carpediem
Member
Hi all,
Would you choose a .357Mag/.38Spc or .44Mag/.44Spc lever-action carbine for large-scale emergencies (avoiding the term "SHTF" - as it's become somewhat synonymous w/ doomsday scenarios; I'm thinking more Katrina or LA Riots). Let's minimize the inevitable 12ga, .30 carbine, AK, SKS, AR15, Garand, FAL, M1A responses - lever guns only, strong emphasis on 357/38 or 44.
Furthermore, would you choose a 32" overall length w/ 16" barrel or a 36" length w/ a 20" inch [both cases assume shortened stock because (a) I'm not a big guy + (b) it's more handy]?
Either case = a light, handy, quick-firing longarm that's pretty much as PC and non-threatening as guns go.
Pros of shorter config: really handy for a longarm
Pros of longer config: longer sight radius, maybe a little quieter and/or little more velocity.
Would you choose a .357Mag/.38Spc or .44Mag/.44Spc lever-action carbine for large-scale emergencies (avoiding the term "SHTF" - as it's become somewhat synonymous w/ doomsday scenarios; I'm thinking more Katrina or LA Riots). Let's minimize the inevitable 12ga, .30 carbine, AK, SKS, AR15, Garand, FAL, M1A responses - lever guns only, strong emphasis on 357/38 or 44.
Furthermore, would you choose a 32" overall length w/ 16" barrel or a 36" length w/ a 20" inch [both cases assume shortened stock because (a) I'm not a big guy + (b) it's more handy]?
Either case = a light, handy, quick-firing longarm that's pretty much as PC and non-threatening as guns go.
Pros of shorter config: really handy for a longarm
Pros of longer config: longer sight radius, maybe a little quieter and/or little more velocity.