trackskippy
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I had one of the Ruger PC carbines for a short while a couple of years back. Wasnt at all impressed with it. I would take one of my M1 Carbines or AR pistols over it in a heartbeat.
Im not opposed to using 9mm for this sort of thing, and for a couple of decades, off and on, used both an MP40 and an MP5 for just that purpose. But with the prevalence of armor these days, and the smaller AR type pistols, I think there are better choices.
The big advantage to the pistol caliber guns is that they can be small and handy, more so than most of the rifle caliber guns. I really dont see any advantage in making them "bigger".
Realistically too, I think most would probably be better served with a handgun in the tighter quarters of the house. Move outside, and its a different story.
One other thing too, at least in regards to the video being discussed here is, the boy with the gun was an idiot, and could very easily have lost control and possession of that gun if the other guy was seriously a threat.
Im not opposed to using 9mm for this sort of thing, and for a couple of decades, off and on, used both an MP40 and an MP5 for just that purpose. But with the prevalence of armor these days, and the smaller AR type pistols, I think there are better choices.
The big advantage to the pistol caliber guns is that they can be small and handy, more so than most of the rifle caliber guns. I really dont see any advantage in making them "bigger".
Realistically too, I think most would probably be better served with a handgun in the tighter quarters of the house. Move outside, and its a different story.
One other thing too, at least in regards to the video being discussed here is, the boy with the gun was an idiot, and could very easily have lost control and possession of that gun if the other guy was seriously a threat.