Rifle Guru's only please...my 1st/only rifle???

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andre4999

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Howdy. Sorry for the newbie question but as I have many pistols and one 12 gauge....I have no "rifle" and would like one that has ....

1. cheap and easy to find ammo (preferably pistol ammo)

2. larger cap magazine available (minimum 9 rounds)

3. smallish size for easy hiking/packing

4. reliable/sturdy/easy to break down

5. under $500? possible? used is fine.

My initial thoughts are : Marlin 1849c, Kel-Tec Sub 2000, Ruger PC-9, AR?, AK? I am really overwhelmed by the options out there but am sure you can offer more or better suggestions, thanks.
 
High point, but I think the mag capacity is a little shy of your request.

High Point carbines have a huge following and customer service is reportedly awesome.

Priced about 200bucks
 
AR with a 9mm upper.

The lower (fully assembled) could range from $200 to $350 depending on brand and where you buy it.

You can get an AR 9mm upper from a variety of places. I build my own uppers now but I recommend MidwayUSA if you want to purchase fully built uppers.

Here's one: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/88...handguards-a2-front-sight-flash-hider-pre-ban

I've always had a fancy for the Beretta Storm Carbine too although I don't know if I'll ever buy one. They can be found for around $750 I think or maybe $800.
 
Well to be completely honest if you're considering an AR you won't find one in a service caliber for less than $500 unless you get lucky and find one used for that price especially in 9mm. Now if you were talking .22lr that wouldn't be too hard... S&W M&P 22 comes to mind. Even less expensive is the Ruger 10/22.

However it doesn't sound to me as though you're looking at .22lr rifles right?

I do have to ask though what do you envision this rifle as being for? Basically what do you intend to do with this rifle? Is it going to be a range toy, hunter, HD, truck gun etc.?

Really though looking for a higher cap rifle in a service caliber under $500 is going to be difficult unless you're considering Hi-point or an AK.
 
Im a lever action guy and sometimes wish I had bought a Marlin .357 & Ruger revolver instead of a .30-30 & 9mm. That's how I'd go now.
I have a buddy with a KelTec Sub2000. Folds for hiking, shoots cheap 9mm and uses Glock magazines. Lots of fun and he is wicked with it.
 
I'd forgotten about the Kel-Tec SUB2000. I looked at one a while back chambered in .40SW. Not a bad gun for the money although I found the trigger to be pretty bad. I think shooting .40SW out of a carbine is a great idea!
 
The 9mm Hi-Point holds 10 rounds with stock mags, shoots, cheap, readily available ammo, is well south of 500 bucks, and they're dead reliable...at least mine is. I haven't shot them all. I'm very pleased with mine. I was so pleased, it replaced the 12 gauge for HD, as my wife handles a 9mm rifle far better than a shotgun.
 
Get a Kel-tec sub 2k in 9mm with the ability to accept glock mags.

17-33 round capacity, folds in half (meh), and has a great warranty.
 
Thanks for all!

I'm thinking now it is between the keltec sub200 and marlin 357 with the hi point waffling in there somewhere as well. But dang if my buddy didn't just get a polish ppk :eek: and threw that in the mix....just not sure of that ammo availability (7.62X25?) at every local sporting goods store...prob. not much from what I have remembered.

22 (i may be wrong, I love my 22 beretta target pistol) just seems a bit underpowered as this rifle is mainly for an all-round (non-hunting) protection/plinking in the "wilderness" as you may or may not call the southern east coast mountain areas.

All input greatly appreciated.
 
Im no guru... but

I have something to throw in. I also like in the south east, if plinking is the most of your worries, get a .357 lever so you can shoot .38special aswell. If your worried about larger animals like big black bear, then go with a .44 lever action. But I am bias towards the lever actions.
 
The marlin camp series carbines, if you can find one, are outside your price range but well worth the money.

My son has a camp 9. (9mm). When he bought it I thought it was a waste of money. When i finally fired it I became a beliver. Accurate Light and quick handling.
 
A Marlin Camp 9 is a great carbine but as said they're bloody difficult to find. Anyone who has one won't let go of it cheap.

All in all after looking up the KelTec again I'd say that's probably the winner for what you've described you wanted in a rifle.

Personally I'd spend a bit more and get an AR... much more versatile.
 
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