So I am slowly saving up some money so that I can get an AR and am torn between what I should be saving up for so I am throwing it out to the INGO community to help me come up with my decision,
I know that I want something with an AR platform but I can't determine what caliber or type I would like. I know that I want either a 22 or a .223/5.56.
Pros I see for the 22 are:
Practical in that I could hunt with it and it is a lot more affordable to not only purchase but to shoot. If I go with a 22 I have narrowed it down to two options being a S&W or a Colt and I am leaning towards the S&W because having looked at both I prefer the look and feel of it, especially the S&W MOE editions. Since it is cheaper to shoot I'd be able to shoot more often and put the money elsewhere. Also am more likely to eventually get my wife to try it out.
Cons for the 22:
It's a very small caliber and besides small game hunting and plinking it won't do me much good in a SHTF situation unless I have impeccable aim. Not as exciting as a .223
Pros for a .223:
For a SHTF situation it'll serve me a lot better than the 22. although for home protection I already am covered with reliable PX4. I have also found they are extremely fun to shoot. The only manufacturer of a .223 I would look at would be a Bushmaster due to price unless I find a used one on INGO for the right price of another maker.
Cons for a .223
More expensive to buy and shoot, also in my opinion I highly doubt I'd ever be in a SHTF scenario where I would be going for a rifle over my sidearm so the added expense might not justify my joy of shooting it. Other than target shooting and defense I see no use for a .223 since it's my understanding you cannot hunt with them.
The practical side of me is leaning towards the .22 S&W so I can pick one up a lot sooner as well as it being a lot cheaper to use. Due to budget reasons I'm guessing I'll only have one rifle purchase for a while so I want to make a good educated choice..
Any other tips on where to find the best prices for one or anything like that are welcome...
I know that I want something with an AR platform but I can't determine what caliber or type I would like. I know that I want either a 22 or a .223/5.56.
Pros I see for the 22 are:
Practical in that I could hunt with it and it is a lot more affordable to not only purchase but to shoot. If I go with a 22 I have narrowed it down to two options being a S&W or a Colt and I am leaning towards the S&W because having looked at both I prefer the look and feel of it, especially the S&W MOE editions. Since it is cheaper to shoot I'd be able to shoot more often and put the money elsewhere. Also am more likely to eventually get my wife to try it out.
Cons for the 22:
It's a very small caliber and besides small game hunting and plinking it won't do me much good in a SHTF situation unless I have impeccable aim. Not as exciting as a .223
Pros for a .223:
For a SHTF situation it'll serve me a lot better than the 22. although for home protection I already am covered with reliable PX4. I have also found they are extremely fun to shoot. The only manufacturer of a .223 I would look at would be a Bushmaster due to price unless I find a used one on INGO for the right price of another maker.
Cons for a .223
More expensive to buy and shoot, also in my opinion I highly doubt I'd ever be in a SHTF scenario where I would be going for a rifle over my sidearm so the added expense might not justify my joy of shooting it. Other than target shooting and defense I see no use for a .223 since it's my understanding you cannot hunt with them.
The practical side of me is leaning towards the .22 S&W so I can pick one up a lot sooner as well as it being a lot cheaper to use. Due to budget reasons I'm guessing I'll only have one rifle purchase for a while so I want to make a good educated choice..
Any other tips on where to find the best prices for one or anything like that are welcome...