Actually as FPrice said, with $1K you can get two decent firearms. Or you get one very nice firearm. Only you can say what you enjoy shooting the most. Handgun or rifle. I have several 1911s and just like anything, they can turn into an addiction. In your case, I think I'd go for a rifle. You have a decent handgun, but only a 22 in a rifle. For the 1K the range is wide open for you. You could get a nice AR-15, decent bolt action w/ glass, a plethora of milsurps, etc'. If it was me, I'd be looking at a CMP Garand if you went the milsurp route. OR, how about a good home defense shotgun. For less much less then $1K you could get yourself a converted Saiga 12 or a standard semi auto shotgun. Oh the choices!!!