I want to purchase a semi-automatic rifle with detachable magazines. I'm having a hard time making up my mind.
The primary use would be target shooting, just for fun. The other use would be as a combat rifle, should y2k SHTF.
I currently own a 10/22 which I use a lot, but I want something more fun. I also have a Mossberg 500 for home defense.
Factors which will influence my purchase include cost, the availablity of parts/accessories, reliability, and the availability of hicap magazines at reasonable (under 30$) prices. I also would be swayed to purchase a gun which is in danger of being banned soon, just so that I could have it, if any fit this category.
The guns which I was looking at include my first choice, a Bushmaster Shorty AK. This is at the top of my list, because they seem so reliable and accurate and are fun to shoot. However it is at the very top of my price range.
I was also considering an SKS. They are cheap and seem to pack more punch. Can I still purchase one of these new w/detachable magazines? Are they reliable/accurate?
Other guns which I was considering include a Mini-14 (heard they were much inferior to AR-15), or the Marlin Camp Carbine or Hi-Point Carbine (very cheap).
What do you think is my best bet, taking into account what I've said above?
The primary use would be target shooting, just for fun. The other use would be as a combat rifle, should y2k SHTF.
I currently own a 10/22 which I use a lot, but I want something more fun. I also have a Mossberg 500 for home defense.
Factors which will influence my purchase include cost, the availablity of parts/accessories, reliability, and the availability of hicap magazines at reasonable (under 30$) prices. I also would be swayed to purchase a gun which is in danger of being banned soon, just so that I could have it, if any fit this category.
The guns which I was looking at include my first choice, a Bushmaster Shorty AK. This is at the top of my list, because they seem so reliable and accurate and are fun to shoot. However it is at the very top of my price range.
I was also considering an SKS. They are cheap and seem to pack more punch. Can I still purchase one of these new w/detachable magazines? Are they reliable/accurate?
Other guns which I was considering include a Mini-14 (heard they were much inferior to AR-15), or the Marlin Camp Carbine or Hi-Point Carbine (very cheap).
What do you think is my best bet, taking into account what I've said above?