No, not your typical, end of the world "which gun" thread.
With as much talk lately coming from the left with possible (likely) new import restrictions coming, if you could only get one, which would it be and why?
I have a sort of bucket list of about 5 guns that I like. Some old school, some new, some have obvious drawbacks.
I am going to put these in order of where I stand and why
CARBINE
Beretta Storm Carbine
Pro:
uses same mags and ammo as I already have, albeit somewhat limited capacity as to what I'm used to
never a problem with their other products and I rank them pretty high
price ranges from $650-$800 new
Vector full size uzi
pro:
5 year warranty
reliable classic design
magazine and accessories available at this time
uses bullets that I already have
cons:
costs $100-$200 more than the beretta storm, which is lighter and has more modern features
not exactly the same FCG/bolt as the Pre86 originals either
taurus carbine
what can I say? I kinda like the look of it, but the magazine issue, and the fact that they have already discontinued the 45 variant, and it's a fairly new (unproven) design, I just think there are better alternatives at this time.
HK usc45
I don't currently own a 45 carbine, but if I did, I would lean toward a 28Aa Thompson. Yeah, I just roll that way. And although I own an HK, they are not one of my Fav manufacturers by a long shot.
RIFLES
PTR91
I have always liked them and are probably my first choice for rifle calibers. They're reliable, mags are generally inexpensive, they're robust, the (308) caliber is capable. They're also about $500 less expensive than my next choice.
Con:
I would have to start stocking a new caliber, though I do like the caliber.
I am not the biggest fan of HK designs, and replacement parts can get expensive and hard to find.
Iwi Tavor
I am intrigued by the bull pup design, but realistically, I already own several 5.56 weapons that perform well and I just don't see it there (for me). I would really like to wring one out, but for the cost of 3 decent quality home build AR's...
con: no replacement parts, so if import stopped today, with so few in, would either command a premium or be past over entirely because of no way to maintain them.
I suppose that I'm torn between the Beretta Storm and the PTR91 and am leaning toward the latter.
Any other good import designs I'm overlooking?
With as much talk lately coming from the left with possible (likely) new import restrictions coming, if you could only get one, which would it be and why?
I have a sort of bucket list of about 5 guns that I like. Some old school, some new, some have obvious drawbacks.
I am going to put these in order of where I stand and why
CARBINE
Beretta Storm Carbine
Pro:
uses same mags and ammo as I already have, albeit somewhat limited capacity as to what I'm used to
never a problem with their other products and I rank them pretty high
price ranges from $650-$800 new
Vector full size uzi
pro:
5 year warranty
reliable classic design
magazine and accessories available at this time
uses bullets that I already have
cons:
costs $100-$200 more than the beretta storm, which is lighter and has more modern features
not exactly the same FCG/bolt as the Pre86 originals either
taurus carbine
what can I say? I kinda like the look of it, but the magazine issue, and the fact that they have already discontinued the 45 variant, and it's a fairly new (unproven) design, I just think there are better alternatives at this time.
HK usc45
I don't currently own a 45 carbine, but if I did, I would lean toward a 28Aa Thompson. Yeah, I just roll that way. And although I own an HK, they are not one of my Fav manufacturers by a long shot.
RIFLES
PTR91
I have always liked them and are probably my first choice for rifle calibers. They're reliable, mags are generally inexpensive, they're robust, the (308) caliber is capable. They're also about $500 less expensive than my next choice.
Con:
I would have to start stocking a new caliber, though I do like the caliber.
I am not the biggest fan of HK designs, and replacement parts can get expensive and hard to find.
Iwi Tavor
I am intrigued by the bull pup design, but realistically, I already own several 5.56 weapons that perform well and I just don't see it there (for me). I would really like to wring one out, but for the cost of 3 decent quality home build AR's...
con: no replacement parts, so if import stopped today, with so few in, would either command a premium or be past over entirely because of no way to maintain them.
I suppose that I'm torn between the Beretta Storm and the PTR91 and am leaning toward the latter.
Any other good import designs I'm overlooking?
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