Another stupid help me pick my next gun ???

Nathan · October 17, 2012, 10:20 AM

, but I need help.

Glock 23 - I need one because I really need to own and fully experience Glocks. This maybe to bash them of to fall in love. A23 because I like the feel and to love a Glock, you have to CCW it, at least some. I'm thinking a pre-scratched version with night sights. If they are burnt out, I'll send 'em in for new tubes.

Ruger SA 45 LC/45 ACP - To own a beautiful plow handle blue or blue/case colored Ruger. And another platform for my 45 loads.

EO Tech - My AR needs a Red Dot bad! I have a 1-4 now, but I need options!

Uberti 45 LC - Beautiful cowboy gun, but may want to go 44-40 or 38-40 to eliminate possible round mixing. Round mixing is not a big issue. At my house Ruger only 45 Colt loads go in Starline brass only.

SA XDs - I have enough CCW guns, but this seems like a nice piece of technology to own. I would probably add it too my CCW arsenal, but not sure why.

S&W 13/65 3" - I preach this gun to people as the great CCW, but I do not own one. It would be fun to get an older 13, go through it, ceracote it and find so nice leather/cool wood for it. Not sure I want another project.

Pink Magpul MOE AR15 - I could dive into my lightweight pink AR project for the girls, but I won't really be able to complete it. That said, for under $300, I could have a lot of fun getting started! Anyone know any good $75 lowers?

Any other $500ish ideas I might need?

KMAX · October 17, 2012, 10:32 AM

Buy the Ruger 45 convertible. It is all you need from now on.

Seriously though, I just bought one and I have really been enjoying it. Yet another reason to reload.

I am not into Glocks, but whatever floats your boat. I have actually considered one though, but would more likely go for an XD.

Woody55 · October 17, 2012, 10:36 AM

I have a Glock 23. I don't know why. I don't carry it - I have a Glock 27 for that. It isn't as accurate as other pistols I have, but it is more accurate than I can shoot. And I like the night sights. Only things I've ever shot with it are a cotton mouth snake, a feral hog and an armadillo ravaging my wife's flower bed. Funny thing is it took three shots for the armadillo to stop moving and only one shot for the hog.

I have an EOTECH on an AR-15. I LOVE red dot sights. If it weren't for the price of the sight and mount, I'd probably have bought an Aim Point instead because the round profile lets you put a filter on it that makes it easier to use in bright sunlight.

stu925 · October 18, 2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

Ruger SA 45 LC/45 ACP - To own a beautiful plow handle blue or blue/case colored Ruger. And another platform for my 45 loads.

This one! You can't possibly go wrong with another .45 and a Ruger will last forever. If I were to go with the Uberti I'd opt for the .44-40 as I've always liked the cartridge (although I prefer the .45 Colt) and don't have one.

Stu

Tactical Jackalope · October 18, 2012, 11:04 AM

Also had an EOTECH on my AR...Sold it and went to iron sights again.

As for those choices?

Hell...make them a wish list and get them all with time. Better than just pretending you just want one of them.

BLUETIP · October 18, 2012, 11:20 AM

ruger 45 colt. sold a convertible and have been kicking myself daily.

TheFlash · October 18, 2012, 03:38 PM

Definitely go with the convertible Ruger 45LC!

I just recently bought one of the stainless Flattop convertibles 45LC/45ACP with the ivory polymer grips.
Love it!!!

And, it makes a nice companion SA revolver with my 45LC New Model Vaquero...

Regards,
Mike

sgms · October 18, 2012, 03:46 PM

If you decide to go fun gun, the Uberti 1873 cattleman in .44-40 is a great selection. Got one with a 4-5" barrel and eventually added the 1873 carbine in .44-40 great way to spend a day busting cans.
The carbine is on the high side price wise, I got lucky and found a little shot used one, worth looking for if you want the long gun to.

lee n. field · October 18, 2012, 03:51 PM

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S&W 13/65 3" - I preach this gun to people as the great CCW, but I do not own one. It would be fun to get an older 13, go through it, ceracote it and find so nice leather/cool wood for it. Not sure I want another project.

