captain awesome
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a 45 colt lever gun would probably be my choice. either that or the 44 mag semi auto carbine from Ruger of previous years. And that would be my choice BEFORE an AR15 or AK47
Posts 16 and 17 of this thread both said SKS. Mines kept upstairs with 9 hollow points in the magazine, chamber empty, safety off.I can't believe no one has mentioned an SKS. Dead reliable, accurate enough, semi-auto, fairly large capacity, medium power round, it's a classic for a good reason. There are obviously other 7.62 x 39 carbines around and I'm sure many of them are fine. But my SKS has been incredibly reliable for over 20 years and that's the most important thing any HD should do IMO. If it fires every time without issues I can work with it. Even without the low price I paid for mine I would still consider it a viable HD carbine.
Posts 16 and 17 of this thread both said SKS.
I have an M1 carbine, but pricy ammo limits practice
If it saves the lives of myself and my family, I could not care less if it sat in evidence til the universe collapses upon itself. It did it's job, and I won't miss it, or any other gun that the cops hold. I'm sure I'd miss my wife and kids much more than any of my guns.Another question is: What weapon would you be willing to have placed into the tender, caring hands of an evidence technician?
A BIG point against my M1 carbine for HD.