Gun Thread!!

[Electric Amish]

For just plain target shooting and the fun of blowing off steam....

does caliber matter?

9mm? 45acp? 40sw?

Does it make any difference at all?

Same goes for revolver vs. semi-auto


Do you understand my question?


Thanks!!!

 

[Mojoed]

For target practice, I'd go with the 9mm due to ammo costs.

 

[IronWing]

Waiting for HappyPuppy. This thread is worthless w/o HappyPuppy.

 

[MotF Bane]

If you can't shove a baseball bat into the resulting hole, increase caliber.

 

[Electric Amish]

For target practice, I'd go with the 9mm due to ammo costs.

Yeah, cost is definitely an issue.

Other than the odd calibers (50 desert eagle, 454 Cassull, etc) does it make any sense for me to have a 45 and a 9 and a 40 and a 357?

The same goes for revolver. I've never shot a revolver. Does it make sense to have revolvers in similar calibers as well as the semi's?


I don't know. I'm in a gun-buying mood and am trying to maximize my dollar.

 

[duragezic]

Not really, at least not initially. I would go with .22 LR or 9mm.

The cost of going from 9mm to .40 S&W or to .45 ACP isn't nearly as large as going from .22 LR to ANY centerfire cartridge. So keep in mind that 9mm is still pretty expensive; ballpark $12-15 per 50 rounds. .22 LR is more like $2-3 per 50 rounds.

As for semi-auto vs. revolver, in the use you desire, I see semi-auto as the better choice. You're looking at capacities of 5-7 rounds on a revolver vs 15-19 rounds on a semi-auto pistol. Even with a speedloader, a semi-auto is going to be much better to shoot more instead of reloading half of the time.

I'd get a Ruger Mark 2/3 or Browning Buckmark, or if 9mm, a cheaper but good one like a Ruger SR9, FNP9, Glock 17/19, Springfield XD/m 9.

 

[clamum]

If just for target shooting, I'd go for a 22LR rifle. Perhaps a Ruger 10/22. If you don't want 22LR, maybe your best bet then would be 9mm.

 

[Electric Amish]

Not really, at least not initially. I would go with .22 LR or 9mm.

The cost of going from 9mm to .40 S&W or to .45 ACP isn't nearly as large as going from .22 LR to ANY centerfire cartridge. So keep in mind that 9mm is still pretty expensive; ballpark $12-15 per 50 rounds. .22 LR is more like $2-3 per 50 rounds.

As for semi-auto vs. revolver, in the use you desire, I see semi-auto as the better choice. You're looking at capacities of 5-7 rounds on a revolver vs 15-19 rounds on a semi-auto pistol. Even with a speedloader, a semi-auto is going to be much better to shoot more instead of reloading half of the time.

I'd get a Ruger Mark 2/3 or Browning Buckmark, or if 9mm, a cheaper but good one like a Ruger SR9, FNP9, Glock 17/19, Springfield XD/m 9.

Thanks for the info!!

I do have a Buckmark and we just got my wife a KAHR 9mm and me a Springfield XD/m 9.

I just get browsing all these other pistols and am looking for a reality check before i buy another.

 

[jlee]

For just plain target shooting and the fun of blowing off steam....

does caliber matter?

9mm? 45acp? 40sw?

Does it make any difference at all?

Same goes for revolver vs. semi-auto


Do you understand my question?


Thanks!!!

For target shooting, I would go with a .22lr. Ammunition is ~$13 for 550 rounds vs $10-15 for 50. Handgun, Ruger target pistol or a Walther P22. Rifle, Ruger 10/22 is hard to beat.

 

[Colt45]

I go plinking with this

 

[spidey07]

If you really want to have fun shooting, a 22 rifle or target shooter handgun is about the most fun you can have. You can pick flys off a pole at 50 yards.

 

[pontifex]

For just plain target shooting and the fun of blowing off steam....

does caliber matter?

9mm? 45acp? 40sw?

Does it make any difference at all?

Same goes for revolver vs. semi-auto


Do you understand my question?


Thanks!!!

.22 is cheapest in price (about $18 for a box of 550) and probably least amount of recoil. the guns themselves are generally cheaper than the larger calibers too, unless you go after the "specialty" guns like match or guns that look like AR-15s or MP5s.

9mm is probably next cheapest (about $15-17 for a box of 50) but a large jump in recoil from .22

Depends on how much you want to spend, how much recoil you can handle, how much noise you want, and how big a hole you want to make.

If you just want to plink at targets, .22 is probably the best option.

 

[pontifex]

Yeah, cost is definitely an issue.

Other than the odd calibers (50 desert eagle, 454 Cassull, etc) does it make any sense for me to have a 45 and a 9 and a 40 and a 357?

The same goes for revolver. I've never shot a revolver. Does it make sense to have revolvers in similar calibers as well as the semi's?


I don't know. I'm in a gun-buying mood and am trying to maximize my dollar.

Depends on how much money you have. I'd love to have more guns of different calibers but ammo is so damn expensive.

I have 5 .22s (3 rifles (1 bolt, 1 semi-auto, and 1 lever) and 2 pistols (1 revolver and 1 semi-auto)), 1 .380 pistol, 2 9mm pistols, and 1 .45 pistol. I also have a .22 conversion kit for the .45. 1 16 gauge shotgun, 1 .303 british rifle, 1 7.62.54R rifle.

 

[Schadenfroh]

.22 is the round to use for casual shooting, cheap and plentiful ammo. I love shooting my .22 bolt-action. The 5.45x39 used by my other rifle is not expensive (although not nearly as cheap as the .22), but it is difficult to find and usually you can get it by mail ordering it. But, the large wooden crates with Russian writing all over them coming in the mail to the apartment's front office tends to worry them. Usually, the gun shows are sold out by the time I get there.

