getting started in 3 guns?

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Hello,

i ve read a lot of threads but i m still wondering ...

i want to start 3 guns, once in a while it was working there (Whitehorse) but seems it has to be start again.

like most of the Canadians we are very close to US borders where of course there is more 3 guns shootings but i do not know if i will go there at first.

i was thinking about an sks modified with the hi cal conversion detachable kit (10 shots possible and ammo are for now very expensive) another option can be a DA AR15 (budget wise)

shotgun i have two options for now a norinco 870 copy that will need a longer barrel or a browning BPS with higher capacity and 20 inches barrel lenght or any other option that may think of ...?

hadgun i have a browning hi power mark III with fixed sights.

i think i may mostly what i need to start ot have fun and not compete to the high level but having fun.

what do you think of those choices?

thank a lot.

Phil
 
Your choices for starting out are great. Start with what you have or can afford. Go to some matches, have fun and decide later what you want to upgrade after you learn some.
 
Don't buy Chinese.
USA doesn't want you to cross the border with them. And SKS will not serve you well for fast shooting.

Also you can get American made guns for almost the same price.

Get a DPMS AR-15 for your rifle. Select Shooting Supplies has them for $699. Then get five 10-round pistol mags for it.

Get a Remington 870 with a 28" barrel from Cabelas. They are only $429. Then get a magazine extension for it.

Get a S&W M&P for your handgun. They usually come with 3-mags a holster and mag pouches.

That will get you off to a running start for not that much money.
And none of those three guns will ever go out of style, or lose any value.
 
thanks Dexter.

i have no intention at first to cross the borders.

SKS are now coming with a 10 rounds magazine adapter and then i can use a non restricted rifle which i prefer.

what do you think of the BPS with 7 in the pipe?

the SW MP didnt fit well my hand, i do not think the Browning is a bad choise as a starter of course ... but im willing to listen or learn.

thank for your time.

Phil
 
My only caution with the SKS would be to check to see if the clubs you will be shooting at have any ammo restrictions. The club I belong to has no restriction when only cardboard, clay pigeons and bowling pins are used as targets. When steel target are used for rifles there is a restriction against steel core ammo.
 
armycat said:
My only caution with the SKS would be to check to see if the clubs you will be shooting at have any ammo restrictions. The club I belong to has no restriction when only cardboard, clay pigeons and bowling pins are used as targets. When steel target are used for rifles there is a restriction against steel core ammo.
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Like Cam said lots of ranges prohibit completely or limit the use of steel core ammo, so the SKS may not be so cheap to shoot after all.

As as been mentioned before, go to a few matches and use what you have. From there you can see what other people have and they'll very likely be happy to let you try out their guns so you can find out what works for you and what doesn't. Someone suggested a DMPS rifle. I love mine! They also suggested an 870. A very solid shotgun. I also love mine, though I've recently picked up a different shotgun for 3gun. Someone also mentioned an M&P. BOOOOOO I hate polymer guns and striker fired are even worse! That's my personal opinion. I can't shoot them well. They jump in my hand and their triggers will always suck compared to a SAO or DA/SA gun. I'd recommend a CZ shadow. However guns are a personal thing so for all of them try as many different ones as you can before you buy. That way you'll know what YOU like and what YOU don't like and can make an informed purchase.

And just because, here's my 3gun triplets.

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Dexter Morgan said:
Get a S&W M&P for your handgun. They usually come with 3-mags a holster and mag pouches.

That will get you off to a running start for not that much money.
And none of those three guns will ever go out of style, or lose any value.
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That's because they never had any style and they are of no value!:nest:
 







I love my 870 and M&P, I compete regularly in IDPA, 3 GUN, AND IPSC with my M&P's and have never had issues they ran flawlessly for me. As for the Rifle I spent a little extra and grabbed a Daniel Defence but a DPMS is a solid rifle and will get you going for a lot less. I would suggest getting a 1x4 powered scope instead of red dot or something. It helped me alot but my eyes are starting to get preatty tired these days.
 
Someone also mentioned an M&P. BOOOOOO I hate polymer guns and striker fired are even worse! That's my personal opinion. I can't shoot them well. They jump in my hand and their triggers will always suck compared to a SAO or DA/SA gun. I'd recommend a CZ shadow.
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I agree that the CZ is a better gun.
But this was about 3-gun on a minimal budget.

The M&P is cheaper. And it usually comes with a holster, mag pouches, and 3 magazines.
 
medvedqc said:
Hello,

i ve read a lot of threads but i m still wondering ...

i want to start 3 guns, once in a while it was working there (Whitehorse) but seems it has to be start again.

like most of the Canadians we are very close to US borders where of course there is more 3 guns shootings but i do not know if i will go there at first.

i was thinking about an sks modified with the hi cal conversion detachable kit (10 shots possible and ammo are for now very expensive) another option can be a DA AR15 (budget wise)

shotgun i have two options for now a norinco 870 copy that will need a longer barrel or a browning BPS with higher capacity and 20 inches barrel lenght or any other option that may think of ...?

hadgun i have a browning hi power mark III with fixed sights.

i think i may mostly what i need to start ot have fun and not compete to the high level but having fun.

what do you think of those choices?

thank a lot.

Phil
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You have enough to get started....get some ammo, some pouches and get out there and experience it. Ask guys about their gear, see what works.

I think you'll realize pretty quickly that the AR rules supreme in this game, but there is no reason to put the cart before the horse here. Start with what you have, let you time, budget and interest drive your future purchases.
 
Smith and Wesson sport is a good at15. If you go Chinese, some parts and etc may or may not fit. Eg, later trigger upgrades and etc. Another thing to think about is that if you do go all in, and later upgrade, you'll be spending more than if you bought the good stuff out of the gate. Just a thought.
 
Maybe miss less and you won't spend so much $ on ammo????
Just speculating.
I'm not going to tell you how to live your life...
 
On a serious note... And we all know this multigun thing is serious business...


My sage advice is to throw your budget to the wind.
The cost of a pistol, rifle and shotgun pale in comparison to what you'll spend actually going to and shooting matches....

For starters... 7.62's BBQ expendature for the 2014 season surpassed Canadian Tire's gross sales of 50 year old sks rifles for the same fiscal period.
 
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