What "new" guns are you buying this year ???

Magnum Wheel Man · October 10, 2012, 08:32 AM

as a long time collector, & one who has gravitated to buying older guns, there are not many "new" guns I find a desire to buy, but I do try to buy at least one "new" gun each year, just to "keep me young"

... my new gun this year, I think is going to be a Kel Tek PMR-30... don't need it, don't really shoot much semi auto any more... just buying it because...

so what "new" gun are you buying this year, & what is the reason ???

Eppie · October 10, 2012, 08:47 AM

Yesterday I picked a Glock 21 SF. I'm also looking for another G19 since my daughter wanted mine. And of course, you can't never have too many 1911's so I'm always looking for fair deal on one of those.

Funny you mention the Keltec PMR-30, it's been lurking in the back of my mind.

Woody55 · October 10, 2012, 08:53 AM

I am looking for a light lever action carbine in .38 and .357 for having when I am working outside.

When my wife asked me why, I told her it was because you can never be sure when you will be attacked by a cotton mouth, or a squad of wild pigs, or a meth dealer, or zombies out there while I was laboring to make the place nice for her and her girlfriends. Then I asked her why she bought another three pairs of shoes. She said because they were on sale.

Magnum Wheel Man · October 10, 2012, 08:56 AM

I hear they have those 357's on sale right now

as for the PMR... I may have to got to Gunbroker... none of the local dealers are having any luck getting one... at least so far... so I haven't handled one yet...

last years "new" gun purchase was a Taurus TCP... 2 years ago a 5-Seven, 3 years ago a Ruger Alaskan in 454...

part of the reason for the thread is to see what's new that others want... may influence next years purchase ???

gak · October 10, 2012, 10:29 AM

Assuming we're talking handguns - a 1911 of some sort probably lower end - RIA possibly. If funds are available, also M&P 40c. Depending on priorities at the time, these may be swapped, but if basing on "emotion" or want, the 1911. I can live with my older .40 for quite some time yet.

Bob Wright · October 10, 2012, 10:41 AM

Well, that depends on what becomes available, and what I dispose of.

There is only one "new" gun that attracts my interest, the Colt New Frontier. Or maybe so the Ruger Flat Top .44 Special.

Bob Wright

iblong · October 10, 2012, 10:51 AM

Well I dont need any,but Iam trying to justify a CZ custom shop Shadow
for comp.

Skadoosh · October 10, 2012, 10:59 AM

I hope to see a Caracal C in my safe before the year is out.

pgdion · October 10, 2012, 11:03 AM

Bought a Bersa Thunder .380 a few months ago (my first 'little' gun) and I have my eyes on a CZ75B compact that I'm trying to get the money for. Poor dog needs knee surgery though and that isn't cheap (and a deer hit on my truck took the money from it a couple months ago). Always something!

Hopefully by Thanksgiving I can get a new gun though.

I'd also love to get a Mini-14, but that will probably have to wait until next year. Maybe spring for that first trip to the outdoor range.

aarondhgraham · October 10, 2012, 11:06 AM

I would like to find a .22 Colt Cadet semi-auto pistol,,,
I want to make a boxed set with my Colt Frontier Scout.

Aarond

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RickB · October 10, 2012, 11:07 AM

I was a one-gun-per-year guy, until I got married! I haven't bought a new gun since . . . 2005? I have an ATI Stg44 on order, but have no idea when it will arrive. Of course, I've had a Vltor Bren Ten on order for over two years, and have no idea IF that will arrive.

rodfac · October 10, 2012, 12:29 PM

I've had an eye on the relatively new Sig 226 Mk25. It's military pedigree and Sig's outstanding reputation for reliability are the draws. Rod

RMcCar4318 · October 10, 2012, 02:16 PM

I would like to fine a Winchester 1890 .22. There are several out there, it is to balance price and condition.

9mmsnoopy · October 10, 2012, 02:24 PM

I am looking at the Sig P238 and the Springfield XDs .45, though i am having a hard time justifying them as the ammo for both is rediculously expensive, i cant fathom spending $40+ to shoot 100 rounds.

Soooooo, im looking at the Sig P938 and when Springfield releases the XDs in 9mm(i called them, its coming), i will jump on one of those.

5.56RifleGuy · October 10, 2012, 02:40 PM

A Boberg Arms XR9s. Well, it may be next year when my turn comes around.

http://www.bobergarms.com/

JWT · October 10, 2012, 02:54 PM

Have a Kimber stainless Raptor II on order. They seem to be on back order everyplace I've looked so had the local shop put my name on one they have on order. No idea when I might see it.

5.56RifleGuy · October 10, 2012, 02:56 PM

Yeah, Kimber makes everything in batches, so if you cant find one at the moment, you end up waiting like 6 to 8 months. Sometimes you get lucky and its less, and sometimes its more.

