New rifle or pistol? Which to buy.

Drhc116 · January 9, 2013, 01:01 PM

Lets start out by saying I have a handful of both. What do you think, a new pistol or another AR. The pistol in consideration has not been decided on but I have the opportunity to purchase a colt A2 type ar with multiple mags and ammo for 1k. Buy the rifle or another nice handgun?

mach1.3 · January 9, 2013, 05:33 PM

I'm the worst guy to consult on buying guns. Get both! I'm a 1911 fan, a shotgun fan and a rifle guy. I have a soft spot for blondes and Sigs. I do own a Bushmaster AR15 but I'm not gaga over it, although the platform allows for a great number of modifications. If you know the owner and the AR he's selling and it's a good deal---go for it.

You can always save up and buy that pistol later once you know exactly what you want.

JWT · January 9, 2013, 06:20 PM

If the AR is in good shape I'd go for that. More likely to be restrictions on buying or selling ARs than handguns.

Rmart30 · January 9, 2013, 08:41 PM

id go for the AR also

alex0535 · January 9, 2013, 10:22 PM

That is about the best price your going to find an AR at the moment....

You could probably sell in it in a second for a good bit more than your paying for it.

Moby · January 9, 2013, 10:25 PM

If you already have AR 15's, consider an AR 10 .308
I love mine. Reach out and touch something!!!! HARD!!!

January 9, 2013, 01:01 PM	#1
Drhc116 Member Join Date: April 26, 2012 Posts: 44	New rifle or pistol? Which to buy. Lets start out by saying I have a handful of both. What do you think, a new pistol or another AR. The pistol in consideration has not been decided on but I have the opportunity to purchase a colt A2 type ar with multiple mags and ammo for 1k. Buy the rifle or another nice handgun?

January 9, 2013, 08:41 PM	#4
Rmart30 Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2008 Posts: 373	id go for the AR also __________________ Jetguns.com When you want better service from a online gun seller and someplace that actually will talk to you on the phone unlike "Duds" gun shop, try them. http://www.gunbanobama.com <---MUST READ

January 9, 2013, 10:25 PM	#6
Moby Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Posts: 86	If you already have AR 15's, consider an AR 10 .308 I love mine. Reach out and touch something!!!! HARD!!! __________________ “A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.” ~George Washington US Coast Guard 76-86 Semper Paratus

January 9, 2013, 05:33 PM	#2
mach1.3 Member Join Date: February 6, 2012 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 68	I'm the worst guy to consult on buying guns. Get both! I'm a 1911 fan, a shotgun fan and a rifle guy. I have a soft spot for blondes and Sigs. I do own a Bushmaster AR15 but I'm not gaga over it, although the platform allows for a great number of modifications. If you know the owner and the AR he's selling and it's a good deal---go for it. You can always save up and buy that pistol later once you know exactly what you want.

January 9, 2013, 06:20 PM	#3
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,823	If the AR is in good shape I'd go for that. More likely to be restrictions on buying or selling ARs than handguns.

January 9, 2013, 10:22 PM	#5
alex0535 Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 615	That is about the best price your going to find an AR at the moment.... You could probably sell in it in a second for a good bit more than your paying for it.