C&R starter set; $1500 budget

Wojo · Dec 31, 2014

So i have a buddy who just got his C&R and he asked me what he should get now with a $1500 budget. Consider it his starter set... He currently only owns a Chinese type 56 SKS and a Polish P64. Here is the list i gave him...

1) Mosin M44 (i prefer a carbine length) $225-$250
2) Field Grade M1 Garand $600 (CMP)
3) Star Model B 9mm $350-$400
4) K31 $300-350

What say you?

Dave91 · Dec 31, 2014

Can't go wrong with that list.

Wojo · Dec 31, 2014

Dave91 said:
Can't go wrong with that list.

I think some of the pistol guys may replace the k31 with a Tok or something else.. I lean more rifle but i'd be interested to see what everyone thinks

rdc · Dec 31, 2014

Wojo said:
I think some of the pistol guys may replace the k31 with a Tok or something else.. I lean more rifle but i'd be interested to see what everyone thinks

Looks good. I have a Tok, wish it was a K31.
Cz50s are fun.

Mooseman · Dec 31, 2014

That list looks fine. What is he going to buy next month? :lol2:

Wojo · Dec 31, 2014

Mooseman said:
That list looks fine. What is he going to buy next month?

I am pretty sure that is this months budget!

He is already drooling over a m1903 he shot last weekend.

Threeband · Dec 31, 2014

Is he a shooter, a collector, an accumulator, or all three?

There's a lot to be said for buying guns one at a time, and spacing them out a bit. I think you enjoy each one more that way. So much of the fun is in the acquisition, and that first week or so of ogling, and stripping, and caressing her...

Where was I? Oh, yeah. I vote for one at a time.

I'd recommend a Service Grade instead of a Field Grade for that first Garand. Prices go up after January 5, so that's a hint to order now.

You didn't budget for ammo. He'll want some of that, too.

Instead of a M44 Mosin, perhaps a good fundamental 91/30. A real classic, probably a better shooter than an M44, and the difference pays for the upgrade from a Field Grade to a Service Grade.

Or if he wants a really good shooter, a M39 Finn before prices get too much crazier, though that busts the budget.

A K31 is probably a smart thing to grab while they're still reasonably priced. He should get a case of GP11 ammo too.

I'm skeptical about the Star B. It seems some are good shooters and some are jammomatics. CZ82s are good shooters... How about a nice Beretta M51 from Copes?

DennisCA · Jan 1, 2015

Here's my 2 cents;
1) Mosin M44 (i prefer a carbine length) $225-$250 OK
2) Field Grade M1 Garand $600 (CMP) OK
3) Star Model B 9mm $350-$400 - A M39 Instead OR a Enfield
4) K31 $300-350 OK

Of course I started with a plain-jane 91-30:

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(Sadly I sold it to find another rifle)
and now I have this:

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dontpanic · Jan 1, 2015

Mauser K98
You really need one before a Mosin

JamesH · Jan 1, 2015

Would your buddy prefer several inexpensive guns or one or two nicer pieces? My first C&R was a 1943 P.38, and I love it.

Wojo · Jan 1, 2015

JamesH said:
Would your buddy prefer several inexpensive guns or one or two nicer pieces? My first C&R was a 1943 P.38, and I love it.

He likes to shoot so I guess I would say he is would prefer the surplus side of the C&R house. Guns that have readily available surplus ammo around. I think he also wants to get his stable stocked with more than just a couple guns.

cantstop · Jan 1, 2015

I'd suggest a Service grade M1 Garand at $695

Melnic · Jan 1, 2015

yes, tell him Service Grade Garand to start with

fivepointstar · Jan 1, 2015

I would get:

Soviet Makarov
East German Makarov
SVT-44

I guess I'm partial to my Comblocs

Augie · Jan 1, 2015

Service grade Garand and a nice 1903 or 03A3

airsporter · Jan 1, 2015

Absolutely go with the service grade!

Neutron · Jan 1, 2015

I agree with Threeband, one at a time and enjoy each one for a while before acquiring the next one.

6cylrider98 · Jan 1, 2015

Must have M1... then all the rest till broke

Alphabrew · Jan 1, 2015

fivepointstar said:
I would get:

Soviet Makarov
East German Makarov
SVT-44

I guess I'm partial to my Comblocs

For only $1,500? The SVT is $1,000 by itself

Mark75H · Jan 1, 2015

Alphabrew said:
For only $1,500? The SVT is $1,000 by itself

That was my thought when I saw the suggestion

Its not like we are in Canada where they aren't kokbloked by the import ban and they are $300

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