Top 10 semi-auto rifles for $1000 or less.

[S&W 10mm]

Actually the one i am interested in is the CX4 Storm. anybody with any experience with it...it looks about like the same size as an AK but i dont know. i dont know the price but im about to google it and see if it will be in my "list to get" guns

[S&W 10mm]

Oh yea Mchaley im more of a Ar-15 kinda guy myself the 556 is cool but i dont think its better than an Ar by any means and personally a tricked out AR VS a tricked out SIG 556 the ar beats it in my book but thats just me

[Pector55]

After 4 pages, I guess I'm way out of line but I think there should be a Saiga 12 gauge on there.

[Fr0sty]

CX4's look like they would be fun, but can you get like 30rds+ mags for them?

[pandemic]

I think the CX4 uses 9mm, .40, and .45. Uses pistol mags. Other than that I'm not sure.

[Pector55]

FYI.. SAIGA 12 at Centerfiresystems.com for $550 and free shipping. How can anyone bypass a magazine fed semi-auto 12 gauge shotgun?

[libertarian]

I think if you're including pistol calibers (and especially the hi-point) you need to include the kel-tec sub 2000 ... folding and ready for the 33 round glock mgs

[phillyd2]

The $ 1000 limit makes it more difficult, especially lately. Some on the original list are way past this limit. So, if just making a wish list then add:

PTR-91 (great HK91 clone)
M14

If it must be $ 1K tops then I guess it’s the AK just by the process of elimination. Can a decent AR even be had for $ 1K these days?

The only thing on the list I would drop is the 9mm UZI

[phillyd2]

Also in terms of the AR-7... I think it's rubbish. I held one before. The stock is ridiculously fat (width). It'd be great for back packing but not for a fun rifle.

lol I happen to have one. It’s a zillion years old and I like it. But like you said, it serves a particular purpose only.

[Suburban]

The $ 1000 limit makes it more difficult, especially lately. Some on the original list are way past this limit. So, if just making a wish list then add:

PTR-91 (great HK91 clone)
M14

If it must be $ 1K tops then I guess it’s the AK just by the process of elimination. Can a decent AR even be had for $ 1K these days?

The only thing on the list I would drop is the 9mm UZI

M1A (civie M14) are running well over $1000. Real M14s are crazy expensive, like $10k+.

I think you can still build an AR under $1000. Stripped lower and Model 1 Sales kit should do it easily. I put a LMT M4 upper on an assembled Stag lower in 2004 for about $850, but I guess it would be higher now.