OfficerObie59
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Happy Birthday!!!
What I would buy all depends on you have already. This is my lists of guns you MUST have, in no particular order. If you have one already use the money to round out the list....
1. Nice Revolver - S&W 686, Ruger GP 100 or equivilent
2. Nice lever action rifle - Marlin, Winchester, Henry. Pick your favorite
3. 1911 - .45 ACP. You won't be able to stop at one so proceed with caution
4. Good shotgun - At least a Remmington 870, Benelli if you have the money.
5. Battle rifle of your choice. AR or AK
6. Good long range bolt action rifle with a decent scope, Rem 700, Winchester model 70 or equivelant.
7. Full size Duty Pistol - Sig 226, M&P, H&K
All of the above can be purchased for around $800. When the list is complete, repeat. If you marry her and she hooks you up every year, you will have a sweet collection in 20 years
I'd also add a full size mil-surp battle rifle to the list. There's nothing like shooting a piece of history
$800 will buy you field grade Garand from the CMP along with about 400-600 of Greek HXP .30-06.
Or you can always wait a few months for Orest to finally release some SG's and get a nice HRA, but that will likely end up sucking up the entire $800 with the expected price jump.
But seriously, congrats, and good luck. My wife isn't too supportive on the gun issue.
I know how that one feels.