Cheap long gun

[daleo8803]

A buddy at work asked me what I would recommend for his first long gun. Just to have fun with. I recommended a cheaper 12ga pump( Stevens, maverick the like) or a ruger 10/22. Did I miss anything or did I do good?

Oh and his budget was $250 $300

 

[BenS]

Can't go wrong with a ruger 10/22 and some soda cans.

 

[Spenny]

10/22 is definitely solid. Police trade-in Remington 870s should also sit nicely in that budget, if he wants to go the pump route.

 

[Angry Bill]

A Ruger 10-22 is a great gun to plink with.

 

[tengel78]

I'll join everyone else in recommending the 10/22. Everyone should have at least one..

 

[Angry Bill]

But, if this gun is used for home defense, the first gun should be a pump shotgun. Nothing intimidates like the pump action of a shotgun, Mossbergs are inexpensive, Remington's are great.

 

[jasonsbeer]

Real answer is what does he want it for. Hom defense or bird/clay shooting = shotgun. Plinking cans = 22LR, if you can find ammo. That situation is still not resolved in much of the country.

9x19 AR would be fun.

BTW we purchased a Maverick shotgun for my middle boy. IMO a good shotgun for the $214 we paid.

 

[joe45]

All depends on what he wants to do with it. 10/22 would be my suggestion if he just wants to learn, shoot, and plink with it. Ruger American for a bolt gun in a heavier caliber. Remington 870 or mossberg 500 pump gun depending on the intended purpose, although that wouldn't be my first choice.

 

[daleo8803]

Thanks guys! I will let him know what yal think. When he gets something I will let yal know.

 

[IronW]

I've always been a big believer in a 22 for a first firearm. 10/22 is a solid choice, I have a Remington 597 (I think that's the series anyways) 22 that is fantastic and was in the neighborhood of $275.

 

[luckysaturn13]

Real answer is what does he want it for. Hom defense or bird/clay shooting = shotgun. Plinking cans = 22LR, if you can find ammo. That situation is still not resolved in much of the country.

9x19 AR would be fun.

BTW we purchased a Maverick shotgun for my middle boy. IMO a good shotgun for the $214 we paid.

my uncle had a lil 9x19 . It was the first rifle I shot after the 22 as a kid . I loved that rifle

 

[ZippoGeek]

I've got a Mossberg 500 tactical with SureFire light. I love it for home defense purposes. If your buddy just wants to plink...10/22!

 

[Eli08]

If you don't have local gun shops in your area with good selection I'd recommend checking out sites like armslist or gunbroker. If you're comfortable doing online transactions there are always good deals to be had if you browse.

 

[CVAC085]

I'll jump in and say to plink definitely a .22 LR. Home defense/sporting clays - skeet, trap etc. Get a nice pump shotgun. I love my Remington 870. Got it for $250 on sale after rebates and taxes. Even maybe, that's a big maybe to look into the used ones as well if your friend is ok with that. Maybe might get a steal of a firearm and cheaper especially if the budget is a little tight.

My shotgun will hopefully be christened hunting next week.


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[Dale_H]

If you don't have local gun shops in your area with good selection I'd recommend checking out sites like armslist or gunbroker. If you're comfortable doing online transactions there are always good deals to be had if you browse.

This is a great suggestion. Definitely find a local FFL that you'll be happy/comfortable with using for transfers before buying online IMO though.

~ Dale
Georgia, USA