Curt Blunt
Member
Something seems to have been overlooked in this p*ssing match
Kenshin is from California and posted
"Grade the M-14/M1A as a SHTF/TEOTW/Whatev rifle
NO comparisons with other rifles.
Just grade the thing (full-size) by itself"
One thing you're not going to find on the dealer's racks in California are rifles with detachable magazines and pistol grips. So as much as we Golden Staters may appreciate the other rifles it's a moot point if we don't already have an FAL, AR or whatever.
As far as my own experience, my issue weapon in the Army was the M-14 (yes, I'm that old) which I really liked. It feels like a traditional rifle. I fired the M-16 in the Reserves and other shooters' AR's at the range. It's accurate and light in recoil but feels a bit awkward to someone use who shoots mainly bolt action sporters.
To make a long story short my OT SHTF rifle would be a 16" AR with fixed stock (if I could possess one) for outlaw biker gangs up to 300 yards and an M14/M1A for 300 plus and vehicles (w/AP's).
We probably shouldn't forget the M1911 or P-35 for confined spaces and/or fighting our way to the party.
Kenshin is from California and posted
"Grade the M-14/M1A as a SHTF/TEOTW/Whatev rifle
NO comparisons with other rifles.
Just grade the thing (full-size) by itself"
One thing you're not going to find on the dealer's racks in California are rifles with detachable magazines and pistol grips. So as much as we Golden Staters may appreciate the other rifles it's a moot point if we don't already have an FAL, AR or whatever.
As far as my own experience, my issue weapon in the Army was the M-14 (yes, I'm that old) which I really liked. It feels like a traditional rifle. I fired the M-16 in the Reserves and other shooters' AR's at the range. It's accurate and light in recoil but feels a bit awkward to someone use who shoots mainly bolt action sporters.
To make a long story short my OT SHTF rifle would be a 16" AR with fixed stock (if I could possess one) for outlaw biker gangs up to 300 yards and an M14/M1A for 300 plus and vehicles (w/AP's).
We probably shouldn't forget the M1911 or P-35 for confined spaces and/or fighting our way to the party.