Thoughts on what to get with $1100

[pretzelxx]

I'm going to sell an ACOG I have, I figure it'll bring in just about 1100 for very lightly used.
So, I've been wondering what others would do with the money to buy fun stuff, not pay bills.

I've been looking for a 1911, a cz semi auto, a 38 special and either a mauser or a nagant. Help me figure out what I should do! I like opinions and reasons behind why you would do what you would do. (Sale of the acog will bring some site benefit money as well)

[HeavyMetal]

As CZ makes some nice stuff I just saw an ad in the new shotgun news for a 6 inch Witness Hunter By EAA 45 or 10mm The 10mm should be pretty versitle. Not sure if it's a clone or made for EAA by CZ.

Check out page 83 Shotgun News Treasury edition no idea on price but your 1100 will come pretty close I'm sure.

[dragon813gt]

Since you mentioned CZ I would be looking at one from their Custom shop. Or buying a stock one and sending it off to Cajun Gun Works for a full treatment. The CGW would be the cheaper option money wise, but not performance wise.

[osteodoc08]

What's YOUR reasoning behind wanting what you want OP? What are YOUR goals?

[pretzelxx]

My reasoning is because I want a nice shooting 1911 out of the box. I saw kimber on the back of guns and ammo magazine, I've always wanted one. I've also wanted some older military rifles, especially a nagant or a garand. Not wanting a garand right this moment tho.
I've wanted a 38 special because it's easy to cast for, and you can come up with some really soft recoil rounds. Last I want a cz because my dad has one. I love the way it shot, but I want a heavier round than a 9mm, I've got two already.

[blackthorn]

My great grandson is 2+. I had $1100.00 saved up so I bought him a Registered Education Savings Plan investment. Hopefully I will be around for a few years yet and be able to add to it from time to time. By the time he is out of high school the fund should be in a position to give him a good start on whatever he decides to do.

[dilly]

My opinion is that you should prioritize out of production firearms over modern firearms. If you want an old Smith 38 special, the prices only go up on them. Newer firearms don't increase in cost or value so quickly.

If your plan is to eventually get all of them, I think you'll wind up paying less money in the long run if you get the more antique ones first.

[firefly1957]

Get what you want !

[deep creek]

ive had a kimber ultra ll in 45 its never let me down very accurate.you get what you pay for

[pretzelxx]

Thank you dilly, great point! Sounds like the old ones are coming first!!! Maybe a good m1 afterall....

[rockrat]

I would vote for a Ruger 1911. Mine is just as accurate as my Colt gold cup. Should leave you with about $450 left over. Would think you could find a nice 38spec. for that.

[MaryB]

Since Mosins are $125-150 you can pick one up anytime. Pretty common and thousands out there.

[mold maker]

Just a few years ago a decent Nagant would cost about $69., and a Garand was ~$400.
You can get a RI 1911 at about $425. I have 2 and am totally satisfied. They both shoot whatever I feed them without a hiccup, and are capable of better accuracy than my eyes can deliver. Plus 45 ACP is one of the easiest to load for.
RI and the rest's prices will increase with inflation, but the Nagant and Garand will increase as the supply dwindles, and more folks like you create demand.

[Blammer]

I have a mauser you may be interested in. :)

[Blammer]

Just a few years ago a decent Nagant would cost about $69., and a Garand was ~$400. I sure would like to hear what you say a FEW years is. To me a few means 2-3.

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[losttrail]

If I suddenly had a spare $1,100 to play with, I would be calling Lucinda at Shiloh Sharps and putting in an order.

[Murphy]

Boy, you know to make a fella think....$1,100?

My opinion is going to be a bit basied on this one, why? I love handguns, period. That being said, one of my biggest passions when it comes to handguns are S&W's. You can start out as small as J frame 5 shot, or up to a 6 shot N frame. Of course, you're gonna pay for the N frame .38's (Outdoors Man, I believe?). The number of molds available for .38 caliber alone is staggering, and that gives the good ole' .38 Special and advantage many don't have. And, the avaiablity of reloading components. While not great at this time, a pound of Bullseye or Titegroup, 2 K of primers and 50-60 Lbs of alloy and you're good to go for a good while.

The 1911. Oh man! With the plethora of available 1911's out there today? I'd be hard pressed to say which one I would choose. I will say I favor Springfield Armory 1911's, followed by Kimbers. But that is just my personal preferences. Others will question why I spend $200-300 more than I have to for a gun than I have to when other companies offer one 'JUST LIKE IT'. Sorry, 'just like it' doesn't cut it in my world and especially if one day it's the only thing between me and meetin' St. Peter.

Enjoy your new pocketful of cash and the shopping that follows later on.

Murphy

[montana_charlie]

... never mind ...

[Bullshop Junior]

If I had 1,100 bucks I would go buy a Rear locker for my truck. Then go to the pawn and see if they still had a 30/06 I saw last week. I would then go pay for a RAI 1911 I have been eye balling so the store will hold it for me until I turn 21 in august.

[pretzelxx]

Good advice all around. I was also wondering about the few year statement. A few (three) years back my buddy was looking at pretty good condition garands for about $800. Maybe Im missing something, but I doubt they jumped that quickly.

I too am a pistol lover tho, so I'll probably put a lot more time into handgun shopping over the rifles. I believe the rifles will be a higher priority tho! Again, fantastic opinions and reasoning.

[Garyshome]

Reloading Components!!!!!!! All you can get your hands on, you will never regret that purchase.

[pretzelxx]

I've also put a good amount of thought into that option as well. I was very very close to not even posting this just because I really wants to buy almost two tons of lead and enough components for 10 years or more. Problem is, that would be considered hoarding, in which case I would fall into the mindset of whatever price I can find I will pay. I don't like overpaying that much!

[dragon813gt]

Two tons of lead is going to cost you at least $2,000. In the range of $4,000 is more likely going to be the cost. That's quite a bit more than $1,100. Powder cost isn't down yet. And primer costs are down but not enough. Now is not the time to lay in a stock of powder and primers. I have been buying brass up since I don't see the price coming down.

[Porterhouse]

I may be wrong but a good, I mean really good 1911 will cost at least twice as much. I would look for a good S&W K38, buy a good mold like Mihec's 4cavity HP, then spend rest of money to buy components. Or I'll keep the money for now and spend long time looking for a M70 Pre '64 in 300H&H or something.

[mold maker]

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I guess time has passed unnoticed, but it was 2007 when I bought a Nagant from several crates full at $69. I had a bayo, oiler, and strap. The condition was arsonal refurb, with a great bore. The wood was original and not too badly dented. It shoots great, same as the one I got last year at $125.