What people are buying - Handguns or long guns?

[GunnyGene]

As always, the raw numbers from NICS are a little squishy, but the trend is clear.

Some interesting State by State numbers from the NICS data. Far more handguns than long guns are being sold. This is also broken out by permit re-checks, etc. Several matrices in the article, but only posting one. With close examination of the data we can infer that buyers are far more interested in self-defense over the past few years than hunting since very few people hunt with a handgun as compared to rifles/shotguns.

Excerpt:

https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/nics- ... eferences/

[Mags]

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My buying went contrary to what the data says others did. Me, more long guns than hand guns.

[Vaquero]

Mags, I am in that same boat.
Say in the past 5 years way more rifles and shotguns than handguns.
And I know of the handguns, a couple of those were blackpowder revolvers.
Which according to the BAFTE those aren't even considered as firearms.

RP

[JEBar]

I don't have much confidence in the figures for North Carolina .... 13,463 handguns .... 89,522 long guns

[Cofisher]

I want a handgun to help me decide which long gun to go with it. The options are amazing.

[Vaquero]

I want a handgun to help me decide which long gun to go with it. The options are amazing.

Yep, I have rifle/pistol combo's in, 357 mag, 41 mag, 44 mag, & 45 colt.
And 22's in both.

RP

[Cofisher]

I am leaning towards the 9mm with a ruger or keltek rifle

[Vaquero]

Should be a fun and cheap pair to shoot.
Can't wait to see what ya get.

RP

[BigAl52]

I am leaning towards the 9mm with a ruger or keltek rifle

The Ruger PC carbine in 9mm is really fun to shoot and if you order ammo online its not that bad. I have one and really like it. As far as the rest of it I have bought mostly handguns lately.

[Mags]

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My next most likely is a hand gun.

[Joe.45]

This is interesting. Just wait until Black Friday, this year will break all types of records. I’m hoping for huge sales on HENRY RIFLES!

[dave77]

My last purchase was an "other". Finally got a Mossberg Shockwave, probably not very practicable but thought they were kind of cool. I don't see myself buying anymore firearms, hardly shoot the ones I have enough...............................But hmm, I have always wanted a 1911 in .45cal.

[Mistered]

or keltek rifle

If you are referring to a Kel-Tec Sub 2000 study the rifle and choose wisely.
At a minimum stay away from the gen 1 version.
While good shooters and very accurate they are very cheaply built with a few known problems.
First is with the barrel - it is epoxied in with no other support. There is a 'fix' for this one can accomplish which is to drill and install a pin to secure it.
The parts on it are very lightly made to reduce weight and breakage is certain if one is not careful. Some of the screws are plastic and stripping is a possibility if one is not very careful removing and reinstalling them. Disassembly for cleaning is very difficult and actually not recommended by Kel-Tec. Also they are considered 'limited use' guns and at one time Kel-Tec even stated this and gave the S2K a 10K round lifespan

I know all this as I owned a Gen 1 at one time and sold it shortly after a one time disassembly.

[Mags]

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Ya, that's what I've been shopping for.

............But hmm, I have always wanted a 1911 in .45cal.

[Mistered]

Take a look at a Ruger PCC.
As a 'conventional' rifle It's obviously considerably different from the S2K but is very well built, easy to disassemble and is a 'break down' design.
The bolt handle is ambedextrious and the dual magazine design could be an advantage - especially if one has a Ruger or Glock semi-auto pistol. Even then if not Glock mags can found pretty easily and cheap.

[clovishound]

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Ya, that's what I've been shopping for.

............But hmm, I have always wanted a 1911 in .45cal.

Big 1911 fan here. Clovispup and I spend a lot of quality time at the range with the Springfield Range Officer.

Most folks I talk to that are thinking about buying a gun for the first time, are interested in handguns. Lots of folks that rent guns at the range are renting ARs.

[dave77]

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Ya, that's what I've been shopping for.

............But hmm, I have always wanted a 1911 in .45cal.

Big 1911 fan here. Clovispup and I spend a lot of quality time at the range with the Springfield Range Officer.

Most folks I talk to that are thinking about buying a gun for the first time, are interested in handguns. Lots of folks that rent guns at the range are renting ARs.

I've never even had a chance to fire one other than an old beat up one that was missing it's rear sight. I have dry fired a few nice ones at local gun stores and really liked the trigger.

[Mags]

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I've been thinking about this one 'Rock Island M 1911 GI Standard Pistol'.

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[Mistered]

I've been thinking about this one 'Rock Island M 1911 GI Standard Pistol'.

Lots of good things said about the RIA line of pistols - and I am planning on one eventually in 9mm but it will be the 'Rock' version with all the goodies including adjustable sights.

I've looked them over at my LGS and great fit, smooth with a good trigger. The finish is obviously where they cut corners but it is not bad for a basic parkerizing. I don't think a better gun can be had in it's price range and they are better than they SHOULD be for the price!

[GunnyGene]

I am leaning towards the 9mm with a ruger or keltek rifle

The Ruger PC carbine in 9mm is really fun to shoot and if you order ammo online its not that bad. I have one and really like it. As far as the rest of it I have bought mostly handguns lately.

How about a lever action AR?

https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/201 ... ion-ar-15/