Thinking about a new toy...What's next?

[coachcash86]

Current assortment includes....

M&P Shield 9mm (my baby)
M&P Compact .22
M&P 2.0 9mm 5" barrel
Sig Sauer p238
Ruger AR 556

What do I "need" next? My intent is fun mostly, versatility, and shootability as I'll be taking her to the range or field for fun. I'm not interested in collecting or high dollar.

 

[clang444]

How about a revolver?

 

[RobertJ.]

How about something that's over 50 years old, and made from blued steel and walnut?

 

[smithrjd]

Don't have any of the ones you mentioned other than a Sig , but do have the Sig 238. A very nice CCW pistol. accurate and well built. Not what I would call a "range pistol" accurate to about 15 yards perhaps 25 if you are that good.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

It looks like you lean more toward "new" toys. For me, new acquisitions tend to be interesting pieces from mid-19th Century to about WW2. Not much made over the past 20 years or so holds my interest very long. Blued steel and walnut showing real pride in craftsmanship stands out when I see it. Plastic anything doesn't even get my attention.

 

[dr. mordo]

Either a revolver or DA/SA.

If you just want fun on the range, I'd suggest one of the low price police trade in Model 10s or 64s that are floating around right now. For a DA/SA, the Tristar C100 or S120 are epic guns for the money. After I put aftermarket springs in it, my C100's trigger is very close the trigger from my much more expensive SIG P229.

 

[pawngal]

You NEED a revolver!

 

[coachcash86]

How about a revolver?

What would you suggest for my first and not breaking the bank--$500 or so?

 

[mauser9]

I too am gettin the urge since I have not gotten any new "gun toys" in many years. Gettin weak for a cowboy gun. A blued Vaquero sounds like it might be new fun!!

 

[magstang1]

686 / 586 are like peanut butter and jelly of revolvers. Everybody needs one. .357 mag or 38spl.

Only choice you need to make is blue or stainless, and how long do you want the barrel.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

What would you suggest for my first and not breaking the bank--$500 or so?

If you don't already own a Smith & Wesson Military & Police (K-frame) revolver you have not experienced one of the most effective personal defense handguns ever made. A Model 10 .38 Special with 2", 3", or 4" barrel will do just about anything most of us ever need to get done. If you prefer stainless the same thing can be had as the Model 64. If you are seeking more power step up to the Model 13 or Model 65 in .357 magnum.

Any of these can be found for well under your $500 budget, and you will never regret owning them.

 

[BlackTalonJHP]

While I agree you need a revolver, it looks like you also need a 12 gauge, perhaps a Mossberg 590M.

 

[ParadiseRoad]

...K-38 Masterpiece...

 

[Narragansett]

How about something that's over 50 years old, and made from blued steel and walnut?

I would suggest a Model 28-2. 4 or 6" in 357 mag.

BTW, I just got a well maintained beautiful Remington 512 Sportsmaster 22, made in 1942. Nothing like polished blue steel, and aged finely finished walnut with character.

 

[bigggbbruce]

Something bigger than .355"

 

[Narragansett]

...K-38 Masterpiece...

Nice. Mine is shipping from AZ tomorrow. it is to go with my 15-3 X 2', and 15-3 X 4".

 

[chiefbob81]

Shotgun for Zombies

 

[gonerydin]

Another vote for shotguns.



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[BlackTalonJHP]

Not knowing your style I'll throw out 5 random firearms

1. CZ 557 in 6.5x55mm
2. Steyr M9-A1 9mm
3. Henry Long Ranger .308 Winchester
4. Alfa Proj 3841 in .38 special
5. Bond Arms Bullpup in 9mm

***BONUS***
Serbu Super Shorty 12 gauge

 

[kraynky]

I agree that you need a revolver. If your take your time,you can find a "cosmetically challenged" K-22 or a pretty nice K frame 38, like a model 10 if you don't want an adjustable rear sight, or model 15 if you do. Of course you might luck upon a .357 in that range and have the option to shoot .357 or 38 specials. You really need to try a single action (Ruger Blackhawk) variant sometime too.

And as mentioned above, you need a shotgun. Even those are fun at the range! Good Luck, and be sure to show it off here. Whatever it is you decide on.