Non-AR Platform Semi-Auto

[RadDad]

I’m looking to add a rifle to the gun cabinet. Looking for something else besides another AR that is fun to shoot and won’t break the bank every trip to the range. Not looking for another rimfire either.

I saw someone else mention the Springfield M1A which piqued my interest. Something like that or another option in the same vein would be cool.

What do you guys have that you love?

-RadDad

 

[robtattoo]

I have an M1a Scout Squad & it's a hoot to shoot. It's a heavy gun, weighing in at around 13lb with a 20 round mag full but consequently the recoil is almost zero.

Lots of fun for clonking steel & perforating paper. Wouldn't want to tote it up a mountain though

 

[HuntInWild88]

M1 carbine. Probably one of my favorite to shoot.

 

[RadDad]

I have an M1a Scout Squad & it's a hoot to shoot. It's a heavy gun, weighing in at around 13lb with a 20 round mag full but consequently the recoil is almost zero.

Lots of fun for clonking steel & perforating paper. Wouldn't want to tote it up a mountain though View attachment 482495View attachment 482494

That’s exactly what I‘m looking for! I have a hunting rifle for backcountry so this is just something to mess around with.

-RadDad

 

[Carpet Capital Shyster]

I’m looking to add a rifle to the gun cabinet. Looking for something else besides another AR that is fun to shoot and won’t break the bank every trip to the range. Not looking for another rimfire either.

I saw someone else mention the Springfield M1A which piqued my interest. Something like that or another option in the same vein would be cool.

What do you guys have that you love?

-RadDad

Have you considered getting an M1 Garand delivered straight to your door through the federal gov sponsored Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) ? There’s a number of hoops to jump through but almost anyone can qualify. The biggest hang up was showing membership in a shooting organization. The national NRA did not qualify but the state chapter of the NRA did. Go figure.

https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/

 

[Shraggs]

Ruger mini is a fun gun

 

[KenLee]

Ruger PC carbine. 9mm or 40 cal.
Surprisingly accurate and fun.

 

[Bearwhisky]

M1a or ruger mini 14.


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[Gone4Days]

M1A or Pistol caliber carbine. I’d probBly choose the PCC.

 

[GWT]

If you haven’t tried pistol caliber rifles I think you should give the ruger pc carbine a shot, it’s just a fun gun to shoot or if you want to spend a little more get a CZ scorpion.

If you want rifle caliber I would go with a m1a.

 

[RadDad]

Have you considered getting an M1 Garand delivered straight to your door through the federal gov sponsored Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) ? There’s a number of hoops to jump through but almost anyone can qualify. The biggest hang up was showing membership in a shooting organization. The national NRA did not qualify but the state chapter of the NRA did. Go figure.

https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/

Interesting. I have not heard of that program but will check into it today. Thanks!

-RadDad

 

[MThuntr]

Won't break the bank to me means pistol cartridge.

I might catch heat for this but Hi-Point Carbine...they come in 9mm, 10mm, and 45acp. Maybe a Kel-Tec sub2000 or Ruger LC or PC carbine.

 

[Wmmichael20]

Vote goes to the ruger mini30/the new lc carbine, or the new henry homesteader.

 

[Chili_Goose]

upvote for the Ruger LC carbine. Fun to shoot and it will take down a coyote easily

 

[sacklunch]

MP5...or MP5 clone since you mentioned not breaking the bank.

 

[Encore4me]

CMMG Banshee, 9mm. Love this PCC. Fun to shoot and makes an awesome home defense gun.


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[IALoder]

I have found the M1 carbine, Ruger 99/44, and Ruger PC Carbine 9mm very fun firearms to shoot. My wife uses up a ton of ammo with the PC Carbine, I really enjoy it as well! If you're okay with shooting a lot of 7.62x51, an FAL is great!

 

[Wapiti1]

Well, M1A1, M1 Garand, FAL, HK91, Springfield SAR 8 (same as the HK just made in Greece, mine is an over stamp 3) and a parts kit Cetme I built for fun. All of these, save the Garand (30-06), are .308 or 7.62 NATO.

A PTR 91 is a good option for an HK91 clone at a reasonable price. Good quality without the wear and finish issues of a Cetme.

Jeremy

 

[sndmn11]

I'd play with a Springfield Hellion or a version of Tavor.

 

[keystone112]

M1A Socom for a rifle.

Ruger PC carbine for a 9mm.