 

[TubeTote]

I am shopping for my first handgun. I have shot a few autos and some revolvers, and I'm finding that I like the feel of a revolver better. I was thinking about a .357, but now I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I should get a 9mm. I don't want to break the bank buying ammo. Anyone know any good double action revolvers that use this cartridge?

Speaking of expensive ammo...my grandfather gave me a Japanese 707 that he brought back from the war. Only one company made the ammo, and it was about $50 per box...and this was over 10 years ago!

I would agree that the 22 LR is the best for casual, inexpensive shooting. I have my eye on a Ruger 10/22...there's so many cool mods you can do to it. Don't know how effective of a weapon it would be if all hell broke loose though.

 

[jlee]

I am shopping for my first handgun. I have shot a few autos and some revolvers, and I'm finding that I like the feel of a revolver better. I was thinking about a .357, but now I'm beginning to wonder if maybe I should get a 9mm. I don't want to break the bank buying ammo. Anyone know any good double action revolvers that use this cartridge?

Speaking of expensive ammo...my grandfather gave me a Japanese 707 that he brought back from the war. Only one company made the ammo, and it was about $50 per box...and this was over 10 years ago!

I would agree that the 22 LR is the best for casual, inexpensive shooting. I have my eye on a Ruger 10/22...there's so many cool mods you can do to it. Don't know how effective of a weapon it would be if all hell broke loose though.

9mm revolvers are not common at all. I'd really recommend a .22 for cheap shooting and something much bigger if you're worried about all hell breaking loose. 12ga, for example.

 

[TubeTote]

9mm revolvers are not common at all.

Yeah I sort of figured, never heard of it, but like I said I'm new to handguns. I want more firepower than a 22 revolver, though.

I have owned some shotguns (S & W 12g auto; Rem 20g auto; Mossberg 16g pump; 410 bolt action, can't recall who made it, great little gun), but sold them all wanting something nicer. I'm thinking a Browning Citori, I love the classy double barrel.

 

[Zenmervolt]

For just plain target shooting and the fun of blowing off steam....

does caliber matter?

For target shooting? No. A little .22LR will do everything the casual target shooter will ever need while being cheap to buy, cheap to feed, and easy to shoot. It's just about perfect.

9mm? 45acp? 40sw?

For personal defense, any of these are great choices. For strictly target plinking, go with .22LR, your wallet will thank you and you'll still have all the fun.

Does it make any difference at all?

Only if you're really thinking of using the firearm for personal protection or home defense as well. A .22LR is not a great defensive round (not that I'd be volunteering to get shot with a .22, mind you), but as I and others have said it's pretty much the perfect target/plinking round.

Same goes for revolver vs. semi-auto

.22LR revolvers tend to be slightly more expensive than their semi-auto cousins (or maybe I'm off because I'm pricing Smith & Wesson .22 revolvers), but they are also less picky about ammunition. .22LR semi-autos tend to be a little picky about the brand and type of ammunition because a semi-auto uses some of the cartridge's energy to cycle the action. If a round is a little under-powered, it may not cycle fully. At worst, this is a minor annoyance and using something like CCI Mini-Mags will generally avoid the issue entirely (though Mini-Mags are more expensive than bulk .22LR ammo at generally about $6 per 100, still much cheaper than the other calibers).

For semi-autos, I really like my Browning Buckmark Bullseye Target URX even though the name is a bit of a mouthfull. It fits me much better than the Rugers I've used and overall it just feels like a more solid design. Also, the grip angle felt more natural than the Rugers. At some point I do want to get a Smith and Wesson Model 617 (10-shot .22LR revolver), but at nearly $950 it's a little more expensive than I want at the moment. A good Buckmark variant can be had in the $300 to $500 range.

Thanks!!!

You're welcome!

ZV

 

[Analog]

You'll love a .22 for the fun/economy of it. Nice to hear from you electric.

 

[Skitzer]

9mm for plinking and self defense. Cheap ammo and definite knockdown power.
If you can only have one pistol this is the one to get.

 

[JEDI]

Yeah, cost is definitely an issue.

Other than the odd calibers (50 desert eagle, 454 Cassull, etc) does it make any sense for me to have a 45 and a 9 and a 40 and a 357?

The same goes for revolver. I've never shot a revolver. Does it make sense to have revolvers in similar calibers as well as the semi's?


I don't know. I'm in a gun-buying mood and am trying to maximize my dollar.

ammo costs (in order):
.22, .38 special, 9mm, .40, .45

in general, the bigger the caliber, the higher the price

the rental guns for the .22 are HUGE.
.38 specials are for revolvers. i have yet to see a range rent a .38 special automatic

if you're not much of a maintenance guy (ie: clean your gun), get a .357 snub nose revolver. it shoots .38 sepcials too. plus good for conceal carry

 

[JEDI]

For target shooting, I would go with a .22lr. Ammunition is ~$13 for 550 rounds vs $10-15 for 50. Handgun, Ruger target pistol or a Walther P22. Rifle, Ruger 10/22 is hard to beat.

P22 with LEGAL aftermarket attachment???

btw-
this Walther P22 .22lr 3.4" Black cost $317 (w/o attachment)?

 

[JEDI]

Hi-Point 9MM Pistol W/Compensator $125
10 + 1, i think

"compensator which produces a compact 9mm that is incredibly accurate with ultra low recoil. "

also available with a laser mounted to the compensator.

I would buy the laser mounted one (for ~$125) in a heartbeat!!!

 

[SphinxnihpS]

1500 7.92mm rounds per minute. ...or about $300/minute.

 

[nick1985]

lol hi-point