ZenRooster
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I need advice.
I'm mostly a handgun person (2020 Colt Python 6", Nighthawk Classic 1911, Beretta LTT Elite, etc). Heck, I even have a little Puma Bounty Hunter 1892 Mares Leg lever action in 44 Magnum! However, I feel that I probably could use a higher capacity, semi-automatic rifle or carbine for sudden SHTF scenarios up to 100 yards out. And that's where I need the advice.
A while ago, I bought a very sweet Thompson 1927A-1 rifle in the beautiful case hardened color with 16" barrel. (I'll try to post a stock image below.) It's a ridiculously heavy beast, and it's a pain to rack, but I've read that these rifles shoot extremely accurate and are built like tanks for ultra reliability. (Mine is still NIB for the time being, so the above opinions come from my online readings about this newer Auto Ordnance models.)
So my question is this: Should I simply keep the Thompson and get used to shooting such a heavy gun? (The upside is zero felt recoil, I'm told.) Or should I sell/trade it for something more practical, like an AR15, Galil ACE, etc?
A random consideration is that I already shoot a good amount (and plan to start reloading soon) with 45 ACP, which is the same caliber as the Thompson.
Thanks in advance for any and all thoughts.
Regards,
ZR
PS — I think my greatest concerns in a SHTF carbine or rifle are reliability, durability, and ammo availability. (Basically, any of the usual -ilities.)
I'm mostly a handgun person (2020 Colt Python 6", Nighthawk Classic 1911, Beretta LTT Elite, etc). Heck, I even have a little Puma Bounty Hunter 1892 Mares Leg lever action in 44 Magnum! However, I feel that I probably could use a higher capacity, semi-automatic rifle or carbine for sudden SHTF scenarios up to 100 yards out. And that's where I need the advice.
A while ago, I bought a very sweet Thompson 1927A-1 rifle in the beautiful case hardened color with 16" barrel. (I'll try to post a stock image below.) It's a ridiculously heavy beast, and it's a pain to rack, but I've read that these rifles shoot extremely accurate and are built like tanks for ultra reliability. (Mine is still NIB for the time being, so the above opinions come from my online readings about this newer Auto Ordnance models.)
So my question is this: Should I simply keep the Thompson and get used to shooting such a heavy gun? (The upside is zero felt recoil, I'm told.) Or should I sell/trade it for something more practical, like an AR15, Galil ACE, etc?
A random consideration is that I already shoot a good amount (and plan to start reloading soon) with 45 ACP, which is the same caliber as the Thompson.
Thanks in advance for any and all thoughts.
Regards,
ZR
PS — I think my greatest concerns in a SHTF carbine or rifle are reliability, durability, and ammo availability. (Basically, any of the usual -ilities.)
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