What should I buy the boyfriend?!

[easy rider]

I don't want to downplay what advice others have given, but my advice would be to look at websites like budsgunshop.com find what you think he would like in the price range you can afford and then ask here what others think. You may get better served.

 

[Coiled]

What is your price range?

You sound dangerously close to a John.

More verbiage (or a less dirty mind on my part) would help.

Dangit! Forgot the . . .

 

[Coiled]

He's a Kalashnikov fan and likes something that's super durable, accurate, reliable, and kind of a jack of all trades for the time being, as in long range/short range/home defense/be a badass all around do everything rifle.

Me too. Por favor, after you get BF one of these, shoot me a PM on where you found it, K?

AR15 prices are loooooowww right now and the swapping / trading / borrowing of accessories you mentioned is a bonus. Besides orbitup's comment on ammo, it's difficult to go wrong with this selection. Good luck.

 

[Amy Lynn]

I don't want to downplay what advice others have given, but my advice would be to look at websites like budsgunshop.com find what you think he would like in the price range you can afford and then ask here what others think. You may get better served.

While this makes sense, I honestly am not even sure where to start. Really this has been helpful do far

 

[easy rider]

You sound dangerously close to a John.

More verbiage (or a less dirty mind on my part) would help.

I was actually trying to keep it in the context of the thread, besides my daughter is 40 and it's just creepy to me to proposition someone younger than my daughter which I believe she may be.

 

[Amy Lynn]

Me too. Por favor, after you get BF one of these, shoot me a PM on where you found it, K?

AR15 prices are loooooowww right now and the swapping / trading / borrowing of accessories you mentioned is a bonus. Besides orbitup's comment on ammo, it's difficult to go wrong with this selection. Good luck.

Hah! I'll be happy to share the location of the genie once I'm done with him!

AR15 seems more like a great option the longer this thread gets..

 

[Amy Lynn]

which I believe she may be.

This is an accurate statement

 

[easy rider]

This is an accurate statement

No offense intended.

 

[Shotgun Jeremy]

There's a handful of good AR budget manufacturers out there. I would look into STAG, Smith and Wesson, Colt, Windham Weaponry, and Sig Sauer. Do some online research, and then go look at local gun shops and pawn shops. Decide ahead of time if you want it with full iron sights, front sight post with a rear red dot, or red dot only. None of those options are wrong because they will most likely be upgraded eventually anyways - but make sure it has one of those three setups so he's not stuck waiting to afford a sight before he can go play with it. Primary Arms sells some outstanding budget red dots and scopes if you find yourself buying a rifle that needs one, but it will generally be cheaper just to get the red dot as part of the package. Sig Sauer offers a very nice rifle with a very nice optic. I think thiers is under $1,000.

If a new rifle turns up being too much, and he already has a rifle, get him a nice range bag, or shooting accessories. If my wife got me a nice range bag with ammo, electronic ear muffs, and a staple gun put in it...I would be pretty proud.

You could also look at pistols as a cheaper option too. Rifles are nice, but pistols can be used daily for protection.

 

[Coiled]

Hah! I'll be happy to share the location of the genie once I'm done with him!

AR15 seems more like a great option the longer this thread gets..

I was thinking of unicorn but yeah, you got it.

I've never daily carried a rifle in my ride but with all the unrest of late, a lower priced one seems the thing to do and another AR was what 1st came to mind. Sooooooo many options.

 

[Coiled]

I was actually trying to keep it in the context of the thread, besides my daughter is 40 and it's just creepy to me to proposition someone younger than my daughter which I believe she may be.

A fotay-sumpin-hottie would make me feel young again.

 

[Rebel]

Echoing some previous suggestions:

Some sort of AR15. Prices are cheeeap right now. S&W M&P15, Ruger AR556 are both very good options.

SKS is good if he likes AK-type weapons, as it uses 7.62x39 ammo. Very accurate, too. I love my Norinco.

Ruger 10/22, cheap, utterly reliable, and fun for the whole family.

 

[texasnurse]

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/70770/dpms_rfa3-oc_oracle_30+1_223rem556nato_16

http://www.brownells.com/firearms/r...-length-rifle-prod82606.aspx?avs|Make_3=AR-15

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog...le6920_law_enforcement_30+1_223rem556nato_161

https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/mobile/product/99724/spike_str5035-mls_st15_le_mid_556_16

http://www.brownells.com/firearms/r...-black-30-1rd-prod89001.aspx?avs|Make_3=AR-15


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[baboon]

Why not ask his best friend? I've suggested gift to one of my buddies wife for years. If no friends cash is always king! He can add it to his stashed cash or blow it on bills!

 

[dw257]

Atwoods farm store has ruger ar556 on sale for 549. 50 dollar mail in rebate. $499 is a good buy.

 

[Moonpie]

Winchester lever action
Model 1873 or 1894

 

[Texas42]

Tell your boyfriend to get a job.

 

[Dawico]

Most of the options listed are going to run you $600.

Even an entry level AR, tax/ transfer fee, a few mags, and some ammo is going to cost you that.

SKS or AK will be about the same.

Remember it is going to cost you $10 to fill every magazine.

Look at a Ruger 10/22 or even a 22/45 if he likes handguns. These will run half the cost of the other options. The added benefit of a 22 is cheap ammo. That same $10 will get you 150+ rounds to shoot.

Be realistic about your budget and investment.

A bigger rifle to look at or a 22 to shoot. Plus, everybody should own a 22.

 

[Dawico]

Tell your boyfriend to get a job.

Good advise for anybody.

 

[Bozz10mm]

Since you're nearby, Grab-A-Gun has the Smith & Wesson M&P-15 Sport II for $489, plus tax. Grab a couple extra 30 round Pmag magazines and a few boxes of FMJ ammo to go with it. Should be able to get out the door for right at $600 or less, depending how much ammo you buy. Or skip the extra mags for now.
https://grabagun.com/smith-and-wesson-mp15-sport-ii-5-56mm-16.html