Carbine or 5.56

[cougarman]

I am considering a carbine/rifle other than my 30/30. Want something that has ammo readily available. Want something with larger capacity than the 30/30. Would be used for fun but also home defense just in case the SHTF. Probably not shooting farther than 100 yards. I guess the original question is not as simple as I thought. I do appreciate the discussion.

 

[Theohazard]

Well, I think you’re describing an AR in 5.56. The 5.56/.223 round is better than a pistol round for HD or SHTF in every single way except for how loud it is when fired indoors.

That said, a pistol-caliber carbine might be more practical since some can share mags with your handgun and pistol rounds are generally less restricted at ranges, especially indoor ones.

 

[saiga308]

As a follow up, what sort of 9mm or .40 carbine interests you at the moment?

40 cal bester choice Kel-Tec SUB-2000:

 

[Bfh_auto]

40 cal bester choice Kel-Tec SUB-2000: View attachment 781345

That picture made me smile.
To the OP I would prefer a pcc if it's primarily a range toy. There is something to be said for lack of muzzle blast. If people consider a 9mm in a handgun as adequate home defense a reliable carbine would be better. Back to muzzle blast, have you fired a .556 inside a building without hearing protection?

 

[mikeglass1969]

Hi Point is making a 10mm now.... Cheap

 

[Stumper]

For fun at the range a pistol caliber carbine beats a 5.56 for me and is what I shoot more. As a practical defense and varmint/deer hunting tool the 5.56 wins but the PCC isn't useless.

 

[d2wing]

Have to be some version rifle caliber. I see no need to haul around any rifle at all that only shoots a pistol round. That's what pistols are for. Rifle rounds are nearly always much better for everything.

 

[Icky The Great]

Build what ever you want.
This is my AR 9mm SBR