Thought it would be interesting to see what might be on the agenda for acquisition in the coming year. Things may prove interesting with Barack Obama in the White House and Nancy Pelosi in the House; obviously the list could change at an HR10.22's notice...
That said, here are some potential acquisitions and the reasoning behind each:
- M1 Carbine from CMP - Great shooting rifle, low recoil, moderately priced ammo (for a rifle); plus I have a whole bunch of magazines already. Cost of acquisition: ~ $500 through CMP.
- Ruger 10/22 - It's about time to pick one of these up. Most likely going to go with a new entry level blued steel/wood stock 16" barrel version, although a used stainless model might be a possibility as well. (CoA: $200)
- CZ-82 - Inexpensive and virtually indestructible semi-auto handgun that compliments the .380 Mak already in the armory, plus it gives me a reason to add another caliber... (CoA: $200)
- K-98 Mauser - German, natch. Everything I've heard about these rifles tells me I need to get one. (CoA: $300)
- Romanian Tokarev in 7.62X25mm - gotta get another 7.62 Tok chambered gun to go with the CZ-52... (CoA: $250)
- Ruger MkII/S&W 22A - inexpensive .22LR semi-automatic. Something with adjustable sights - I've got a S&W 422 with a red dot sight, would be nice to have another semi with iron... (COA $250 - $300)
Also on the list for 2009 are plenty of accessories:
- Magnified scope for Bushmaster AR-15
- ACE Skeleton stock for Bushmaster AR-15
- Forend with picatinny rail for Bushmaster AR-15
- Knoxx SpecOps recoil-reducing stock for Mossberg 590
- Forend with picatinny rail for Mossberg 590
- M7 bayonet for Mossberg 590
- IWB holster for G30
- Smartcarry/Thunderwear for j-frame
- Crossbreed Supertuck holster for j-frame
- G21 magazine(s) for G30
List subject to change depending on new acquisitions, change in 2A climate, and/or as the whim strikes me...
That is all.
4 comments:
Try to pickup a Russian or Polish TT-33 if you can. My understanding is that they're better quality than the Romanian Tok's.
I really need to get myself one as well.
Instead of a Ruger MkII, you might want to look for a 22/45. Particularly if you can find one used (the newer ones seem to have relatively poor triggers). The advantage is that all of the controls are in the same place as a 1911A1, and the magazine release is near your thumb rather than at the butt of the grips.
Mike W.,
It's been my experience that the Russian version of pretty much any com-bloc firearm is superior. Which, when you think about it, makes sense - who's more motivated, the oppressor, or the oppressee?
Blackwing,
The 22/45 is a definite possibility as well. Basically, I just want a more common .22 semi-auto - ideally I'd want to get a Browning Buckmark, except that they're not generally available in MA...
Be careful with that 10/22. First it'll be a new trigger group, then a heavy barrel, a thumb-hole laminate stock ... Damn things just scream out for accessorizing.
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