New member IWI x95 or HK SL8 for range toy

IWI probably, at least you could shoot it standing. (offhand) Both expensive to buy/feed, I'd want a range close by for shorter visits...or a hefty ammo budget.
 
.22LRGUY said:
IWI probably, at least you could shoot it standing. (offhand) Both expensive to buy/feed, I'd want a range close by for shorter visits...or a hefty ammo budget.
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Have you tried both?

I was also considering Keltec RDB, but quality seems like a down side.

I have a « buy once cry once » mentality. I would rather spend more for a quality product. Both x95 and SL8 seems to be good quality. Is the SL8 not enjoyable to shoot standing? Thanks!
 
Ppop said:
Have you tried both?

I was also considering Keltec RDB, but quality seems like a down side.

I have a « buy once cry once » mentality. I would rather spend more for a quality product. Both x95 and SL8 seems to be good quality. Is the SL8 not enjoyable to shoot standing? Thanks!
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Ignore him
He doesn’t know what he’s talking about
I can’t remember the last time I didn’t shoot my SL8 standing up
This rifle is my go to yote rifle.

It’s bloody reliable and accurate

I handled a tavor and didn’t like so I bought the HK
Never looked back since
 
Cocked&Locked said:
For a range toy, you should look at something from Mattel or Fisher-Price.

The items you mention above are guns though, and of those I'd do the X95.
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You are right. Guns aint toy. But you understand what I meant. Looking for something fun at the range. Short and long distance.

Thanks for your recommandation
 
Ppop said:
You are right. Guns aint toy. But you understand what I meant. Looking for something fun at the range. Short and long distance.

Thanks for your recommandation
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May I ask why is the x95 your choice? Thanks
 
Ppop said:
May I ask why is the x95 your choice? Thanks
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Parts and accessories are pretty common and affordable for the X95.

Neither of these things are true of the SL8. The HK takes a low capacity, proprietary magazine. To adapt it to take proper G36 magazines, it takes a lot of work and cost.

Also it bothers me that the SL8 is bastardized from a military model to make a "politically correct" one for the civilian customers that HK hates.
The X95 is exactly what the Israeli military uses, minus select fire and with a longer barrel to make it less regulated under idiotic Kanadian law.
 
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I had this same question. I like the look of both, but ultimately picked the x95 because I wanted a bullpup. You can't go wrong with either. The SL8 is better for bench shooting, the X95 better for run-n-gun type stuff. Both are nice, both will be pricey.
 
Got both - SL8 is accurate. The X95 is easier to shoot I find, just because of the way a bullpup works with the weight in the back. Love both. I shoot standing up with both as well. The X95 does have more readily available goodies, with the SL8 having less aftermarket options.
 
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