priv8ter
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It seems like we used to have this discussion on The Firing Line fairly often, so let's try it here.
First, a disclaimer. Yes, I know that the ANSWER to my question is a .223 or .308...they reach further and hit harder than any pistol cartridge out of a longer barrel. But, play along with me.
Due to large amounts of OT and my income tax refund, I am rapidly moving down my list of wants/needs. One of the next things on my list, is a short barreled carbine for plinking/intermediate range home defence. My guess is 50-100 yard type work.
For utility and ammo stocking purposes, I am looking for something in a caliber I already have...9mm, .40 S&W or .357.
Since cost is less of an issue on this that asthetics(have to please the wife) the High Point Carbine is not in the running. If I got a pistol caliber carbine, it would be a Ruger PC9/40, or a Marlin Camp Carbine. The lever action gun would probably be a Marlin 1894 type.
So, what would be better as a quick action short barreled pistol caliber rifle that is pretty and wouldn't scare the sheeples?
First, a disclaimer. Yes, I know that the ANSWER to my question is a .223 or .308...they reach further and hit harder than any pistol cartridge out of a longer barrel. But, play along with me.
Due to large amounts of OT and my income tax refund, I am rapidly moving down my list of wants/needs. One of the next things on my list, is a short barreled carbine for plinking/intermediate range home defence. My guess is 50-100 yard type work.
For utility and ammo stocking purposes, I am looking for something in a caliber I already have...9mm, .40 S&W or .357.
Since cost is less of an issue on this that asthetics(have to please the wife) the High Point Carbine is not in the running. If I got a pistol caliber carbine, it would be a Ruger PC9/40, or a Marlin Camp Carbine. The lever action gun would probably be a Marlin 1894 type.
So, what would be better as a quick action short barreled pistol caliber rifle that is pretty and wouldn't scare the sheeples?