What to buy, what to buy?

JD · August 18th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Ok, so I promised the wife not to buy any more firearms for a while and am squirreling away a gun fund. I'm thinking of the following

A Springfield SOCOM 16
Benelli M1 90
Match Grade AR (Bushmaster or Rock River)

I all ready have an M4, and a good shotgun so I'm leaning toward a higher power rifle...let the polling begin.

Team American · August 18th, 2006, 11:42 PM

I voted SOCOM, but either of the other choices would be great!

If you are going to go with a Battle Rifle, you should start a poll for .308 semi-autos (*cough* DSA FAL *cough*).

JD · August 18th, 2006, 11:59 PM

While the FAL is a proven rifle in all aspects...I've never been that fond of it. It's a little heavier (1.00lbs, approx) and I like the way the M14 family handles. Then again I've always been a sucker for prior (and still in use) U.S. Military weapons, I guess the Marines will do that for you.

I'm thinking of shooting in competition, so the Matchgrade AR comes to mind, while I could get a match greade m14 the cost of .308 would kill me,

I' love to shoot and burn a lot of ammo and until I find a method of getting a reloading press in a one bedroom apartment(I'm thinking of mounting one to a microwave cart and sticking it in storage while not in use.)
I myself even voted for the SOCOM, but that's jsut how I feel at the moment. The SOCOM will provide more puch, is still easy handling, and looks pretty damn sexy if you ask me.

But if I so start shooting for competition...DCM / National Match it is.

Team American · August 19th, 2006, 12:02 AM

I hear ya...I'm a sucker for M1 Garands, but I bought a DSA Congo with an 18" barrel, and I'm pretty impressed with it.

JD · August 19th, 2006, 12:16 AM

well I've got some time before making my decision...we'll see what pans out and what kind of deals I can find, gotta shop around...

lowflyer · August 19th, 2006, 01:20 AM

I picked the AR because it wasn't getting enough votes.

USPnTX · August 19th, 2006, 01:59 AM

Three great weapons to choose from.

raevan · August 19th, 2006, 02:00 AM

I went with Socom 16 cause I love M14 family, I have never had use for AR type rifles.

hsuCowboy98 · August 19th, 2006, 02:08 AM

I voted on the SOCOM, but only because I already have a tactical AR set up. (Rock River)

Tubby45 · August 19th, 2006, 02:42 AM

SOCOM 16. And get one for me too.

View Poll Results: Which to buy
Springfield SOCOM 16	25	69.44%
Matchgrade AR	10	27.78%
Benelli M1 90	1	2.78%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

August 18th, 2006, 11:32 PM	#1
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	What to buy, what to buy? Ok, so I promised the wife not to buy any more firearms for a while and am squirreling away a gun fund. I'm thinking of the following A Springfield SOCOM 16 Benelli M1 90 Match Grade AR (Bushmaster or Rock River) I all ready have an M4, and a good shotgun so I'm leaning toward a higher power rifle...let the polling begin. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

August 18th, 2006, 11:42 PM	#2
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,828	I voted SOCOM, but either of the other choices would be great! If you are going to go with a Battle Rifle, you should start a poll for .308 semi-autos (cough DSA FAL cough). __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

August 18th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	While the FAL is a proven rifle in all aspects...I've never been that fond of it. It's a little heavier (1.00lbs, approx) and I like the way the M14 family handles. Then again I've always been a sucker for prior (and still in use) U.S. Military weapons, I guess the Marines will do that for you. I'm thinking of shooting in competition, so the Matchgrade AR comes to mind, while I could get a match greade m14 the cost of .308 would kill me, I' love to shoot and burn a lot of ammo and until I find a method of getting a reloading press in a one bedroom apartment(I'm thinking of mounting one to a microwave cart and sticking it in storage while not in use.) I myself even voted for the SOCOM, but that's jsut how I feel at the moment. The SOCOM will provide more puch, is still easy handling, and looks pretty damn sexy if you ask me. But if I so start shooting for competition...DCM / National Match it is. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

August 19th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#4
Team American VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,828	I hear ya...I'm a sucker for M1 Garands, but I bought a DSA Congo with an 18" barrel, and I'm pretty impressed with it. __________________ "I surrounded 'em"- Alvin York "They're ain't many troubles that a man can't fix with seven hundred dollars and a thirty ought six"- Jeff Cooper

August 19th, 2006, 12:16 AM	#5
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,640	well I've got some time before making my decision...we'll see what pans out and what kind of deals I can find, gotta shop around... __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

August 19th, 2006, 01:20 AM	#6
lowflyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 1,163	I picked the AR because it wasn't getting enough votes. __________________ Whatever doesn't kill you postpones the inevitable.

August 19th, 2006, 01:59 AM	#7
USPnTX Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,380	Three great weapons to choose from. __________________ "Do not fear those who disagree with you; fear those that do and are too cowardly to admit it" - Napoleon

August 19th, 2006, 02:00 AM	#8
raevan VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: washington Posts: 4,769	I went with Socom 16 cause I love M14 family, I have never had use for AR type rifles.

August 19th, 2006, 02:08 AM	#9
hsuCowboy98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,023	I voted on the SOCOM, but only because I already have a tactical AR set up. (Rock River) __________________ Fear No Evil.

August 19th, 2006, 02:42 AM	#10
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	SOCOM 16. And get one for me too. __________________ Freakshow Manufacturing LLC Ammunition- Retail, Wholesale, Law Enforcement

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