In a fight, 7.62X39 or .223?

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I dont mean to be a thread pooper, but the bullet is ancillary to the weapon;
Differing engagement scenarios, differing conditions. What matters is the user, I personally use a Model 10 for the house gun; sure I only get six chances to get it right, but quite frankly I shoot and have shot that revolver more than any other handgun i own. Im confident in the weapon and would rather stand behind it than some super-whamodyne, uber-tacticle auto in .45 manstomper that ive only dry fired. I can do more with the 6 shots in a revolver than most of my shipmates with the M9 and 12 chances.

But back to the task at hand, 7.62x25 out my semi PPSH if they are close and 7.92X57 out the FN49 if they aint so close.

Btw: Dont bother to gripe at my rant, im on deployment and will be out to sea for the next 4 odd months after this lil port call in Bahrain
 
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I saw a video of a Policeman in a shootout with a man who had a M1 Carbine. The officer had his handgun. They were firing behind cars. I personally like a cartridge that can penetrate obstacles like cars, walls, small trees etc.... The 7.62 X 39 round is better than .223 in these cases. Since most attacks occur under 100 yards I think the 7.62 X 39 round would be better. I believe the Policeman lost his life. If he had had a firearm that would have penetrated the automobile better he may have had a better chance IMHO.
 
The patriotic part of me says we dont' need that commie ****, gimme the AR!

The practical side of me says the AK47 will always work no matter what you've done to it.

The idealist part of me says gimme a 12 gauge 870 and a M1A and you're a dead man!
 
I took the 5.56 to war and I've seen way more bad guy's fall with thier 7.62 than the other way around but there really are to many variables to factor in. It's not like two Armies will ever meet on a common agreed upon battle field ever again. Where you could pick what is best for the situation. I'll stick to the 5.56 just because I trust it. I'm not saying the 7.62 has not dealt alot of death we all know it has but the 5.56 is not that far behind.
 
Why would anyone want a .223 in a gunfight? Flatter trajectory doesn't matter all that much when the targets close range. The .223 doesn't have enough kick to take someone down permenently but the 7.62 has more than enough, even hiding behind cinder blocks or a car door. No point in hitting a target if it may come back up. 7.62 hands down is a better choice in a gunfight
 
The .223 doesn't have enough kick to take someone down permenently but the 7.62 has more than enough, even hiding behind cinder blocks or a car door.

There are presently a whole lot of Muslim gentlemen out there who might disagree with you if they weren't dead from 5.56mm rifle and carbine fire. ;)
 
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