Hello yall,
A lot of citizens looking towards personal defense firearms very often quabble about the best rifle, shotgun, pistol, et cetera.
How come I don't see the submachine gun thrown in also? Face it folks: the full-stocked MP5 is only about 1 cubit (about 18 inches) in length. That's pretty small, but let's not also forget the collapsable versions.
Every firearm has its strengths and weaknesses. An assualt rifle has little place in a crowed market, a pistol is quite suited for plains type work, and a shotgun isn't very suited to extreme close range. But mirror the above and each shines in their respective places.
Why the subgun? Well, let's list the pluses and minuses of each:
+ Lower recoil than most longer-range rifles and higher-powered shotguns
+ Chambered in 9mm, they can eat one of the more common rounds on the planet
+ Are capable of very good noise and flash suppression (ya know it 'twas comin', the MP5SD, STEN Mark 2 SD for example)
+ Very compact and capable for most scenarios, fit well between close range and intermediate range
+ Most are capable of feeding JHP, JSP, Glasers, FMJs as appropiate
- Most subguns aren't effective beyond 150-200m
- Most won't penetrate higher levels of body armor, the lower levels only at closer ranges
What's not to like in a subgun? '
GophereverydecentcitizenshouldhaveasubbieGopher
A lot of citizens looking towards personal defense firearms very often quabble about the best rifle, shotgun, pistol, et cetera.
How come I don't see the submachine gun thrown in also? Face it folks: the full-stocked MP5 is only about 1 cubit (about 18 inches) in length. That's pretty small, but let's not also forget the collapsable versions.
Every firearm has its strengths and weaknesses. An assualt rifle has little place in a crowed market, a pistol is quite suited for plains type work, and a shotgun isn't very suited to extreme close range. But mirror the above and each shines in their respective places.
Why the subgun? Well, let's list the pluses and minuses of each:
+ Lower recoil than most longer-range rifles and higher-powered shotguns
+ Chambered in 9mm, they can eat one of the more common rounds on the planet
+ Are capable of very good noise and flash suppression (ya know it 'twas comin', the MP5SD, STEN Mark 2 SD for example)
+ Very compact and capable for most scenarios, fit well between close range and intermediate range
+ Most are capable of feeding JHP, JSP, Glasers, FMJs as appropiate
- Most subguns aren't effective beyond 150-200m
- Most won't penetrate higher levels of body armor, the lower levels only at closer ranges
What's not to like in a subgun? '
GophereverydecentcitizenshouldhaveasubbieGopher