Debating on a new rifle

Pro2A · September 28th, 2009, 10:31 PM

I need help here deciding. I can get one of two rifles at Christmas time

... but not both.

I can get an M1 Garand which I've always wanted. Pro's and cons of it are there is already one in the family. My father in law says I can have his when he kicks the bucket. It is in near perfect condition. I don't want to see him kick the bucket, but he is in ill health and it could be next year, it could be in 20 years. I could get one now (Since it's the one I want the most) and have two at some point, or I can wait... who knows what the future holds. It shoots a 30-06 which is a caliber I don't have currently, and I hate adding new calibers to my collection with the price of ammo and all, but it's a classic American rifle. Yet I see no sense in buying one now when I know I'll have a guaranteed one in the future.

The second one I really want is a Dragunov of some sort. It shoots a 7.62x54R which is a caliber I currently have because of my Mosin. It's priced about the same as a M1, shoots a few more rounds and looks a lot nicer IMO then the M1. They are both fantastic rifles, about the same price... but I can only pick one.

What do you guys think? Which one should I get?

BAC · September 28th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Garand, if only because supplies are drying up faster than are the stores of Combloc guns. Keep in mind, though, that the second rifle you're picturing is a PSL and not an actual Dragunov. The difference in price between the two is a little ridiculous.

-B

Pro2A · September 28th, 2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAC

Garand, if only because supplies are drying up faster than are the stores of Combloc guns. Keep in mind, though, that the second rifle you're picturing is a PSL and not an actual Dragunov. The difference in price between the two is a little ridiculous.

-B

Ya I wasn't gonna shell out $2500 for a real Soviet Dragunov... I was thinking more along the lines of a Romanian or a variant of some sort. They are more within my budget.

With the M1 though... This is my pickle. I know I will get my father in laws when he passes. He's said that... I mean don't get me wrong, I want one now, but at the same point I could wait too god forbid he does pass. I know the M1 is safe in the family, and he won't give it up to just anyone.

Thats what made me want a Dragunov... thus my pickle.

But then again... having two M1's would be nice

BAC · September 28th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Heh, $2500 if you're really good friends with someone. Last I priced them was at a few grand and higher. Anyway, the Romanian PSLs appeal to most people who own them. Little rough around the edges, but they're built like Romanian AKs so this shouldn't be any surprise to anyone.

Unless your FIL is up their and not looking so good in health, I'd still strongly lean toward the Garand. PSLs come in regularly and their prices will remain fairly stable, usually around $700-$900 new if you look and ask around. Worst case scenario is you end up with two Garands eventually; personally, I've never known anyone to think of this as a bad thing.

BUT, that's just my opinion. Others will likely have a different opinion, and given the inexpensive caliber the PSL shoots I don't begrudge them their opinion(s). I just have a soft spot for old war guns.

-B

SatCong · September 28th, 2009, 11:18 PM

zacii · September 28th, 2009, 11:30 PM

M1 Garand. Patton's favorite. All American. Better ammo selection.

sgtD · September 29th, 2009, 01:37 AM

Let's apply the new "global climate change model" to this thread

THE DEBATE IS OVER!

Ok, now you can just get both. See there, problem solved.

P.S. - I'd get the Garand.

SIXTO · September 29th, 2009, 02:03 AM

Are you kidding? You needed a poll for this? Get a Garand, and one day, you will have two. That ain't so bad is it?

BikerRN · September 29th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTO

Are you kidding? You needed a poll for this? Get a Garand, and one day, you will have two. That ain't so bad is it?

Remember the old saying, "Two is one and one is none."

Get the Garand.

Biker

Bart · September 29th, 2009, 05:28 AM

The Garand was my carry rifle back in my days in the infantry, it's got my vote.

View Poll Results: Which one should I get (Read post first)?
M1 Garand	33	86.84%
Dragunov	5	13.16%
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September 28th, 2009, 10:31 PM	#1
Pro2A Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,508	Debating on a new rifle I need help here deciding. I can get one of two rifles at Christmas time ... but not both. I can get an M1 Garand which I've always wanted. Pro's and cons of it are there is already one in the family. My father in law says I can have his when he kicks the bucket. It is in near perfect condition. I don't want to see him kick the bucket, but he is in ill health and it could be next year, it could be in 20 years. I could get one now (Since it's the one I want the most) and have two at some point, or I can wait... who knows what the future holds. It shoots a 30-06 which is a caliber I don't have currently, and I hate adding new calibers to my collection with the price of ammo and all, but it's a classic American rifle. Yet I see no sense in buying one now when I know I'll have a guaranteed one in the future. The second one I really want is a Dragunov of some sort. It shoots a 7.62x54R which is a caliber I currently have because of my Mosin. It's priced about the same as a M1, shoots a few more rounds and looks a lot nicer IMO then the M1. They are both fantastic rifles, about the same price... but I can only pick one. What do you guys think? Which one should I get?

September 28th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#2
BAC Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,992	Garand, if only because supplies are drying up faster than are the stores of Combloc guns. Keep in mind, though, that the second rifle you're picturing is a PSL and not an actual Dragunov. The difference in price between the two is a little ridiculous. -B __________________ RIP, Jeff Dorr: 1964 - July 17, 2009. You will be missed. Defensive Carry Search Tips Step 1 - Choose a subforum on right side under "Search in Forum(s)" Step 2 - Type general topic of interest in "Search by Keyword" textbox. Step 3 - Read results and refine/repeat as necessary.

September 28th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#4
BAC Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,992	Heh, $2500 if you're really good friends with someone. Last I priced them was at a few grand and higher. Anyway, the Romanian PSLs appeal to most people who own them. Little rough around the edges, but they're built like Romanian AKs so this shouldn't be any surprise to anyone. Unless your FIL is up their and not looking so good in health, I'd still strongly lean toward the Garand. PSLs come in regularly and their prices will remain fairly stable, usually around $700-$900 new if you look and ask around. Worst case scenario is you end up with two Garands eventually; personally, I've never known anyone to think of this as a bad thing. BUT, that's just my opinion. Others will likely have a different opinion, and given the inexpensive caliber the PSL shoots I don't begrudge them their opinion(s). I just have a soft spot for old war guns. -B __________________ RIP, Jeff Dorr: 1964 - July 17, 2009. You will be missed. Defensive Carry Search Tips Step 1 - Choose a subforum on right side under "Search in Forum(s)" Step 2 - Type general topic of interest in "Search by Keyword" textbox. Step 3 - Read results and refine/repeat as necessary.

September 28th, 2009, 11:18 PM	#5
SatCong Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,603	M1. __________________ NRA PATRON LIFE

September 28th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#6
zacii Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: arizona Posts: 317	M1 Garand. Patton's favorite. All American. Better ammo selection. __________________ Trust in God and keep your powder dry Superduper Snubbie Thread Why 1911?

September 29th, 2009, 01:37 AM	#7
sgtD VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,212	Let's apply the new "global climate change model" to this thread THE DEBATE IS OVER! Ok, now you can just get both. See there, problem solved. P.S. - I'd get the Garand. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

September 29th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#8
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,243	Are you kidding? You needed a poll for this? Get a Garand, and one day, you will have two. That ain't so bad is it? __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

September 29th, 2009, 05:28 AM	#10
Bart Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 336	The Garand was my carry rifle back in my days in the infantry, it's got my vote.

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