$800-$1200 budget......what to buy?

[jagee]

I got an email from my grandpa talking about replenishing our inventory after some recent sales. He is not much of a shooter, more of a collector, and I am kind of in the middle. I like to shoot the shooter guns, and ooo and ahh over the safe queen collector guns. He sold off 3 Winchester collector lever guns along with a couple handguns. A .357 and a .22...the .22 was a shooter, the .357 could have been but he never took it out.

He is looking for something pretty for himself for now, and something I would like to have handed down to me someday. He linked in his email to the Kimber Pro Carry II (Kimber America | Pro Carry II) saying he might want one of those, but didn't say why except he thinks Kimber is a good brand.

So, my question to INGO is:

If you had $800-$1200 to spend on one gun purchase what would it be, and why? (Probably handguns but open to long gun suggestions as well)

 

[karl77]

M1 from the CMP

 

[Manatee]

If it is to be a collector piece, I'd want a steel-framed handgun. I'd stay away from polymers and aluminum.

 

[CitiusFortius]

Get a Tommy Gun! - Because it's sweet!!!

Auto-Ordnance Thompson 1927-A1 Deluxe Centerfire Rifle-GM447600 - Gander Mountain

 

[338sniper]

Semi auto "tommy guns" are junk

 

[CitiusFortius]

Semi auto "tommy guns" are junk

Really cool junk.

 

[JWAS]

M1 from CMP (historic gun that can still be shot, only reason why i dont have one is i couldnt bare getting one in 308 and dont want to buy 30-06 ammo)
springfield M1a (some can be found for the $1200... plus, just a beautiful gun and very fun to shoot, best rifle i have every shot... just something about shooting an M14)
HK P7
HK P7M8
HK P9S
(all the HKs are unique handguns that are amazingly accurate and really just awesome guns... P7 is really the only gun i wish i still had out of all the guns i have traded or sold in the past)
if you want a 1911 i would go with Dan Wesson Heritage, Sig, or STI in that price range
Browning High Power
CZ 75 Shadow or some custom CZ (take a look at czcustom.com....)
(browning and CZ are just beautiful and accurate guns.)

Now that I have listed a few my main contenders would be in this order (keeping in mind the main focus is on handguns and a collector & shooter aspect...
1. HK p7m8 (if you can find it that cheap anymore...) if not HK P7
2. CZ 75 Compact Shadow or CZ SP01 Shadow
3. HK P9S
4. Dan Wesson Heritage... or the Sigs and STI

 

[snapping turtle]

Personally I would get a smith and Wesson model 41 with 5 and 7 inch barrels.

If I was to go kimber I would get a grand raptor II. You are looking at about a 6 month wait from the custom shop.

 

[worddoer]

Well...I think Don's Guns has the best deal going around! But I don't know if this will fit in your $1,200 price point. You might need to add a few hundred more to reach this real beauty. But at least this would be something that the family would be proud to have as an heirloom.

 

[flatbroke]

If he is looking for something pretty. I seen a Springfield 1911 "Gulf Victory" for sale. Its on one of those online sites. They were asking $895. I think.

 

[flatbroke]

 

[seawolfxix]

Does Kimber still make the Crimson Carry? They were a great deal for <$950.

 

[dubsac]

something NFA

 

[Fullmag]

Get a quality 1911 a Springfield, Sig, Colt, or Smith they could be had 900+ depending what hits your fancy. Kimber's quality is questionable.

 

[Gluemanz28]

I agree with the Springfield

 

[indyjohn]

I would appreciate receiving this as a hand me down one day..

Product: Model SW1911

 

[churchmouse]

Stainless TRP (springer)

 

[Dosproduction]

I know what i would buy. Super Redhawk Alaskin in 454 causull.... Drool. Other wise a nice 625JM. I want them both.