If you've got one available, grab it.

3" round butt K-frame .357 sounds just about perfect to me.

I just about had one, some years back.

TennJed · October 19, 2012, 12:02 AM

Ruger 45colt/45acp

October 17, 2012, 10:20 AM	#1
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,322	Another stupid help me pick my next gun ??? , but I need help. Glock 23 - I need one because I really need to own and fully experience Glocks. This maybe to bash them of to fall in love. A23 because I like the feel and to love a Glock, you have to CCW it, at least some. I'm thinking a pre-scratched version with night sights. If they are burnt out, I'll send 'em in for new tubes. Ruger SA 45 LC/45 ACP - To own a beautiful plow handle blue or blue/case colored Ruger. And another platform for my 45 loads. EO Tech - My AR needs a Red Dot bad! I have a 1-4 now, but I need options! Uberti 45 LC - Beautiful cowboy gun, but may want to go 44-40 or 38-40 to eliminate possible round mixing. Round mixing is not a big issue. At my house Ruger only 45 Colt loads go in Starline brass only. SA XDs - I have enough CCW guns, but this seems like a nice piece of technology to own. I would probably add it too my CCW arsenal, but not sure why. S&W 13/65 3" - I preach this gun to people as the great CCW, but I do not own one. It would be fun to get an older 13, go through it, ceracote it and find so nice leather/cool wood for it. Not sure I want another project. Pink Magpul MOE AR15 - I could dive into my lightweight pink AR project for the girls, but I won't really be able to complete it. That said, for under $300, I could have a lot of fun getting started! Anyone know any good $75 lowers? Any other $500ish ideas I might need?

October 17, 2012, 10:32 AM	#2
KMAX Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,185	Buy the Ruger 45 convertible. It is all you need from now on. Seriously though, I just bought one and I have really been enjoying it. Yet another reason to reload. I am not into Glocks, but whatever floats your boat. I have actually considered one though, but would more likely go for an XD. __________________ This is my gun. There are many like her, but this one is mine. I'm not old. I'm CLASSIC!

October 19, 2012, 12:02 AM	#10
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,536	Ruger 45colt/45acp __________________ Find out just how tall I am By jumping in the middle of a river

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October 17, 2012, 10:36 AM	#3
Woody55 Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2012 Location: East Texas Posts: 407	I have a Glock 23. I don't know why. I don't carry it - I have a Glock 27 for that. It isn't as accurate as other pistols I have, but it is more accurate than I can shoot. And I like the night sights. Only things I've ever shot with it are a cotton mouth snake, a feral hog and an armadillo ravaging my wife's flower bed. Funny thing is it took three shots for the armadillo to stop moving and only one shot for the hog. I have an EOTECH on an AR-15. I LOVE red dot sights. If it weren't for the price of the sight and mount, I'd probably have bought an Aim Point instead because the round profile lets you put a filter on it that makes it easier to use in bright sunlight.

October 18, 2012, 11:04 AM	#5
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,429	Also had an EOTECH on my AR...Sold it and went to iron sights again. As for those choices? Hell...make them a wish list and get them all with time. Better than just pretending you just want one of them.

October 18, 2012, 11:20 AM	#6
BLUETIP Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2012 Location: tennessee Posts: 119	ruger 45 colt. sold a convertible and have been kicking myself daily.

October 18, 2012, 03:38 PM	#7
TheFlash Member Join Date: October 9, 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 70	Definitely go with the convertible Ruger 45LC! I just recently bought one of the stainless Flattop convertibles 45LC/45ACP with the ivory polymer grips. Love it!!! And, it makes a nice companion SA revolver with my 45LC New Model Vaquero... Regards, Mike

October 18, 2012, 03:46 PM	#8
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 1,021	If you decide to go fun gun, the Uberti 1873 cattleman in .44-40 is a great selection. Got one with a 4-5" barrel and eventually added the 1873 carbine in .44-40 great way to spend a day busting cans. The carbine is on the high side price wise, I got lucky and found a little shot used one, worth looking for if you want the long gun to.