Would you rather....

[oneshotonekill]

Would you rather have a few different center fire rifles in different calibers with decent glass or a custom shop rifle with a Nightforce?

3 1911's worth $2000 or a Wilson or Nighthawk?

 

[Stang51d]

Who wants just one? I would take the few over the one. And I like mine to have some historical value as well.

 

[oneshotonekill]

I'm not discounting hand me downs or unique or memorable purchases. Just generally speaking.

 

[Que]

I would rather have a few rifles and one custom pistol.

 

[Fordtough25]

I would rather have a few rifles and one custom pistol.

I would have to agree with Que, and I would love to have a Wilson Combat 1911!

 

[esrice]

I'll always take one "very nice" to 3 "just ok"s.

And I'll take learning how to properly use that one "very nice" over another 3 "just ok"s.

 

[ghitch75]

i think this says my vote....

 

[Fordtough25]

i think this says my vote....

Oh rub it in why don't ya!

 

[oneshotonekill]

I'll always take one "very nice" to 3 "just ok"s.

And I'll take learning how to properly use that one "very nice" over another 3 "just ok"s.

That's the direction I'm thinking of leaning.

 

[patience0830]

Just how decent are the three rifles and the scopes? Savage rifles and Leupold scopes? or NEF rifles and Muellor scopes? If we're talkin' pre-64 Winchester model 70's and leupolds give me three. And I'll definitely take the 3 1911's. I've met very few 1911's I couldn't hit center man at 30' with.

 

[Stang51d]

Well, I have an old mod 1917 in 30-06 that has been sporterized. The thing is beautiful, cut down but using orig military wood and nicely scoped. It shoots great and I only gave $150 for it. That being my fav scoped rifle, I would have to say that I would take it over some "custom" job any day, and one of that last that I will ever part with even if I wanted to.

 

[william]

I would take a custom rifle over three OK's. I appreciate quality items.

 

[Mosinguy]

I'll take an "ok" rifle with a few mods to accurize it, a good scope, an ok 1911 GI clone + training and ammo to use it properly. The best rifle/handgun in the world in the hands of someone with no training is no match to the Mosin or Jennings in the hands of the guy who spent time and money becoming skilled with it.

 

[oneshotonekill]

Just how decent are the three rifles and the scopes? Savage rifles and Leupold scopes? or NEF rifles and Muellor scopes? If we're talkin' pre-64 Winchester model 70's and leupolds give me three. And I'll definitely take the 3 1911's. I've met very few 1911's I couldn't hit center man at 30' with.

No pre-64's...calm down. Some Savages, some Remingtons, some Leupolds, some Nikons. I've always wanted a nice "custom" "long range" rifle with top dollar glass but thought I couldn't afford it. Then I looked at what I had that I don't really use just hanging out and I can easily afford it...just weighing options I guess.

 

[Drakkule]

I like variety, I have done both, a few stock .22lr rifles, then spent over $800.00 on a 10/22, that isn't really a Ruger anymore. You can have both if patient, good luck on your decision, i think everyone should have at least 1 "really good" gun, and a bunch of fun guns.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I like quality, but there is a limit on it. I would not sacrifice having the right tool for more than one different need in order to trade in 3 for a rifle that would not add to my capability in any of the applications in question. For example, I rather doubt that I will reach the point at which my skill will exceed the limitations of my Remington 700, so why would I be willing to drop it and a couple of others of different profile and use in order to get, say, a custom .308 that duplicates my Remington in profile yet doesn't add to my bottom line results while removing me from accomplishing the purposes for the other two rifles I am sacrificing? If we are talking giving up three mediocre rifles that all more or less duplicate each other in purpose for something really nice that fills that same niche and/or delivers superior performance within my skill level, that may well be different.

 

[ctbreitwieser]

IMO it depends on what kind of firearm I'm looking at. If I was deciding between 3 cheaper ARs or 1 Noveske, id take the 3 cheaper ones in a heartbeat. If I'm talking about a long range bolt gun, id drop all my money on one and have it be the best shooting gun I can afford.

 

[lapoozyfan]

well i have had the several centerfire rifles for years and finally went with a barrett 98b .338 with a nightforce scope and prefer the latter but took me years to be able to afford it!!

 

[Jarhead1775]

After playing around with Custom Rifles for a while.. I would not want to go back to something factory or a few somethings factory.

As far is glass is concerned... it is in the same boat. Although the cheaper glass may look like it and somewhat act like it.. it still does not truly perform/ last like the best available.

Think of it as buying a car. Would you rather have your dream Hot Rod/ Muscle Car/ whatever it may be... or a completely factory Malibu/ Cobalt/ Focus/ whatever since we are talking Mass Produced Factory stuff. I would think that seems to follow right along with the comparison.

The factory stuff will always have to be modified to somewhat conform to what you want. While something Custom is tailored exactly to what you really want the first time.

The factory stuff is also limited to being modified with what is available for that particular model, where as a custom is not. A custom is exactly what the description says... Custom.

Honestly... how many rifles can you shoot at one time AND accurately hit your target at the same time. I'm not superman unlike some on the internet... I can only use one at a time effectively.

I am in your same boat.... I have not been able to or thought I couldn't get a custom until I looked around at all the stuff I have laying around that cost me money somewhere along the line.

As for the entire deal... if you always do what makes you happy and you will remain happy.

 

[mikefraz]

Maybe I'm weird, but I'd take the custom rifle and the 3 average 1911's.