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Hi Missa Vargant,
I always thought of these as inexpensive. I took a hankering to purchase one and went to my local gun store. They had about 20 or so on display all in the 400+ to 500+ range I could get a ruger mini14 in .223 for 600.00 what is the deal with the prices? Or have they always been this high? I saw SKS's sold at a local gun show for under 100.00
A few years back.
Thanks Missa
Before the [now expired] Assault weapons ban, AKs were much cheaper.
However thet was over 10 years ago and everything else has risen about the same, or more. Also [depending on LOTS of silly rules and variables, x% of the parts must now be made domestically, which also adds to the price. The SKS is best described as "The poor man's AK". It is not quite as "good" but it is still excellent The SKS is usually more accurate.
The AK and SKS both shoot the 7.62x39 and are much better for anything bigger then woodchucks
The use of the .223 in a combat rifle is inexcusable
Thanks,
Missa Vagrant.
I own a few Rugers and I must say the the workmanship is 100%
Iffin I was to find somebody inna da crib afta dark my first choice would be my colt 1911 or my sp101. what is your first choice for an " assault weapon"
I agree the .223 is a poor choice for a combat cartrage. hell not even legal to hunt with one in my state. Maybe a fnl?
While at the gun shop I saw a 4 inch barrel .500 anti bear gun for sale
Missaman
My first choice for indoor defense [with a handgun] is anything .38/9mm or larger that you can shoot quickly and accurately But, a 12 gauge loaded with #9 shot is ideal. There is little chance of over-penetration endangering family members and the impact on an intended target [at under 21' range] is AWESOME Even the vast majority of outdoor incidents occur at less than 21' and few indoor ones exceed 10'
Let me chime in with my thoughts. I love the .223, very accurate and surplus ammo is cheap. Since I don't do any combat, its perfromance in that arena is irrelevant to me. Also, for about the price of the Mini 14 you can get a Remington Model 700 BDL, a fine looking and shooting rifle. To me, AK 47's and Mini 14's are butt ugly.
Hi Jim And Vagrant...
I will be taking kid 2 for her first visit to the gun range this weekend.
Bolt action .22 to start and as wif' kid one I would rather have a daughter who CAN shoot than one who cannot
I will post a pic of her target
Missa
This is my first choice of home defence. It' a Russian made Saga semi-auto
410. I have taken off the plastic and put my own wood on. I have a ten shot clip for it loaded with 3" 00buck
One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them. Thomas Jefferson
Here's another favorite of mine and for $170.00 you can't go wrong. It's a Hi-point 9mm semi-auto, american made, working mans gun. I think it's only about 26 - 28" long.
One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them. Thomas Jefferson
missaman wrote:Hi Missa Vargant,
I always thought of these as inexpensive. I took a hankering to purchase one and went to my local gun store. They had about 20 or so on display all in the 400+ to 500+ range I could get a ruger mini14 in .223 for 600.00 what is the deal with the prices? Or have they always been this high? I saw SKS's sold at a local gun show for under 100.00
A few years back.
Thanks Missa
Mr. Missaman,
This is my latest AK that I got from from Duhams Sporting goods. They had a special sale going on and i got it for $239.00 plus I changed out the stock for the folding which is acually better for shooting cause it's longer. You don't have to spend $400.00 - $500.00.
One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them. Thomas Jefferson
Looks like the gun grabbers are ready to try to put another assualt weapons ban on the books if they have half a chance.
Was reading article at work on someone from New York trying to get a new bill to ban so called assualt rifles. including rugers mini-14.Dont have article in front of me.Should be able to find on NRA website.
Mr. Claudster, I like the folding stock on yours, Maybe a new gunshop is in order that sounds like a more reasonable price.
Nice job on the stock on the other one Too
Mr Tallman. Yes that is one of the reasons I was looking to purchase one while I still can Before the gun haters ban everything....
missa, unless you like cleaning your guns soon after shooting may i suggest you get an ak with a chrome lined barrel. the ammo may say non corrosive but it can still rust the barrel, me and da bird are doing great, thanks for the advice!
I could get a ruger mini14 in .223 for 600.00 what is the deal with the prices? Or have they always been this high? I saw SKS's sold at a local gun show for under 100.00
Looks like the gun grabbers are ready to try to put another assualt weapons ban on the books if they have half a chance.