Kreyzhorse · October 10, 2012, 03:11 PM

I bought Walther PPS earlier this year. It wasn't what I started out to buy but ended up being a happy discovery. So far, I'm very happy with the gun. It's reliable, accurate, easy to shoot and easy to conceal. It will also be my last purchase for a couple of years but I am okay with that.

pete2 · October 10, 2012, 05:22 PM

I bought a new 10/22, used 1187 trap gun and a used Model 15-- so far. I would like to add a model 18 or 4" model 17.

BillyJack3 · October 10, 2012, 05:33 PM

This year, we saw the addition of a Sig P238 (rosewood grips with laser), Browning BuckMark Micro Bull, S&W M&P15 OR, Spike's Tactical AR and a Spike's Tactical AR Lower. I've about hit my limit for the year but I'm always open to something!

Ozzieman · October 10, 2012, 05:40 PM

SP 100 or 101, haven’t decided.
New Ruger 1911, just because I want to see how well Ruger did. (But I still say Bill is rolling over in his grave.)

Mello2u · October 10, 2012, 05:41 PM

The only handgun that comes to mind is a S&W model 21 with a case hardened frame. If I could find one made without the lock in like new or excellent condition, I'd go for it.
I have a fondness for the look of case hardening.
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...er/SWmod21.jpg
This image is of a model 21 with the lock. Hard to find without the lock.

Quincunx · October 10, 2012, 06:06 PM

Walther P5; just purchased it.

BigJimP · October 10, 2012, 06:36 PM

I don't really want anything....

But I purchased my first Freedom Arms single action revolver, large frame, 4 3/4" octagonal barrel in .357 mag late last yr...and I am considering another Freedom Arms ( basically the same gun ...in either .45 Colt or .44 mag )...

every time I shoot that new Freedom Arms...I'm amazed at the craftmanship...in that gun.

http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...0&d=1339790943

model18 · October 10, 2012, 06:39 PM

CZ 75b in 9mm.......... got tired of buying ammo for my 1911 .45acp

October 10, 2012, 08:32 AM	#1
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	What "new" guns are you buying this year ??? as a long time collector, & one who has gravitated to buying older guns, there are not many "new" guns I find a desire to buy, but I do try to buy at least one "new" gun each year, just to "keep me young" ... my new gun this year, I think is going to be a Kel Tek PMR-30... don't need it, don't really shoot much semi auto any more... just buying it because... so what "new" gun are you buying this year, & what is the reason ??? __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

October 10, 2012, 08:47 AM	#2
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 802	Yesterday I picked a Glock 21 SF. I'm also looking for another G19 since my daughter wanted mine. And of course, you can't never have too many 1911's so I'm always looking for fair deal on one of those. Funny you mention the Keltec PMR-30, it's been lurking in the back of my mind. __________________ "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.” -Vladimir Lenin "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson (An early warning to Obama care)

October 10, 2012, 08:56 AM	#4
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	I hear they have those 357's on sale right now as for the PMR... I may have to got to Gunbroker... none of the local dealers are having any luck getting one... at least so far... so I haven't handled one yet... last years "new" gun purchase was a Taurus TCP... 2 years ago a 5-Seven, 3 years ago a Ruger Alaskan in 454... part of the reason for the thread is to see what's new that others want... may influence next years purchase ??? __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust... Last edited by Magnum Wheel Man; October 10, 2012 at 09:08 AM.

October 10, 2012, 10:29 AM	#5
gak Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2005 Location: Aridzona Posts: 2,767	Assuming we're talking handguns - a 1911 of some sort probably lower end - RIA possibly. If funds are available, also M&P 40c. Depending on priorities at the time, these may be swapped, but if basing on "emotion" or want, the 1911. I can live with my older .40 for quite some time yet. Last edited by gak; October 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM.

October 10, 2012, 10:59 AM	#8
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	I hope to see a Caracal C in my safe before the year is out. __________________ NRA Life Member USN Retired

October 10, 2012, 08:53 AM	#3
Woody55 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 407	I am looking for a light lever action carbine in .38 and .357 for having when I am working outside. When my wife asked me why, I told her it was because you can never be sure when you will be attacked by a cotton mouth, or a squad of wild pigs, or a meth dealer, or zombies out there while I was laboring to make the place nice for her and her girlfriends. Then I asked her why she bought another three pairs of shoes. She said because they were on sale.

October 10, 2012, 10:41 AM	#6
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	Well, that depends on what becomes available, and what I dispose of. There is only one "new" gun that attracts my interest, the Colt New Frontier. Or maybe so the Ruger Flat Top .44 Special. Bob Wright

October 10, 2012, 10:51 AM	#7
iblong Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 559	Well I dont need any,but Iam trying to justify a CZ custom shop Shadow for comp.

