what's your favorite type of gun?

Question

what do you think is most accurate, and most convenient? It's not for hunting though. It is just as an all around gun, for target practice and things like that.

Answer 1

You did not state rifle or pistol so I will give you both in one word, for they are out of the box the most accurate.
“Encore”
Made by Thompson Center you can easily switch back and forth from rifle and pistol.
It is a single shot and a out standing weapon.
You can get it in any caliber you like and even switch calibers by just switching out the barrels
That you can buy separately and you can have a weapon system that can do anything you would like.
I have one and do so enjoy shooting it.

If you are looking for a pistol and several shots.
The Ruger GP100 6 inch barrel in 357 Magnum that would allow you to also shoot the lesser recoil 38 specials in this same pistol with out having to change any thing.
This is a revolver that is by far more accurate and easer to operate, then most semi auto center fire pistols.

If you wont a 22 pistol for target and cheap plinking Ruger MK I or II or III are very accurate and the 22LR is a cheap ammo that is fun to shoot.
Each weapon listed here is of high Quality and Dependable.

That is my opinion I do hope it was of some help.
Links attached so you can look at these weapons.

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http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encore.php

http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encorePistols.php

http://matrix.dumpshock.com/raygun/firearms/pistol/rgr_gp100.html

http://www.geocities.com/xavierbreath2/RugerMKII.html

Answer 2

I'm a huge fan of the 1911. I own 9 different 1911's. All Colt and Springfield. I could easily tell you nothing beats the 1911.

I love the 1911 not just cause it looks good, but it feels good as well. I'm a single stack fan. For some reason double stack guns feel too bulky. It's different for every person.

The 1911 could be the perfect gun with the proper training. I myself like the 1911 in the 38 Super. It has less recoil than the 45 with the potential that the 9MM lacks. For me the recoil of the 45 is not a big deal. I'm 6'2@228. I could handle the gun very well. It's just that I grew up with the 38 Super. That is the reason I go with it.

For the average person a glock, Springfield xd, are much better guns. They come in calibers such as the 9MM and .40 S&W. They are not as high maintenance as the 1911 and usually perform just as good. The 1911 in the hands of a experience shooter is just as good if not better.

Colt, Springfield, Kimber are all very accurate guns. (1911) It just depends what taste you have. You wont go wrong with either of these brands. For beginners I recommend the 38 Super. It's a tough round to find at your local store. You might have trouble finding it. The .45 could be accessed with more ease.

Glock, Springfield, Ruger, HK, Beretta all make good semi autos as well. It just depends on your taste. On non 1911 semi autos, 9MM and .40 S&W are good calibers for self defense and practice.

Revolvers are really good all around guns. I would stay away from 44 Magnum,500 SW and all those other Alpha Male guns. The average person can't handle them and won't use them to it's full potential. 357 Magnum is no joke, but it's all you really need for non hunting.

Answer 3

For semi-auto .22s, the Ruger Standard Mk II or III can't be beat period. A bit heavy but that cuts down on recoil and easy to shoot great with. It's called Standard as in "the standard by which all the others will be compared" and it's true.
For rifle, the Ruger 10/22 is hard to beat, too. Good enough to hit targets and bag some rabbits and squirrels for some good eating. You can rid your garden of varmints or your house of 2 legged critters if necessary.
Either one is a best buy. Used ones are generally still good shooters, too.

Answer 4

You're kind of asking two questions, What is my favorite type of gun, and what is the best type of gun. Personally I like "assault" style weapons for just having fun because they are loud, cool looking, and just plain fun to shoot. But what I think is the most accurate type of weapon is a bolt-action rifle. The most accurate gun I own is a Weihrauch HW660 match rifle. It is a .22lr rifle and at 75 yards I can damn near get 10 rounds through the same hole. If I had to choose my favorite gun, it would have to be my WASR-10, which is basically a semi-automatic version of an AK-47.

Answer 5

Sounds like you're starting out, and while there are some pretty creative suggestions out there (love the Gatling, good call! NEVER would have thought Thompson, but great idea).

Do yourself a favor, get a good single shot .22 bolt action rifle. Learn the basics,figure out if the sport really is for you (hopefully it is, we need more people that understand firearm ownership is a RIGHT) then move on from there. If you like it and see that you're pretty good, you're already part way to shooting competitively.

Barring that route, go for the Ruger 10/22. No recoil, cheap ammo, dependable as they get and accurate enough to keep it interesting, did I mention they're inexpensive? Its also semi auto, so there is the fun plinking thing......

Answer 6

The Ruger 10/22 is a great starter rifle and all around good shooter. The most accurate gun I have ever shot and it's only about 180 bucks.

Answer 7

I have a Colt Series 70, 45ACP that I use for IPSC competitions. Fast and accurate gun.

I have a pair of Ruger Vaqueros, 45 Long Colt, single action revolvers I use for Cowboy Action shoots.

These tend to be my favorite handguns for target work.

I use an Eagle Arms AR-15 and either A Remington 1100 semi auto shotgun or my 870 pump shotgun for the IPSC competitions. My Cowboy Action long guns are a Marlin 45 Long Colt lever action rifle, a Marlin 45-70 lever action, and a Stoeger double barrel coach shotgun.

These tend to be by favorite rifles and shotguns.

Answer 8

My opinion would be a .22 cal. Ruger with a 4 " bull barrel. Larger calibers like 9 mm are okay but can get expensive to target shoot. The .22 Ruger is a semi-automatic with virtually no recoil and extremely accurate. For self defense it does not have a lot of stopping power but has enough shots to discourage and assailant.

Answer 9

The automatic pistol in either .45ACP or .22LR. Although I have a real penchant for decently made "middle-shelf" .22LR rifles (CZ). I have more or less quit shooting .38/.357, 9mm, and .40SW. I don't get out much anymore so I am not the best shot off the bench (to put it mildly) with a centerfire pistol. So, I retain a 1911-A1 (it's my favorite centerfire) and relax with a .22LR battery of guns. If I need a self-defense gun (the 1911-A1 is a recreational piece for me only), I might venture back into the boring "mid-size" category-but purely for a service and not recreation.

Answer 10

If you just want a gun for target practice I would suggest a .22 for cheap plinking. If you want a gun for defense I would carry at least a 9mm or .38 special.