Poll for next long gun purchase

[HamYankee]

I am a strong believe in 2 is 1, 1 is none. So, I have 2 AR's, 1 AK, and 1 M1A (standard). Which would you get next, a second M1A (Scout Squad or Loaded), or DDI AK?

 

[Expat]

If an M1A is in the question, it is always the correct answer.

 

[CampingJosh]

Definitely the M1A. This was the easiest poll in the history of INGO.

 

[M67]

Had 2 AKs, sold them, cause they're a PITA to suppress and thought the platform was overrated.

Never had a M1A (but have a Garand and M1 Carbine), but again, PITA to suppress and never thought the M1A was the end all be all answer (like the love the Garands and Carbines get too)



So.......optic or suppressor. Or 3rd AR

 

[MCgrease08]

I have zero experience with the M1A (never even shot one) and minimal expertise with the AK platform, so my opinion probably comes from a different place than others.

If it were me, I'd get another AK first. Why? Let's look at the major reasons to own two of the same gun:

-To be able to hand to a friend or family member if things get really hairy.
-To have a second gun in case the primary goes down.

In either instance, the AK makes more sense to me. You could hand it to a 10 year old and they could learn the platform in a couple of hours. It's also the poster child for being able to strip down and cannibalize if parts on the primary fail.

Just my

 

[RustyHornet]

No need for a bacon option in this poll. M1A is the bacon of rifles.

 

[HamYankee]

Looks like the M1A. Now, which model....

 

[17 squirrel]

A National Match or a Super Match....

 

[BogWalker]

Just my personal opinion, but if it ain't in a fine piece of walnut it ain't worth having.

 

[trucker777]

M1A1, I'd take 2 of the Socom 16 version

 

[Prometheus]

Wow lots of votes for the M1A.

I'm a huge fan of the M1A but for me it's a "one and done" rifle. AK's, AR's? They are like potato chips, you can't have just one.

I'd vote for getting another AK. If you are only looking for magazine compatibility the CMMG Mutant takes AK mags and is the best of the AR and AK worlds wrapped into one. Considering the price range you are looking at, I'd be buying a Mutant instead and then have money left over (compared to the scout or loaded) for extra ammo or more magazines....

 

[SSGSAD]

JMHO, M-1A, hands down ..... If I want an AK, I will get it from my enemies cold dead hands .....

 

[Ngdonut]

Is it even a question? They aren't even in the same league. AK47 of course!

Haha I'm just kidding. Definitely the M1A

 

[jamil]

There isn't a "why choose" option so I went with M1A.

 

[oldpink]

Someone here has to be the contrarian, so I say option four: top quality bolt action, either Savage 110, Ruger M77, or possibly a Sako or Tika.

 

[HamYankee]

Someday I might have an interest in a bolt gun, but so far they haven't appealed to me much.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

Two AK platforms here. I had one and then inherited Dad's when he passed away. Plan on keeping them and passing them on to my two kids at the appropriate time.

 

[mikefraz]

An M1A Scout Squad would be on my list if I was in your situation.

 

[Cerberus]

The M1A of course. If I'm gonna carry and shoot a rifle that reaches the 8 lb range it had best be capable of at least 500 yds. The M1A does that easily.

 

[Jake226]

M1A Scout w walnut stock for sure. The trigger won't be as nice as the loaded model but you can take care of that. 18" barrel is the perfect length.