October 10, 2012, 11:03 AM	#9
pgdion Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2010 Location: MPLS, MN Posts: 1,214	Bought a Bersa Thunder .380 a few months ago (my first 'little' gun) and I have my eyes on a CZ75B compact that I'm trying to get the money for. Poor dog needs knee surgery though and that isn't cheap (and a deer hit on my truck took the money from it a couple months ago). Always something! Hopefully by Thanksgiving I can get a new gun though. I'd also love to get a Mini-14, but that will probably have to wait until next year. Maybe spring for that first trip to the outdoor range. __________________ 597 VTR, because there's so many cans and so little time!

October 10, 2012, 11:06 AM	#10
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	I would like to find a .22 Colt Cadet semi-auto pistol,,, I would like to find a .22 Colt Cadet semi-auto pistol,,, I want to make a boxed set with my Colt Frontier Scout. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

October 10, 2012, 11:07 AM	#11
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I was a one-gun-per-year guy, until I got married! I haven't bought a new gun since . . . 2005? I have an ATI Stg44 on order, but have no idea when it will arrive. Of course, I've had a Vltor Bren Ten on order for over two years, and have no idea IF that will arrive.

October 10, 2012, 12:29 PM	#12
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	I've had an eye on the relatively new Sig 226 Mk25. It's military pedigree and Sig's outstanding reputation for reliability are the draws. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

October 10, 2012, 02:16 PM	#13
RMcCar4318 Junior Member Join Date: July 18, 2012 Location: PRM Posts: 4	I would like to fine a Winchester 1890 .22. There are several out there, it is to balance price and condition.

October 10, 2012, 02:24 PM	#14
9mmsnoopy Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Thrillsville ,Tx Posts: 904	I am looking at the Sig P238 and the Springfield XDs .45, though i am having a hard time justifying them as the ammo for both is rediculously expensive, i cant fathom spending $40+ to shoot 100 rounds. Soooooo, im looking at the Sig P938 and when Springfield releases the XDs in 9mm(i called them, its coming), i will jump on one of those. __________________ beretta cx4 storm .40 caliber sig P290 Kahr PM9 Glock 26 Bushmaster AR15

October 10, 2012, 02:40 PM	#15
5.56RifleGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,212	A Boberg Arms XR9s. Well, it may be next year when my turn comes around. http://www.bobergarms.com/

October 10, 2012, 02:54 PM	#16
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Have a Kimber stainless Raptor II on order. They seem to be on back order everyplace I've looked so had the local shop put my name on one they have on order. No idea when I might see it.

October 10, 2012, 02:56 PM	#17
5.56RifleGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,212	Yeah, Kimber makes everything in batches, so if you cant find one at the moment, you end up waiting like 6 to 8 months. Sometimes you get lucky and its less, and sometimes its more.

October 10, 2012, 03:11 PM	#18
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I bought Walther PPS earlier this year. It wasn't what I started out to buy but ended up being a happy discovery. So far, I'm very happy with the gun. It's reliable, accurate, easy to shoot and easy to conceal. It will also be my last purchase for a couple of years but I am okay with that. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

October 10, 2012, 05:22 PM	#19
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	I bought a new 10/22, used 1187 trap gun and a used Model 15-- so far. I would like to add a model 18 or 4" model 17.

October 10, 2012, 05:33 PM	#20
BillyJack3 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2012 Posts: 423	This year, we saw the addition of a Sig P238 (rosewood grips with laser), Browning BuckMark Micro Bull, S&W M&P15 OR, Spike's Tactical AR and a Spike's Tactical AR Lower. I've about hit my limit for the year but I'm always open to something!

October 10, 2012, 05:40 PM	#21
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	SP 100 or 101, haven’t decided. New Ruger 1911, just because I want to see how well Ruger did. (But I still say Bill is rolling over in his grave.) __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.

October 10, 2012, 05:41 PM	#22
Mello2u Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,424	The only handgun that comes to mind is a S&W model 21 with a case hardened frame. If I could find one made without the lock in like new or excellent condition, I'd go for it. I have a fondness for the look of case hardening. http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...er/SWmod21.jpg This image is of a model 21 with the lock. Hard to find without the lock. __________________ NRA Life Member - Orange Gunsite Member - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that justifies it." Frederic Bastiat Last edited by Mello2u; October 12, 2012 at 05:40 AM.

October 10, 2012, 06:06 PM	#23
Quincunx Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2005 Location: People's Republic of Maryland Posts: 421	Walther P5; just purchased it. __________________ A mind without instruction can no more bear fruit than can a field, however fertile, without cultivation. --- Cicero

October 10, 2012, 06:36 PM	#24
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I don't really want anything.... But I purchased my first Freedom Arms single action revolver, large frame, 4 3/4" octagonal barrel in .357 mag late last yr...and I am considering another Freedom Arms ( basically the same gun ...in either .45 Colt or .44 mag )... every time I shoot that new Freedom Arms...I'm amazed at the craftmanship...in that gun. http://thefiringline.com/forums/atta...0&d=1339790943

October 10, 2012, 06:39 PM	#25
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	CZ 75b in 9mm.......... got tired of buying ammo for my 1911 .45acp