15-22.....

I am leaning on another 15-22 to be just a basic tactical practice gun..... Knock-Off Eotech.... AFG... all to match my Sport

But... again.. it is your Money.... I personally cant see $1000 on optics for play Time..... when i can get almost as good for 1/2 Price and Buy another Toy as well...

That said... good Optics Make a huge Difference....... You know the direction and path you want to go Down..... Put the pedal to the metal and Drive baby DRIVE!!

I gotta give it to ya Stav, your enthusiasm is unrivaled. You make a great point tho, for the price of the ACOG, or close anyway, you get the Burris and 15-22.

 

[TDI Brad]

Agreed MP15-22 mucho fun and cheap to use. I'll even endorse the 50rd drum from black dog. I think I had more fun shooting that today than the MP15A. But Mark 12 and AR pistol were pretty awesome too.


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[BadKarmaZeroSix]

Im with japes on this one...get what u really want...keep in mind, if u go with the ACOG, u will finally have reached that mark uv wanted, apparently for quite awhile...if u get the burris and the 22, then u will prob be dedicating more to upgrading ur 22, feeling the whole time like u now have 2 toys that are almost perfect when u could have finally had the one u always wanted...besides, the 22 may go down after this political wave, and u can pick one up in a few months for half their cost now...

 

[zip777]

A lot of good perspectives here guys. Appreciate it. The thought of having 2 rifles not quite like I want them bothers me. I'd rather have ONE set up perfectly.

Assuming the wheels don't fall off the cart I can get that 15-22 later and start the cycle of improvement again.

....and JaPes you are dead on. Been talking about that acquisition for a long time. Buy once cry once right??

 

[zip777]

Speaking of the buck mark japes I looked at those. Very good firearm! I do hear the ruger and buckmark are a pain to clean and work on....which is why I was leaning towards the 7" barrel s&w 22a. Very simple design similar to the Glock. You own a ruger or buckmark??

 

[Baddog]

I am with the guys on the 15-22, I have one too as well as my OR and hands down the 15-22 is more fun to shoot due to the increases in 5.56 ammo prices. 30 bucks for tactical 22LR verses 300 bucks for 375 rounds is a no brainer.

 

[BadKarmaZeroSix]

damn, Baddog, i wish i could say "money is no object when it comes to things i love", but you DO have a point...grrrr...where's the ammo-genie when you need her?

 

[Maddmax]

Zipp777. Being you are talking handguns in 22 cal. I'd take a hard look at the Highstandard. I have a 7" Victor that will drill the same hole all day long and breaks down with the push of a buttom in front of the trigger guard for cleaning.

Now,back to your dilemma. Look at it this way. You have a nice Jeep and you want to get out,play off road and have some fun in the mud,but only have stock street tires. Do you dump $$$ on a great sound system for it or a set of outstanding off road tires ? You can listen to music later,GET THE TIRES!!! and have some fun.

So get the ACOG,a good set of mounts and don't look back. Eye's on target,you are wanting YOUR weapon of choice,get-r-done already !

Prices on weapons of any kind are too high right now along with any "findable" ammo & mags. GRAB that ACOG ! Notice how the price gouging wave is rolling ? It's hitting the accessories now too,just look at some of the old items and those prices. You want it,better get it ordered now if you don't want to pay even more for it later and get "stuck in the mud".

There will be plenty of time to be crazy like some of the rest of us and have a couple nice AR builds AND at a more reasonable cost. This price wave can only last so long and then it will crash into the rocks. It won't just wash up on the shore. Those "gougers" have house,car and food bills to pay sooner than later too.

So now you will owe us a nice review on the AOCG and you're opinion on it.

 

[zotzer]

Sounds like you will regret not getting the ACOG. Don't settle for two things you will be lukewarm about, instead of one thing that will cause you zero regret.

 

[zip777]

Yes everyone. JaPes and the others who posted in similar light did help me decide. AS LONG AS my girl and my cumulative returns can buy a fence for our dog the ACOG it is!

I agree with others another rifle is also not a bad idea but I also know ME. A stock 2nd rifle would leave me itching to upgrade it as well. Then I'd STILL be saving for the ACOG while upgrading a second firearm! This is the last step except MAYBE a very small and very strong rail mount light to make her exactly how I want her.

Of course if purchased a complete review will be written.

Thanks everyone for your perspectives!

 

[Maddmax]

zip777. If you have the time to wait it out,chances are you "could" build a complete second one later for the price you would have to pay for just one now...

 

[zotzer]

Well, if you want a light to match the quality of the ACOG...check out the Elzetta. Might as well go for broke (pun intended!) LOL

 

[mcbizkit02]

Of the two choices you presented, ACOG.

...or you could try to locate a S&W M&P 15-22. AR15 manipulation & controls, 3.9 cents per round... well it used to be.

Warm up on .22lr to work out the kinks, transition to center-fire, then cool down on the .22lr. Not only do you save a few bucks on ammo (even if you reload), but the 15-22 is also tons of fun.

Or he could just buy a .22lr conversion kit.

 

[zip777]

Well, if you want a light to match the quality of the ACOG...check out the Elzetta. Might as well go for broke (pun intended!) LOL

I hate you!!! LMAO just kidding but now I need one. Ha!

 

[zip777]

Ok I'm officially a rifle whore. We are considering downgrading the fence to upgrade my scope.

.....but that's ok. I could turn around and sell the ACOG for nearly what I paid if needed. Fences don't add much to a home value. Ha! So much for the wood privacy fence bring on chain link!!

Ps- ether way burris or ACOG we can't afford 260 feet of quality wood fence. I just said that to make me feel better.

 

[Popeye77]

Probably Acog. I have been looking at optics also. Ordered a Leupold 1X4 AR 1. I was stuck between the Burris and Leupold. Did a bunch of research and didn't like what I found on the Burris reliability and complaints about Customer Service. I have had a Leupold 3X9 since 1971 that has always held it's zero. Good Luck

 

[zotzer]

I'm like you, Zip. I like quality things. Have had my cart loaded at Elzetta for months, and once a week *almost* order it. I will do it one of these days....I am powerless to resist. LOL