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But when I have a choice, I go for an M4gery. I dont' simplicity of single type of round. I'd like to put a can on it, likely will someday.
Shotgun gets second choice. Prefered loading is Low recoil buckshot (00). I have some #4 buck (full power) from an earlier mindset.
I too like the shortness of a handgun, and would prefer to have one on me even if I'm checking out the bump in the night with a long gun. I'd like to have a "plan B" should any grappling get started.
I perfer lights on all of my defensive firearms.
Doubt if I'd ever rack a firearm as a deterence, but I suppose if I did, the sound of a rifle or pistol racking is not too different from a pump.
I have a saiga, but would rather defend my home with a pump. I'm just not crazy about the mag hanging low, small snag factor. I prefer the sleeker lines of a belly fed. Slugs should be a rare need, and belong on a sidesaddle (IMO). Don't think I've ever noticed the color of ejecting shells tho.
Got to admit that I hadn't considered the M1. I'm going to mull that one over a little. I've seen them used in competitions, and they seem very light and good handling. But I have seen them jam up quite a bit. (maybe due to who owns/maintains it). I'm not kidding when I say .. if it were a military firearm, I'd assume it can be VERY reliable with the proper TLC.
Again, whatever you can afford to buy AND practice with is best. If this were my first gun purchase, I'd go shotgun for low cost and cheap practice ammo (I'd practice 90% with birdshot anyways). BTW, check out the performance of the speer lawman buck. Improved shot cup is giving pretty amazing patterns.
Now, if I could get my pooch to bark at strangers ONLY I'd bet happy ... but that's another thread.
But when I have a choice, I go for an M4gery. I dont' simplicity of single type of round. I'd like to put a can on it, likely will someday.
Shotgun gets second choice. Prefered loading is Low recoil buckshot (00). I have some #4 buck (full power) from an earlier mindset.
I too like the shortness of a handgun, and would prefer to have one on me even if I'm checking out the bump in the night with a long gun. I'd like to have a "plan B" should any grappling get started.
I perfer lights on all of my defensive firearms.
Doubt if I'd ever rack a firearm as a deterence, but I suppose if I did, the sound of a rifle or pistol racking is not too different from a pump.
I have a saiga, but would rather defend my home with a pump. I'm just not crazy about the mag hanging low, small snag factor. I prefer the sleeker lines of a belly fed. Slugs should be a rare need, and belong on a sidesaddle (IMO). Don't think I've ever noticed the color of ejecting shells tho.
Got to admit that I hadn't considered the M1. I'm going to mull that one over a little. I've seen them used in competitions, and they seem very light and good handling. But I have seen them jam up quite a bit. (maybe due to who owns/maintains it). I'm not kidding when I say .. if it were a military firearm, I'd assume it can be VERY reliable with the proper TLC.
Again, whatever you can afford to buy AND practice with is best. If this were my first gun purchase, I'd go shotgun for low cost and cheap practice ammo (I'd practice 90% with birdshot anyways). BTW, check out the performance of the speer lawman buck. Improved shot cup is giving pretty amazing patterns.
Now, if I could get my pooch to bark at strangers ONLY I'd bet happy ... but that's another thread.