Rifle caliber for self defense

[StrawHat]

I have always felt comfortable with a Winchester in 44 WCF and a revolver in the same chambering. A combo that has worked well since 1873.

I have recently changed to the same combo but in 45 Long Colt and may convert the rifle to the 45 Special or Short Colt.

I fail to see how multiple assailants change the picture. If you are standing in the open against three, you will probably get shot. If you are behind cover and wait for them (defensive position) you may survive.

 

[Firepower!]

Ignition Override: Whats the trick then?

ONe thing I regret about Mini14 is the stock. I think I should have bought one with the wooden stock instead of folding. I say this because I am using this not for SD but for target and ranch etc.

Defensory: I agree with you 100% on this. If I go down I go down shooting.

 

[Ignition Override]

Firepower:

For my (middle) age, I still know too little about guns right now.

Between shooting my old bolt-action Savage .22 in 1985 and last October, I only went shooting about twice. No exposure to semis, and bought brand-new Kahr M-1 carbine: the bolt broke after 2 months-back in factory for over 3 weeks-no word yet from the factory: they can keep it for two years if they want-I'm not sure that I even care, although it's a fun gun. Total mystery to me what to expect, but I've now got a Mini and if it stays reliable will probably have one or two for the rest of my life. Ignorance can be bliss and for plinking am in Hog Heaven.

Not wanting to rely on a Kahr carbine ever again (might just sell whatever they ship me, at a big discount, even if brand-new: but have about 12 boxes of carbine ammo! maybe trade for US-made or Wolf .223 rounds?), bought the reliable used, fun Ruger Mini two weeks ago and just ordered the two Mosins (seven days can be a long time ).
Might have bought a Ruger Mini 30 instead of the 14, but never see them in a store here-new or used. Must be limited quantity and quite popular.

There is some sort of Ruger Mini 14 website with lots of info, but I only glanced at it. Bought a brand-new 30-round magazine at a store. Pretty sure the package says "ProMag": the bag says "Lifetime warranty". I've not filled it up yet (ammo lasts much longer), but with 4-15 rounds in it has worked fine with about 30-50 total rounds, as good as the dependable the metal 20-round mag which came with the used gun. Sorry to bore you, but this might put things in perspective. Good luck.

 

[retrieverman]

My self defense rifle has been my Blaser R-93 Professional with a 308 Tracker barrel fitted with RAZ sights, but I have a cut down (19") 9.3x62mm barrel that should be here today that will take its place.

My only decision now is do I load it with 270 gr cast bullets or 285 pr PRVI's. Either way, if I shoot someone, they more than likely AREN'T walking away.

 

[mnw42]

9.3x62 mm! Planing on having a rampaging rhino in your house?

 

[Firepower!]

Ignition Override Thank you. However, my concern is that when I try to insert the magazine it does not always sit right where it should. To me there is more room in the magazine housing then the magazine and when I have to insert one I must do it right in terms of straight.

It is unlike any other experience I had with any other rilfe.

 

[JonB]

SD option for me at home is my Glock 20 with 200 gr Black Talon hollow points. 10mm is the way to go. ;-)

 

[sulpak]

I live in southeast asia were the bad guys are armed with full auto rifles and shotgun and they usually would moved in groups of 10-20 men. Sometimes they disguise themselves as Police or Army soldiers.

I stay in the countryside atleast 3 days everyweek and the rest in the city. the nearest town from my farm is 10 kilometers away and for sure if i call in the police, they will arrived the next morning. I bring my family with me everytime i visit my farm. I have AR,AK,SG and m1 carbine, but i prefer bringing the AK47 (7.62x39) with 9pcs 30rnd mags and 2units 9mm pistols with 2 extra mag each. i would bring 600 rounds everytime i go to my farm but due to the bullet weight i just bring the 9 mags.

If i go around the farm i would put my ak inside my backpack and bring my 24"semi shotgun.

Sometimes just thinking about it makes my adrenaline shootup everytime i go to the farm but thats my work and sometimes i like the rush. hehheh

If i am inside the house i just carry my pistol with me, but the moment i leave the confined area of the house i just bring my folded AK. I believe firefights would be from 50-75meters or even less.

 

[Hokkmike]

I liek the AR but reliability is questionable. They are finicky and need to be babied. My first choice for home defense would not be a rifle, but if it had to be, I guess I would pick a large bore .444 marlin, .44 mag, lever action.

My first choice would be a 12 gauge shotgun (as much capacity as I could get) or what I actually use, a .40 S&W semi auto pistol.

 

[Firepower!]

How about 404 Jeffery?
Or
375 H&H magnum rifle?

 

[ziggy222]

i think one of those beretta carbines in 40mm would be an excellent home defence rifle especially if you had a light on it.nothing wrong with a shotgun either.

 

[Cesiumsponge]

I would stick to the 5.56mm. It has been shown to penetrate wall barriers less than pistol rounds which is why we see a huge movement from pistol caliber submachine guns to short barreled carbines in 5.56mm.

Wound channels of 5.56mm in M193 and M855 are most effective at highest velocities inside 100 yards as well. They are particularly nasty, which means it's quite effective at stopping a threat, which is what you want to do in self-defense--stop the threat on your life.

 

[Firepower!]

A rifle round that says 9mm should be used in what rifle?

I say this because a dealer was selling me a rifle that he claimed is 9mm for HD in mountain areas, but he had no bullets and wanted me to wait. But when he got those 9mm bullets they did not fit in this gun, and the had marking something like 8.92 or something x something, a GECADO rifle.