Bartholomew Roberts
Moderator
Let's see what kind of gear can be done in the under $1000 or less category. Everything you need (sights, magazines, ammo, holster for pistol) for a fully functional centerfire prifle and centerfire pistol.
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$1000 for Centerfire Rifle & Centerfire Pistol
- Thread starter Bartholomew Roberts
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I agree with first two posters. There are no parameters. What type of shooting? What firearms do you already have? How many rounds per year? Will you want to carry the pistol for SD? There are too many variables.
That said, I'm going to give an answer after assuming a WHOLE LOT. I'm going to assume this is a suggestion for someone who owns no firearms, wants general purpose firearms, and will want to carry the pistol for SD. The rifle will be an AR15 built on an Anderson lower with PSA parts. Preferably upgrades like the ept added, all still under 500 bucks. Add an extra 150 and you can have a decent sight and 4 or 5 PSA mags. For the pistol? Used RIA 1911. Great for range use and can actually conceal fairly well if you're willing to dress around it a bit. Both classics, capable, and fun to shoot.
That said, I'm going to give an answer after assuming a WHOLE LOT. I'm going to assume this is a suggestion for someone who owns no firearms, wants general purpose firearms, and will want to carry the pistol for SD. The rifle will be an AR15 built on an Anderson lower with PSA parts. Preferably upgrades like the ept added, all still under 500 bucks. Add an extra 150 and you can have a decent sight and 4 or 5 PSA mags. For the pistol? Used RIA 1911. Great for range use and can actually conceal fairly well if you're willing to dress around it a bit. Both classics, capable, and fun to shoot.
Bartholomew Roberts
Moderator
Parameters are new shooter who is getting into shooting, owns no guns and wants the most versatile centerfire rifle/pistol combo possible for under $1000; but the entire budget - slings, cases, storage, magazines, ammo, sights, cleaning gear, etc. has to come in under $1000.
full case load
New member
Same chambering for both?
roashooter
Moderator
plenty of choices at your local pawn shop....
Too easy, I found everything in 5 mins on Buds for under $1000
Rifle:
Savage 11 TH XP .223, comes with a 3-9 Nikon Prostaff: $446 shipped for cash + $20FFL - $75 rebate= $391
Pistol:
S&W M&P9= $429 + $20FFL= $449
Holster:
Personal choice, but $30 will get you there no problem
Cleaning kit:
Any $20 kit will work just fine.
Sling:
Basic sling and a pair of swivels: $15
Case:
Not gonna get any kind of quality, but any basic Plano with a cheap padlock will keep the kids out: $25
100rds of WWB 9mm: $25
20rds of 9mm Gold Dot: $20
60rds of Federal AE .223: $25
Total: $1000
Even with a $1500 budget, I'd still buy the same rifle and pistol...but also a base-model Ruger 10/22 (with a VQ hammer and upgraded irons, $300) or if the guy likes pistols better, a Ruger SR22 ($350) plus 1000rds of CCI SV and spend the leftover on more 9mm and .223.
Rifle:
Savage 11 TH XP .223, comes with a 3-9 Nikon Prostaff: $446 shipped for cash + $20FFL - $75 rebate= $391
Pistol:
S&W M&P9= $429 + $20FFL= $449
Holster:
Personal choice, but $30 will get you there no problem
Cleaning kit:
Any $20 kit will work just fine.
Sling:
Basic sling and a pair of swivels: $15
Case:
Not gonna get any kind of quality, but any basic Plano with a cheap padlock will keep the kids out: $25
100rds of WWB 9mm: $25
20rds of 9mm Gold Dot: $20
60rds of Federal AE .223: $25
Total: $1000
Even with a $1500 budget, I'd still buy the same rifle and pistol...but also a base-model Ruger 10/22 (with a VQ hammer and upgraded irons, $300) or if the guy likes pistols better, a Ruger SR22 ($350) plus 1000rds of CCI SV and spend the leftover on more 9mm and .223.