Gadgetech Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I ask b/c I only own one rifle and that's because it was an inheritance. I've looked into AR platforms as well as precision rifles and the more I look, the more I lose interest and start thinking about how nice a pistol (1911 or otherwise) I could get for the same money. Now where am I erring here? What do y'all like and why? Just trying to look at this from all angles and I'm curious about what you like and why. I must be missing something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Once you shoot a multigun match you'll start owning long guns as well. When you talk about shooting precision rifles ..... wait until you wack a piece of sttel 1,000 yards away. It's pretty cool as well. Gotta love sporting clays as well in the off season. It's all fun and yes, it's all expensive to a certain degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 My favorite long gun is my 6" Limited gun. I have a nice AR, but it only comes out of the closet for utility work (i.e. coyotes, armadillos, other pests). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I definitely in the "prefer handgun" group. I have long guns and I do enjoy them but when I always prefer to shoot handgun matches. Multigun- too much crap to drag around and keep track of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I definitely in the "prefer handgun" group. I have long guns and I do enjoy them but when I always prefer to shoot handgun matches. Multigun- too much crap to drag around and keep track of. How would you know? I've heard you have an AR, but, you don't even shoot the "1 Long Gun Only" matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I like.. guns. No discrimination here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yes I did for many years, But reaching out past 300 yards with speed is a joy that only a good Rifle can bring My handguns are still my foundation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I definitely in the "prefer handgun" group. I have long guns and I do enjoy them but when I always prefer to shoot handgun matches. Multigun- too much crap to drag around and keep track of. How would you know? I've heard you have an AR, but, you don't even shoot the "1 Long Gun Only" matches. Long guns scare me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I definitely in the "prefer handgun" group. I have long guns and I do enjoy them but when I always prefer to shoot handgun matches. Multigun- too much crap to drag around and keep track of. How would you know? I've heard you have an AR, but, you don't even shoot the "1 Long Gun Only" matches. Long guns scare me! I do realize that some are taller than you are. We can get you past the feeling of inadequacy, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lugnut Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I definitely in the "prefer handgun" group. I have long guns and I do enjoy them but when I always prefer to shoot handgun matches. Multigun- too much crap to drag around and keep track of. How would you know? I've heard you have an AR, but, you don't even shoot the "1 Long Gun Only" matches. Long guns scare me! I do realize that some are taller than you are. We can get you past the feeling of inadequacy, though. Oh man.. and now you attack my physique!! I'm in tears now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermoto Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I do realize that some are taller than you are. We can get you past the feeling of inadequacy, though. I prefer handguns over long guns. I get more of a rush shooting pistol fast then rifle or shotgun. If I want to hit a target 600 yards away, I'll get in my car and drive up to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Oh man.. and now you attack my physique!! I'm in tears now. Hey, who's known as "Troll on Fire!" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Sierpina Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 To the original post. I pretty much shot all handguns for a long time, even though they varied from .22lr bullseye guns, long range handguns and pistols for IPSC/USPSA. Now, I find the challenge of multigun more enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetech Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 I prefer handguns over long guns. I get more of a rush shooting pistol fast then rifle or shotgun. If I want to hit a target 600 yards away, I'll get in my car and drive up to it Hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetech Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 I have two 1911s both Springfield armory. A TRP and a Lightweight champion operator. I also have an Hk USP compact in .40cal. Ive thought about a Dan Wesson but what might you look at if you were going to by something new around $1500 give or take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant22 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Rifles for me, but I'm open minded and realize someday I'll enjoy pistols more. Shotguns? Couldn't care less about those. Edited December 14, 2011 by grant22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) I've shot a rifle twice and a shotgun once. Two of the three were at an IDPA match. I don't have the time and money to dedicate to practicing to get good with a rifle or shotgun so I never bothered getting started. Edited December 14, 2011 by waktasz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rusert Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I've shot a rifle twice and a shotgun once. Two of the three were at an IDPA match. I don't have the time and money to dedicate to practicing to get good with a rifle or shotgun so I never bothered getting started. I enjoy the pistole because it's, ah, well, portable. Always thought of myself as a rifle shooter ever since Boy Scout camp many years ago. However, it's difficult to find a decent IWB holster for the AR. I started practical shooting about 10 years ago and the BEST part about it is the wonderful folks I've met along the way. Couldn't ask for more fun. I've learned a lot too and put thousands of rounds through my handgun every year. I believe it's made me a better (seriously here) shooter, man, person, etc. If I had to choose only one firearm to use in the future, it would be a (caliber?) rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetech Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 LMT makes a rifle that has caught my attention. The ability to switch out barrels is interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2osport Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Use your pistol to get to your shotgun. Use your shotgun to get to your rifle. Shooting practical rifle at ranges of 800-1300yds, 9 targets, 3 minute par time, will definately get your blood pumpin for the rifle. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus9mm Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 only reason i prefer handguns a little bit over rifles is because i am able to shoot them more, and more often than rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I ask b/c I only own one rifle and that's because it was an inheritance. I've looked into AR platforms as well as precision rifles and the more I look, the more I lose interest and start thinking about how nice a pistol (1911 or otherwise) I could get for the same money. Now where am I erring here? What do y'all like and why? Just trying to look at this from all angles and I'm curious about what you like and why. I must be missing something. Handgun or rifle? Depends on what I am going to kill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Use your pistol to get to your shotgun. Use your shotgun to get to your rifle. +1 on that. Best use for a pistol IMHO is to fight your way back to a rifle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I keep setting aside money for an AR but always end up buying a handgun instead..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexican Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I like pistols more because I have a big ego and I think I'm pretty good at shooting them. I shot pistols merely for the joy of putting holes in paper (it was a lot cheaper and faster paced than rifle shooting when I was growing up). We used Rifles and shotguns for hunting, and I practiced with them before the season opened, but not much more. All that has changed, and I've almost got all my gear to shoot my first multigun match, but in truth I'll probably always enjoy shooting pistols more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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