Help me decide how to spend $2000!

[remyjoeboxer]

dude why am I hating you right now. "You have everything, I have NOTHING!"
anyways sorry 'bout that. seems you got yourself ready for WW3.
If your gut says FN57, then you should get it.
How about a Remington 5R? Comes in .308 for sure and 300win I think. About a grand on gunbroker, Leopold mark4 for 700-800, harris stand, etc. Should get you to about the 2 grand mark -- also something I don't have.
Good luck. Do let us know what you decide on. Almost feels like I'm shopping.

[Cyc Wid It]

Maybe customize a 1911?

[IrishPirate]

Get a good long range gun and some more reloading gear what what you have plus the new gun

[Uriah02]

The ammo might not be so much of an issue as CGF is at the ready with what looks to be a quick case to shoot down AB962. I'd recommend finding a Rem 700 with 5R barrel.

[sammy]

Do you shoot any USPSA or IDPA? If not I would look into that. Your Kimber will do fine for single stack competition. If I were in your shoes here is how I would spend it.

8 Wilson 47d magazines.
10,000 Wolf large pistol primers
Blade Tech 1911 quad magazine holster
Blade Tech 2 magazine holster
Blade Tech 1911 paddle holster
Good quality belt
8lbs of 231
5000 Missouri major PF #68 H&G LSWC
FO front sight for Kimber

If you have anything left over get more powder and bullets.

[norcal01]

Good suggestions here, I've thought about shooting some USPSA or IDPA but the reality of my situation is that with a wife and three kids and another one coming any day now I don't get much time out of the house to go shooting. If I do get out of the house I'm probably going hunting or to some public land where I can shoot all of my guns instead of just one.

As far as getting a custom 1911, I've toyed with the idea before but decided against it for a couple reasons. The main reason is I doubt I'll ever have the time to acquire and maintain the skill level which would make owning a Wilson Combat or similar gun any better than something from like my Kimber.

I hadn't heard of the Remington 5R, althoug I've previously looked at the M24 and discarded the idea due to cost. Are these rifles as accurate as an M24? I guess it doesn't matter since it definately shoots better than I do but it would be nice to have a rifle I know I won't ever catch up with....

[Greg-Dawg]

Buy 4 Glocks in the next 4 months.

[HkFan416]

Buy 4 Glocks in the next 4 months.

I think he wants to be a handgun, not a hand grenade

[norcal01]

I've thought about getting a glock, probably the Glock 22 since I have lots of mags, holsters, etc. left over from when I was an LEO. The thing is it just doesn't sound very exciting so I'm either looking for something unusual, hence the five-seven, or something for good long range shooting. I looked into the 5R but unfortunately it doesn't come in anything larger than .308 and I'm looking for 300 win mag or the equivalent....

[mike452]

Ed Brown Kobra Carry...or a Remington 700 338 Lapua with a big muzzle brake on it.

[ArcLight]

I would build up a nice 1911 get the frame and slide have a gunsmith tune it all up real nice

[freonr22]

this would do it

[sholling]

In this economy I'd say save that $2K. But if you must spend it then a really nice 1911 would be a great choice. So would an M1A or a Kimber 84M in .308 with a nice scope.

[wamphyri13]

I've got a Fulton Armory built Springfield Armory M1 Garand in .30-06 for sale.

Ryan

[Buddhabelly]

I think you mentioned you did not have a revolver in your stable. Then by all means get a Colt Python.

The search, find, acquisition and finally ownership of this gun is an enjoyable journey in itself.

Then after your Python, as you get more money, start building a "Snake" collection.