ChristopherG
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Nuances of power and penetration aside, I very much think of my 1894c in this role. Light, handy, fast enough to run with the AR15s at local matches for the first 10 rounds, shoots flat enough out to 150 yards with the right load, with plenty of potency for the stated problem--a man-sized target. Lyman aperature sight with a 'hunting' aperature. It really is a fast handling, fast shooting setup (plus, I get to shoot cowboy action with it once a month).
Only deficiency in my view is it ain't mag-fed. With a rimmed revolver cartridge, I understand WHY it ain't mag-fed, but I still kinda wish it were. To me, at least a 10-round mag should be a requirement of an IDEAL 'patrol rifle', or whatever we decide to call it. Maybe a 'citizen's rifle'?
Oh, and why not an AR15? I just don't like semi-autos. That 7600 would be tempting with another couple inches of barrel and M14 mags, but there's the price issue still.
How about 'emergency rifle'? I actually think that's pretty close to what most of us are talking about.
Only deficiency in my view is it ain't mag-fed. With a rimmed revolver cartridge, I understand WHY it ain't mag-fed, but I still kinda wish it were. To me, at least a 10-round mag should be a requirement of an IDEAL 'patrol rifle', or whatever we decide to call it. Maybe a 'citizen's rifle'?
Oh, and why not an AR15? I just don't like semi-autos. That 7600 would be tempting with another couple inches of barrel and M14 mags, but there's the price issue still.
How about 'emergency rifle'? I actually think that's pretty close to what most of us are talking about.