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As to your choice of .45ACP- if you like it, shoot it! It's my favorite pistol caliber, as well, but it has gotten expensive, even to handload. I Carry a 9mm now, for economic reasons- I have 5 kids and a gun collection to feed- every penny counts. |
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How much is the M&P Sport?
I put together a kit from Palmetto State Armory for less than $700 ..... Upper reciever had the barrel already installed, so the rest of it was really simple stuff. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...ifle-kits.html http://palmettostatearmory.com/index...receivers.html Items are often out of stock, but don't stay that way very long.... |
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Yeah... I would say a basic PSA rifle is a good choice, better than the M&P sport. I have seen the PSA basic carbine selling recently for $700 as a complete rifle, no build needed.
In fact... I am looking real hard at using their parts to build 2 ARs how I want them set up. |
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Ya, I couldnt imagine a need to carry both around at the same time. I just think the AR fills the gap between the Handgun and the Bolt Gun well.
I feel you on the cost of ammo part but, Ive been stocking up here and there with the 100rd value packs of Federal Champion ($31.35 OTD) at Walmart. I just remember the first time I ever made the bulls eye disappear at 7yds was a 45acp and havent looked back since. I can't believe I forgot about PSA. Thanks for the reminder.
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.45 ACP is a really simple cartridge to handload, and being a low pressure round, the cases last a long time..... ordered in bulk, you can get jacketed bullets for 16-18 cents ea ..... https://www.montanagoldbullet.com/pricelist_order.php use the brass you already bought ....... 3 cents worth of powder, 4 cents for a primer ....... 25 cents a round...... won't save you any money: you'll just shoot 120 rounds instead of 100. When I started, I could get 230 gr plated bullets for less than 10 cents ea...... 1000 primers were like 14 bucks.... |
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Well in case anyone was wondering I finally made it to the gun show today and came home with these ( be nice).
Ruger Mini 30 tactical and a all black XDM 45 Compact 3.8 with night sights. In my defense, I must have handled every AR/M4 rifle at the show and couldnt warm up to one but, really liked the feel of the mini.
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I've never found anything wrong with a Mini, insofar as my uses. It wasn't much for tight groups from the bench, but that's of no interest to me as a hunter. First shot on target was always very reliable.
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Do you have any funds left? I highly suggest picking up a shotgun too to even out the collection. Post pics of the guns you bought btw. |
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