Re: AR as primary
Thanks for the replies. I did not mean to cause such a ruckus, and I am not trying to troll; I wish I had made it crystal clear that I don't plan on buying anything but the rifle (with the Aimpoint, sling, and white light), the pistol (with just the X300, nothing else), and the war belt to start; everything else is just a wish at this point, and I probably won't have 1/2 of it in 10 years. I definitely learned my lesson, I really know what NOT to do now.
The "juggernauts from Modern Warfare" and the zombies comments (on ZombieSquad)were supposed to be jokes, but that clearly didn't work.
CSAR FE: I'm not a PJ (wish I was), I am a civilian; but I have the utmost respect for them and use that portion of their motto as my sig because I like it and it has meaning to me. If it offends you, please PM me and I will remove it. Oh, and I do wish I had not made my original post, but lesson learned and I'm not gonna hide because I made a mistake.
rideHPD: the reason I'm starting with a centerfire pistol and a carbine (and then a shotgun) is because I cover just about all the bases with them, and want to get into 3-gun. I volunteer as an RSO at a range where I can really train, so it makes sense to me to relegate the .22 for last, as I have the least actual use/need for it. Also, I have a budget that incorporates a 3-month buffer, for exactly that "uncertain future" you mentioned.
sandwarrior: I am trying to find what works (hence the long and short-term plans above), and I don't believe in the Mayan calender. I would love to get a bolt-gun, but the one that I would like is simply out of my price range, so I plan on waiting till it's in my price range (the pistol, rifle, shotgun, and basic kit all together are still less than a DTA with good glass). Also, I don't bird-hunt (or do much hunting at all, actually).
chittnp: I really, really regret that Call of Duty reference (I don't play it, heck, I don't even own a TV). I can't imagine a situation where I would need all of it at once either, but I can imagine different situations where I would need different parts of my list.
VTgunner: it took quite a while, actually. Basically an amalgam of the research I have done (both online and at the range) over the past year or more.
ggmanning: it's probably over thought and it may be silly, but I'd rather start with a thorough plan than none at all.
wPAShooter: I don't have much training yet, because I don't have the guns yet. I should have the pistol and carbine in hand by the beginning of April, and I am taking a 3 day carbine course (by Haley Strategic) and a 5 day pistol course (by Tactical Response) in late May and early June, respectively.
IdahoMike: I'm 20, I'll be 21 in late March.
Ratbert: thanks for the tip, I just wish I had known that two days ago. I also should have asked the mod via a PM, which is what I'll do next time I post anything even remotely like this.
Glockandroll: I'll check it out, thank you (but I'm gonna follow Ratbert's advice, methinks).
Inogame: I'm embarrassed for the OP too! And I think I already took the red pill, oops
Veer_G: you're telling me! I am just trying to prevent myself from being labeled as a permanent asshat
Eric Blais: I may be dumb, but I'm not that dumb
rusty762: I am posting as soon as I can, I got home late today and immediately went into damage control mode. I've been trying to bail water for the past three hours (I got home at 2300, and it's now just shy of 0200).
Kevin7714: it isn't BS, I actually put a good deal of time and effort into that post (apparently too much). I'm sorry it came across that way
RebelYell: this post is my dream, no one else's. I only know (in person) one guy on Sniper's Hide anyway
I didn't run away, see? I was just busy, this is the first chance I've had to respond
