Suggestion of buying a gun for the first time

[Nyles]

I agree on the .22 - if you're just starting out, it is the easiest and best way to learn to actually shoot. Get yourself a decent .22 and lots of ammo and find someone to teach you proper position, breathing and trigger control and you won't regret it.

Also, I plink with a .30-06, among many other large calibers. I sold my 7.62 x 39mm and even after 4 years in the army have no desire for a .223.

[zzang1847]

Originally Posted by predator20

Also to the OP, since you like the looks of the M1A. (If they weren't so costly I would have gotten one instead of my L1A1.) If you decide to go the .223 route. I'd recommend the Mini-14. They look like a scaled down M1A.

I knew about the Mini-14. It was classic design, resonable price, and even uses 5.56 which doesn't kick very hard for beginner

But i felt something wrong with it, so i just went over it.

I'll take that advice seriously

[Nyles]

I dunno, the Mini-14 has a reputation for pretty lackluster accuracy. I've handled and sold lots of them and I personally wouldn't buy one.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by Nyles

I dunno, the Mini-14 has a reputation for pretty lackluster accuracy. I've handled and sold lots of them and I personally wouldn't buy one.

It looks like it would be uncomfortable to shoulder

[predator20]

Originally Posted by Nyles

I dunno, the Mini-14 has a reputation for pretty lackluster accuracy. I've handled and sold lots of them and I personally wouldn't buy one.

When I was researching before I bought mine. Most of the complaints about the accuracy came from users that had the older models with thinner barrels. An AR15 vs newer Mini-14 in a bench-rest, the better accuracy will go to the AR. But in just regular shooting, I don't think there will be much of a difference.

I think they improved the sights also. But I didn't look at older ones enough to tell a difference.

[zzang1847]

Originally Posted by MT2008

I should start by asking a question nobody else has asked yet...when you say, "in the United States", does that mean you aren't originally from the U.S.? The only reason I ask is because you have to be a Permanent Resident to buy a firearm. But maybe you knew that already, so I apologize if I'm telling you anything that is irrelevant.

My father worked for U.S Army for more than 20 years, and army gave him permanent residenship in U.S, so the whole family came to U.S about 4 years ago

So i am not an illegal resident.

[MT2008]

Originally Posted by zzang1847

My father worked for U.S Army for more than 20 years, and army gave him permanent residenship in U.S, so the whole family came to U.S about 4 years ago

So i am not an illegal resident.

Ah, OK, I didn't want to offend you, just wanted to make sure you'd received your permanent residence status already so that you didn't try to do anything that would get you in trouble.