Looking for a firearms dealer that I can purchase firearms and have them shipped to my local FFL dealer to pick up. (Meaning the local firearms dealer who transfers the weapon and does the background checks.)
Also, whats a good combination to have as far as handgun and rifle?
Should I get the same caliber in order to save on buying different ammunition?
2007-03-27 11:33:20 · 9 answers · asked by Malthusian 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Hey ron
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Secondly I would not recommend a rifle and handgun that use the same caliber. The only calibers I have seen used in both rifle and pistol are .22, 223, 7.62x39, .357, .44 and 45/70.
22 isn't very practical if you plan to hunt anything bigger than small game and varmints. The 223 and 7.62x39 are in AR15 and AK pistols, not what I consider a useful pistol either. .357 and .44 are common in lever action rifles, but because they are primarily a handgun cartridge, range suffers. 45/70 has terrible trajectory and yes, I have seen it available in a revolver, but I don't feel like shooting one of those.
My personal recommendation to you would be get a nice 30-06 rifle, it is powerful and you can get a wide range of bullet weights/styles for pretty much any north american game. Plus its ammo can be bought at almost any store that sells ammo or hunting accessories (this is a plus). For a handgun you didn't specify too many details, but I would suggest something in 357 this way you can use 357 and 38's, it would be effective for hunting and could double for some defense situations. Also if you want to reload for it, you could make some cheaper plinking rounds or more potent hunting rounds.
2007-03-27 14:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Matt M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.auctionarms.com
www.gunbroker.com
I have dealt with many dealers on these sites and been pleased with the value and the service across the board. As in any online transaction, beware of frauds as they do exist.
Check feedback and be suspicious of anyone that does not willingly offer name, address and phone numbers. Call them and make sure the guy is real!
Once you find your local dealer, ask him if you can look at his distributor catalogs. If he's making his money on the transaction with you, he should not hesitate to show you his costs. Some will have a problem here....one local dealer marks his guns up 60% then expects the customer to negotiate down. I have a FFL and know his cost and he gets pissed at me and tells me to order it myself. I think 25% is fair in that business, even less if it's a custom order paid up front with a transfer fee of $25 to boot.
There are NO rifles and pistols in the same caliber above a .22LR. (Ok, thompson's center are the exception but that not what you want)
There are carbines that take pistol calibers...9mm. .40s&w and .45acp, but these are NOT RIFLES in the true sense of the word. Do not expect these carbines to do what a rifle can do.....range and power are not up to rifle standards, although they do offer to fill a small niche in the law enforcement community.
Off hand without knowing what you want each for, it's a shot in the dark so to say, but you can't go wrong with a .40sw or .45acp pistol and a .308 or .30-06 rifle. Buy quality brands, get safety training and practice a lot!
Happy shooting!
2007-03-27 18:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
www.gunbroker.com generally has the best selection.
As far as rifle/handgun combo.... it really depends on what you're planning to use them for. For strictly target and plinking, a .22 is perfect, no recoil and the ammo is CHEAP. Stay in the Ruger family for this, they generally make the best.
Hunting go for a 12 GA shotgun, my suggestion would be the Mossberg 500 combo - rifled slug barrel and 28" smooth bore. Kind of covers you for hunting and sporting clays.
Rifle, again depends on what you're doing with it. Target - Ruger 10/22, hunting - Savage 111 in 30/06 its about the most accurate bolt action on the market, kind of hard to beat the price, and the 30/06 can knock down just about all the big game in North America.
Handgun, target go for the Ruger Mark III. For personal defense, find a 1911 in .45 that fits your hand and budget.
Hope this helps.
2007-03-27 18:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by free_eagle716 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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http://ozarkguns.com/
2007-03-27 20:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gunbroker.com. They have a good selection and the website tells you who is an FFL holder in your area. I recently bought an Over/Under on it with no problem.
2007-03-27 18:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by plowboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DJ's right. check out gunbroker.com because they have a list of "FFL" holders already on file that you can have your purchase shipped to.
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2007-03-27 18:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.atlanticfirearms.com
www.jgsales.com
www.gunbroker.com
more info on shotgunnews .com
2007-03-27 19:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by grim reaper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gunbroker.com
2007-03-28 14:26:43 · answer #8 · answered by Art I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.clearviewfirearms.com
2013-12-10 14:50:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