Help me decide

[@thewheels]

Which option would you choose and why?
I'm stuck deciding between these 3 atm.

1)Ruger PC Carbine (I'd like to hold out for a 40 or 357Sig version but that may never happen)
9mm ammo and 10 round Glock mags are cheap and readily available and it has the Ruger CS/warranty.

2)M1 Carbine repro from Kahr/AO or Inland. I like the idea of something in semi auto that shoots something similar to 357 mag. I should be able to shoot it enough to find any issues within the 1 year warranty. From my research, nobody likes the aftermarket 10 round mags, so I'd end up ordering a bunch of surplus 15 rounders to my FFL and installing mag blocks (permanently of course)
I want to shoot it. Quite a bit. No safe queen, piece of history, relic wanted. I'd hate to spend the money on a quality original and have to worry about it and be OCD with it during and after I shoot it. That type of gun I'll add later.

3)Springfield M1a Scout (NY compliant without the muzzlebreak or fixing the mag and feeding with stripper clips)
They look sharp in the walnut or composite stock and plinking .308 is readily available and fairly affordable again. I'd probably pick up a 5 round mag for hunting down the road.

 

[Toecutter]

What is the intended use?

 

[@thewheels]

What is the intended use?

Mostly targets and gongs but the Ruger could be a nice HD addition and the M1a could see some hunting eventually.

 

[GOYABEAN]

Ruger Carbine

 

[ArmedCorgi]

It would definitely be between the Ruger carbine or the m1a for me.

 

[Deplorable Me]

MIA detachable mag if you plan on hunting and would add a scope.

 

[@thewheels]

MIA detachable mag if you plan on hunting and would add a scope.

I've been watching the prices on the VX-2 scout scope for this. Add a set of low QD rings and I think I'd be set.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

Choice 1 seems pretty fun and practical .

 

[Cleck]

M1A, no need for a fixed mag as long as you don't have the rocket launcher or baby killer attached. I'm really starting to like those more and more.

 

[tirwin1]

M1A

 

[@thewheels]

Choice 1 seems pretty fun and practical .

And the manual states it will handle +P as well. I like that.
I might email them to see if they have any plans for other models in the future. They probably won't tell me but I figure it's worth a shot.

 

[@thewheels]

I'm really starting to like those more and more.

Rocket launchers and baby killers? Or the M1a?

 

[Cleck]

Yes.

 

[togmaster]

1 and 3.

 

[Phauxtoe]

1. cheapest to shoot and very fun, i am sure!
2. coolest and more versatile
3. Dont buy springfield, they are slimy!

 

[HighlandLofts]

I' a sucker for the M1 Carbine, I bought one last year for $265 like new. It shoots great and I bought a bunch of loaded ammo at two pawn shops for $5 a box. Then I bought a set of dies and a bunch of empty cases. It pairs up with my M1 Garand, now I need to buy another Ruger Blackhawk in 30 caliber Carbine. Had one and sold it a couple of years ago.

 

[Bananabandit]

Id pick #1
But thats me.

 

[Phauxtoe]

I' a sucker for the M1 Carbine, I bought one last year for $265 like new. It shoots great and I bought a bunch of loaded ammo at two pawn shops for $5 a box. Then I bought a set of dies and a bunch of empty cases. It pairs up with my M1 Garand, now I need to buy another Ruger Blackhawk in 30 caliber Carbine. Had one and sold it a couple of years ago.

Doesn’t “paired” mean they shoot the same ammo?

 

[HighlandLofts]

Yes, same ammo. I pair them up for hunting.

I have a Ruger 77/357 that I have a Ruger 7 1/2" Ruger Redhawk and stainless 6" Ruger GP100 to pair up the rifle.

I have others as well.

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Ruger

 

[@thewheels]

I' a sucker for the M1 Carbine, I bought one last year for $265 like new. It shoots great and I bought a bunch of loaded ammo at two pawn shops for $5 a box. Then I bought a set of dies and a bunch of empty cases. It pairs up with my M1 Garand, now I need to buy another Ruger Blackhawk in 30 caliber Carbine. Had one and sold it a couple of years ago.

What M1 did you find for $265? And where? An original? An import? A reproduction?

 

[@thewheels]

Ruger

Seeing your post reminds me...
I wouldn't mind adding a compliant AR10 to the list either. I wouldn't want a fixed mag though so I'd need a crowned barrel or a welded cap.
And a Thordsen.
I swear you had something like that posted for sale last year?

 

[HighlandLofts]

I bought a reproduction M1 Carbine off of the used gun rack at Cabelas, $265 & 9% sales tax. I,d have to go see what brand it is.
They has the exact same one at a pawn shop and they wanted close to $400 for it.

I do need to pick up a 223 rifle and a 223 contender barrel. Probably I will be a Ar of some kind. Maybe bolt action. Just don't know yet. I have to find the right gun at thr right price.

 

[@thewheels]

I bought a reproduction M1 Carbine off of the used gun rack at Cabelas, $265 & 9% sales tax. I,d have to go see what brand it is.
They has the exact same one at a pawn shop and they wanted close to $400 for it.

Pretty good deal on a repro if any bugs were sorted out before you bought it. How accurate is it?

 

[Atticus]

There is a company in NJ I believe, makes a solid flash hider for the m1a. The buffalo gun center, puts them on the ones they sell.

 

[SmallGameAddict]

I had an M1 Carbine once, 'Universal' brand if I recall, years ago. Was a lot of fun to shoot, light and handy. Not the most accurate or powerful round in the world, but accurate enough for it's intended purpose. It would be a great plinking rifle. Advantage of the Ruger is 9mm ammo is cheap cheap cheap nowadays.

 

[Podmonkey]

Ruger Carbine, without question. None of these M1 carbine repros seem to be all that good and even the originals are are a bit sketchy reliability wise. And fuck all things Springfield Armory. Also .30 carbine and .308 Win. are expensive.

 

[S&W Fan]

My vote would be for the Ruger as well. It’s the most versatile of the three and Rugers PCC is neat as hell. I want one !

 

[Elwood]

Ruger hands down

 

[Runner99]

The first time you let the charging handle go and the bolt slams home on the m1a, youll know you made the right choice.

The ruger is the random hot tinder chick of the week... might seem like a fun ride, but nothing to commit to.

The m1a is Audrey Hepburn, classic elegance that will always be beautiful.