What gun suitable for defensive use?

[travellingJeff]

That's the kind of "R Rated" movie that young men should see


Also, a quick suggestion. In your signature, perhaps you might take the time to capitalize the "M" in "Marines". We appreciate that, no hard feelings though.

Good luck with your Romanian AK, once you've got it you'll have a wealth of information here at your fingertips, ask and yee shall receive.


Although I still vote for the M1 Garand Buy one while the CMP still has 'em, compare the CMP prices, when they had the M1903, to the private sector M1903's. You'll hand your Garand down to your grandchild, for sure.


Best,

Jeff

 

[hso]

If you can purchase a good condition milsurp M1 carbine for $430 AND it has a good barrel, that is an excellent deal. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

OTOH, if the primary issue with an AK is the sights, those can be easily upgraded with one of the mojo peep sights.

If that carbine is one of the more desirable manufacturers (Winchester, National Postal Meter, Rockolla, etc.) it could be a good investment. It could be worth more to a collector than a good AR. That might make it a wise family investment.

 

[Norinco982lover]

I have mojo peep sights on my Mosin...they are brilliant! You can just change out the rear sights if you would like.

~Norinco

 

[SwordRapier]

Greaybeard7 You forgot to mention that for many paratroopers, forward observers, marines, officers, and artillerymen the M1 carbine was the weapon of choice.

You are correct about pistol rounds having similar ballistics. I have read that the .327 is almost identical ballisticallly to the 30 carbine.

 

[TEDDY]

korea

remember the chinese wore very heavy coats to keep the cold out.and the russians used the 30 mauser because it penitrated the heavy coats of the germans.

 

[ccsniper]

just noticed these

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/sai-545.aspx

or
http://www.centerfiresystems.com/SAI-762.aspx

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/SAI-223.aspx

 

[earlthegoat2]

that 20 gauge seems alright to me

However you word it there are plenty of youths in this country that "own" guns or have guns that are "theirs". Technicalities aside lets just say they are all owned by his guardian then we can stop bickering semantics.

 

[ChCx2744]

I, also, do not believe you are 14 years old. Not to sound harsh, but it sounds like an attention seeking tactic...Tell me I am wrong, but you all know that is the truth. Either way, take what you read here and learn from it. It is smart of you to ask and research before you try to make any purchases, but you don't have to mask your identity...Especially in a way that will attract attention that is not positive...Just ask from an anonymous standpoint..You could have just as easily started this thread without stating your age. You could have just asked about the guns and left the age part out...Kinda like this:

good day everybody
i'm looking for a good all around gun for ranch use and defense if needed.
I currently own a remington 870 in 20 gauge and i have a remington 270 700 adl bolt rifle. i would like a nice semi auto to use. the fact that i am left handed seems to be the biggest problem but with my 270 i have learned to shoot right handed. i'm currently looking into an m1 carbine and that seems like a good gun and since i'm paying out of my own pocket, the price won't kill me. i can't afford an ar 15 but are there any other good semi's that would fit the bill??
Thanks
Daniel

^That is all you had to write and you would not have gotten questionable responses.

There is no need for that piece of information and now your credibility is being questioned.

 

[content]

sure you need semi auto?

Hello friends and neighbors,//Youngunner, I commend your informed, non impulse buying practices.// Like you I grew up using the 870 wingmaster pump shotgun.// IMHO the match for your 870 in trigger pull, action, cleaning ... is the 760(or newer model) pump rifle, this comes in 270cal. and may match your 700 bolt ammo. You can also get 10 round metal mags ./// These are my personel choices// 870 wingmaster 12ga. 7 plus 1, 760 gamemaster 30.06 4 plus 1, S&W 586 Distinguished Combat revolver 357/38 6 shot 6 inch barrel , Stoger Luger 22.lr 4 inch barrel 10 plus 1//// The 760 has night glow fiber optic rear ramp sight (this rifle will not cycle ammo like the ak,sks,mini 14 but is the twin of the 870 you are used to. I believe the 4 inch stoger 22.lr is still legal to carry in the national forests on sunday.// The only thing I left out of pic is necessary for low cost shooting, my 795 marlin syn. 22.lr , always a great learning, teaching, small game getting tool // Hope you enjoy this site as I do, content

 

[Younggunner]

Hmm I didn't think about a pump rifle? I've heard they can be a bit on the pricier side.

 

[content]

760 pump rifle price

Hi friends and neighbors, // Youngunner , I do not mean to change your thread.// I was in the same fix and decided having a rifle, with a trigger pull, action,and cleaning, exactly like the gun i was currently using suited my brain the best in quick action situations.//( beware of the man with one gun.. he probably knows how to use it theory)// As for price online they are $485.00used plus tax and transfer but I'm to cheap for that. I looked in Penn. this summer(lots of them up there) but still to high $450.00 -$550.00 used. I think Dicks sports has them (7600) new for $619.00 in N.C... // I finally found one used in a gun shop for $280.00, grumbled about the dirty barrel and got it for $250.00// after cleaning, barrel is like a miror and front sight rub from rifle bag is only ding/// Free hand, standing in woods, pull up pump and shoot, iron sights, 50 strides, say 40 yards(I don't have a 3foot stride in the woods) shot a 4 inch group// so I'd say the barrel is ok at least// I waited for the right deal for me.....I hope you find the right deal for you.// As for semi autos +1 for M1 Garand good hunting ,,content

 

[Younggunner]

Ok thankyou very much. They are building a dicks near me and it'll be done in a few months so that could give me some more variety.