DustyGmt
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It's been pointed out that my original post might have too broad a scope, I should have simplified it by eliminating all semi-auto options since there are many other semi auto's out there that effectively do the same thing an AR does. Pull the trigger, send a bullet.....if I could go back and restructure the thread a lil differently I'd have probably just asked people for their input on scenario B.
(Scenario A)
It might be interesting to challenge yourself to consider what your primary go to defensive arm would be if AR's were banned or didn’t exist, whatever the case you don't have access to your favorite AR carbine anymore. In the case that AR's don't exist, what would you invest your time training and practicing with, stocking ammo for, etc?
For the sake of the general theme of the thread, AK's don't exist either. Everything else is on the table but to keep it interesting youre limited to making your decision with 10rds max in mind (may effect peoples choice of firearm and cartridge). I don't know if it's in part due to the general anxiety of what seems like inevitable restrictions or bans, or just wanting to be practical and prepared, but seems how the AR is one of the most popular firearms in the country, what would you turn to for a primary go to defensive gun in its absence? Pump Shotgun,
lever action? Big revolver? FAL?
(Scenario B)
In that hypothetical vein, it might also be interesting to hear what folks would take up if detachable box fed semi auto's were off the table so for me I think I'd turn my attention to good quality pump action 12ga shotguns for their versatility, I have bought a few and think it's probably not a bad idea to have some good practice with them and a good supply of shells. I think the first thing to fly off the shelves in the event of major restrictions or bans would probably be quality pumps like Mossberg, Remingtons, Benelli, Beretta, etc...
If it were just a case of AR/AK platforms don't exist or aren't available, I think I'd choose a Mini-14. I know it's not really thinking that far out of the box and I'd considered the M1A as well as a lever gun in .357 or .44mag, but I think if the AR wasn't in the deck I'd choose a Mini-14 w/ 5 and 10rd magazines. Versatile, lightweight gun and lightweight intermediate cartridge good for a number of tasks and the convenience of detachable box mags. Plus, it reminds me of a garand.
So for me:
Scenario (A) Mini-14
Scenario (B) Remington 870 or other quality pump action shotgun.
It's been pointed out that my original post might have too broad a scope, I should have simplified it by eliminating all semi-auto options since there are many other semi auto's out there that effectively do the same thing an AR does. Pull the trigger, send a bullet.....if I could go back and restructure the thread a lil differently I'd have probably just asked people for their input on scenario B.
(Scenario A)
It might be interesting to challenge yourself to consider what your primary go to defensive arm would be if AR's were banned or didn’t exist, whatever the case you don't have access to your favorite AR carbine anymore. In the case that AR's don't exist, what would you invest your time training and practicing with, stocking ammo for, etc?
For the sake of the general theme of the thread, AK's don't exist either. Everything else is on the table but to keep it interesting youre limited to making your decision with 10rds max in mind (may effect peoples choice of firearm and cartridge). I don't know if it's in part due to the general anxiety of what seems like inevitable restrictions or bans, or just wanting to be practical and prepared, but seems how the AR is one of the most popular firearms in the country, what would you turn to for a primary go to defensive gun in its absence? Pump Shotgun,
lever action? Big revolver? FAL?
(Scenario B)
In that hypothetical vein, it might also be interesting to hear what folks would take up if detachable box fed semi auto's were off the table so for me I think I'd turn my attention to good quality pump action 12ga shotguns for their versatility, I have bought a few and think it's probably not a bad idea to have some good practice with them and a good supply of shells. I think the first thing to fly off the shelves in the event of major restrictions or bans would probably be quality pumps like Mossberg, Remingtons, Benelli, Beretta, etc...
If it were just a case of AR/AK platforms don't exist or aren't available, I think I'd choose a Mini-14. I know it's not really thinking that far out of the box and I'd considered the M1A as well as a lever gun in .357 or .44mag, but I think if the AR wasn't in the deck I'd choose a Mini-14 w/ 5 and 10rd magazines. Versatile, lightweight gun and lightweight intermediate cartridge good for a number of tasks and the convenience of detachable box mags. Plus, it reminds me of a garand.
So for me:
Scenario (A) Mini-14
Scenario (B) Remington 870 or other quality pump action shotgun.
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