For years it was the shotgun. A century ago they were sbs, now folks recommend the 870 or mossburg. Really they are a bit too long for home defense, not pin point accurate, and a bit it unweildy. Too expensive to train with. Still a good choice just not for me.
Also the lever action 30-30 carbine is a good choice, better accuracy, easier to handle. Not a bad choice. But ammo is way too expensive, and there are other issues.
A lot of us switched to the large frame handgun, you have your 9mm Glock/M&P and your .45 avotees. You can mount lights to them which is a big advancement for HD, even a little Docter reflex sight. Been my choice for years, very handy always close-by
But I am getting older, arthritis/shakey hands. In a panic I question my confidence for shot placement with a handgun now days.
Now keep end mind that I think your goto HD gun should be a gun that you practice with alot, so cost ammo is a big factor. Even best to practice with your SD ammo, as you never know unforeseen variables. I also think a red dot type optic is a must, one thing all internet caliber arguments agree on is shot placement. I also feel that the electronic earmuffs should be stored with your HD gun, any caliber above a makarov is going to damage your hearing in doors without mufs.
So getting to the point, three alternatives that I think deserve attention:
1. The "pencil" barrel 14.5" mid gas AR with permanent comp. Quick turning radius. A lightweight Tijjicon RMR and streamlight snap right on. Ergonomics unbeatable, true accuracy in pointshoot defense. Ballistics are great inside 75 yards even with cheap XM193. No stamp hassel. But is the barrel too long?
2. The 11.5 "cammando" type based AR, probably modernized with a DD forged pencil barrel, lightweight troy 11" tube. Very light weight, incredible fast target aquisition. A bit expensive with the $200 stamp. Flash light and a red dot are right at home on the rifle. Ballistics get a little iffy, I think simply because there isn't much data. I hate the idea of depending on those $1 per round loads, can't afford to train with them. That said XM193 should be fine under 25m.
3. The Draco SBR. Some will shake their heads, but this is a mil spec gun actually used by the romanians it isn't an americanized parts build, reliability is amazing. It only weighs 5.5lbs before adding the stock, not much heavier than an MP5. Ballistics with the 8M3 "Sapsan"bullet should very good even from the short barrel. Should you ever end up in a very ugly situation this has superior barrier penetration to the AR's. The big problem is mounting a small rd optic and flashlight and ergonomics in general.
Note I didn't inclde the AAC blackout, too new, and 1000 rounds of practice would cost more than the above guns alone.
Of the three which would you chose and why?
Also the lever action 30-30 carbine is a good choice, better accuracy, easier to handle. Not a bad choice. But ammo is way too expensive, and there are other issues.
A lot of us switched to the large frame handgun, you have your 9mm Glock/M&P and your .45 avotees. You can mount lights to them which is a big advancement for HD, even a little Docter reflex sight. Been my choice for years, very handy always close-by
But I am getting older, arthritis/shakey hands. In a panic I question my confidence for shot placement with a handgun now days.
Now keep end mind that I think your goto HD gun should be a gun that you practice with alot, so cost ammo is a big factor. Even best to practice with your SD ammo, as you never know unforeseen variables. I also think a red dot type optic is a must, one thing all internet caliber arguments agree on is shot placement. I also feel that the electronic earmuffs should be stored with your HD gun, any caliber above a makarov is going to damage your hearing in doors without mufs.
So getting to the point, three alternatives that I think deserve attention:
1. The "pencil" barrel 14.5" mid gas AR with permanent comp. Quick turning radius. A lightweight Tijjicon RMR and streamlight snap right on. Ergonomics unbeatable, true accuracy in pointshoot defense. Ballistics are great inside 75 yards even with cheap XM193. No stamp hassel. But is the barrel too long?
2. The 11.5 "cammando" type based AR, probably modernized with a DD forged pencil barrel, lightweight troy 11" tube. Very light weight, incredible fast target aquisition. A bit expensive with the $200 stamp. Flash light and a red dot are right at home on the rifle. Ballistics get a little iffy, I think simply because there isn't much data. I hate the idea of depending on those $1 per round loads, can't afford to train with them. That said XM193 should be fine under 25m.
3. The Draco SBR. Some will shake their heads, but this is a mil spec gun actually used by the romanians it isn't an americanized parts build, reliability is amazing. It only weighs 5.5lbs before adding the stock, not much heavier than an MP5. Ballistics with the 8M3 "Sapsan"bullet should very good even from the short barrel. Should you ever end up in a very ugly situation this has superior barrier penetration to the AR's. The big problem is mounting a small rd optic and flashlight and ergonomics in general.
Note I didn't inclde the AAC blackout, too new, and 1000 rounds of practice would cost more than the above guns alone.
Of the three which would you chose and why?
