Hi all,
I'm contemplating a .357 lever action or .223 semiauto for relatively inexpensive plinking and as an all-around, handy gun. However, I may as well get a gun that can serve at least part-time duty for self defense. Which do you think is better for this role?
I'm mainly thinking of something like an 1894-style lever action .357 carbine vs. a Mini-14 or AR-pattern carbine. Let's assume that in my living situation, over-penetration is not the most important issue. Also assume I am trying to defend myself at the length of a residential hallway.
The .357 makes a bigger hole, but the .223 autoloader may allow quicker shooting.
Have you all any views to offer?
(I suspect many of you will sensibly recommend the 12-ga pump shotgun, but I want something that a recoil-sensitive person will also enjoy shooting.)
- Sriracha
I'm contemplating a .357 lever action or .223 semiauto for relatively inexpensive plinking and as an all-around, handy gun. However, I may as well get a gun that can serve at least part-time duty for self defense. Which do you think is better for this role?
I'm mainly thinking of something like an 1894-style lever action .357 carbine vs. a Mini-14 or AR-pattern carbine. Let's assume that in my living situation, over-penetration is not the most important issue. Also assume I am trying to defend myself at the length of a residential hallway.
The .357 makes a bigger hole, but the .223 autoloader may allow quicker shooting.
Have you all any views to offer?
(I suspect many of you will sensibly recommend the 12-ga pump shotgun, but I want something that a recoil-sensitive person will also enjoy shooting.)
- Sriracha