Dilemma ... Upgrade a pistol or buy new rifles??

[OSOK1776]

So I have a small dilemma, basically I can do 1 of two things.

#1 - Upgrade my XDm 4.5" to an unlimited race gun .. (9mm barrel w/ compensator / optic / magwell / etc)

#2 - Or instead of spending the money on my XDm I could buy a few ruger 10/22's (or similar) for me/my lady/my kid to go shoot with.

Background - I normally shoot far more than they do. She has her own pistols and still does not shoot as frequently as I do. That pushes me towards what I want, which is the pistol upgrades.

However if all 3 of us were able to shoot a less expensive round and had similar rifles then we would likely shoot together more often.

What would you do?

 

[wilcam47]

Depends...if you want to shoot more with your family then get the .22's. If you just want to spend it on yourself basically...get the upgrade.

 

[rifelman]

I'd buy 1 10/22 to share. Nothing brings a family together quite like the bond that occurs at the range table.

 

[OSOK1776]

I'd buy 1 10/22 to share. Nothing brings a family together quite like the bond that occurs at the range table.

Yeh that does not seem to work well w/ us .. the gal does not like to "watch" at the range. It seems like everything I buy, i have to buy two of lol.

 

[Boom Boom]

Buy stuff to bring the family into the fold, especially your child. Family bonding is infinitely more valuable and important than any tacticool or competition-cool equipment.

 

[davsco]

the vast majority of open class shooters use 1911 (2011) guns vs tricked out glocks or certainly xd's. problem is, when you start messing with the 'plastic guns' you lose what they're known for - their reliability. plus 2011's have a huge head start in open class and thus have a ton of parts available for them and 'smiths that are familiar working on them.

highly suggest you either go with a 2011 racegun (STI has some pre-made ones at 'relatively' reasonable prices), or use the cash to buy other toys. 10/22 is a super fun gun, cheap ammo, high fun factor. and can use at at least some of the steel challenge matches. also check out their 22/45 pistols, can put a red dot on them and will be a lot of fun.

 

[mike_in_md]

Oh, this is a easy one Shoot more often or shoot less often I recommend buying one 22 caliber rifle and one 22 caliber pistol

 

[Rangeman]

I think the answer is pending their wants or needs? Take them to the Range, and let them shoot someones 10/22. If that proves an interest on their part to return often with .22's, buy one than add on! They can personalize their rifles (in time) with colorful after market stocks, red-dots etc. Ammo is affordable, and if outdoor range you can shoot at tennis balls etc. Family first.
However, if they lack a real interest or enthusiasm, than you're clear to buy for yourself.

 

[stu929]

I would vote for a 22 doesn't have to be the 10/22 but something the wife and kids can shoot to start a new generation shooting!

 

[OSOK1776]

i appreciate the feedback. It looks like I'm going to buy some rifles. Probably two .22's and a 308 or so.

Now i just need to sell an iPad to help fund some of this

 

[LimaVictor]

Buy stuff to bring the family into the fold, especially your child. Family bonding is infinitely more valuable and important than any tacticool or competition-cool equipment.

+1!!!
i bought a 10/22 and that was a great introduction to shooting for my nephew! And when my daughter gets of age, the 10/22 is going to be her intro to shooting.

 

[DROB]

10/22. All day everyday, so much fun to shoot and doesn't make your head spin with ammo prices. Plus what's better than mixing family time and shooting time.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Where did a .308 come into the equasion ?

Every family needs a .22lr rifle. Period. 10/22s certainly have a cult following , but plenty others will work.

No mention of a .22lr pistol in the post or you signature. If there isn't one , there needs to be one. Start with one of each, sharing is a good skill to learn.

Now I won't address a tricked out XD ve expensive (whatever) , the answer/ concept is the same for any high(er) dollar piece.

Either dig deep for the cash. Or reevaluate the redundency in your present lineup.

 

[sandeman]

I love my 22 caliber guns.The only problem with the long guns,is that the safe gets filled quickly.Time to get another safe.Collecting,Shooting firearms is a addiction.

 

[sdog]

i would suggest the 10/22 collection, get the family into it!

 

[mckraut]

I firmly believe a 10/22 belongs in every collection.

 

[BlueHeeler]

Do it for the kids.

Personally I would get a .22 pistol and a rifle rather than two rifles.

 

[Nelben]

My vote is the rifles. I can't wait til my kids are old enough to shoot. Maybe then I'll get out to the range more often!

 

[rico903]

i appreciate the feedback. It looks like I'm going to buy some rifles. Probably two .22's and a 308 or so.

Now i just need to sell an iPad to help fund some of this

A friend of mine may be int in your iPad. Let me know if you decide to sell.

 

[photoracer]

While I like the 10/22 and its main competitor the Rem 597, the .22 rifle that your family will shoot the most is an S&W M&P AR15-22. While I use my Performance Center model for speed steel competition mainly, I have talked and chatted on-line with other fathers and a sizeable precentage of them who bought one of those ended up having to get a 2nd one because they could not pry it out of the hands of their wife or kids after the first time they took it to the range. If they wanted to shot they had to get their own. Kids like it because it looks exactly like the guns they use in their video games. Makes you have to keep buying more magazines also.