Snowdog
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I've been wanting an AR style rifle or carbine a while now and finally got around to one. Of course I need a reason to justify the purchase, so I figure why not use it for home defense?
My wife is not really all that good with long guns (right handed, left eye dominant). She's expressed interest in a laser for the M1 carbine that we currently use for home defense, but I really wasn't warm on the idea. On an AR maybe, but not an M1 carbine. So hey, more reason to get an AR!
I ordered a PSA mid-length flat-top upper (MOE edition in FDE) to complete a PSA lower I ordered earlier. In addition, I ordered a picatinny rail that attaches to the bayonet lug and laserlyte low-profile laser. I like using iron sights, so for my use I added a rear sight (UTG I think). Both went on easy enough and seem solid.
My impressions: my M1 carbine and AR 16" carbine are similar in size, but not in weight. In retrospect, I should have opted for a light-weight model AR. I haven't weighed them, but it feels like the AR is several pounds heavier in its current configuration. Nothing that makes wielding awkward though and lends to a very solid feel.
Also, I do like the idea of twice the magazine capacity as well as using a round less likely to drill into a neighbor's house (I hope).
That's a chunky round the M1 fires (the pulled bullet for the M1 is a PPU SP, not the GD). I sense the .223 vmax will break up sooner in building materials.
Forgive the strange wallpaper: renovations are uncovering interesting decor combination of previous owners.
The laser fortunately isn't too bulky and is easy to activate/deactivate. Time will tell how it holds up over time or if my wife likes it as much as she suspected she would.
Overall, I'm liking the PSA carbine. However, it will take some time and proficiency before it replaces the M1 Carbine for home defense (if ever). The M1 carbine feels far handier.
But in the end, I'm glad I finally got my AR. Probably going to be my last firearm purchase in a while, considering the economy (and lack of any disposable income).
Now I just need to shoot it.
My wife is not really all that good with long guns (right handed, left eye dominant). She's expressed interest in a laser for the M1 carbine that we currently use for home defense, but I really wasn't warm on the idea. On an AR maybe, but not an M1 carbine. So hey, more reason to get an AR!
I ordered a PSA mid-length flat-top upper (MOE edition in FDE) to complete a PSA lower I ordered earlier. In addition, I ordered a picatinny rail that attaches to the bayonet lug and laserlyte low-profile laser. I like using iron sights, so for my use I added a rear sight (UTG I think). Both went on easy enough and seem solid.
My impressions: my M1 carbine and AR 16" carbine are similar in size, but not in weight. In retrospect, I should have opted for a light-weight model AR. I haven't weighed them, but it feels like the AR is several pounds heavier in its current configuration. Nothing that makes wielding awkward though and lends to a very solid feel.
Also, I do like the idea of twice the magazine capacity as well as using a round less likely to drill into a neighbor's house (I hope).
That's a chunky round the M1 fires (the pulled bullet for the M1 is a PPU SP, not the GD). I sense the .223 vmax will break up sooner in building materials.
Forgive the strange wallpaper: renovations are uncovering interesting decor combination of previous owners.
The laser fortunately isn't too bulky and is easy to activate/deactivate. Time will tell how it holds up over time or if my wife likes it as much as she suspected she would.
Overall, I'm liking the PSA carbine. However, it will take some time and proficiency before it replaces the M1 Carbine for home defense (if ever). The M1 carbine feels far handier.
But in the end, I'm glad I finally got my AR. Probably going to be my last firearm purchase in a while, considering the economy (and lack of any disposable income).
Now I just need to shoot it.