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Bamavol
I'm looking for a .223, but am on a limited budget. I've read here that the Ruger mini-14 has poor accuracy, and an AR-15 has great accuracy. However, what does an AR run, and are there any cheaper models that offer similar results? Anyone with Saiga experience, please let me know how yours performs. Thanks.
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  • Bamavol
    I soon expect to have some extra cash, about $500. It is already burning a hole in my pocket. I want to buy a handgun. I have owned about 40 over the years and still have a few. But I don't know what to get next. I want something I can shoot and ammo cost is an issue. I also want something that I can tell my wife is an "investment". Right now I am thinking about a revolver, maybe a Dan Wesson in 357 or a quality 22. I am also considering a cap-and-ball replica. That would solve the ammo problem. I like something some what off beat.
    HELP.
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  • tsr1965
    If you are happy with a revolver, then I would suggest finding a used S&W model 34, or 63, which is the 22/32 kit gun, respectively in blued and stainless. They are chambered in 22LR, and will also take shorts and longs, and shot. That would solve the ammo problem, and be something fun the wife can shoot too.

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    Also, if you want to spend a bit more, and really want an investment, there is the Colt Diamondback...it id the Rolls Royce of 22 revolver's.
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  • beantownshootah
    I agree with TSR. If ammo cost in an issue and you are just shooting for fun, a .22LR gun is the way to go.

    If you want something that is TRULY an "investment" (ie will not depreciate) an older Smith and Wesson revolver is a very good choice. These only continue to increase in price, and as mentioned, you and your wife (as well as kids, grandkids, great-grandkids) can enjoy shooting it for many years.

    Going rate on the model 34s is around $450, so you're in the right price range. Unfortunately, most of those have short barrels, and I think a longer barrel is more fun to shoot. The stainless 63s usually run a bit more, but you may be able to find one for around $500-600.

    Dan Wesson .22s are scarcer, but they usually run about $400 (if you can find one).

    If you're opening up the field to all "quality" .22s, there are a lot of them in the $500 price range. If you want to go something off the beaten path, so to speak, you could pick up an old High Standard Duramatic .22 auto for around $300 (or less), and it will both be fun to shoot and only appreciate with time.

    Edit: Colt Diamondback is a great .22 revolver, and its far more investable/collectable than the others mentioned above, but you're probably not going to be able to touch one for under $750-800, and even at that price, its probably not going to be a great example.

    Colt Trooper III in .22LR is less desirable as a collectible, but its still a great shooter, and only going to appreciate with time. You can probably pick one up in the $500 price range, but watch out. . .these are HEAVY!

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  • Bamavol
    I have a s&w 22 target auto that I like and it shoots fine. I could go for a Colt or S&W 22 revolver. The short barrel is no problem for me. I have a Colt PP in 38 spec that I like a lot, but it is hard to find a good Colt even at $500.
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