[SoLiDUS]

You can take both the Non-Restricted and Restricted courses in one week-end,
which allows you to purchase shotguns, rifles and revolvers/pistols. It's around
220$ total, including refreshments and all.

I went with the 1911 and P228 Norinco models because of good reviews and of
course, price: I don't want to pay 1100$ for a pistol on my budget when one is
available for a third the cost with similar performance and finish. I won't cheap
out on the Glock but I *will* wait for an auction or private sale.

I'll be joining the RA Center range in two weeks and from there, I'll make real
plans and see how it goes.

[Johnj]

[quote="Sgt>Stackem":96af1]

Originally Posted by Johnj

I would be cautious of any Chinese firearm that has not been reworked by a reputable gunsmith.
cool:

why?
back to topic:
the first thing you must do is take some kind of course to teach you how to handle a weapon. Then start with a .22 rifle. If you start you will become addicted. Shooting can be a very fun (&safe) sport[/quote:96af1]

I had the opportunity to check out some Norinco M1A1 rifles, some years ago, and felt that they were very cheaply made. The receivers were stamped out of some flimsy sheet metal. They also had the same type of rifles reworked by some company down in AZ. They were buying the guns wholesale and if I remember correctly they were only reworking about 2 out of 5. All new receivers manufactured out of good materials made all the difference in the world.

The second point is has Norinco obtained licenses to manufacture those weapons. The Chinese have always had a problem about just copying a design without proper licenses. With the way everybody tiptoes around the Chinese they get away with it.

A third point is those prices make me think Saturday night special.

[Sgt>Stackem]

[quote=Johnj]

Originally Posted by "Sgt>Stackem":6206c

why?
back to topic:
the first thing you must do is take some kind of course to teach you how to handle a weapon. Then start with a .22 rifle. If you start you will become addicted. Shooting can be a very fun (&safe) sport

I had the opportunity to check out some Norinco M1A1 rifles, some years ago, and felt that they were very cheaply made. The receivers were stamped out of some flimsy sheet metal. They also had the same type of rifles reworked by some company down in AZ. They were buying the guns wholesale and if I remember correctly they were only reworking about 2 out of 5. All new receivers manufactured out of good materials made all the difference in the world.

The second point is has Norinco obtained licenses to manufacture those weapons. The Chinese have always had a problem about just copying a design without proper licenses. With the way everybody tiptoes around the Chinese they get away with it.

A third point is those prices make me think Saturday night special.[/quote:6206c]

I know many people that have had nothing but great sucess with Chinese SKSs got to aimsurplus.com for some war era weapons

[Miscguy]

Originally Posted by Rott3n

For handgun .40 caliber is hot. I own many glock .40's. For rifle it depends. If you get a AR-15 1000 rounds is about $100/$120.

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I was thinking about purchasing a Ar15 next spring. How much did your 3 run and what can i expect when attempting to get one. I already own a .22 rifle i use for rec shooting, but i miss my old m16, and really want to get back into that series. Not to mention how upgradable they are and so forth. Any info is appreciated.

Also, [url:ed7e0]http://www.ar15.com[/url:ed7e0] some very nice weapons owned by people in there forums.

[Whatada]

Only things I've fired are a .22, Glock 17, and a 16 gauge shotgun.


I MA PRVTAE JACKSIN .22 sINPRE!!!1

[Pyro]

I have two 1861 enfield rifles on a mantle in the basement.

[Short Hand]

Originally Posted by Rott3n

For handgun .40 caliber is hot. I own many glock .40's. For rifle it depends. If you get a AR-15 1000 rounds is about $100/$120.

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Planning another Waco ? oOo:

[SoLiDUS]

Well, money-back guarantee so I'll *chuckle* give them a SHOT! Bahahahahahaha, oh God I'm so witty.

[Maplegyver]

Originally Posted by SoLiDUS

Well, money-back guarantee so I'll *chuckle* give them a SHOT! Bahahahahahaha, oh God I'm so witty.

lol pun master flex

[Tystnad]

Originally Posted by Maplegyver

hows the ak5? it looks awesome

Its a lovely gun m8, accurate as hell and really easy to handle.

[Doctor Duffy]

The only thing I have ever fired is a Ruger (Yeah, Ruger, not Luger) .22. Cheap little pistol, the most common weapon used for murder.

[SoLiDUS]

u is teh murderah

[Rott3n]

Originally Posted by Miscguy

I was thinking about purchasing a Ar15 next spring. How much did your 3 run and what can i expect when attempting to get one. I already own a .22 rifle i use for rec shooting, but i miss my old m16, and really want to get back into that series. Not to mention how upgradable they are and so forth. Any info is appreciated.

Also, [url:31461]http://www.ar15.com[/url:31461] some very nice weapons owned by people in there forums.

most states allow you to own them. They run around $800 to $1200. I only have 1 complete and 2 lower receivers waiting to be built on.

[Rott3n]

[quote="Short Hand":153c1]

Originally Posted by Rott3n

For handgun .40 caliber is hot. I own many glock .40's. For rifle it depends. If you get a AR-15 1000 rounds is about $100/$120.

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Planning another Waco ? oOo:[/quote:153c1]

Nope just a law abiding citizen who like to shoot and collect guns biggrin: .

[Sgt>Stackem]

[quote=Rott3n]

Originally Posted by "Short Hand":25c86

Planning another Waco ? oOo:

Nope just a law abiding citizen who like to shoot and collect guns biggrin: .[/quote:25c86]

he doesnt understand, hes Canadian